Sound Bites

S9E33: Majestic Grille and Cocozza Updates - Part One

In part one, Majestic Grille co-owner Deni Reilly joins Holly Whitfield to talk about the restaurant's 20 years in business, its new lease and her outlook on Downtown's f

S9E32: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon

Memphis Farmers Market board president Inga Theeke joined Holly Whitfield to talk through tasty goods from a few of the market's 90+ vendors. MFM will celebrate 20 years

S9E31: Meddlesome Brewing

Ben Pugh of Meddlesome Brewing has led his beer company through twists and turns in the brewery business, including concerns with data center water use in the Mid-South.

S9E30: JEM chefs talk brunch plans, tomato-tastic menu for Edgy Tomato Fest

JEM Dining co-owner chef Josh Mutchnick and chef Jamaurin "Vino" Wright join Holly Whitfield to talk about the Edge District restaurant's first three years, chefs' notebo

S9E29: What to expect at Memphis' first Edgy Tomato Festival

Edgy Tomato Fest organizers Stacey Greenberg and Anderson Goin joined Holly Whitfield to talk about the food, drinks, art and funky fun at the inaugural event on Aug. 22.

S9E28: Blanchard's Organic Breads

Daniel Blanchard aims to recreate the nostalgic, personal experience of a neighborhood bakery with his Blanchard's Organic Breads cart. He joins Holly Whitfield on Sound

S9E27: Loud Mary's Part 2

Allie Mounce and Holly Whitfield continue the conversation. They talk about Pretty Useful Co., the design agency that Allie co-owns, and its work in the local restaurant

S9E26: Loud Mary's

Loud Mary's egg stand owner Allie Mounce joins Holly Whitfield to talk micro-homesteading, vegetable gardening and raising chickens. The two discussed their friendship fo

S9E25: Rebecca Severs with Bari

Rebecca Severs joins Holly Whitfield to talk about running Midtown staple Bari Ristorante e Enoteca, working with her husband and three sons, being the only Italian wine

S9E24: Hog & Hominy's Cam Smith

Cam Smith joins Holly Whitfield to talk about his varied career, from starting his own cobbler business at age 9 to working for James Beard Award-nominated chefs in Nashv

S9E23: Mushroom queen and Groovy Gratitude collab for Umami Amora

Groovy Gratitude owner Alicia Dixon and Shroomlicious owner Daishu McGriff talk about their restaurants and what they've learned hosting food events in Memphis. They also

S9E22: Kelly English talks Second Line relocation

Chef Kelly English sticks around for part two to talk about The Second Line's move to East Memphis, his restaurant recommendations and more.

S9E21: Chef Kelly Englishs talks Le Bon Appetit's culinary tradition

Chef Kelly English doesn't want to judge your food competition, but he's spent plenty of time working with a cause close to his heart: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. O

S9E20: The Daily Memphian's new food writer

Sophia Surrett joins host Holly Whitfield to talk about her role on the Daily Memphian's staff. She also talks about her experience covering the Memphis in May World Cham

S9E19: Belltower Coffee

Micah Dempsey and Stacey Hinkle join host Holly Whitfield to talk all things Belltower Coffee. They discuss the origin of Honeysuckle Sweets, their favorite menu items an

S9E18: MIM 2026 WCBCC Part Two

Michelle and Brandon O'Guin, the judging organizers for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, join host Holly Whitfield to continue the discussi

S9E17: Memphis in May 2026 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

Host Holly Whitfield is joined by Michelle and Brandon O'Guin, the judging organizers for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. They talk about

S9E16: Hungry Tiger Food Tour 2026

Edible Memphis's Stacey Greenberg and founder of Memphis's AAPI Heritage Month SunAh Laybourn join Holly Whitfield to talk about the Hungry Tiger Food Club, how it all be

S9E15: Whisks of Doom

Allie Trotter joins host Holly Whitfield to talk about Whisks of Doom, a bakery business she started with the help of her dad. Allie shares her experience living in Albuq

S9E14: The Pop Spot

The Pop Spot co-owner Sylvia Leon joins host Holly Whitfield in the studio to talk about Brookhaven Circle's newest restaurant. They discuss the variety of items on the m