Jennifer Biggs
Commercial Appeal
Memphis, TN, United States
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The Shed takes the whole hog at Memphis in May
When the smoke settled at the end of Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest 2018 at Tom Lee Park, a familiar name left the main stage with the big trophy. The Shed took home a purse of about $34,000, coming out on top of Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Q and 10 Bones BBQ, the winners in shoulder and ribs, respectively. But it was a win that almost didn't happen. Kevin Grothe, vice… → Read More
Admission to Tom Lee Park halted for storm
Stormy weather means no admission until it's safe → Read More
First Bites: 117 Prime serves up steaks and more Downtown
A traditional steak house, 117 Prime goes heavy on beef with the saucy sides. → Read More
What you can do at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
There a lot going on in Tom Lee Park: Know what and when → Read More
Barbecue side dishes that stand the test of time
Beans and slaw are good, but everything can use a little lift now and then. → Read More
Barbecue in Memphis has a rich history with deep roots
There's good reason to think Memphis is 'the most consequential barbecue city' in America. → Read More
New Greek place in down Memphis does right with small selection
Greek nachos are the nontraditional choice at he Grecian Gourmet Taverna. → Read More
'Andrea's Cooktales': How Andrea LeTard went from not cooking to releasing a cookbook
Memphis food blogger and local publisher team up on a new cookbook. → Read More
Rick Bragg takes us to Momma's table with new book
Southern-fried memories, ghosts and tales blend with Bragg family recipes → Read More
DejaVu chef Gary Williams returns to Florida Street under different name
After closing DeJavu Downtown, Gary Williams is back in his original Florida St. spot → Read More
Big dates for Restaurant Iris, 117 Prime and Pete & Sam's
Here are three bits of restaurants news you need to know. First, come Friday, the menu at Restaurant Iris becomes a greatest hits as it counts down to its temporary close after dinner June 2. → Read More
Pharm2Fork's Mac Edwards takes leadership of Caritas Village
Under Edwards, Caritas will host musicians, monthly dinners and art shows → Read More
Lisa Gwatney wins World Food Championships
Lisa Gwatney might have cooked on the fly to win the semi-final round at the World Food Championships in November, but she was ready when she cooked in Bentonville, Arkansas, for the big prize last weekend. One does not — let's get real — just throw together a grilled and seared Wagyu ribeye filet, topped with truffle butter, sauteed mushrooms, seared foie gras and an Amarone reduction. "I felt… → Read More
Cinco de-licioso: 20(ish) of our favorite Mexican dishes around town
Get your list together and make the rounds on Cinco de Mayo → Read More
Recipe Finder: Barbecue shrimp
It's crawfish season, but throw a little shrimp in the mix. → Read More
More changes at The Brass Door
The Brass Door gets a new menu, plus upcoming events → Read More
Review: Hattie B's brings hot chicken to Cooper Young
Nashville hot chicken is here, there's beer, get over it. Better yet, get over to the old Easy Way on Cooper and give it a try. → Read More
Recipe Finder: Refried beans
Refried beans recipe, and Bogie's chicken salad sought → Read More
It could be a big payday for two Memphis cooks
Memphians competing in steak and burgers categories at World Food Championship → Read More
Turnip greens with a taqueria twist
A Memphis taco graces the cover of 'Turnip Greens & Tortillas' → Read More