I had a fun night at the Grizzlies watch party at the Blind Bear last night. We killed the Hawks, and showed everyone why we’re leading the league in steals per game. I ended up sitting only a few feet away from a Board of Directors meeting of my new BBQ team, the Moody Ques. I got to hear the plans for this year. I’m not allowed to post any of them yet, but I asked the vice president of the team, “Am I at least allowed to say that it will be epic?” He said yes. So there you go. Epic. I have every reason to believe they will exceed what my former team did in their best years, 2008-10.
Attention UT fans: You’ll have an inexpensive way to get to Knoxville for home games this fall. Megabus is adding a route from Memphis to Knoxville. Service starts February 29 and fares are as cheap as $1. The farther ahead you book, the cheaper the fare. There’s a stop in Nashville, so the bus is a travel option there too.
There’s a Groupon for a comedy/blues show at the New Daisy on Valentine’s Day that is currently active. Description reads, “Def Jam ‘Bad Girl’ Sonya D hosts trio of comics in Valentine’s Day comedy show shared with blues artist Ms. Toni Green.” There are options to purchase 2, 4, or 6 tickets, or 2 VIP tickets.
A new women’s retail store will soon appear in the Downtown core. A shop called Revive has rented space in One Commerce Square at the northwest corner of Union and Second, according to the Memphis Business Journal. It will sell clothing, shoes and accessories, and is owned by the former operator of the Coco & Lilly shop in Peabody Place mall. The Revive location has never been used for retail before.
Felicia Suzanne’s, open for lunch on Friday only, has added a new lunch special: Enjoy a vodka or gin martini for $0.25 with your lunch.
Plans for tonight: Not at all sure. I’ll probably start at the Saucer for happy hour and figure it out from there. May wander down to Beale for IBC.