I received a text a little while ago that the my favorite beer at the Saucer, Dos Equis Special Lager, is today’s $2.75 Fire Sale. That means I’ll have an especially extended stay today at the Saucer, rather than waiting to show up at 9:30 to catch the Dempseys. My favorite band and my favorite beer… life is good.
Got a haircut at a new place at lunch… the creator of the Memphis Limelight blog referred me to Beckii at Rachel’s Salon in the 10 N. Main building. She did a really good job, took a lot of the bulk out… but it’s still long compared to regular guys’ hair, which is what I wanted. I’d highly recommend her if you’re looking for a new stylist. Plus the location can’t be beat… I live at 10 S. Main, get my hair cut at 10 N. Main, and work at 22 N. Front.
While cutting my hair, Beckii recommended The Hot Dog Factory for lunch. That’s the little hot dog cart in Court Square with the Heinz umbrella. So I gave them a try. I don’t expect much from a hot dog but they far exceeded expectations. They grilled the dogs on a little mini-grill, complete with bun warmer, and they wrapped the kraut in foil and put it on the grill too. Then they added onions, relish, and mustard (they have ketchup but I told them to hold the ketchup. Ketchup on hot dogs = gross). Got some gourmet chips too (Cape Cod jalapeno and aged cheddar). Their menu says they also have Polish sausage, a Memphis dog with BBQ sauce, a Chicago style dog, and a burger. They also have combos with chips/BBQ beans and drink. Check it out if you pass by Court Square at lunchtime. Now that the Downtown safety patrol is in place, you won’t even have to be worried about bums harassing you while your dogs cook.
Got an e-mail that I forgot an item on the Thursday night “what’s going on” post: The Orpheum is showing Breakfast at Tiffany’s at 7:00. “We’re doing that for Girls’ Night,” my reader wrote, “and we’ll have tube top dresses on. I’m trying to get them to come to the Saucer for the Dempseys afterward.” Yay for tube dresses! Yes, come to the Saucer! Don’t go to Atlas!
All right, time to get back to work. Four hours and change to go until it’s Dos Equis Lager time!