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Tripolis Sweets, a Tripoli‑inspired Middle Eastern bakery, is slated to open this summer in Cordova with baklava, knafeh and Arabic‑style ice cream.
A compact Buffalo Wild Wings Go will join the Dunkin at 5150 Poplar Avenue this summer, offering a takeout-focused wing option beside the coffee shop.
American Deli plans to take over the former Wendy’s at 2221 Frayser Blvd; permit filings show an interior remodel is under review but no opening date yet.
Kaye's Pints & Scoops is opening The Scoop at Crosstown Concourse in Midtown, taking over the former Sweet Magnolia stall and lining up local hires. The creamery says it will spotlight MidSouth ingredients.
Waffle & Pancake House opens in Cordova on April 6 in the former Portales space. Town filings show Dunkin' drive‑thru projects moving through Arlington and other suburbs.
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.
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