New Pop Art-Themed Bar and Grill Opens in East Memphis

The Pop Spot brings a fusion of Latin and American cuisine, colorful cocktails, and Instagram-ready decor to Brookhaven Circle.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Pop Spot, a new pop art-inspired bar and grill, has opened its doors in East Memphis at 715 West Brookhaven Circle. The roughly 80-seat spot features a fusion menu of American comfort dishes and Latin American flavors, along with a lineup of vibrant cocktails, all set against a backdrop of bright, Instagram-friendly decor.

Why it matters

The Pop Spot's opening adds a fresh, visually striking dining and drinking option to the Brookhaven Circle area, which has seen a recent influx of new restaurant concepts. The fusion menu and pop art-influenced design aim to attract a diverse clientele and position the venue as a unique destination for both locals and visitors.

The details

The Pop Spot is the brainchild of partners Sylvia Leon and Franco Bordonaro, who have outfitted the 3,927-square-foot space with bold, neon-accented decor to create an immersive, art-centric atmosphere. The menu features a blend of American, Venezuelan, Argentinian, and Caribbean dishes, including baked empanadas, tostones, arepitas, tacos, and a signature burger, alongside a lineup of colorful cocktails.

  • The Pop Spot began serving customers this week (February 10, 2026).
  • The team started laying the groundwork for the concept late last year.

The players

Sylvia Leon

Co-owner of The Pop Spot, with prior experience in the hospitality industry.

Franco Bordonaro

Co-owner of The Pop Spot, with experience behind the bar.

LB Restaurant LLC

The applicant for The Pop Spot's beer sales permit.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted the dining room to feel like stepping into an art piece instead of a traditional bar, picturing 'a whole wall of pop art,' with bright signature cocktails to keep pace.”

— Sylvia Leon, Co-owner (What Now Memphis)

The takeaway

The Pop Spot's opening brings a unique, visually striking dining and drinking experience to the Brookhaven Circle area, offering a fusion of Latin and American cuisine, colorful cocktails, and an immersive pop art-inspired atmosphere that aims to attract a diverse clientele and position the venue as a destination for both locals and visitors.