A pop-art-themed bar and grill has opened on Brookhaven Circle, offering empanadas, burgers and neon cocktails in an 80-seat space.

Atlanta’s Slutty Vegan staged a one-night takeover at Smackers’ Highland spot on Sunday, drawing long lines and prompting talk of a possible Memphis outpost. The pop-up brought founder Pinky Cole to Midtown.

Tsunami, a Cooper‑Young mainstay since 1998, will close on February 21, 2026. Owner Ben Smith blamed rising costs and years of shrinking margins.

Crumpy’s of Midtown will reopen after a Nov. 15, 2024 fire; owners passed a final inspection and are aiming to open for Super Bowl weekend. Regulars will likely be first in line.

Demolition crews razed the original Pancho’s on East Broadway, ending a 70‑year run. The restaurant building is gone, but the brand’s cheese dip lives on in stores.

Memphis favorite Bain Barbecue told Germantown on Thursday it's opening a new location in July; address and firm opening date are still pending.

Raymah Cafe has filed to convert a vacant Applebee’s at 3895 Hacks Cross Road into a new coffee shop; permits and contractor filings show buildout work is underway.

Germantown’s Mike’s Hot Wings and Such is opening a Collierville outpost at the Shops at Carriage Crossing with a full bar and sports-bar vibe. Fans should expect wings, pizza and fish.

Tekila Group's Fuego Vivo opens mid‑February on Poplar with an international menu, wagyu steaks and tableside salsas, plus a late‑March patio and plans to hire 200+ staff.

The Melting Pot has signed franchisees and is scouting 5,000–7,000 sq ft sites across Memphis as it prepares to re-enter the market.

After a late‑2025 fire, Dixie Queen says it has gutted and painted its Overton Crossing storefront and is awaiting permits; owner Joe Raffanti expects a one‑month buildout once work begins.

Two Germantown food establishments are James Beard Award semifinalists for 2025: Blue Honey Bistro's Chef Drew Bryan for "Best Chef: Southeast" and 17 Berkshire in "Outstanding Bakery." Finalists will be announced April 2.

Doritos has launched a new "Cool Ranch Zero Gravity" flavor for space, partnering with St. Jude and the Polaris Dawn mission, and donating $500,000 for cancer research.