Loacted in Midtown, Kwik Chek is a casual sandwich place that has garnered a fine reputation over time for its delicious taste and pleasant service. It stays mostly crowded at all times of the day. The secret of its sandwiches lie in the freshly baked bread, succulent meat and crispy vegetables that are used in their creation. Opt for take-out and enjoy the meal as a midnight comfort snack.
Enter the Tamp & Tap and breathe in the aroma of freshly-brewed coffee. The coffee shop serves delicious cups of coffee alongwith fine flavored eats like sandwiches, pastries and muffins. beer and sodas are also served here. The decor is tastefully done up and gives a cheerful feel. Do walk in and allow the pleasant staff to take care of you.
The food here tends to have a Mediterranean base, with risottos, pastas and salmon appearing in many variations, but infused with delicious Asian touchees. The Salmon with Wasabi Glaze and Tomato Basil Risotto is a perfect example. Local favorites are incorporated, too, as in the grilled shrimp with grits. Feta cheese, tapenade sauce, pancetta and gazpacho offer southern European elements, while Memphis' proximity to New Orleans is recognized in the Barbecued Catfish with Remoulade Sauce. Buttermilk pie with brown sugar sauce is among the best of the lush desserts. Occupying a small space, this restaurant is cozy with dark wood paneling. The atmosphere is casual and relaxing.
Amerigo caters to sophisticated customers, ones who may have visited Florence, Italy, and who yearn for the simple, flavorful foods and classic interiors of that region. Dark wood paneling adds to the centuries-old European building effect. The wood-fired pizza oven makes this a great place to come on a chilly winter night. The dinner crowd is affluent East Memphis. As for the food, the mussels in broth make an outstanding appetizer or whole meal. Pasta portions are huge, so you can take the leftovers home for lunch the next day. Order the planked fish of the day to share—it comes with wonderful wood-smoked mashed potatoes and vegetables. Desserts include tiramisu and a credible key lime pie!
This restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare such as salsa and chips, enchiladas and fajitas, among other items. The wonderful tacos come with your choice of beef, pork, barbecue goat, tripe or chopped tongue fillings, and are served with red and green salsas. The menudo soup is a big seller, especially on weekends when people are looking for a hangover cure. The guacamole is deliciously creamy.This huge space used to be a shoe store. However, the restaurant is obviously clean and quite comfortable. Casual dress is recommended so that you do not need to worry about picking up the tacos with your hands. No alcoholic beverages are served.
Located in the downstairs retail space of the historic Gilmore apartment building, this restaurant and Italian grocery is a welcome reminder of a time when neighborhood shops graced every street corner. On offer along with pasta, soups and Italian desserts are Fino's popular deli sandwiches and other quick lunch items. Don't rush out if you have the time to sit and watch the world go by from this busy corner in one of Memphis' oldest and most interesting Midtown neighborhoods.