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The Best Japanese Restaurants in Memphis – Nagasaki Inn

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Even though Memphis is in the heart of the South, it has many great ethnic restaurants. Maybe it is because there is such a blend of people that call Memphis home. There are many great Japanese restaurants in Memphis, but my personal favorite is the Nagasaki Inn at 3951 Summer Avenue. It is located in an older part of Memphis, so many people forget about it, but it has a great, relaxed atmosphere, great service and prices, and best of all, great food! Nagasaki Inn specializes in teppanyaki cooking. Teppanyaki cooking is the art of cooking foods on a large … Continue reading →

My All-Time Favorite Dining Experience

When my husband was stationed in San Diego, I loved visiting Hollywood. A good friend on ours from Memphis decided to visit, so I really wanted to go all out. After deciding what we would do as far as sightseeing, I started exploring restaurants. Although it may sound a bit cliché, I choose Spago Beverly Hills. I had always read about the star-studded clientele of Spago and had seen Wolfgang Puck on many cooking shows, so I thought Spago would be fun, but also a great dining experience. I made the reservations and eagerly awaited our friend’s visit. Let me … Continue reading →

The Best Hamburger in the World

I am a burger girl. I absolutely love a good hamburger. Fortunately, I grew up in the hometown of the best hamburger in the world. I grew up hearing about Dyers Burgers in Memphis. My own grandfather used to rave about them. I would pass by the original restaurant several times a week on my way to work, but to me, it just looked like an old condemned building. In fact, I guess it was because it was eventually torn down and replaced with a strip mall. Being somewhat scared by the outside, I never ate a Dyers hamburger until … Continue reading →