Paul Ryburn’s Journal

The Majestic Grille will hold a celebration from 5 to 6:30 PM this afternoon to announce their newest arts partner – the Memphis Music Foundation.  The first 20 people to donate $50 or more to the Foundation will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Majestic Grille.  There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, and [...]

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I don’t have much to talk about today, so I figured I’d update my list of favorite beers.  Haven’t done that since about 2007.
1. Dos Equis Special Lager – My favorite Mexi-beer.  Great on a summer day, although I’ll drink it when it’s 25 degrees outside too.  Must be served with at least one slice [...]

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The photo album is finally uploaded and can be found here.  See the previous post for highlights.

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We finally got some cooperation out of the weather for an outdoor festival last weekend.  It was absolutely gorgeous for the South Main Association’s Oktoberfest in Harry’s Detour’s courtyard.  Here are some pics.

News story that happened before Oktoberfest started: “Area man gets plate on ceiling at Saucer.  Hey now!”

The gang enjoying the first fruits of [...]

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Eat lunch or dinner at Chili’s today!  100% of the profits at participating restaurants go to St. Jude.
A great day yesterday… thanks to the South Main Association for a fantastic Oktoberfest party yesterday afternoon.  John Bragg from Circa provided some delicious German food, and I loaded up on brats and kraut and corned beef and potato [...]

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The SMA’s Oktoberfest celebration is today from 3 to 7, in the courtyard next to Harry’s Detour on GE Patterson.  If you’re a member, you get free Boscos beer, and you get delicious German food cooked by Chef John Bragg.  Free food?  Wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will show up.
Not a member and want to [...]

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I ended up missing Trolley Tour altogether last night… I stopped by the Saucer for a beer first, and ended up going to dinner with friends.  We were going to do Pearl’s, but on the way there saw more friends in South of Beale and went there instead.
You know what I’m really impressed with at [...]

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If you’re excited about RiverArtsFest next month, there will be a sneak preview of the art vendors tonight at South Main Trolley Art Tour.
This sneak peek mini-market event will be held at Huling Row off South Main. Each RiverArtsFest artist will be given a 10×10 space to exhibit their work. The Facebook event listing says [...]

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South Carolina 16, Ole Miss 10.  Love it.  To quote Air Traffic Mike, “The only thing worse than being overrated is being way overrated.”  See ya, Ole Miss.  Hope you enjoyed your short stay in the Top 10.
South Main Trolley Tour is tonight.  The SMA won’t have its usual burgers-and-beer deal because they are getting [...]

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