As you check out our new website, you’ll see lots of familiar faces and places filling our pages as well as gracing the ads that promote our wonderful new Welcome to Memphis jobs board. We love featuring our friends in the hospitality industry, and Bari is no exception.

Growing up, Kendrea Collins wanted to be a lawyer. She liked arguing and wanted to get paid to do it! Luckily for the guests at Park + Cherry at Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Kendrea found a different path as a pastry chef.

Jasmine Threatt is one of the smiling faces guests at The Memphian see when they walk in the door! This self-described “people person” says that hospitality is her thing, and it shows in her interaction with her guests.

It is no surprise that Alicia Kapp is a 2023 Quarterly Pick Award Honoree. Guests at the Majestic Grille praise her true Memphis hospitality.

Travious Richardson of the Blue Suede Brigade is known for his professionalism, kindness, and sincerity!

Memphis hospitality professional Tariq Craft perfectly recalls the moment he realized that he wanted to be a tour guide at the National Civil Rights Museum.

With several tour groups to choose from in Memphis, it takes a special guide to really stand out!

Bari Ristorante e Enoteca is one of the city’s outstanding Italian restaurants, complete with a wine bar, serving delicious regional cuisine from the “heel of the boot,” Puglia. Join us as we get to know the owner, Rebecca Severs!

At the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Memphis, Kyle Ruggles is known for his warm smile, genuine desire to help guests, and willingness to go above and beyond.

As a docent at the National Civil Rights Museum, Debra loves sharing history and experiences with her guests.

Local tour guide Anna Lee Burkle delights hundreds of visitors to the city on ride-along River Boat and private tours of which she is the consummate professional.

Harvey Burks of the Blue Suede Brigade is known for his kindness and warm Southern hospitality!

As Banquet Chef at the Guest House at Graceland, Mary Wallace often receives compliments on her creations, but one specialty item designed especially for the showing of Elvis impressed one guest.