Best Eats in Memphis

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Food is life. I travel for food and these are my choices for the best eats in Memphis from my recent trip to this storied musical city!

The Beauty Shop Restaurant

In researching foodie spots to try while in Memphis, The Beauty Shop Restaurant immediately piqued my interest. Admittedly it was more for the unique location in an old beauty salon than for the food, but the menu also had several interesting options. The restaurant’s plain Jane exterior had me questioning my choices, but as soon as I stepped inside, I was immediately transported back in time to an old-school beauty parlor. The key components, like the old-school hair dyers, had been preserved and accented with complimentary updated pieces and the effect was inviting and cozy.

I was there at lunchtime mid-week and was seated with no wait, though there were a fair number of customers in the restaurant. I started my meal with a little non-alcoholic fun and enjoyed a bottle of Lorina sparkling pink lemonade and for my entree, I enjoyed the watermelon and wings. They were served with warm wet towels to clean your hands, a thoughtful touch I appreciated, and holy cow were they delicious! The cashews added a fun crunch and the blue cheese perfectly complimented the sweet chile ginger lime wing sauce. The watermelon slices made for a sweet, juicy palette cleanser, and the whole dish left me wanting to come back for me!

A. Schwab

Live music and bars aren’t my scene, but I knew that I had to head to Beale Street and check out A. Schwab. A. Schwab is a unique spot to shop for Memphis souvenirs, explore their Beale Street museum, and have a sweet treat at their soda fountain. Be sure to leave ample time to explore this multi-level shop and have a scoop of ice cream, a malt, or a phosphate soda (made with homemade syrup) at the soda fountain. My Coke float with chocolate ice cream was a sweet pre-dinner snack because I believe in eating dessert first!