Eating Old School at Coletta's Restaurant
Walking into the original Coletta's Italian Restaurant on South Parkway is like walking back in time, or maybe on to the set of a mob movie, in a good way.
Grab a Slice At Memphis Pizza Cafe
One of the OG Memphis pizza parlors, Memphis Pizza Cafe remains one of my favorites in town. I love the thin, almost cracker-crisp crust and the consistency—every time I order a Cajun Chicken Supreme (no mushrooms, add feta), it tastes just and delicious as flavorful as always.
An Original Memphis Pizza Joint
Memphis Pizza Cafe has multiple locations, including Overton Square, Park Ave. in East Memphis, Germantown, and Collierville. In addition to pizza, which you can always order by the slice, there are salads, subs, calzones, and desserts.Have Lunch or Brunch at Automatic Slim's Downtown
Looking for a lunch or brunch spot downtown? Check out Automatic Slim's.
Reasons to Love Memphis #5 - Jerry's Snow Cones
Everyone, behold the best snow cone in town - the red wedding cake supreme from Jerry's on Wells Station:
What's A Supreme Sno Cone?
Whoever it was that asked me to find a red wedding cake supreme snow cone from Jerry's, thank you.365 Things to Do in Memphis #71: Sign the Wall at Huey's
You can complete assignment #71 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis while you eat a burger, kill a bowl of potato soup, or loaded cheese fries. But don't forget your Sharpie - you're signing the wall at Huey's.
The First Ever Memphis Charc Week Is Happening In April
Ed. Note: Memphis Charcuterie Week 2020 is April 6-11 at eight local restaurants. Veena is here to tell us all about it. No tickets required, though you may want to make reservations!
Who out there loves a good charcuterie board?
Who out there loves a good charcuterie board?
Lunch at Pearl's Oyster House
If you're looking for oysters or a taste of the Gulf Coast in downtown Memphis, Pearl's Oyster House on South Main is actually a local restaurant that will meet your needs.
A Year of Memphis Eats
Were you born in the right month? Does your favorite Memphis food line up with your birth month? Here's a year's worth of Memphis food. Shoutout to my colleague Alex Shansky for creating the graphic.
January: Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
Where To Get Crawfish In Memphis: 2026 Guide To Crawfish Festivals, Boils, Restaurants
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Crawfish season is back, y’all! Whether you're craving a spicy backyard-style boil, a festival feast, or just a plate of juicy mudbugs, here’s your ultimate guide to where to get your crawfish fix in Memphis and the Mid-South this year.
Updated for 2026 with contributions from Gaye Swan.
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Where are the Crawfish boils?
365 Things to Do in Memphis, #20: Feed Your Soul at the Four Way
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Assignment #20 of 365 things to do in Memphis is to feed your soul with a plate lunch from the Four Way.
Walking into the Four Way is like approaching the pearly gates of Soul Food heaven. The 65 year-old restaurant in the Soulsville neighborhood serves classic meat-and-three lunches.