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Sixth Annual Chili Cook Off 2013

The sixth annual chili cook-off was held this past Saturday at Peabody Elementary. Parents, alumni, and Cooper-Young residents came out to the 100 year old school to raise money for the improvement of Peabody. Inside the cafeteria contestants headed to their booths to create their signature chili. S

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Do You #CYNO?

Our reporters hit the streets in search of the best Cooper-Young Night Out specials. Here's what they found.

The C-Y Cookbook

Got a favorite dish from one of Cooper-Young's many eateries? The Food & Drink team is collecting recipes. Read more.

Here's the Stone Hero from Skunx Chef's Pub. Video by Jasmine Vann.

Mulan Cooper-Young opens in Cooper-Young

If you haven't peeked inside the windows of the new Mulan restaurant at Cooper-Young - check out our slideshow. Read more...

The newest dining option in Cooper-Young is open! Mulan offers Szechuan-style entrees. Manager Matt Kan said that he likes the area, and though not a current resident, would like to be. The restaurant is named after the Chinese heroine, Mulan. The restaurant will occupy the former location of the Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar.

5th Annual Cooper-Young Chili Cookoff
By: Jasmine Vann/ Micro Memphis reporter
Photos by Raven Phillips/ Micro Memphis reporter

Peabody elementary was taken over by some of the best chilli chefs in the city on Satrday as the school PTA hosted its annual chilli cook off. The school has sponsored the contest for five years to raise money to improve the appearance of the campus and areas nearby.

"One of the things I like about this school is that it has one of the most active parental support groups you'll find anywhere," said Mayor A.C. Wharton.

Contestants, volunteers, kids, and parents came from all around the city to enjoy the chilli. Contestants ranged from parents, teachers, and volunteers to Peabody school alumni. The cook-off judged contestants in these categories: People’s Choice, Judges Choice, Best Hot, Most Unusual and Best Vegetarian.

The school raised money in two ways; Participats purcased one ticket, which included four tastings and a drink for $5. Contestants also had jars where the people could tip their favorite chef. (The chef with the most tips wins the People’s Choice award).

The cook off brought out some of Memphis' finest, guests included Mayor A.C. Wharton, who has a grandson who attends the school, Congressman Steve Cohen, and also serving as a judge of the competition, Shelby County school board Commisioner Tomeka Hart.

The Deli Gets a New Look

It's a Cooper-Young institution, and this Fall -
the owners of 'The Deli'
rolled out their new look.

Read more...

Stone Soup Cafe Opens

Since the closure of Au Fond, it's been slim pickings in Cooper-Young for breakfast fare. Now a new breakfast and lunch spot has opened.

Read more about Stone Soup Cafe...

CYFood in the News

Cooper-Young restaurants are always in local publications and, occasionally, make national news. Read our CYFood Hub to find more food stories, reviews, and pictures.

On the Menu

Planning ahead or ordering take-out from favorite C-Y restaurant?

Click on the link to look at the menu.

Beauty Shop Restaurant

Cortona Contemporary Italian

Do Sushi & Lounge

Imagine Vegan Cafe

Jasmine Thai & Vegetarian

Java Cabana

Otherlands Coffee Bar

Skunx Chef Pub (formerly Lou's Pizza Pie)

C-Y Project Greenforkers

Project Greenfork is a Memphis-based organization that helps Mid-South restaurants reduce environmental impact.

Central BBQ

Otherlands

Soul Fish

Sweet Grass and Sweet Grass Nextdoor

Tsunami

Click here for list of all Greenfork Certified Restaurants in Memphis

CY Food Options Grow

It's not only filled the breakfast void in the neighborhood, but now one of Cooper-Young's newest restaurants is growing a specialty market. And another new classic on the street has introduced a new lunch and a happy hour.

Read more here...

Alchemy: Now Open

Simple Success Story - Good Food Cheap

It's nothing fancy - in fact you may get a seat that's been duct-taped... a lot.

But Bob Barksdale's is a Midtown favorite, with the crowd to prove it.

Read more...

Sweet Grass and Sports

One of Cooper-Young's hottest restaurants is also one of the neighborhood's most popular sports bars. See what Chef Ryan Trimm has done to create a more casual atmosphere for his eatery.

Cooper-Young Farmer's Market Year Round

It won't just be a summer/fall thing anymore.
Read the story in The Memphis Flyer.
See our pictures from opening day of this year's farmer's market...MicroMemphis Storify...

Restaurant Spotlights

Cortona Offers Options for Fans of Italian Cuisine

Feeling like some Italian with a contemporary twist? Look no further than Cortona Contemporary Italian! Peter Dupont has the skinny on the lunch and dinner joint, located at Cooper and Young, right here.

Cooper-Young Soul

Soul Fish in Cooper-Young is a popular stop for Southern veggies and fish.

It's been on a hot spot on Cooper Street for five years now.

Find out more about this local favorite.

Openings in Fall 2011

The Fall of 2011 marked a busy time in the restaurant scene for Cooper-Young. Some opened, a few closed. Here's some of the news.

Sweet Grass Grows a New Restaurant

In just one year, Sweet Grass restaurant has
grown so popular that
it's hard to get a seat at
this Cooper-Young establishment.

So the owner has opened
a new spot next door.

Read the story byMicroMemphis reporter Jessie Wilks...

Going Celtic in Cooper-Young

Celtic Crossing is Cooper-Young headquarters for Irish whisky, soccer matches, and St. Patrick's Day.

Read this MicroMemphis
Restaurant Spotlight.

Vegan Restaurant in Cooper-Young

The newest restaurant on the block -
a vegan eatery called Imagine Cafe.

Read the story by MicroMemphis
reporter Jessie Wilks....

**Tommy Hogan/ MicroMemphis reporter**

Tommy Hogan covers Food and Drink for MicroMemphis.
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Raven Phillips/ MicroMemphis reporter

Raven Phillips covers Food and Drink for MicroMemphis.
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**Jasmine Vann/MicroMemphis reporter**

Jasmine Vann covers Food and Drink for MicroMemphis.
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Relevant Links

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