Paul Ryburn’s Journal

Every Thanksgiving I get emails of the form, “Is such-and-such bar/restaurant open on Thanksgiving, and if so, what time?” I haven’t had time to compile a complete list this year, and probably won’t have time today or tomorrow, but I can give you a general rule of thumb:

If a place is more bar than restaurant (examples: [...]

If you’re looking for a place to watch the Memphis-Michigan basketball game, Max’s Sports Bar is open. They opened at 1 today in anticipation of the 2 PM tipoff. Let’s Go Tigers!

In addition, they will be open at 11 AM Friday to show all the football and basketball games that will be happening that day, including [...]

It’s been a slow weekend for blog posts. The reason was that Friday was my birthday! I took the day off and got started early. Then there were no blog posts Saturday because I was recovering from Friday, watching the Hogs beat Mississippi State, and attending a friend’s going-away party in South Main. There was one [...]

Last night Blue Fin tweeted that they will start offering specials on Sunday and Monday nights from 5 to 10 PM. Specials include

Happy hour sushi starting at $2
2 for 1 hot sake
20% off cold sake
$1 off [...]

Today the Peabody announced that Chez Philippe is extending their Downtown Dining Week menu into next week, offering it Tuesday and Wednesday 5-10 PM. Call Philippe Brainos, restaurant manager, 901-529-4188 for reservations. Getting to eat a three-course meal at Chez for $20.11 is quite a deal indeed, so take advantage of it! DDW menu for Chez [...]

The CA has a good article today about the Grawemeyers who are opening four new businesses in South Main. They’ve already partnered with Chef Michael Patrick to open Rizzo’s, they’re about to open Grawemeyer’s restaurant around the corner, and they also will open two new clothing stores. Mark Grawemeyer was one of the first people to [...]

One of the best Downtown dining deals of the year happens Wednesday, November 30. The Majestic Grille will sell half-off gift cards starting at 8:30 AM. You can buy them in increments of $50 value for $25 each. The cards can’t be used until after the first of the year, and can’t be used on booze. [...]

Friday night and Saturday morning there will be events to save a Downtown Memphis treasure. You may have seen a beige ’50s Caddy driving around Downtown. It’s owned by Tad Pierson, and his company American Dream Safari gives tours of Memphis. If you want to really get in touch with Memphis music/culture and its roots, Tad [...]

Today is America Reycles Day. Take your unwanted electronics to the Central Station pavilion (where the Memphis Farmers Market is usually held) between 3 and 6:30 PM today, and they will be disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner.

Sorry for the short post but I’m on my way to the AT&T Store! MY IPHONE 4S IS HERE!!!!! [...]