S8E25: The Daily Memphian's new restaurant writer
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.
Jul 02, 2025•32 min
Sound Bites
Like any amazing dish, Memphis is a combination of great cultures and cuisine from around the world. Join The Daily Memphian as we take you on a culinary tour of all the food and traditions that Memphis has to offer in Sound Bites, your insider guide to eating and drinking Memphis.
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S8E24: Zio Matto Gelato
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.
Jun 18, 2025•39 min
S8E23: Jacques Louise Bakery
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.
Jun 12, 2025•35 min
S8E22: Stacey Greenberg talks classic Memphis restaurants
Holly Whitfield is joined by Stacey Greenberg with Edible Memphis to talk about her recent trip to Mexico City and classic Memphis restaurants.
Jun 05, 2025•33 min
S8E21: Good Fortune Co.
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.
May 25, 2025•36 min
S8E20: Chef Kelly English shares hot takes, Memphis dining recs and what’s new at Iris restaurant group
Chef Kelly English joins Holly Whitfield on this week's Sound Bites to talk about the Second Line's renovations, their Hawaiian pop-up and a surprise celebrity visit to Restaurant Iris. English offers plenty of Memphis food recommendations and several hot takes on crime, Kroger and more.
May 22, 2025•40 min
S8E19: Bari’s ‘Bacchus’ on drink trends, digestifs and Memphis gin
With 20 years behind the bar at Bari, Hunter Coleman’s had time to break down the art and the science of craft cocktails. On this week’s Sound Bites, he shared tips of the trade and talked about Bari, amaro and his partnership with a Memphis gin brand.
May 15, 2025•28 min
S8E18: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is number one on her list, Gina and host Holly Whitfield discussed the upcoming SmokeSlam barbecue competition.
May 08, 2025•29 min
S8E17: Memphis in May's World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
Host Holly Whitfield is joined by Memphis in May's Kevin Grothe and Tiffani Perry to talk about what people can expect from this year's WCBCC at Tiger Lane.
Apr 30, 2025•41 min
S8E16: Felicia Suzanne's
Husband and wife duo Clay Schuchardt and Felicia Willett-Schuchardt talk about the relocation and reopening of Felicia Suzanne's on South Main with host Holly Whitfield.
Apr 23, 2025•39 min
S8E15: Spring food festivals and events
Host Holly Whitfield and podcast producer Natalie Van Gundy discuss this spring's local line up of food festivals and events and share their favorites.
Apr 17, 2025•30 min
S8E14: Deni Reilly talks about Cocozza East
Deni Reilly, co-owner of The Majestic Grill and Cocozza, talks about the highly anticipated opening of Cocozza's second location in East Memphis and how she got started in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
Apr 10, 2025•39 min
S8E13: Huey's, Pronto Pups and Lucero
Huey’s area manager Alex Boggs talks about Huey’s upcoming 55th anniversary celebration, the return of a beloved sandwich and Sweet Cheeks barbecue competition team.
Apr 02, 2025•37 min
S8E12: Flyway Brewing
Flyway Brewing's head brewer, Teddy Pepper, joins Holly Whitfield. They discuss the brewery's third location taking over the former High Cotton and Edge Alley spaces, what they offer on tap and at the restaurant, as well as the current craft beer scene.
Mar 26, 2025•29 min
S8E11: Memphis Black Restaurant Week
Cynthia Daniels joins Holly Whitfield to talk about Memphis Black Restaurant Week, the businesses that are participating this year and its evolution over the past 10 years.
Mar 18, 2025•29 min
S8E10: Fresh takes on craft cocktails at Bar Limina
Guest bartenders, craft cocktails and charcuterie are all on the menu for Bar Limina, set to open in the coming weeks in Edge District.
Mar 10, 2025•28 min•Season 8Ep. 10
S8E9: Stacey Greenberg talks Edible Memphis, restaurant advice
Greenberg is editor-in-chief of Edible Memphis magazine and has been chronicling the best places to eat in town for decades. She started a personal food blog when her children were young, prompted by friends she said appreciated her humor and honesty. On the podcast, she joins Holly Whitfield to talk about that blog and how it led to a career in food writing and her taking the reins of Edible Memphis in 2018.
Mar 05, 2025•30 min
S8E8: Josh Carlucci counts down his favorite $10 Deals
Daily Memphian food writer Joshua Carlucci returns to Sound Bites this week to discuss more of his favorite $10 Deals, a major writing project and butchering a goose at home.
Feb 26, 2025•30 min
S8E7: Wally Joe and Andrew Adams talk Acre, James Beard awards
Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams are the guests on Sound Bites, to talk food, travel James Beard awards and their recent Lunar New Year dinner.
Feb 21, 2025•33 min
S8E6: 17 Berkshire owner on her national James Beard Award nom
Regular customers already know about the shop’s signature macarons, pastries and cookies. And at least one of those customers thought the bakery deserved some major recognition.
Feb 15, 2025•28 min
S8E5: Behind the scenes with food writer Josh Carlucci
Josh Carlucci is on the podcast to talk about his South American travels, writing about food as a Memphis transplant and his endless quest for The Daily Memphian’s “$10 Deals.”
Feb 07, 2025•34 min
S8E4: How to find good restaurants when traveling, pistachio cheesecake and a martini comeback
Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield also talk about dining trends and new Memphis restaurants opening soon.
Jan 31, 2025•30 min
S8E3: Details on the soon-to-open Hard Times Deli
Holly Whitfield interviewed Harrison Downing and Schuyler O’Brien for this week’s Sound Bites podcast. The two, along with Cole Jeanes, will soon open Hard Times Deli in The Edge District.
Jan 16, 2025•29 min
S8E2: More inside details about No Comment and Fawn
Plus, bar owners Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam talk about the state of the service industry in Memphis.
Jan 11, 2025•31 min
S8E1: Memphis menu items not to sleep on in the new year
If one of your resolutions is to eat more of Memphis’ culinary offerings, we’ve got you covered.
Jan 02, 2025•37 min
S7E26: Tips for choosing and serving sparkling wine as we uncork a new year
Wine expert Tiffany Werne explains the differences in sparkling wines and how to serve this bubbly libation on New Year’s Eve.
Dec 26, 2024•31 min
S7E25: Kaye's Pints & Scoops explains how ice cream can make your holidays sweeter
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops owner Kameisha Wilson says ice cream isn’t just for the summer. From scoops to pies, she explains how this frozen treat can make your holidays sweeter.
Dec 19, 2024•30 min
S7E24: Enjoy festive holiday cocktails at The Liquor Store's Miracle Pop-Up, or at home with these tips
The Liquor Store is once again hosting its annual holiday Miracle cocktail bar pop-up. Beverage Director Ben Wiley shares what to expect at the pop-up, and his tried-and-true tips for making cocktails at home.
Dec 12, 2024•28 min
S7E23: Entertaining tips from Caramelized's Cara Greenstein
Cara Greenstein, the founder of the Caramelized lifestyle brand, offers tips for stress-free entertaining at the Holidays, and year round.
Dec 05, 2024•30 min
S7E22: Memphis chefs share how they like their Thanksgiving leftovers
From tamales to pozole to a simple turkey sandwich, here’s how some Memphis chefs recraft their Thanksgiving leftovers.
Nov 27, 2024•27 min•Season 7Ep. 22
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