I don’t know about you but I love having out-of-town guests. Aside from the fact that I love entertaining, getting to experience the city with an outsider makes it even that more exciting. So where do I take them or better yet, with so many different things to do, where do I take them so [...]
This weekend is the 23rd Annual Africa In April Cultural Celebration. Here is an excerpt from the Africa In April web site: “Africa In April Cultural Awareness Festival, Inc. celebrates 23 years of African History and Culture on the internationally famous Beale Street at Robert R. Church Park, Downtown Memphis, Tennessee on April 16 – [...]
When people think about BBQ their minds quickly jump to A. do I want my ribs wet or dry or B. a chopped, pulled, or mixed sandwich. It’s always surprising to see people frame their minds in this way. Me personally, I typically explore a menu for a while before settling on a few staples. [...]
After a somewhat lazy Saturday morning, Ian asked unexpectedly if we’d be interested in eating at Brother Juniper’s. And it’s a good thing that he did, because I’d forgotten just how much I like the food and atmosphere. What we did not like – especially with a 3 year old in tow – was the [...]
If you eat Indian food, or if you want to try it, go to Golden India on Overton Square. It’s bar-none my favorite restaurant in Memphis, and served as possibly my number one feeling of ‘coming home.’ I lived in Philadelphia for six years, where I fell in love with Indian food (mmm, Tikka Masala [...]
You may have driven through Saddle Creek in Germantown and seen it, but not know what is was, but on West St., tucked in between Webb Taylor Shop and West St Diner is “Sakura”. Sakura offers a sushi lunch including soup, salad, and several different types of sushi. Nigiri, sashimi, rolls, and even beef or [...]
Equal parts 1. stifling defense 2. overwhelming athleticism 3. reliable outside shooting 4. strong bench production 5. slow-smoked pulled pork Generously vindicating me and my assertion in the first post of this “Dancing” series, the Memphis Tigers did, indeed, turn on the jets for their 2nd round game in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, soundly [...]
I absolutely love working in downtown Memphis! Here’s of snapshot of why I think it is a great part of town in which to work: Getting around. Downtown is by far the easiest area in which to get around. Most places are easily within walking distance. The trolley is convenient and easy to ride. Romantic [...]
MemphisConnect asked Mary Glasscock, CEO of Glaco Valve Automation and former Memphian, what she misses most about the Bluff City. Below is her reply, in her own words: After leaving Memphis to run the family business (Industrial Distribution – headquartered in the Midwest), I soon realized several things unique to Memphis that I truly missed: [...]
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