Memphis’ eyes were bigger than its stomach in 2011, but in a good way.

Some local restaurateurs launched completely new concepts; others entered new submarkets with additional stores. Even a handful of national retailers entered the Memphis market after having locations elsewhere in Tennessee for years.

2. Changes in Dining Scene Highlight Dynamic Year - Monday, December 26, 2011

On Thanksgiving Eve, we drove to the airport to pick up my stepson, one of whose flights had been delayed, so it was after 10 by the time he emerged from baggage claim. All being hungry, I drove to Cooper-Young, thinking we could easily get in at the recently opened Alchemy at 10:30.

3. Roth Forges Own Path with Alchemy in C-Y - Monday, August 01, 2011

Ben Vaughn has some advice for Karen Roth:

4. New Eateries Coming to Midtown - Friday, July 15, 2011

Midtown has a reputation for one of Memphis’ most eclectic areas, adorned with vintage houses, international cuisine and funky entertainment venues.

In the coming weeks, it will broaden its portfolio even more with three Memphis eateries: Gigi’s Cupcakes, The Slider Inn and a yet-to-be named concept in Cooper-Young.

5. Sea Bass Almost Didn’t Make McEwen’s Menu - Friday, April 29, 2011

One in an occasional series on the signature dishes of local chefs.

The Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass at McEwen’s on Monroe not only wasn’t foreseen as a signature dish, it wasn’t even supposed to be on the menu.

6. Restaurateur Edwards to Reincarnate Bon Ton Cafe - Monday, October 11, 2010

Every city has restaurants like these Downtown, usually near the courts and lawyers’ offices or the banks, restaurants that serve traditional breakfasts and plate lunches to customers who might be wearing white shirts and ties or workers in blue or gray uniforms or women in everything from slacks to power suits.

7. Mass. Senate Delays Debate on Kennedy Interim Bill - Monday, September 21, 2009

BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts Republicans temporarily blocked Senate debate Friday on a bill allowing Gov. Deval Patrick to name an interim appointment to the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.

8. McEwen's to Be Sold by May - Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Change is in the works for one of Downtown's most noted eateries, but owners are hoping for a virtually unnoticeable transition. McEwen's On Monroe, whose accolades have caught the attention of national media, will be sold to a new owner May 1.