The Restaurant Grind

This week we're talking to Arturo Azcarate, owner of Curry n Jerk located right in downtown Memphis. Panamanian born, Arturo brings authenticity and passion to both his food and how he runs his restaurant. Listen in to hear how he went from engineer to restaurant owner on episode 4 of The Restaurant Grind!

With over 25 years in the restaurant industry, Mike Miller has been everything from dishwasher and bartender to manager and now owner of Patrick's in East Memphis. As President of the Memphis Restaurant Association, Mike cares deeply about the food community in Memphis and works diligently to advocate for owners, both new and seasoned! Tune in to hear more of his restaurant grind story - you don't want to miss it!

This episode features Chloe Sexton, the owner and baker of Bluffcakes, the TikTok-famous home of the giant cookie. Tune in to hear how Chloe turned her baking hobby into her full-time gig and what she does to keep selling out.

Our first episode features DJ Naylor, the owner of Celtic Crossing and Bog & Barley - two incredibly authentic Irish dining experiences in Memphis. Tune in to hear how DJ made it from Ireland to Memphis and what he's doing to create an unforgettable dining experience for his patrons.

The Restaurant Grind airs next week! Listen to the trailer to know what you can expect from us this season.