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Sound Bites
Hosted by The Daily Memphian · EN
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.
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S9E28: Blanchard's Organic Breads
2w ago00:33:08Tap to summarizeDaniel 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 Bites to talk about his family's Memphis connection and his passion for the platonic ideal of baked goods.
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S9E27: Loud Mary's Part 2
2w ago00:29:41Tap to summarizeAllie 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 industry. They also discuss home gardening and why they think it has become so popular.
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S9E26: Loud Mary's
3w ago00:29:14Tap to summarizeLoud Mary's egg stand owner Allie Mounce joins Holly Whitfield to talk micro-homesteading, vegetable gardening and raising chickens. The two discussed their friendship forged through food, sushi dinners and memorable meals.
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S9E25: Rebecca Severs with Bari
Jul 900:33:30Tap to summarizeRebecca 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.
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S9E24: Hog & Hominy's Cam Smith
Jun 2300:39:34Tap to summarizeCam 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.
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S9E23: Mushroom queen and Groovy Gratitude collab for Umami Amora
Jun 1500:37:22Tap to summarizeGroovy 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 Umami Amora dinner on June 19.
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S9E22: Kelly English talks Second Line relocation
Jun 1000:29:40Tap to summarizeChef Kelly English sticks around for part two to talk about The Second Line's move to East Memphis, his restaurant recommendations and more.
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S9E21: Chef Kelly Englishs talks Le Bon Appetit's culinary tradition
Jun 300:32:47Tap to summarizeChef 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.
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S9E20: The Daily Memphian's new food writer
May 2700:39:32Tap to summarizeSophia 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.
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S9E19: Belltower Coffee
May 1800:29:03Tap to summarizeMicah 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.
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