Time for my weekly flip through the pages of the Memphis Flyer, where I spotlight stuff of interest to Downtowners.
p. 4 and p. 38: I have two Downtown lunch days remaining before I start the new job. Trying to decide if I should spend one of them at Calvary’s Lenten Waffle Shop. The food sounds fantastic. Writer Stacey Greenberg recommends a waffle topped with peppermint ice cream, and that sure sounds like a winner. Also sounds like a good place to mingle with other Downtowners. How does it work though? I see they have a lunchtime preaching series. Do they preach at you while you eat? I’m not much of a churchgoer, although years ago when I was, I was an Episcopalian, which is Calvary’s denomination.
p.9: Article about renovations at the National Civil Rights Museum. Several design firms are offering proposals. You can view them here.
p. 12: Homes are available in Uptown Memphis. Great place to live, and they’re “green” homes so you save on utility bills. The one pictured lists for $99,900 – not a bad price for a starter home for a family that wants to be near Downtown. Visit UptownMemphisHomes.com to see what they’ve got.
p. 31: Bardog is “quickly becoming your March hoops mania headquarters.” I haven’t watched any Tiger games there, but I’ve heard that Aldo has started putting the sound on for some of the games. Good move. You can turn the sound on for games without risking being labeled a “sports bar.” I’ve been leaning toward the Silly Goose and the Flying Saucer as my NCAA watch locations of choice, but maybe I’ll give Bardog a chance too. I always have a good time there.
I also see they’ll be starting their weekend brunch in mid-April. Hmmm looks like I’ll have another new place to try.
p. 32: Nope, absolutely nothing worth mentioning on this page.
p. 33: The Red Rooster is doing “March Basketball Craziness.” Half off all pizzas and $2 drafts before, during, and after all games. Wonder if they really mean ALL games, or just Tiger games? If you missed the Sunday crawfish boil at Orleans (or if you were there and want more), you can do the Friday one at the Rooster, 6-9 PM.
p. 41: The Saucer will tap a cask of Ghost River Wee Heavy Friday night. Time not listed but it’s usually 7 PM. Brewer Chuck Skypeck will be on hand. Hmmm interesting… the article also says that all Ghost River beers will be $2.75 on Thursday nights from now on. I like it!
p. 46: Automatic Slim’s is hiring cooks and waitstaff. If you’re a cook, this is an opportunity to work for one of the best chefs in town, Michael Patrick. He would be a great person to learn from.
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar at Main and Monroe, in the old Stella location, is hiring too. I suspect that would be a pretty fun place to work, and when your shift ends Bardog is right down the street for an after-work cocktail.
In other news – get your Coach Cal mask here. Thanks to Midtown blogger Ryan Jones for the link.
Off to the Saucer to drink Happy Hour beer and play the Window Game. Beautiful 74 degree day – perfect for sitting in the window and watching the world go by.