Memphis Magazine Readers Honor Restaurant Iris
March 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Memphis Magazine readers voted Restaurant Iris as Memphis’ Best New Restaurant, Most Romantic Restaurant and Best Service in a recent poll by the magazine.
From Memphis Magazine:
When we heard that perennial French/Continental Memphis institution La Tourelle was closing its doors, many a foodie’s heart broke. What could possibly take the place of the little Midtown house-turned-hometown favorite? We got our answer in April, when Louisiana native Kelly English opened the doors of Iris. The Queen Anne’s interior has been simplified, and its warm, chocolate-hued interior and simple art belie the complexity and elegance of the carefully crafted menu. A believer in the “shop local” school of thought, English highlights what’s grown in the region seasonally, and as a result, the menu changes often. But if you’re lucky, you’ll get to sample the Gulf Jack, an amberjack steak served with red, ripe tomatoes and Creole-seasoned shrimp.
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