Cordova is about to get a serious hit of West African flavor. Monmu & Monje Mart, the Memphis pop-up known for charcoal-grilled suya, jollof bowls, and bright hibiscus teas, is moving into a brick-and-mortar West African market in Cordova. The shop is slated to open June 23 and will stock pantry staples alongside prepared, grab-and-go plates.
According to the Memphis Business Journal, the new market will carry the Monmu & Monje Mart name and marks the latest step for owners who built their brand through farmers’ markets and catering gigs. The outlet reports that the Cordova spot is designed to blend grocery shelves with ready-to-eat options so shoppers can grab ingredients and dinner in one stop…