http://www.gomemphis.com/news/dining/reviews/?partner=RSSGo Memphis Stories: Dining Spotlighten-usdining/reviewshttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/09/dining-review-bold-flavors-executed-well/?partner=RSSAt first glance, the menu at eighty3 food & drink is as dazzling as the room itself, which glows under halogen lights. There are 11 categories on the dinner list -- starting with bar snacks of nuts and bacon, progressing to breads, then soups, salads, "hot dishes" and "bowls, skillets and plates," the latter subdivided into "noshing" and full portions. burch@commercialappeal.com (Peggy Burch)Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288377-734542dining/reviewsPeggy BurchMemphis, TNDining Review: Bold flavors executed well, Southern styleGo Memphisdining-review-bold-flavors-executed-wellurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288377-734542Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/09/best-bet-king-cake/?partner=RSSThe King Cake, with its spring-like colors of purple, yellow and green, probably is my favorite cake. Many King Cakes are just coffee cakes with icing and a plastic baby stuck inside. They make me feel good because it's Mardi Gras time and it won't be long before the weather gets warmer. King Cake traditionally is served on Epiphany or before Lent begins. donahue@commercialappeal.com (Michael Donahue)Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:36:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288391-734542dining/reviewsMichael DonahueMemphis, TNBest bet: King CakeGo Memphisbest-bet-king-cakeurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-288391-734542Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/02/hearty-italian-chow-at-ciao/?partner=RSSAt 7 p.m. Saturday night, we were among a couple of dozen people queued up at Ciao Bella near the commercial heart of the Poplar corridor. A man and woman who arrived at the front desk ahead of us heard that the wait would be 40 minutes and said, "Pizza Hut it is" as they reversed direction. But we took the news in stride, ordered wine and watched college basketball on two screens in the waiting room, along with other hopeful diners whose ages spanned at least seven decades. burch@commercialappeal.com (Peggy Burch)Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:44:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287278-734535dining/reviewsPeggy BurchMemphis, TNDining Review: Hearty Italian chow at CiaoGo Memphishearty-italian-chow-at-ciaourn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287278-734535Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/feb/02/best-bets-quiche/?partner=RSSThere's something about quiche and the 1980s. I remember covering an REO Speedwagon concert in the late 1980s at the Mid-South Coliseum. I was backstage after the show when Gary Richrath, the lead guitarist at that time, asked me, "Do you want some quiche?" I didn't take any, but I thought that was cool. donahue@commercialappeal.com (Michael Donahue)Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:24:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287273-734535dining/reviewsMichael DonahueMemphis, TNBest Bets: QuicheGo Memphisbest-bets-quicheurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-287273-734535Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/26/dining-review-seafood-is-star-chicken-even-better/?partner=RSSMore piri piri has come to town with the opening of Boneheads in East Memphis. The menu looks very much like Humdingers, so let's get all that sorted out before we proceed. biggs@commercialappeal.com (Jennifer Biggs)Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286190-734528dining/reviewsJennifer BiggsMemphis, TNDining Review: Seafood is star, chicken even betterGo Memphisdining-review-seafood-is-star-chicken-even-betterurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286190-734528Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/26/best-bet-new-york-style-pizza/?partner=RSSIf you're at Java Cabana on Thursday evening, you might catch Nicholas Gwinn playing guitar during singer/songwriter night. If you're at Mama Mia's Pizzeria on other nights, you might catch Gwinn tossing large circular slabs of dough into the air and catching them. Gwinn, 24, is one of the pizza chefs at the Collierville restaurant, where they sell "New York-style" pizzas. donahue@commercialappeal.com (Michael Donahue)Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:44:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286193-734528dining/reviewsMichael DonahueMemphis, TNBest Bet: New York-Style PizzaGo Memphisbest-bet-new-york-style-pizzaurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-286193-734528Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/19/home-cooking-fit-for-a-lady/?partner=RSSUsually, soul food, home cooking, country cooking -- there's barely a nickel's difference between them -- is hearty workman's food. At Southern Hands Family Dining, you'll be served plenty, but some of the family favorites are almost dainty. biggs@commercialappeal.com (Jennifer Biggs)Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:35:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-285143-734521dining/reviewsJennifer BiggsMemphis, TNDining Review: Home cooking fit for a ladyGo Memphishome-cooking-fit-for-a-ladyurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-285143-734521Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/18/best-bet-hummus/?partner=RSSA co-worker recently brought some hummus -- a dip made from chickpeas -- to the office. It was from Sean's Café. After the first bite, I had to keep going back for more because it was so good. I went to Sean's a few days later to get my own order. I ran into a friend, Matt Germany, who said he also loves their hummus. It's "always fresh and good," he said. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:32:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-285029-734520dining/reviewsStaff WriterMemphis, TNBest Bet: HummusGo Memphisbest-bet-hummusurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-285029-734520Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/12/mollys-as-good-as-ever/?partner=RSSIt's safe to call Molly's La Casita an institution; 2012 marks the restaurant's 30th year in its Madison Avenue location, where it moved when the late Robert Chapman purchased it from Molly Gonzales. Such institutions see good days and days that aren't as bright, and this is a good time for Molly's. biggs@commercialappeal.com (Jennifer Biggs)Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:04:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-284148-734514dining/reviewsJennifer BiggsMemphis, TNDining Review: Molly's as good as everGo Memphismollys-as-good-as-everurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-284148-734514Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/12/best-bet-brunswick-stew/?partner=RSSI was at the Central location of Central BBQ to order a jumbo barbecue sandwich when I noticed a sign that read "Brunswick Stew $2." The "Brunswick Stew" stood out, but not as much as the "$2." I liked that price. donahue@commercialappeal.com (Michael Donahue)Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-284156-734514dining/reviewsMichael DonahueMemphis, TNBest Bet: Brunswick StewGo Memphisbest-bet-brunswick-stewurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-284156-734514Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2012/jan/05/cooking-up-best-sellers/?partner=RSSWhen the bookstore now known as The Booksellers at Laurelwood was saved last year, book lovers rejoiced. Food lovers had less to celebrate, as Brontë Bistro had become tired and all but irrelevant to anyone who cared about food instead of convenience. Lucky for everyone, the revamped café, Booksellers Bistro, is doing a very good job. biggs@commercialappeal.com (Jennifer Biggs)Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:22:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-283129-734507dining/reviewsJennifer BiggsMemphis, TNDining Review: Cooking up best sellers Go Memphiscooking-up-best-sellersurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-283129-734507Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2011/dec/29/dining-review-pub-brings-artisanal-pizzas/?partner=RSSDuncan Aiken has pretty much reopened Overton Park Pizze Stone in Cooper-Young, though under the name Skunx Chef Pub. The menu is largely the same, with some variation. The tradeoff Aiken had to make, moving from a thoroughly charming space to the former Lou's Pizza on Young, will no doubt be a good one. A successful restaurant is all about location, location, location. biggs@commercialappeal.com (Jennifer Biggs)Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-282158-734500dining/reviewsJennifer BiggsMemphis, TNDining Review: Pub brings artisanal pizzas and more to Cooper-YoungGo Memphisdining-review-pub-brings-artisanal-pizzasurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-282158-734500Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2011/dec/27/best-bet-ginger-doughnuts-with-coconut-sorbet/?partner=RSSWhen someone says they "adored/loved/craved" and are "addicted" to a particular dessert, I need to check out what they're talking about. That's how Leslie Pretsch described via e-mail the house-made ginger doughnuts with coconut sorbet at Tsunami Restaurant. donahue@commercialappeal.com (Michael Donahue)Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:29:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-281895-734498dining/reviewsMichael DonahueMemphis, TNBest Bet: Ginger doughnuts with coconut sorbetGo Memphisbest-bet-ginger-doughnuts-with-coconut-sorbeturn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-281895-734498Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2011/dec/22/best-of-2011-auspicious-debuts-get-their-due/?partner=RSSA year-end dining story is always filled with comings and goings, and we had our share in Memphis in 2011. But this year also saw movement and expansion of existing restaurants. biggs@commercialappeal.com (Jennifer Biggs)Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-281230-734493dining/reviewsJennifer BiggsMemphis, TNBest of 2011: Auspicious Memphis restaurant debuts get their dueGo Memphisbest-of-2011-auspicious-debuts-get-their-dueurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-281230-734493Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2011/dec/22/best-bets-top-five/?partner=RSSInstead of focusing on one "Best Bets" item, this week I'm listing five of the best of the Best Bets featured in this space during 2011. These are some of my favorites. Note: They aren't listed in order of importance. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-281224-734493dining/reviewsStaff WriterMemphis, TNBest bets: Top FiveGo Memphisbest-bets-top-fiveurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-281224-734493Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2011/dec/15/chez-philippe-a-rare-jewel/?partner=RSSFor many years, locals and visitors to Memphis have walked into the lobby of The Peabody hotel and been impressed with the elegance, the music, the fountains and the general pomp as well as the warmth and Southern hospitality of it. It's hard not to be, and at no time is it prettier than when it's all a-twinkle for the holidays. Tucked away behind the lobby bar is a treasure awaiting rediscovery. Chez Philippe, under the hand of chef de cuisine Jason Dallas, is serving exquisite food. biggs@commercialappeal.com (Jennifer Biggs)Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-280239-734487dining/reviewsJennifer BiggsMemphis, TNDining Review: Chez Philippe a rare jewelGo Memphischez-philippe-a-rare-jewelurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-280239-734486Change734487Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2011/dec/13/best-bet-fried-egg-sandwich/?partner=RSSI recently ate dinner at Sweet Grass. Later that night I ran into a friend, Steve Goldstein, at a party. He asked if I'd ever eaten the fried egg sandwich at Sweet Grass Next Door -- the more intimate bar/restaurant that's actually next door to Sweet Grass. donahue@commercialappeal.com (Michael Donahue)Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:45:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-279946-734484dining/reviewsMichael DonahueMemphis, TNBest Bet: Fried egg sandwichGo Memphisbest-bet-fried-egg-sandwichurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-279946-734484Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2011/dec/08/bleu-off-to-fast-start-with-well-crafted-dishes/?partner=RSSJust before the new restaurant in the Westin Memphis Beale Street opened, e-mail "cleus" were sent out about something "neu" coming to Downtown Memphis. As Sole Restaurant and Raw Bar had recently closed in the space, there wasn't really much mystery about where the restaurant would be. biggs@commercialappeal.com (Jennifer Biggs)Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-279247-734479dining/reviewsJennifer BiggsMemphis, TNDining Review: Bleu off to fast start with well-crafted dishesGo Memphisbleu-off-to-fast-start-with-well-crafted-dishesurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-279247-734479Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2011/dec/08/best-bets-marzipan/?partner=RSSIf your Christmas tree decorations look good enough to eat, buy a box of marzipan at Dinstuhl's Fine Candies before you take that first bite. This beautiful candy looks like an expensive holiday ornament, but also tastes great. Each piece of the colorful marzipan is handmade at Dinstuhl's to resemble a fruit. donahue@commercialappeal.com (Michael Donahue)Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:41:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-279241-734479dining/reviewsMichael DonahueMemphis, TNBest Bets: MarzipanGo Memphisbest-bets-marzipanurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-279241-734479Change0Usablehttp://www.gomemphis.com/news/2011/dec/01/slider-just-beginning-of-inn/?partner=RSSThe Midtown intersection of Peabody and Cooper got a burst of vitality over the past decade as a diverse collection of businesses -- Midtown Yoga, the Eclectic Eye, Café 1912, the Nail and Skin Bar -- moved in and created sleek interiors in refurbished buildings there. The Slider Inn's opening at the corner this fall recharged the momentum and took street and sidewalk traffic to a new level. burch@commercialappeal.com (Peggy Burch)Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-278197-734472dining/reviewsPeggy BurchMemphis, TNDining Review: Slider just beginning of InnGo Memphisslider-just-beginning-of-innurn:publicid:www.gomemphis.com:news-Story-278197-734472Change0Usable