Sound Bites

Host Holly Whitfield is joined by Memphis content creator Jimmy Nguyen. Jimmy tells us about his background and love of food, his favorite restaurant recommendations, how he finds local hidden gems and what he hopes followers take away from his videos. 

Chez Phillipe's Chef de Cuisine Keith Clinton joins Holly Whitfield on this week's episode of Sound Bites to discuss Keith's culinary career, his background in Memphis and the recent award Chez Phillipe earned under his leadership. 

Eric Vernon continues the conversation with host Holly Whitfield. They talk about his role at The Bar-B-Q Shop, his views on the Memphis restaurant scene and they even address a rumor about the Memphis staple. 

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. 

Chef Jimmy Gentry continues the conversation with host Holly Whitfield to talk about The Lobbyist, including being named in the Michelin Guide American South Recommended Restaurants list. They also touch on the state of Downtown Memphis and the impact it has had on the local food and dining scene. 

Chef Jimmy Gentry of The Lobbyist and Paradox Catering joins host Holly Whitfield to talk about the beginning of his culinary career and his history with the Memphis food and dining scene.

The next era of Swamp Bar arrives this week. The Swamp Lounge is set to open soon as the Swamp Bar's casual cousin, located in the former Second Line space at 2144 Monroe Ave. Sam Reeves Hill is the bar manager at Swamp Bar and the guest on this week's Sound Bites podcast.

Stacey joins host Holly Whitfield to recap the Edible Memphis Cozy Issue and Champion Sip Soup Contest. She also talks about her Best Bites of 2025 and recaps her recent trip to Italy. 

The food stylists and cookbook authors continue the conversation with host Holly Whitfield. They talk about their 'three kitchen problem' and Amy's love of gardening. They even share their top food photography tips.

The food photographers, food stylists and cookbook authors join host Holly Whitfield to talk about the history of the carrot dog and their favorite vegetarian menus in Memphis. They also discuss the process of writing their four vegetarian-based cookbooks and the help they had along the way. Be sure not to miss Part 2!

Daishu McGriff joins Holly Whitfield to talk about The Artist Table, a "creative pop-up" concept that centers on chef residencies. She also talks about how she started Shroomlicious, "plant-forward" eating, and how her life experiences influence the food she makes today. 

Kelly English sticks around, as promised, for part two of his interview with Holly Whitfield in the new year. He tells us the reasons behind The Second Line's move to East Memphis. They also get into the differences between Cajun and Creole cooking (and which one Kelly prefers). 

Chef Kelly English joins Holly Whitfield to talk about the new location for The Second Line, Swamp Bar's expansion into the old Second Line space and his holiday traditions. 

Brothers Kellan and Davin Bartosch join Holly Whitfield to talk about the origins of one of Memphis' first breweries and their expanding menu offerings of both beverages and food.

Chefs Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer join Holly Whitfield to talk about what people can expect from their soon-to-open restaurant, Josephine Estelle, and the changes their other restaurants have seen over the years. 

Shayne Diaz joins Holly Whitfield to talk about Kuya, her soon-to-open South Main restaurant, and her inspiration behind the Filipino menu.

Ellen Chamberlain joins Holly Whitfield to walk through what a week in The Daily Memphian's food section looks like and her favorite food stories so far this year.

Theresa Schuenke joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food, how she came to Memphis and the inspirations behind the menu at Fawn. 

Brad McCarley and Holly Whitfield discuss what's available at Buster's Butcher: imported rare cheeses, locally-sourced meats and McCarley's mom's chicken salad recipe. This is part two of the interview.

Buster's Butcher co-owner Brad McCarley joins Holly Whitfield to share his journey from rock climber to recording artist to restaurant Renaissance man. This is part one of the interview.

Grecian Gourmet Kitchen owner Corinne Knight joins Holly Whitfield to talk about the journey from a farmer's market staple to a South Main restaurant, and now the focus on catering and Grab and Go.

Soul & Spirits owners Blair Perry and Ryan Allen join Holly Whitfield to talk about how their brewery came to be and what's next for their outdoor space. 

Host Holly Whitfield is joined by podcast producer Natalie Van Gundy to recount some of their favorite recent eats, as well as a list of places they'd like to try soon. 

Amy and Hayes McPherson join host Holly Whitfield to talk about the transition from owning and operating a coffee shop to roasting coffee and canning beverages. 

Travis Ritzie, owner of Ritzie's Barbecue, joins Holly Whitfield to talk about his beginnings with Texas barbecue, his time at Leroy & Lewis in Austin and the process of opening his own food trailer with his wife, Paige.