One of my readers e-mailed to ask about a “french fried raccoon smell” that shows up Downtown once every 2-3 weeks, give or take a week. He asked what it is. I haven’t worked Downtown in a year and a half, so I guess I’m not familiar with the smell. Anyone know what he’s talking about?
If you’re having trouble deciding what you’re going to eat tonight, here’s a site that can help – whatthefuckshouldimakefordinner.com. Surely a site that cooks and foodies will want to bookmark. Thanks to Otto for finding this wonderful site and tweeting it.
Kudzu’s is celebrating its 20th anniversary this Sunday. They will have an all=day celebration starting at noon, with Nancy Apple, Roy Brewer, Lamar Sorrento, Campfire Boys, and Maria Spence among the names who will be performing.
The chef at Chez Phillippe is leaving at the end of this month to take a job in Philly at a Cuban restaurant. A national search will be conducted for a new chef. More details in this CA article.
The CA also had an article about a hidden gem of Downtown: Nice as New, a consignment shop in November 6th Alley, just north of Monroe. November 6th is between Main and Second. I only knew about it because I cross that alley every day from the parking garage to the back door of my building. In addition to the items for sale, he has all kinds of artifacts of Memphis history. Ladies, the article said he recently acquired an odd lot of COACH purses, so you might want to check that out.
I haven’t early voted yet and I’m glad I haven’t… I was leaning toward Bill Haslam for governor, which would have made it a very odd year that saw me vote for Republicans twice (Luttrell being the other). However, after Haslam said he’d rubber stamp the plan of the right-wing wackos in the legislature to let anyone walk around carrying a gun without a permit, I’m starting to reconsider. Got nothing against McWherter… just thought Haslam had more relevant experience. If he can’t stand up to his own party, though, maybe he’s not the man for the job.
Taking a week off from poker night at Max’s Sports Bar, due to the Third Thursday party at Main and Peabody Place. A couple of beers there, a couple of beers at the Saucer, maybe a couple of beers somewhere else are my plans for tonight.