On Sunday, June 9, AutoZone Park will hold Brunch with the Redbirds. For $40 you will get a club-level seat for the 1:35 game, and a brunch buffet from 12:30 to 2:00. Check out this spread:
AZP Bloody Marys and Mimosas
Classic Eggs Benedict
Brioche French Toast with Macerated Berries
Grilled Country Sausage and Biscuits
Rendezvous Famous Dry Rub Ribs
Rendezvous BBQ Nachos
Chef Carving Rendezvous Beef Brisket
Picnic Style Fried Chicken
Horseradish Cream and Silver Dollar Rolls
Country Scrambled Eggs
Rashers of Apple wood Smoked Bacon
Savory Slaw
Pasta Salad Primavera
Fresh Sliced Melon and Berries
Assorted Muffins and Pastries
Chef Preparing Bananas Foster
All you can eat? Wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will show up. Ticket ordering information can be found here. Ladies, this sounds like a great day for you to put on a tube top and enjoy brunch and the game.
The Eagles have been announced for an October 14 concert at FedExForum.
Kerry went to Havana’s Pilon, the new Cuban restaurant on Madison, and had good things to say about the ropa vieja. I’ve been incorrectly omitting the apostrophe-s when typing the restaurant’s name. The restaurant’s menu is now available online.
The CA reports that Memphis in May executive vice-president Diane Hampton is leaving after 15 years. Thanks Diane for all you have done to grow this month-long celebration. Diane personally helped me out in 2001, when the person I attended Sunset Symphony with was too drunk almost to stand, much less walk the quarter-mile to her car. Diane gave us a ride in her golf cart.
There’s a petition to the state of Tennessee to start making a Grizzlies license plate. Over 1500 people had signed as of noontime today.
The annual Scion Rock Fest will happen Saturday on Beale Street. 32 metal bands will play in five different venues. Venues, bands, and festival info can be found here.
Fun day at work, working on some cutting-edge stuff. Now it’s time to follow that up with a beer.