Paul Ryburn’s Journal

Daily thoughts of a Downtown Memphis resident

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Entries from November 2007

Friday update: Memphis in May on sale, South Main Trolley Tour, and more

November 30th, 2007 · Comments Off

First of all, some big, big, BIG news. This is really huge. You will probably want to bookmark this post to refer to over and over again when you read what I’m about to tell you.
Jack’s Food Store now has Busch beer 12-packs in a “Special Edition Hunting Package.” No kidding. […]

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Wed night recap: Wine flight at Circa and more

November 29th, 2007 · Comments Off

Last night I hit Circa for their Wednesday night happy hour special, $8 wine flights. You get three 2 oz. pours per flight. The bartender started describing the different flights, and I quickly realized that I don’t know nearly as much about wine as I know about beer. “I like white wine,” […]

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Roma Pizza, Pasta, Subs and More is open

November 28th, 2007 · Comments Off

Just took a walk and discovered that Roma Pizza, Pasta, Subs and More at the corner of Third and Court is open for business. So, of course, my walk break turned into my lunch break and I went in and ordered. It’s all laid out at the counter Sbarro-style, but better food than […]

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Wednesday update

November 28th, 2007 · Comments Off

We’ll start off with a link that came across one of the RSS feeds I subscribe to: WikiHow’s article on How to deal with a bad kisser. Hmmm… my only thought on the matter is that if you consistent have to deal with bad kissers, it’s probably you and not the other person.
You […]

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A response from Skippy

November 27th, 2007 · Comments Off

I see that my friend Skippy has been reading my blog. He e-mailed a response about my wish for NTN Trivia Downtown so I can kick his ass:
“Oh, how I hope somebody gets NTN trivia so your specious taunts can finally be laid to rest, Pauly. There’s more to knowledge than Grover Cleveland’s wife’s maiden […]

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Bar Dogs back on track to open?

November 27th, 2007 · Comments Off

Last year I reported that a new neighborhood bar would open on Monroe, in the old Mike’s location across from the Shrine. It was to be called Bar Dogs, I was told, and would cater to locals and stay open late for service industry people who get off work.
Work stopped in the spring and […]

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Fun stuff on Wikipedia

November 27th, 2007 · Comments Off

Just found an interesting page on Wikipedia, almost by accident.
Last night I heard that a Downtown restaurant - I won’t name it but valet parking is a prominent feature - has a reputation as “The Cougar Lounge.” Meaning, cougars from Germantown sit at the bar and try to pick up younger men.
So I looked […]

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Another excellent happy hour option - Circa

November 27th, 2007 · Comments Off

Just got e-mail from chef John Bragg of Circa, letting me know about various things going on there. I was particularly impressed with what they’re doing for happy hour, and wanted to pass on the information.
Circa Happy Hour Promotions:Mondays: $5 Martinis
Tuesdays: All Beers including Microbrews and Imports* $2.50
Wednesdays: Wine Flights - $8
Thursdays: Scotch Night […]

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Downtown Night at the Westin tonight

November 26th, 2007 · Comments Off

Free food and mingling for Downtowners at the Westin Hotel, one block south of Beale Street, tonight from 5:30 to 7:00. The lovely Di Anne Price will be on the piano.
Also, if you haven’t yet done so, run by the Daily Grill and check out their $2.95 happy hour appetizer menu. That’s always […]

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This is how we do it Downtown

November 25th, 2007 · Comments Off

Pics of last night’s party. I realize 90% of you don’t know these people, but I’m posting this photo album anyway to show how much fun we have Downtown. It’s not just about being able to walk home from the bars… it’s about great friends and great memories.
The gang awaits Yoko’s arrival for […]

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