Jerry’s Snocones….. …also known as the sweet nectar of life, as I like to call it. This place is one of my absolute favorite spots in Memphis. It’s one of the lesser known places in Memphis that some people,who have lived here all there lives, have never even heard of. It’s a kind of place that you [...]
Theatre Lite, the up and coming South Main theatre company presents “2 Across” at the Beignet Cafe 124 GE Patterson. Performances Mar. 18, 19, 20 & Apr. 1, 2, 3 7:30 pm. Admission is free, donations happily accepted. “2 Across” is a comedy of crosswords & romance by Jerry Mayer. Two strangers on a BART [...]
The University of Memphis is opening the new University Center (UC), and I’m totally jealous. The UC of my era had a distinct 70’s vibe, dim lighting, a suspect basement with pool table/video games, and a choice of vintage orange or lime green chairs for lounging. A 169,000 square foot and $50 million project, the [...]
Even with the dreary weather, I had managed to forget it — at least temporarily — as I sat inside King’s Palace Cafe on Beale listening to the musicians of the Memphis Farmers Market at the MFM benefit jam. The market opens up again April 17, and the event Sunday brought together some of its regular players to raise a few bucks for the cause.
With all the excellent BBQ restaurants in Memphis proper, many people wouldn’t consider taking a trip to the ‘burbs for some pulled pork. However, the Germantown Commissary is definitely worth the drive for those living downtown or midtown. Playboy magazine even named it one of the top ten barbeque restaurants in the country, referring to [...]
Crave Gourmet is trying to further the efforts of the “Break the Chain. Eat Local.” movement started by local Memphis culinary treasure – Muddy’s Bake Shop. Starting immediately, Crave Gourmet will be holding the “Hand-Crafted Name” Contest, offering foodies the opportunity to get creative and help name one of their “Hand-Crafted Culinary Treats.” Each months [...]
After starting my tour last week with a long-standing institution, I thought it would be a good change of pace to try something new this week. Technically, Mesquite Chophouse (located downtown at 88 Union Ave,) isn’t new. It opened in 2007 in the former space of Sleep Out Louie’s, immediately suffering the ire of that [...]
Image via Wikipedia Dunkin’ Donuts is opening its second location in the Memphis area and first in Germantown with a grand opening event and food drive to benefit the Mid-South Food Bank. Drop off a bag of nonperishable food items (preferably three cans or more) at the new Germantown location you will receive a free [...]
To begin my trip around the city’s kitchens, I decided to start off with a bonafide institution: Pete and Sam’s, located on Park Avenue, just west of Audubon Park in Midtown. I came as part of a group of six on Friday night. The place was very crowded and we were lucky to find parking, [...]
The other night I was at Celtic Crossing in Cooper Young – which I recently declared to be my “local,” as the English do – enjoying a pint of Memphis’ finest: Ghost River Golden. It’s probably my favorite beer at the moment, and I love that I can go to several bars right in my [...]
