July 29, 2026
Celebrating business anniversaries is a big deal, especially in the restaurant industry. Even just one year is a feat, but 10? That’s an incredible accomplishment—one…
October 24, 2025
June 2024. A beloved Midtown diner caught fire. Patrons and community members were asking, “When will it reopen?” “Will it reopen?” “What will happen to…
July 14, 2025
You walk into a little restaurant tucked away in the Edge District. The lights are low, but the room is somehow still bright. The restaurant…
March 17, 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the faces of the Civil Rights Movement. He was, at the time, the youngest person to win…
February 20, 2025
Winters in Memphis—you never know what to expect. It could be Snow-mageddon or a nice spring day. It could be 21 degrees or feel like…
December 3, 2024
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—Annual Chairman’s Luncheon season. Each year, the Greater Memphis Chamber hosts the Annual Chairman’s Luncheon at the Peabody…
November 21, 2024
As you’re walking in Downtown Memphis searching for a place to grab a bite to eat, a bright red door catches your attention from across…
November 5, 2024
Downtown dining is crucial to the Memphis ecosystem. Without our restaurants downtown, where would you grab a bite to eat before seeing a show at…
November 1, 2024
How does someone go from being a police officer to owning a cleaning business to owning an authentic Mexican restaurant? Those industries don’t have much…
October 18, 2024
Arturo Azcarate wasn’t originally a chef, but it was always part of the plan to open a restaurant. Arturo is the owner and founder of…
October 9, 2024
Editor’s Note: Welcome to The Greater Plate! This is a series for our GREATER blog where we feature some of the fantastic restaurant offerings in…