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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.

May, 06 2026

S9E18: MIM 2026 WCBCC Part Two

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Michelle and Brandon O’Guin, the judging organizers for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, join host Holly Whitfield to continue the discussion about all things barbecue. They talk about their favorite stories from years past and big judging changes for the 2026 competition.

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S9E17: Memphis in May 2026 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

S9E16: Hungry Tiger Food Tour 2026

S9E15: Whisks of Doom

S9E14: The Pop Spot

S9E13: FoodieJimmy makes you hungry for more

S9E12: The Chez Phillipe Experience

S9E11: Eric Vernon Part 2

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

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