Ahhh. . .2011 was an exciting year! True, I didn’t blog as much as I wanted (can you guess what one of my New Year Initiatives is for 2012? Lol) but I did still manage to enjoy some amazing meals! Check out some of my favorites from 2011. COMFORT FOOD DéjàVu I love this place. [...]

COOPER YOUNG FESTIVAL 2011 www.Cooperyoungfestival.com Cooper Young has to be one of my favorite Memphis festivals. Besides a diverse assortment of local bands, food, artisans, and other vendors, Cooper Young Festival also has my favorite race – the Cooper Young 4 Miler. Unfortunately this year I wasn’t able to run in the race. L I [...]

DEJAVU RESTAURANT 936 Florida Street Memphis, TN 38114 901.942.1400 www.Dejavurestaurant.org It was so overdue for me to check out this Creole soul food and vegetarian friendly restaurant located downtown. I mean seriously I love Cajun food and I definitely need more veggie friendly places to dine. So last week I along with a new Memphian [...]

  LUCCHESI’S RAVIOLI & PASTA COMPANY 540 South Mendenhall Ste 3 Memphis, TN 38117 901.766.9922 www.Lucchesis.com This Italian deli and market is located in the shopping center at Mendenhall and Sanderlin. I used to stop here weekly to pick up dinner. They have the best ravioli and lasagna. They also sell pastas and sauces individually [...]

  COSMIC COCONUT 5101 Sanderlin Avenue Ste 104 B Memphis, TN 38117 901.729.7134 www.CosmicCoconut.com The other day I stopped by Cosmic Coconut to grab a smoothie and check out this vegan snack spot. I should really say hang out spot. The atmosphere was very welcoming with vibrant colors and decor giving off a fun, hip, [...]

  CARMELA’S CAFFE 565 Erin Drive Memphis, TN 901.684.6086 www.Carmelasmemphis.com   I’m always on the search for a delicious, freshly prepared, quick lunch spot. Now I can add Carmela’s Caffe to my list of go to places. Open for lunch Monday-Saturday 11am-2pm, Carmela’s Caffe serves pizzas, various hot and cold sandwiches, and salads all for [...]

  CIAO BELLA 565 Erin Drive Memphis, TN 38117 901.205.2500 www.Ciaobellamemphis.com If you’re on the search for your next amazing meal, then Ciao Bella is where you need to go! Located on Erin Drive this casual Italian and Greek restaurant serves an array of traditional and innovative fare in an intimate yet inviting atmosphere. Upon [...]

  MAJESTIC GRILLE 145 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 901.522.8555 www.Majesticgrille.com This past Sunday some friends and I visited the Downtown location of Fellowship Memphis church. After an illuminating sermon, we headed to Majestic Grille for a reflective brunch. Majestic Grille’s flat breads and tuna sandwich are some of my favorite foods so I [...]

  PARKER’S WATER ICE 7050 Malco Crossing Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38125 901.624.7676 www.Parkerswaterice.com This undeniable Memphis heat has me on the search for the best cold Memphis treats! The other day I was lucky to have a friend think of me and bring me some Parker’s Water Ice (s/o to Zae for helping me stay cool [...]

  GIBSON’S DONUTS 760 Mt. Moriah Rd Memphis, TN 38117 901.682.8200 After getting off work early one night last week, a friend talked me into grabbing some donuts at Gibson’s. (like I really needed that much convincing! Lol) I went there with the sole intent of having a powdered cake donut, but alas! they were [...]

MOLLY’S LA CASITA 2006 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 901.726.1873 www.Mollyslacasita.com Last Friday some girlfriends of mine and I had a much needed Girls’ Night. We started out with dinner and drinks at Molly’s La Casita in Midtown. It has truly been forever since I’d been to Molly’s. Shame on me! The drinks were strong [...]

BP GAS STATION 6121 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38119 901.681.9990 Another one of Memphis’ inconspicuous dining gems is the BP at the corner of Ridgeway and Poplar.  Besides selling your typical convenience store staples, this gas station also serves up fresh sushi. Yep, you can satisfy your craving for favorite roll, calamari, and edamame while [...]