I’ve heard about two bars opening early for Saturday’s Conference USA tournament championship game, broadcast on TV at 10:35 AM. Calhoun’s will open at 9:30 that morning, and the Silly Goose will open at 10. Last year the Saucer opened early for that game but I’ve not yet confirmed it for this year.
I had a couple of people e-mail me “why not go to the FedExForum for the game?” Not a bad suggestion – I went to a Tiger game a few weeks ago and had a great time. However, I want a beer in front of me while I watch, and not an $8 FedExForum beer. Gotta conserve funds until the paychecks start coming in again.
Given current options, I’m leaning in the direction of the Goose as my place to watch the game. Calhoun’s gets uncomfortably packed during Tiger games, and their bathroom is only a 1-seater and you have to bump your way past everyone to get there. The Goose, on the other hand, has ample aisle space and their restroom is a 3-holer (men’s; no idea what’s in the women’s restroom). They also have a full liquor bar, PBR on tap, and they may have taken the “hottest waitresses Downtown” title away from the Saucer. Plus they’re a sponsor of my BBQ team, so I like to support them as much as I can.
Speaking of the Silly Goose, they now have a group on Facebook. Glad to see them getting on board. Facebook is becoming a vital way for bars to communicate with their regulars nowadays. Search for them under Groups if you’re on.
I’m also getting word of some St. Pat’s parties… yes, I will post them, just waiting until the end of the week after the Memphis Flyer and Livin’ It Up Downtown come out, so I can see what all is going on and do one post with all the events.
Also got a response to my question why none of the Goose’s Depression-era cocktails contain vodka… back in the 1930s we weren’t on great terms with Russia. It wasn’t until 1941 when Hitler invaded them, and Japan attacked us, that we started to get along with Stalin. So we probably weren’t importing any Russian booze back then.
Bee-yoo-tiful day outside… I may take an hour off from my freelance work and check out either the Goose’s or the Saucer’s patio… hmmm, with Sunset Wheat as the Fire Sale I’m gonna have to lean toward the Saucer. Goose’s patio is fun for people watching and bum watching though. Think I’ll walk that direction and see what I can find.