I got an e-mail today from a fairly new group called “Friends of St. Jude.” They are a group of young professionals who believe in “networking for a cause,” the cause being St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They hold monthly events for members, and for non-members who want to come check them out. This month’s happy hour is at South of Beale, this Thursday, August 20, from 6 to 8 PM. There’s a $5 cover, $10 for non-members. SOB will run specials for attendees: $3 drafts, $4 wells, and $4 house red and white wine. If interested in attending e-mail fosj.memphis@gmail.com or visit the Facebook group “Friends of St. Jude – Memphis.” More info about the group available on their website.
I also got an e-mail from Nat who is the new GM of Ground Zero. She says a lot of good things are in the works, and after I talk to her in person I’ll have details to come. However, one piece of good news I already know about, that I think Downtowners will like… PBR on tap $2 all the time, 7 days a week.
The Madison Hotel is starting a monthly cigar series. The next Smoking Up High: High Class, Low Key event will be Tuesday, September 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, on the Madison rooftop. There will be selections from Havana Cigar Mix Emporium, a cash bar with sophisticated drinks, and a special menu with distinctive tapas and small place. Smokers can bring their own, or purchase from the selection on the rooftop. There is no cost to attend, but reservations are limited because of the rooftop’s small size. Call (901) 333-1224 to make reservations. The series will continue through November. Cigars? Wonder if Pete will be there.
Oh. Speaking of which… about 1 PM Sunday I showed up at the Saucer for Sunday Fun Day, and Pete was there with a big ol’ smile on his face, bragging that he had won three games of pool in a row. I dropped a set of quarters in the table, and about 10 minutes later he was saying
Later in the afternoon we had a rematch, and after I left him with 6 balls on the table, he was saying
Before I went to the Saucer on Sunday I had brunch at Bardog Tavern, and the lobster sandwich was every bit as good as I’d heard. The hash browns on the side were excellent too.
In other Bardog news… Aldo is already doing the $3 “ladies can drink what you want” happy hour from 5 to 7 weekdays, but he’s decided to give the guys a little something too… $3 Buffalo Trace during happy hour. Both sexes can get the Original Memphis Slider for $1.50 during those times.
Additional news on the September 20 Bardog anniversary party… seating for 64 outside in the alley, and the Underdog Room and the upstairs bar will be open too. The Jagermeister girls will be there from 2 to 4. There’s also something in their newsletter about lap dances from Demitrie and Jay, but I hope that’s a typo.
Congrats to South on Beale… just checked their Facebook page and saw that they scored 100 on their health inspection at the bar, and a 96 in the kitchen. They’re celebrating with $3 Kirin and Sam Adams Summer until they run out.
Time to head to trivia… we should have a very good group there tonight, looking forward to it.