Lots of local sports news today. First of all, check out the Memphis Redbirds’ website. It got a makeover this week, and there’s something for every type of fan.
Good news for my Little Rock readers who are Memphis Grizzlies fans: The Grizzlies are expanding their broadcast reach into Little Rock. Seven of the remaining 31 games will be televised, and another 20 will be broadcast on the radio.
The U.S. Olympic Committee sent Mayor Wharton a letter asking if Memphis would have interest in hosting the 2024 Summer Games. 35 mayors around the country received this letter.
I mentioned yesterday that Tuesday night, I went to a friend’s housewarming party in Van Vleet Flats at Second and Gayoso. I was very impressed with what had been done with that space, and apparently I wasn’t the only one. The building has been selected to receive one of the inaugural Building Memphis Awards.
Chef Felicia of Felicia Suzanne’s will appear on WREG Live at 9 tomorrow. She’ll prepare some of the foods she plans to serve at Youth Villages’ Soup Sunday at the FedExForum this Sunday. Dishes will include Hoppin’ John Fritters and Flo’s Chow Chow.
If you’re looking for Abita Strawberry beer Downtown, City Market has it.
I saw a funny infographic on Facebook about people who come into a restaurant 5 minutes before the posted closing time and ask “You’re still open, right?” and expect to sit down and be served. As the person who posted the graphic to Facebook commented, never be “that guy.”
Time to post this and grab some lunch. I’ll probably start at the Silly Goose tonight due to the pre-Tiger crowd at the Saucer.