I had dinner with my health guru AL at Automatic Slim’s last night. I had coconut-encrusted salmon topped with wilted spinach and a purple cabbage slaw. It was one of the best meals I had in a while. AL had the chicken and absolutely loved it. First time I’ve been to Slim’s since changes took place behind the scenes, and although there haven’t been any major changes to the restaurant itself yet, it’s obvious they’ve got some serious talent in kitchen.
AL says she’s going to make a me a list of foods to eat to improve my metabolism. Stuff like buying frozen vegetables from Kroger and adding them to soup. Hmmm. Okay. I’m sitting here eating a cherry Hostess fruit pie and drinking Mountain Dew as I type this.
The South Main Association will meet next Tuesday, November 11 at Jay Etkin Gallery at 6 PM. There will be a presentation on the Downtown dumpster pilot program and plans for recycling. The 2009 SMA board will also be presented. Food courtesy of Frank’s Market and Deli, cash bar. Free for members, $5 for non-members.
The 8th annual Hollywood Casino St. Jude Red Carpet Bash is this weekend – Saturday, November 8 from 7 PM to 1 AM at Hollywood Casino in Tunica. Shawn and Lana Danko who own Big Foot Lodge are the chairs for this event, so there’s a reason for Downtowners to come out and support. Black tie optional ’80s event with Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster and DJ Tree; live and silent auctions; dinner; complimentary beer and wine; cash bar. Tickets are $100 in advance (call 901-373-5051 or e-mail contact@eatatbigfoot.com) or $125 at the door.
I have another idea for Big Foot’s owners to raise money for charity – you know those old-fashioned carnival dunk tanks, where you throw softballs at a target, and when you score a hit, the person inside the tank gets dunked into the water? Put your bartender Meghan in one of those. There are a lot of people who would be willing to pay a lot of money to dunk her ass repeatedly. Throw some piranhas in the tank and we’ll pay even more.
Tug’s on Mud Island is having their first anniversary party Monday, November 10 from 5 to 10 PM. Complimentary tastings from the menu, and half price drinks and beer. Free food? I wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will show up. Currents across the street is also celebrating its first birthday and is offering several of its signature entrees for $29 any day in November except Thanksgiving.
Yesterday was a beautiful day. I was going to take my laptop to the Saucer and work, but after seeing that they put Turbo Dog on Fire Sale AGAIN (it was only last Tuesday when it was the Fire Sale) I decided not to. They’re getting back in a pattern of driving regulars away with one terrible Fire Sale selection after another.
Lots of work to do today. Yesterday I had ideas for four new websites, all of which I hope to roll out by tomorrow. That’ll keep me extra busy. Happy birthday to my friend Eric who does a lot of good community outreach work for the Grizzlies. I’ll be at the Saucer for happy hour, then maybe at Jillian’s for trivia ($2 Bud and Bud Light, $3 cherry/grape/Jager bombs).