by Lisa Brown | Feb 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Written by Ashley Davis of Kifani Press for Project Green Fork Take a stroll down the alley nestled between B.B. King Boulevard and Second Avenue and you can’t miss the mouth-watering aroma of some of the best ribs in Memphis. Since 1948, Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous...
by Lisa Brown | Jan 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Written by Ashley Davis of Kifani Press for Project Green Fork Cristina McCarter loves to bring people together through good food and good company. She is the owner of Feast and Graze, a thriving charcuterie delivery business in downtown Memphis. Charcuterie boards...
by Lisa Brown | Nov 6, 2022 | Blog, PGF Restaurant
Written by Laura Bonds for Project Green Fork Sabine Bachmann, the owner of three Memphis restaurants, uses her European upbringing to minimize waste in her kitchens. Tonica, Ecco and Libro at Laurelwood have three distinct identities, but they all share a commitment...
by Lisa Brown | Aug 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Laura Bonds wrote this PGF story. INSPIRE Community Café is a restaurant built to support the people of Memphis through food and togetherness. Cofounder and owner Kristin Fox-Trautman’s love for people is omnipresent in the business, and her compassion shines at the...
by Lisa Brown | Jul 26, 2022 | PGF Restaurant
This article was written by Laura Bonds. Where to find the best Memphis BBQ is a much-debated topic. What’s easy to agree on though, is the positive impact of Central BBQ’s efforts to run an environmentally-friendly operation. Central BBQ is a beloved Memphis staple...
by Lisa Brown | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
This PGF Story was written by Laura Bonds. If you’ve ever been to Otherlands Coffee, you’ve felt the cozy charm of the coffee shop and restaurant. The array of colors around the café, the art on the walls and the buzz of the café entice customers to enjoy their...
by Lisa Brown | Oct 12, 2021 | Blog, Food Waste, PGF Restaurant, Project Green Fork Stories, Sustainability, Sustainable practices
This PGF story was written by Laura Bonds. Photography by Justin Fox Burks Coffee-brewing is a special craft, and Hayes and Amy McPherson treat it and their customers with care. Hayes and Amy own Comeback Coffee, a coffee shop in the Pinch District on North Main....
by projectgreenfork | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog, Food Waste, PGF Restaurant, Project Green Fork Stories, Sustainability, Sustainable practices
This PGF story was written by Laura Bonds. At age 13 Sarah Cai moved from Memphis to China when her family relocated due to her father’s job. For six years she and her family traveled around Southeast Asia experiencing cultures and learning about the food of...
by projectgreenfork | Sep 16, 2021 | Blog, Food Waste, PGF Restaurant, Project Green Fork Stories, Sustainability
The writer of this PGF Story is Laura Bonds. Dory, a tasting-only restaurant owned by Dave and Amanda Krog, wasted no time implementing a zero waste program for their business. In the spring of 2020, Dory was on the cusp of opening when COVID-19 hit and plans to...
by projectgreenfork | Sep 15, 2021 | Food Waste, PGF Restaurant, Project Green Fork Stories
The writer of this PGF story is Laura Bonds. Since this article was written, Curb Market has transitioned to new management. Butch Harmon is now the operating manager. Curb Market has long been inspired by its surroundings and the community it serves. The mission is...
