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Makeda's Bakery Is Buttery Perfection

How much more buttery could Makeda’s Cookies be? None more buttery. They’re so buttery that they managed to leave stains on the paper bag that they were in, despite the fact that each cookie was wrapped in plastic. Makeda’s Cookies was founded in 1999 by Pamela and Maurice Hill. Their daughter, Tamika Heard, has worked at the stores for years and she was behind the counter at the Midtown shop yesterday, grinning and wearing a white chef’s hat. The business is named after Heard’s cousin, who was a St.

8 Yummy Places To Eat & Drink In Crosstown Concourse

restaurant interior of Bao Toan with guests seated at tables and bar

Crosstown Concourse is every foodie's paradise! Below you’ll find a list of places to eat there.

All the hours are subject to frequent change, so be sure to call ahead to confirm.

Frost Bake Shop Brings The Sweetness

Attention, dessert lovers: Frost Bake Shop is a must-try in Memphis and Collierville. Frost Bake Shop in Laurelwood, which opened in 2013, was the first retail location for All American Sweets, aka, the bakery that provides cakes to restaurants around town.

New Memphis Brewery Announced For Uptown: Soul & Spirits

There’s a new brewery coming to Uptown Memphis in 2020, and it’s called Soul & Spirits.

Blair Perry and her husband Ryan Allen will own and operate Soul & Spirits Brewery at 845 N. Main Street*.

Playhouse on the Square's 58th Season

A guide to the 2026–27 season at Playhouse on the Square!

Playhouse on the Square kicks off its 58th season on July 10th, 2026, with a full year of drama, musicals, holiday shows, and family entertainment spread across three stages. Here is a look at what’s coming up.

SEASON 58 SHOW LINEUP

Let's Have a Memphis Nacho Party

Ed. Note: Check out this Memphis nacho roundup article from Stacey, Editor of Edible Memphis, updated in time for National Nacho Day 2019 with a few new recommendations, too. Menus are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm your nacho order.

When people think of Memphis, they automatically think of barbeque. Well, I’m here to change that.

30+ Memphis Shows To Kick Off The Holiday Season

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Kick off this year’s holidays with a full schedule of Memphis holiday shows, performances, and concerts. Here are 35+ ideas to start off the Memphis Christmas season with fun and good cheer.

Did we miss your show? Email us at [email protected] and don't forget to submit it our calendar here.

ESPN’s College GameDay Comes To Memphis: What You Need To Know

Ed. Note: November 2, 2019 was absolutely one of my top 10 Memphis days in all my years here. The atmosphere on Beale Street was electric, the crowd was energetic, and the hosts of ESPN's GameDay had nothing but praise to bestow upon the city and the Tigers. I'm leaving this post up for a bit for posterity and because I've heard so many people reminisce on this day fondly.

In case you’ve been off the Internet for several days: ESPN’s GameDay is coming to Memphis! The live show will broadcast from Beale Street on Saturday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Check Out Indie Memphis Film Festival 2024

people gathering for indie memphis film festival

The lineup of movies for the 2024 Indie Memphis Film Festival, November 14-17, was just released. Prepare for a few days of feature films, shorts, documentaries, music videos, parties, and panels, with encore screenings at Malco Paradiso on November 18-19.

Festival passes are on sale now and individual tickets go on sale to the public October 22.

Get Cheesy At The Memphis Grilled Cheese Fest

Grilled Cheese Fest is back at the Hi-Tone for another round of cheesy, carb-filled competition with a side of tomato soup. Grilled Cheese Fest 2019 is Sunday, November 10 from noon to 6 p.m. Think you have a chance to make the winning grilled cheese sandwich?