Memphis' Finest...

I did a blog post yesterday about questions and answers...You are more than welcome to ask me anything, or if you're curious about something, and want me to blog about it, I'll do that, too! :)
JRW said...

I love your blog!
I see that you are a foodie...and I like to think of myself as one, also!
I was wondering if you could blog about some of your favorite places to dine here in Memphis. (If you already haven't done so!)
My husband is the bar manager at a restaurant here in Memphis, so we are always looking for great new places to go!
Keep up the great blogging!

Thank you, JRW! I have actually NOT done a blog post about my favorite dining places in Memphis, so that's a great idea. I love good food. I love to cook..I love to dine out.. I love a good glass of wine...I'm a foodie, what can I say? :) Many of you might have completely different views on the best dining places in Memphis, but these are strictly my opoinoins. :) Here we go
First, I will do a list of my favorite fine dining places...The majority of these places are fairly expensive, and usually require nice attire when attending...

1. Flight in Downtown Memphis...

If you have never been, get here quick.

The condo is riiiiight across the street, so we often

eat here a lot! It's simply amazing...The staff is friendly.

The managers are helpful. The owners are wonderful.

The food and wine is the best....I suggest doing a

flight of three different courses, so you have a chance

to taste everything! :)

McEwen's is one of mine and Sam's favorite. It's also

in downtown area. We love this place. It is so low key, quiet,

and right down the street from the condo. I suggest

the filet with the crawfish mashed potatoes...

They are to die for! Also, I love the salmon. We were there

 for Dining Week a few weeks ago with Christin and JR, and

 we had a sweet potato bisque to start with...OMG...AMAZING!!!

The owner of this restaurant is the best...You can't beat

his personality.

Interim is not downtown. It is in the heart of East Memphis.

We love this place, too..The food is amazing, head cook is

exceptional, staff is friendly and great, and the atmosphere

is very,very laid back. WAY different than dining places

downtown. You can't go wrong with Interim. I suggest

the filet, grouper, and Sam likes the hanger steak?? I

think that's what it is?? :)

Iris was voted Memphis' Favorite restaurant last year.

It is in the heart of Midtown..Midtown really has some

wonderful dining places. If you're not familiar with this place,

take a look at their website. The chef is absoutely the nicest

person you could ever meet. I know his in-laws and they are

just as nice! Wonderful family..If you've eaten here, you know

the surf and turf is the best thing in the menu...ha! I have never

had anything else here, but I have seen other things come

from the kitchen.It is ALL good! It'a bit expensive, so if you

 don't like to spend a lot of money on dinner, save this place for

 a special occasion! :) It won't dissappoint. :)

Felicia Suzanne's is also downtown.

I know you're going to be shocked, but Sam

and I have YET to eat here...It's RIGHT next

door to the condo?? How is that possible?!

It is not because we have not wanted to try it, but

we always go to our "usual" places...( the ones above)

BUT! We are eating here next week for our 2 year anniversary.

I am so excited! I have heard WONDERFUL things about

Felicia Suzanne's...I will give you an update next week ;)

The Grove Grill is in East Memphis.

Wonderful part of town. It is actually in the

shopping mall of Laurelwood. The cook is exceptional!

We love this place...It is usually older people that eat here,

but the bar is wonderful and it usually gets a younger

crowd later in the evenings...So if you do not want to eat

with the "older people," make reservations or come later

in the evening ;) For starters, you HAVE to get the portabella

mushrooms. You HAVE to! They are the best things I have

ever tasted..It comes with a side of soy sauce and spicy mustard.

Simply divine....If you like a quieter atmosphere, The Grove

Grill is your place...I also like the petite filet mignon..Great size

for a girl who does not like to eat a huge steak!

My favorite Burger place:

Huey's...duh...If you live in Memphis

and do not eat at Huey's, there is something

seriously wrong with you...Okay, I'm kidding,

but you MUST go...I love this place.

Also, if you do not eat beef, they have

veggie burgers to take the place :) They also

have a lot of other things on the menu...Great!

Favorite Sushi Lounge:

We love Sekisui in Midtown...It's not in the

prettiest building OR the best part of Midtown,

but the sushi is exceptional. It's the best we have

eaten anywhere else. It beats Blue Fin by a mile and

a half, trust me...:)

Favorite Mexican:

Happy Mexican is downtown.

It is also not in the best part of town, but the

food is amazing! Margaritas are strong, cheese

dip is the best I have ever had, and their fajitas are

amazing..So fresh! I highly suggest Happy Mexican.

Breakfast place:

This goes without saying..Bryant's on Summer

is the best breakfast food you can get in Memphis.

We like The Arcade downtown, too, but Bryant's

is Memphis' breakfast place :)

Chinese Take-Out:

We love this place! Wang's is in the

heart of downtown. We order take out

from this place a bunch! :)

I know this was a very long post, but wanted to touch all my bases...Hope this helps when you and your loved ones are out and about and trying to find a place to eat! :) Thanks, JRW!