Courtney and Drew Bryan plan an East Memphis restaurant, expanding beyond their 36-seat Germantown bistro and a James Beard nod. Details and timing are still limited.

Germantown aldermen approved a site plan for a roughly 2,975‑sq‑ft Hattie B’s at Germantown Village on Poplar Avenue. The build will include on‑site and bicycle parking, city records show.

Ojos Negros, a Mexican-leaning restaurant led by Rafael Ramirez, filed to open at 5959 Winchester Road; a certificate of occupancy is under review.

Jacques Louise Bakery is moving from Overton Square to Cooper‑Young and will take over the former Muddy’s space. The gluten‑free bakery says demand drove the expansion.

Memphis Made will close its Edge District taproom this month while saying brewing and distribution will continue amid bankruptcy-related restructuring. Local and national trends have pressured independent breweries.

Owner Tyler Clancy says Clancy's Cafe in Red Banks closed March 17 after a quick sale. The location is expected to remain a restaurant under new ownership.

The Blossom Coffee has filed for a certificate of occupancy and a sign permit for 4531 Summer Avenue in Memphis. Filings posted March 18 suggest a coffee shop is planned, but owners haven’t commented.

J Woods is opening a sports bar in Harbor Town on Mud Island this spring, promising big‑screen TV, cocktails and neighborhood bar food.

Fourteen months after a surprise December closure, Petra Cafe has reopened across Poplar Avenue in Germantown, keeping its menu and neighborhood ties. Owner Jamal Douba says the move happened after a 30-day vacate notice.

Tulips Restaurant and Bar, an Indian‑Mexican fusion spot, is heading to 7825 Winchester Road in Southwind, taking 5,600 sq ft and promising cocktails, live music and outdoor seating.

Tommy’s Burgers California Style is setting up shop at 6146 Macon Rd, taking over a former Wendy’s. City paperwork and a social post point to a near‑term opening.

Chez Philippe at The Peabody earned AAA's Five Diamond designation, a rare upgrade that spotlights Memphis’ fine‑dining credentials. The honor recognizes years of service and a chef‑driven menu.

A new food-truck park on East Broadway has settled into downtown West Memphis, with permanent vendors serving hot tamales, fried gizzards and other Southern bites.