Paul Ryburn’s Journal

The “Daily Dog,” the hot dog of the day, at Bardog was pretty badass tonight.

Usually they come with fries but I went for the potato salad.

Sometimes they stretch these dogs over 2-3 days, so if you want one and you’re lucky, it might be Dog of the [...]

For months we’ve been hearing about “something neu,” a new restaurant concept that will be coming to Downtown. Finally, the word is out. Downtown Bleu will open in the Westin Hotel tomorrow, in the former Sole space. According to their website, “Chef Robert Nam Cirillo boldly mixes flavor profiles from around the world for signature dishes [...]

Today got off to a rough start. Rather, it didn’t get off to a start at all… battery was dead, not a good thing to have when your car is in a cramped Downtown parking garage. Major thanks to the folks at the 9 S. Second garage for getting a jump box over there, and to [...]

This is my first draft of a schedule of Halloween parties going on Downtown this year. I’ll add more and do at least one more draft as the time gets closer. Still need to fill in the details on a few of them. If you know of other Halloween parties that are happening Downtown and are [...]

This was mentioned to me by former Flying Saucer/Silly Goose server Brick. She says it is the most historically accurate explanation of the moon ever.

If you do drugs, they would probably aid your appreciation of this [...]

Attention pro wrestling fans: One of the stories on ESPN’s E60 documentary show tonight will be about Scott Hall. Hall, who wrestled as Razor Ramon in the WWF in the early ’90s, then went on to form the nWo in WCW, has battled addiction problems his entire life. Having read this preview, I can tell that [...]

Sometimes you don’t find out about great specials until it’s too late. Last night I was checking Facebook, and Rehab Disco posted that they were open for Monday Night Football with a 12×12 foot big screen, $13 all-you-can-eat wings, and 12 pitcher specials. I messaged JJ and asked if they had those specials every week. He [...]

When AutoZone Park announced a watch party for Game 2 of the World Series, they had no idea that it would be a real celebration. The Redbirds’ parent club the St. Louis Cardinals came out of nowhere to clinch a wild card spot, then win the division and league playoffs. The Cards play the Texas Rangers [...]

Memphis’ biggest arts festival of the year, RiverArtsFest, happens this weekend, Saturday, October 22 (10 AM-6 PM) and Sunday, October 23 (10 AM-5 PM). This is definitely a festival to attend, whether you’re into art, good food, or great live music. Main will be closed off between Huling and Webster, and patrons will be free to [...]