Local Food

Feature Story Monterrion Webber makes a cup of coffee for a patron of Cxffeeblack at the Anti-Gentrification Coffee Club #1, located at 751 National Street in The Heights. (Ziggy Mack) Entrepreneurship

Cxffeeblack serves its brew with a side of history and anti-gentrification

Meghan AslinThursday, July 29, 2021
Feature Story The vacant barber shop at 769 National Street was topped with a sign made from repurposed Christmas lights and the boards that once shuttered the windows. (Markus Mueller) Community Development

What have these Heights organizations been up to since 2018?

Chris Jones & Cole BradleyWednesday, July 28, 2021
Feature Story Drew Joyner and partners Octavius Nickson and Chris Hendrix of Nickson General Contractors purchased the 11-bay retail center at the southeast corner of Summer and National Street in May. They're now updating the exterior. (Cole Bradley) Eonomic Development

What's happening on Summer Avenue?

Leigh TatumThursday, July 22, 2021
Feature Story My Cup of Tea is hosting a design contest for a new flavor of custom teas. The organization is seeking design proposals from Black artists who have a connection to Orange Mound. (Submitted) Arts and Culture

My Cup of Tea issues call for Black artists with ties to Orange Mound for package design contest

Sarah RushakoffThursday, July 8, 2021
Feature Story An employee of La Michoacana ice cream and paleta shop serves up a fruit cup with tajin. (Forever Ready Productions) Entrepreneurship

High Ground's "Still Serving" series is expanding

Cole BradleyThursday, June 3, 2021
Feature Story Rachel Jones (left) and Debra Lockard at the Orange Mound Orchard and urban garden, May 2021. (Ziggy Mack) Healthy Communities

Orange Mound has an orchard?

Alexandria MooreThursday, May 13, 2021
Feature Story Mahogany Memphis is "upscale Southern with a dash of Creole," according to co-owner Veve Yates. Mahogany Memphis is the fifth local restaurant featured in the "Still Serving" series. (Forever Ready Productions) Entrepreneurship

Video: Fine dining and bold new ideas with Mahogany Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 12, 2021
Feature Story A young party goer and the mascot of the Paint It Clean bath kit dance to the music of the Jazz Brothers at the first Green Leaf Learning Farm Earth Day tour and tasting event, held on April 22, 2021. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

In Photos: Take a tour and have a taste of Green Leaf, the only certified organic farm in Memphis

Cole BradleyMonday, May 3, 2021
Feature Story The Highland Strip features a bold sign to brand the area. Traffic cones mark recent street improvements. (Ziggy Mack) Arts and Culture

Destination Eats: University District is a smart choice for good food

Cole BradleyWednesday, April 14, 2021
Feature Story Lj Abraham is the founder of 901 Community Fridges. Abraham launched the organization in January to help bridge the food gap for Memphians in need. (Sarah Rushakoff) Healthy Communities

901 Community Fridges is feeding a need and looking to grow

Sarah RushakoffMonday, April 5, 2021
Feature Story Chicken dish from Chef Tam's Underground Cafe. Chef Tam's is one of 21 businesses participating in the 2021 Memphis Black Restaurant Week running March 7-14. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Are you ready to dig in to Memphis Black Restaurant Week?

Sarah RushakoffTuesday, March 2, 2021
Feature Story cozycorner1.png Entrepreneurship

Video: Barbecue and bouncing back with Cozy Corner

Cole BradleyThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story food this one Arts and Culture

Destination Eats: Devour the world from The Heights

Cole BradleyThursday, February 4, 2021
Feature Story Slice of Soul’s signature Al B. Green Pizza, with spinach, black olives, green olives, mushroom, onions, roasted red peppers, and green bell peppers. (Submitted)

Destination Eats: Madison Heights is Memphis magic

Cole BradleyThursday, January 28, 2021
Feature Story Inspire Cafe offers a robust menu with hearty breakfast options and healthy lunch options. (Forever Ready Productions) Healthy Communities

Video: Making healthy delicious with Inspire Community Cafe

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 27, 2021
Feature Story The High Ground team enjoys a 'thank you' lunch at El Mercadito de Memphis with key stakeholders in our "On the Ground: Hickory Hill" coverage, including residents and representatives from nonprofits and the Memphis Police Department. (High Ground)

Destination Eats: Hickory Hill has what you're craving

Cole BradleyThursday, January 21, 2021
Feature Story Caribe Sabor opened in 2016 at 662 Madison Avenue in The Edge. It serves traditional Venezuelan and Caribbean foods like arepas, tequeños, pastelitos, as well as unique dishes unique to Sabor Caribe. (High Ground News) Entrepreneurship

Video: Take a pandemic-safe trip to Venezuela with Sabor Caribe

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 23, 2020
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