Sound Bites

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. 

Hive owner Josh Steiner joins host Holly Whitfield to talk about his years in the restaurant industry, what led him to open Hive and a breakdown on bagels. 

Holly Whitfield is joined by DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso of Brazen Restaurant Group, which owns Celtic Crossing, Bog & Barley and the newly opened Maeve's Tavern in Collierville. The two talk about what their restaurants have in common and how they differ, as well as big shifts they've seen in the industry.

Cole Jeanes and Harrison Downing join Holly Whitfield to talk about Sundays, the Kinfolk pop up at Hard Times Deli. They also discuss what people can expect from Gussied Up, a bar that Jeanes, Downing and Schuyler O'Brien will open in the Edge District next year. 

The owners of Memphis Whistle join Holly Whitfield to talk about the beginnings of their lounge and craft cocktail bar and what makes their prohibition style drinks so unique. 

Cristina McCarter joins Holly Whitfield to talk about the upcoming Craft Food & Wine Festival in a new venue and the journey that led her to have two locations for her cafe, Feast and Graze.

Hopper Seely joins Holly Whitfield to talk about the origins of Grind City Brewing, the experience of opening the taproom in 2020 and what lies ahead for the future outdoor venue.

Taylor and Hannah Widdon, the owners of JoJo's Espresso, join Holly Whitfield to talk about their journey from coffee cart to cafe, as well as their favorite picks on the menu. 

Ryan Glosson and the husband-and-wife team of Bryant and Heather Bain join Holly Whitfield to talk about their experience owning and operating two restaurants in Midtown, their favorite dishes on each menu and restaurant recs around town.

The Daily Memphian's new restaurant writer joins Holly Whitfield to share her favorite chefs and dishes in town. 

Ellen Chamberlain joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in media and Memphis food news of the week. Join us for part two next week. 

Matteo Servente joins Holly Whitfield to talk about how film making brought him to Memphis, what inspired him to open the gelateria and what flavors customers love most. 

Savannah Kenney, owner of Jacques Louise Bakery, joins Holly Whitfield to talk about opening the bakery in the former 17 Berkshire space in Overton Square and what inspired her to begin gluten free baking. 

Holly Whitfield is joined by Stacey Greenberg with Edible Memphis to talk about her recent trip to Mexico City and classic Memphis restaurants.

Owners Sarah Cai and Arturo Leighton join Holly Whitfield to talk about the importance of scratch-made food, their television appearances and where they like to dine in Memphis.