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Sound Bites

Like any amazing dish, Memphis is a combination of great cultures and cuisines from around the world. Join The Daily Memphian as we take you on a culinary tour of all the food and traditions that Memphis has to offer in Sound Bites, your insider guide to eating and drinking Memphis.

Mar, 13 2026

S9E10: The Bar-B-Q Shop's Eric Vernon

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Eric Vernon, owner of The Bar-B-Q Shop, joins Holly Whitfield to talk about the restaurant’s origins in South Memphis to its international fame today. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode.

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S9E9: Jimmy Gentry Part Two

S9E8: Jimmy Gentry Part One

S9E7: Swamp Lounge to open in former Second Line space

S9E6: Edible Memphis Editor-in-Chief Stacey Greenberg

S9E5: Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence Part 2

S9E4: Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence Part 1

S9E3: The Mushroom Queen

S9E2: Kelly English Part Two

S9E1: Kelly English on the new Second Line and updates to Swamp Bar

S8E46: Wiseacre Brewing Co.

S8E45: Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer

S8E44: Chef Shayne Diaz with Kuya

S8E43: Ellen Chamberlain talks Michelin nods, new restaurants and more

S8E42: Fawn's executive chef

S8E41: Brad McCarley with Buster's Butcher – Part Two

S8E40: Brad McCarley with Buster's Butcher – Part One

S8E39: Grecian Gourmet Kitchen

S8E38: Soul & Spirits Brewery

S8E37: Recent eats and a dining wish list

S8E36: Comeback coffee and beverage company

S8E35: Ritzie's Barbecue

S8E34: Bread is a lifestyle for Hive owner Josh Steiner

S8E33: Celtic Crossing, Bog & Barley and Maeve's Tavern

S8E32: Kinfolk, Sundays and Gussied Up

S8E31: Jef and Amanda Hicks with Memphis Whistle

S8E30: Cristina McCarter on Craft Food & Wine Festival and Feast and Graze

S8E29: Grind City Brewing's next chapter

S8E28: JoJo's Espresso

S8E27: Owners of Bain and Barksdale's talk barbecue, breakfast and more

S8E26: Ellen Chamberlain Part 2

S8E25: The Daily Memphian's new restaurant writer

S8E24: Zio Matto Gelato

S8E23: Jacques Louise Bakery

S8E22: Stacey Greenberg talks classic Memphis restaurants

S8E21: Good Fortune Co.

S8E20: Chef Kelly English shares hot takes, Memphis dining recs and what's new at Iris restaurant group

S8E19: Bari's 'Bacchus' on drink trends, digestifs and Memphis gin

S8E18: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam

S8E17: Memphis in May's World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

S8E16: Felicia Suzanne's

S8E15: Spring food festivals and events

S8E14: Deni Reilly talks about Cocozza East

S8E13: Huey's, Pronto Pups and Lucero

S8E12: Flyway Brewing

S8E11: Memphis Black Restaurant Week

S8E10: Fresh takes on craft cocktails at Bar Limina

S8E9: Stacey Greenberg talks Edible Memphis, restaurant advice

S8E8: Josh Carlucci counts down his favorite $10 Deals

S8E7: Wally Joe and Andrew Adams talk Acre, James Beard awards

S8E6: 17 Berkshire owner on her national James Beard Award nom

S8E5: Behind the scenes with food writer Josh Carlucci

S8E4: How to find good restaurants when traveling, pistachio cheesecake and a martini comeback

S8E3: Details on the soon-to-open Hard Times Deli

S8E2: More inside details about No Comment and Fawn

S8E1: Memphis menu items not to sleep on in the new year

S7E26: Tips for choosing and serving sparkling wine as we uncork a new year

S7E25: Kaye's Pints & Scoops explains how ice cream can make your holidays sweeter

S7E24: Enjoy festive holiday cocktails at The Liquor Store's Miracle Pop-Up, or at home with these tips

S7E23: Entertaining tips from Caramelized's Cara Greenstein

S7E22: Memphis chefs share how they like their Thanksgiving leftovers

S7E21: Curb Side Casseroles owner has pro-tips for stress-free Thanksgiving

S7E20: Grind City Coffee Xpo

S7E19: Chris Herrington on (surprise!) food, basketball and music

S7E18: Creating cozy vibes and comfort food for fall

S7E17: Short ribs, grits and grilled cheese at The Public Bistro

S7E16: Staff shout-outs, part five

Surprise! It's The Sidebar!: Jennifer Chandler on the state of restaurants in Memphis

S7E15: New taproom opens Downtown

S7E14: Opa! It's time for Memphis Greek Festival

S7E13: Staff shout-outs, part four

S7E12: Home Place Pastures Boucherie is a nose-to-tail chef competition

S7E11: Sweet LaLa's cookies to be sold in almost 650 Love's travel centers

S7E10: ASBEE World Kosher BBQ Contest and Festival returns after a three-year break

S7E9: Lights! Camera! Action! Thanks to QVC, these are three words that Corky's BBQ owner Jimmy Stovall knows well.

S7E8: How restaurants price your favorite meals

S7E7: The sweet story of Muddy's Bake Shop, and how to get an insider's look

S7E6: The sweet story behind Sugar Ghost Ice Cream & Bubble Tea

S7E5: Memphis Made Brewing Co. starts a new chapter in the Edge District

S7E4: Two Memphis bartenders, a B.O.T.E. and a world of fruity drinks