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.

S9E25: Rebecca Severs with Bari 07/09/2026

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 ambassador in town. They also discuss Bari’s signature dishes like carbonara, fresh vegetables, seafood and an enormous Italian cheese list. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/42023675

S9E24: Hog & Hominy's Cam Smith 06/23/2026

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 Nashville and Memphis. Smith developed Cameo’s signature smashburger before becoming executive sous chef at Hog & Hominy in late 2024. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/41742680

S9E23: Mushroom queen and Groovy Gratitude collab for Umami Amora 06/15/2026

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 discuss the upcoming Juneteenth /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/41596740

S9E22: Kelly English talks Second Line relocation 06/10/2026

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. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/41593530

S9E21: Chef Kelly Englishs talks Le Bon Appetit's culinary tradition 06/03/2026

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. On June 6, he’s helping host 26 chefs for Le Bon Appetit, a bi-annual fundraiser that supports the hospital. He joined this week's Sound Bites podcast to talk about the event. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/41519220

S9E20: The Daily Memphian's new food writer 05/27/2026

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 Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest for the first time, her background in journalism and what she has learned about covering her new beat so far. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/41446490

S9E19: Belltower Coffee 05/18/2026

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 and how Muddy's became a part of the Belltower community of businesses. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/41334325

S9E18: MIM 2026 WCBCC Part Two 05/06/2026

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 discussion about all things barbecue. They talk about their favorite stories from years past and big judging changes for the 2026 competition. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/41196395

S9E17: Memphis in May 2026 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest 05/06/2026

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 where Memphis in May is held, a potential merger with SmokeSlam and the next generation of barbecue pitmasters. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/41196280

S9E16: Hungry Tiger Food Tour 2026 04/30/2026

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 began and what you can expect from this year's Food Tour. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/41079505

S9E15: Whisks of Doom 04/14/2026

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 Albuquerque and how she carries those influences into the unique flavors of her pies. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/40866675

S9E14: The Pop Spot 04/07/2026

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 menu, the eclectic bar menu and the positive feedback Sylvia has received from diners since they opened two months ago. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/40766615

S9E13: FoodieJimmy makes you hungry for more 03/30/2026

S9E13: FoodieJimmy makes you hungry for more Host Holly Whitfield is joined by Memphis content creator Jimmy Nguyen. Jimmy tells us about his background and love of food, his favorite restaurant recommendations, how he finds local hidden gems and what he hopes followers take away from his videos. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/40562650

S9E12: The Chez Phillipe Experience 03/23/2026

S9E12: The Chez Phillipe Experience Chez Phillipe's Chef de Cuisine Keith Clinton joins Holly Whitfield on this week's episode of Sound Bites to discuss Keith's culinary career, his background in Memphis and the recent award Chez Phillipe earned under his leadership. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/40561075

S9E11: Eric Vernon Part 2 03/16/2026

S9E11: Eric Vernon Part 2 Eric Vernon continues the conversation with host Holly Whitfield. They talk about his role at The Bar-B-Q Shop, his views on the Memphis restaurant scene and they even address a rumor about the Memphis staple. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/40421570

S9E10: The Bar-B-Q Shop's Eric Vernon 03/13/2026

S9E10: The Bar-B-Q Shop's Eric Vernon Eric Vernon, owner of The Bar-B-Q Shop, joins Holly Whitfield to talk about the restaurant's origins in South Memphis to its international fame today. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/40421360

S9E9: Jimmy Gentry Part Two 03/02/2026

S9E9: Jimmy Gentry Part Two Chef Jimmy Gentry continues the conversation with host Holly Whitfield to talk about The Lobbyist, including being named in the Michelin Guide American South Recommended Restaurants list. They also touch on the state of Downtown Memphis and the impact it has had on the local food and dining scene. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/40204770

S9E8: Jimmy Gentry Part One 02/23/2026

S9E8: Jimmy Gentry Part One Chef Jimmy Gentry of The Lobbyist and Paradox Catering joins host Holly Whitfield to talk about the beginning of his culinary career and his history with the Memphis food and dining scene. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/40204620

S9E7: Swamp Lounge to open in former Second Line space 02/19/2026

S9E7: Swamp Lounge to open in former Second Line space The next era of Swamp Bar arrives this week. The Swamp Lounge is set to open soon as the Swamp Bar’s casual cousin, located in the former Second Line space at 2144 Monroe Ave. Sam Reeves Hill is the bar manager at Swamp Bar and the guest on this week’s Sound Bites podcast. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/40159660

S9E6: Edible Memphis Editor-in-Chief Stacey Greenberg 02/12/2026

S9E6: Edible Memphis Editor-in-Chief Stacey Greenberg Stacey joins host Holly Whitfield to recap the Edible Memphis Cozy Issue and Champion Sip Soup Contest. She also talks about her Best Bites of 2025 and recaps her recent trip to Italy. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/40082150

S9E5: Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence Part 2 02/04/2026

S9E5: Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence Part 2 The food stylists and cookbook authors continue the conversation with host Holly Whitfield. They talk about their 'three kitchen problem' and Amy's love of gardening. They even share their top food photography tips. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/39997610

S9E4: Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence Part 1 01/29/2026

S9E4: Justin Fox Burks and Amy Lawrence Part 1 The food photographers, food stylists and cookbook authors join host Holly Whitfield to talk about the history of the carrot dog and their favorite vegetarian menus in Memphis. They also discuss the process of writing their four vegetarian-based cookbooks and the help they had along the way. Be sure not to miss Part 2! /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/39918110

S9E3: The Mushroom Queen 01/19/2026

S9E3: The Mushroom Queen Daishu McGriff joins Holly Whitfield to talk about The Artist Table, a "creative pop-up" concept that centers on chef residencies. She also talks about how she started Shroomlicious, "plant-forward" eating, and how her life experiences influence the food she makes today. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/39762610

S9E2: Kelly English Part Two 01/12/2026

S9E2: Kelly English Part Two Kelly English sticks around, as promised, for part two of his interview with Holly Whitfield in the new year. He tells us the reasons behind The Second Line's move to East Memphis. They also get into the differences between Cajun and Creole cooking (and which one Kelly prefers). /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/39684260

S9E1: Kelly English on the new Second Line and updates to Swamp Bar 01/08/2026

S9E1: Kelly English on the new Second Line and updates to Swamp Bar Chef Kelly English joins Holly Whitfield to talk about the new location for The Second Line, Swamp Bar's expansion into the old Second Line space and his holiday traditions. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/39665755

S8E46: Wiseacre Brewing Co. 01/02/2026

S8E46: Wiseacre Brewing Co. Brothers Kellan and Davin Bartosch join Holly Whitfield to talk about the origins of one of Memphis' first breweries and their expanding menu offerings of both beverages and food. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/39587910

S8E45: Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer 12/22/2025

S8E45: Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer Chefs Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer join Holly Whitfield to talk about what people can expect from their soon-to-open restaurant, Josephine Estelle, and the changes their other restaurants have seen over the years. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/39500055

S8E44: Chef Shayne Diaz with Kuya 12/04/2025

S8E44: Chef Shayne Diaz with Kuya Shayne Diaz joins Holly Whitfield to talk about Kuya, her soon-to-open South Main restaurant, and her inspiration behind the Filipino menu. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/39264045

S8E43: Ellen Chamberlain talks Michelin nods, new restaurants and more 11/27/2025

S8E43: Ellen Chamberlain talks Michelin nods, new restaurants and more Ellen Chamberlain joins Holly Whitfield to walk through what a week in The Daily Memphian's food section looks like and her favorite food stories so far this year. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/39191230

S8E42: Fawn's executive chef 11/20/2025

S8E42: Fawn's executive chef Theresa Schuenke joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food, how she came to Memphis and the inspirations behind the menu at Fawn. /episode/index/show/dmfood/id/39107890

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