Paul Ryburn’s Journal

“I didn’t know Tyler Perry coached the Kentucky basketball team. No [...]

I finally got to De Ja’ Vu, the Creole restaurant on Florida, to try their food.  Tiny little place – only 6 tables.  It was busy and I felt guilty about taking up a 4-top table all by myself, so I ordered food to go.  I’m eating the Big Keith’s Bayou Classic as I type this [...]

Action News 5 is reporting that Charlie Vergos, who opened the Rendezvous in 1948, has died in his sleep at age 84.  The article notes that “everybody who’s anybody” has been to the Rendezvous, and that’s certainly true.  I remember President Bush bringing the Japanese Prime Minister there after a Graceland visit in 2006.

My condolences to [...]

I had a great conversation with one of the people who run Mark’s Menus last night.  If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a site that puts local restaurant menus online.  They currently have 183 Memphis restaurants listed.  If you’re considering trying a new restaurant, it’s a way to check out their menu in advance and [...]

The Memphis Grizzlies are doing a Downtowners’ Week for their final 2 games, with deep discounts for Downtown residents, business owners, and vendors.  Information is available in this PDF.  Come support the Grizzlies and say thanks for a [...]

The Memphis application for Google Fiber will be submitted today at noon. If you’re on Twitter, please tweet at noon to wish Memphis luck, and include the #memphisgoogle hashtag.

Pat Summitt, coach of the UT Lady Vols and the winningest basketball coach in NCAA history, will be the honorary Duckmaster today at 5 PM at the Peabody. [...]

I went on a supper club outing to Flight with my neighbors last night.  Here are a few pics.

Grouper, scallops, and veal

Creme brulee flight (thanks Brenta for the recommendation)

Food food food!

Definitely an outstanding meal.  I’m gonna have to find an excuse to [...]

I know it’s late, but it’s time once again for the “Brick” Quote of the Week.

The Saucer is running a “find the Easter keg” contest.  They posted their 4th clue recently, which references a 20th century “It” Girl.  I summoned Brick and asked, “Who’s the 20th Century ‘It’ Girl?”

Brick thought for a minute, [...]

The sinkhole that is blocking two lanes of I-240 in East Memphis now has its own fan page on Facebook. Search for “The Sinkhole” to become a fan. As of this writing, it has 135 fans already. Not surprised to see it’s so popular! The sinkhole is the most interesting thing to happen ’round these parts [...]

I ended up staying home last night.  I walked through the Saucer about 6, but it was packed full of people in suits, so I just came home.  I did a couple of hours of affiliate marketing, then at 9:00 I entered a No-Limit Omaha Hi/Lo freeroll tournament on PokerStars.  8720 entrants, top 72 advance to [...]