I just added the Shopping links section. To see it, scroll down and look at the left menu pane. I’m going to start the Shopping section small and build it over time, so there are only 5 links so far. I’ve tried to add links that downtowners can appreciate.
AbsintheSupply.com is the place to go to buy absinthe, or “the green fairy” as it is sometimes called. Usually consumed with a cube of sugar on an absinthe spoon, it is a liquor made from a blend of herbs including wormwood. It was banned at one point in the US, but purchases you make from AbsintheSupply.com are now completely legal. Absinthe has something of a cult following among downtowners; come find out why people are talking about it.
MardiGrasCostumes.com has costumes, hats, masks, capes, maekup, beads, trinkets and more for this year’s Mardi Gras. Fat Tuesday falls on February 20 this year.
Restaurant.com is the website I mentioned in my blog toward the end of last week. They sell $25 restaurant gift certificates for $10, and $10 certificates for $3. Some of the biggest name restaurants in the city are participating. Keep in mind that in most cases, the certificates can be redeemed for food only, not alcohol, so it’s probably best to redeem these as a group.
HomeBistro.com supplies chef-quality meals shipped to your home. These can be prepared with minimal effort; most involve placing them in a pot of simmering water for 10 minutes or less. The Chef Specials section of their site looks particularly good – haven’t drooled that much since The Romanian Sensation walked up Union Avenue in a pair of tight red shorts last July.
VistaPrint was the printer that handled Residents for a Safer Downtown Memphis’ business cards. They offer 30-60% off what you would spend at local printers. You can design your cards using their convenient web interface and have them shipped to your door.
That’s a start; I’ll add more links soon. Heading out east for an ASP.NET class tomorrow, so my posting schedule may be a bit different than most workdays.