It was confirmed yesterday that Karen and Keenon will have the doors open at Earnestine & Hazel’s at 5 PM today. It will be the first time the South Main dive bar has been open for business since proprietor Russell George was found dead there Monday morning. Come have some beers and a Soul Burger and support good Downtown friends.
The first event of the Peabody’s fall rooftop party season happens tonight. Hollywood will perform live, and there will be a buffet of assorted pizzas, BBQ meatballs and sauce. The drink special will be Cruzan rum with choice of mixer for $4. VIP card holders will have a second buffet of a nacho bar, Southern fried chicken drummettes, and chicken cheesesteak. $10 cover includes your first drink, doors open at 6, ladies free before 7.
Here’s an event for history fans. Saturday at 10:30 AM, Elmwood Cemetery will host a 90-minute walking tour entitled “Yellow Fever – A Tour of the Plague.” It will cover the yellow fever epidemics of 1873, 1878, and 1879, discussing the Howard Association, the Citizens’ Relief Committee, the Sisters of St. Mary’s, and individuals who fought the spread of the disease. Registration is required; 901-774-3212 to register. $15 per person.
There’s a Groupon for the Rumba Room on South Main. Two options: $7 for $14 worth of Latin-fusion food for parties of two or more, or $15 for $30 worth of Latin-fusion food for parties of four or more.
Like beer? Going to Cooper-Young Fest Saturday? Memphis Made Brewery will have T-shirts for sale at their 768 S. Cooper location. Here’s a photo of the shirts.
I love this Memphis Que post about Germantown Commissary. It’s not the food review itself that I love (although the review is very well written). It’s the first paragraph, which discusses the Commerical Appeal’s Memphis Most poll. “The Memphis Most poll is a shameless copy of the Best of Memphis poll published annually in the Memphis Flyer newspaper. Along with being the original, the Best of Memphis poll in the Flyer is generally considered the more credible guide to the city.” YES YES YES. I do not vote in the Memphis Most poll and I do not care who wins. It’s a cheap imitation. Well said, Craig.
Yesterday I blogged about the Brass Door’s 2nd anniversary/halfway to St. Pat’s celebration this weekend. I have now learned of an additional event on the schedule. Saturday from 5 to 10 PM there will be a $10 beer bust as part of the alley party.
That’s it for now. I’ll lead off at the Silly Goose today after work, and I promise I’ll be in a better mood than I was yesterday.