Paul Ryburn’s Journal

A couple of days ago, I posted that a new tattoo parlor called Skull X Rose had opened on Second next door to Raiford’s. Since I don’t have tatts, I knew I’d never be able to personally review it. However, a couple of friends of mine went there last night. They were very happy with the [...]

This afternoon some friends and I checked out the Brass Door, the new Irish pub that opened today. It’s in the old Tobacco Bowl building on Madison across from the First Tennessee building.

Food menu

Drink menu. They have a full bar.

Mezzanine

Fried goat cheese balls

B.E.L.T. (E. = [...]

South Main Trolley Night last night was absolutely off-the-chain fun. Despite the heat, turnout for the monthly event was extremely good. My shirt was drenched with sweat, but I didn’t care.

In Harry’s Detour courtyard, Michael Patrick was handing out spring rolls, there was a lemonade stand, and at 7:30 there was a Memphis movie costume contest.

Last night at Trolley Night I ran into Seamus, and he told me the Brass Door, the new Irish pub on Madison, will open for business today at 11. It’s between Second and Third in the old Tobacco Bowl building. Can’t wait to see [...]

Sorry I didn’t get a post up at lunchtime. I spent most of my lunch hour voting in the Memphis Flyer Best of Memphis poll. If you haven’t voted yet, tomorrow is your last day.

It looks like the Brass Door Irish pub won’t be open this weekend after all. My friend who had a birthday party [...]

The 3rd annual Breakaway/Bardog Tavern 5K is coming up next month, on Sunday, August 21 at 9 PM. Proceeds from the race will benefit St. Jude. You can find full details about the race, and information on how to sign up, here. $30 to register in advance, $35 same day.

First 350 to sign up get a [...]

As I was driving to work yesterday morning, I noticed that a tattoo parlor had opened on Second. The sign says it’s called Skull X Rose and it’s located in the building next to Paula & Raiford’s Disco, just south of Madison. I don’t have any tattoos myself, but I have to agree that it adds [...]

Last night as I was drinking a beer at the Flying Saucer, I noticed that the food menus had been replaced. I took a look and found they had made their first significant revisions to the menu since 2006.

The main thing is that the pizza and wing options have been greatly expanded. You now get to [...]

Tomorrow morning, cable channel IFC will air an episode of “Young Broke & Beautiful” which features the city of Memphis. Rapper Al Kapone will give the host a tour of the city. Stops will include Earnestine & Hazel’s, STAX Museum, and Paula & Raiford’s Disco. More details about the episode can be found here.

The show airs [...]

It’s nice to see someone giving teachers the recognition they deserve. Tomorrow night, the Peabody will offer free admission to their rooftop party to the first 107 Memphis City Schools teachers who show a valid ID. They’re doing it in conjunction with Q107.5 (hence the number 107).

Seventh Sundown will be on stage, and the buffet theme [...]