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Ana Nabakowski January 6, 2011 One Comment
Pho Hoa Binh Pho Hoa Binh is one my favorite local places to eat. I can’t get enough of there lemongrass tofu and vegetable fried rice. I never thought I would like tofu at all. The way I have seen it before, it just looked funny and felt weird. My feeling changed after I had [...]
Ana Nabakowski December 16, 2010 No Comments
Rendezvous Everyone that know Memphis, knows that it’s known for it’s bar-b-q. The Rendevous is probably the main reason for that reputation. It was started in 1948 by Charlie Vergos, after discovering a coal chute below his diner. This chute allowed him to expand his menu to ribs. To this day, the Rendevous has produced [...]
MemphisConnect November 22, 2010 5 Comments
Back in September, Kraft Foods announced the launch of their Huddle to Fight Hunger program (and we hosted an exclusive promotion tied to the Southern Heritage Classic!). The program has since teamed up with football legend Joe Montana, sports journalist Erin Andrews and celebrity chefs Pat and Gina Neely to donate 20 million meals or [...]
Ana Nabakowski October 14, 2010 No Comments
The Arcade Restaurant The Arcade Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in Memphis. The restaurant once stood as a one story wood building and has evolved into a retro 1950′s style diner. It still has the look of old downtown from many years ago. It has a lot of history behind it and has [...]
Ralph MacDonald September 16, 2010 7 Comments
Last Saturday featured “Salute the Troops–Bring Items for Care Packages” at the Memphis Farmers Market but, as always, the MFM offered an array of products and activities. A little rain could not keep the crowd away, although many decided to stay under the pavilion. Volunteers man the “Salute the Troops” station, which took donations for [...]
Tomorrow I will be attending “Salute the Troops–Bring Items for Care Packages” at the Memphis Farmers Market on the corner of South Front and E GE Patterson. The event information is listed below and I will be taking pictures of the event. Salute to the Troops – Bring Items for Care Packages Saturday September 11, [...]
MemphisConnect September 9, 2010 14 Comments
The Southern Heritage Classic is one of our favorite Memphis traditions, and Saturday’s game is even more exciting with the grand opening of Tiger Lane! What could make the event any better? How about a pair of free tickets to see Jackson State University go head to head with Tennessee State University? And a chance [...]
Ana Nabakowski September 1, 2010 One Comment
Fresh Slices Fresh Slices is a locally owned business that is among a favorite to Memphians. I remember the first time I came here to the Overton Park Ave. location a few years back and I fell in love with the food and atmosphere. There is a wide selection of food to choose from on [...]
Muddy’s Bake Shop I cannot resist the taste of Muddy’s cupcakes. They are unbelievably delicious, which is why this place is a favorite to myself and many locals around. I walked in yesterday and there was a line to the door and many people already inside eating. The whole time I was there, people did [...]
Memphis Farmers’ Market I always love stopping by the farmers market to get tasty fruits and vegetables and other things as well. The Farmers’ Market has so much to offer when it comes to home grown items. They have everything, from all types of produce, plants, and butterflies to meats and exotic teas. There [...]
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