Yesterday afternoon I was in the Saucer with my laptop, putting the finishing touches on Pro Wrestling Book and Video and hanging out with Otto and John D, when Shelton Clothiers owner Tom Shelton walked in. He came bearing invitations to the store’s 3-year anniversary party, to be held Saturday, June 21 from 6 to 9 PM. There will be food, live music, and drinks.
It will also be a party with a purpose: Shelton Clothiers is asking for customers’ help replenishing the First Works Clothes Closet. Bring gently used clothing for the closet the night of the party, and they’ll give you a 30% off coupon on any one item. Coupon is good through July 31, 2008.
Tom came bearing gifts, too. He gave me a baseball cap from his Pink Pig line, as thanks for links I’ve given the store on my blog over the years:
You may have seen his Pink Pig line at the store… it’s a line of golf shirts, T-shirts, and now caps. The shirts resemble Izod shirts, but in place of the alligator there’s a pink pig. Very appropriate in a city that is world-famous for its barbecue.
Just checked the Red Rooster’s website and noticed that they have a new event on Mondays called Metal MF’N Mondays. Every Monday the Rooster has the best metal acts from Memphis and the surrounding areas. So if you’re into metal and you’re looking for live music on a Monday, the Rooster is the place to go. If you’re in a metal band, might want to get down there and talk to Luke and Robby Bobby about Mondays.
I’m going to try to make it to the Rooster’s Rehab Service Industry Night tonight. Luke told me “it gets good around 10:30,” which is a little late but maybe I can slam one of my 5 Hour Energy drinks and make it. Tricycle races, cornhole, and other games. I’m not a service industry employee but I’m sure they’ll let me in… heck, a lot of people probably think I work at the Saucer, I’m there more than even the managers.
Don’t forget, Itta Bena, the restaurant on the third floor of BB King’s on Beale, has half-off bottles of wine this evening.
Got an e-mail from the Majestic Grille about some new stuff they’ve got going on. First of all, they have the photography of Gary Kessel on display in their back room (the Innovators’ Room) until June 30. All of his images are available for purchase. All money goes directly to the artist, as the Majestic Grille does not take commission as part of its commitment to the arts.
Further evidence of the Majestic’s commitment to the arts can be seen in its new partnership with ArtsMemphis. Starting June 1, the restaurant began inserting “movie tickets” in presenter trays with guest checks, informing patrons of various arts groups around town and making them aware of ArtsMemphis’ new website and calendar. Each new restaurant patron who goes to the website will be signed up for a drawing to win lunch for two at the restaurant, with one lunch per week given away through the end of August.
The Majestic Grille has also re-scheduled its Farmers Market dinner, canceled earlier in the spring due to bad weather. It will be Wednesday, June 11 at 6:30 PM and reservations are required (522-8555 or follow the link above to their website). Here’s the menu:
Hors D’Oeuvres
Pizettas – Carmelized spring onions, bonnie blue goat cheese, arugula
Radish “Sandwiches” – Sea salt and chive mayo
Bon Bon Shiraz Rose, South Australia 2007
First Course
Roasted Jumbo Scallop – Baby beets, oranges, mixed greens
Marquis Phillips Holly’s Blend, Southeast Australia 2007
Second Course
Veal Tenderloin – Stuffed with chard, zucchini and fresh herbs with natural juices, sugar glazed carrots and roasted fingerling potatoes
Chris Ringland’s Green Lion Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley CA 2005
Dessert
English Strawberry Trifle – Fresh strawberries layered with sponge cake, English custard and canilla cream
Paringa Individual Vineyards Sparkling Shiraz, South Australia 2004
$55 per person plus tax & 20% gratuity. Slow Foods members $50.
Speaking of the Majestic, it’s their turn on the Sunday brunch crew’s two weeks Majestic, two weeks Blue Monkey brunch rotation. I’ll be there in a little while.