I have a promo code to share with you. Enter promo code “ryburn” to get $10 off one of three tasting options at Battledish Memphis. This October 5 event (2-6 PM) has six Downtown chefs competing in a worldwide competition. You can choose from a “teaser” package where you get to sample some of the dishes, a larger package where you sample all of the dishes, or a VIP package including early admission at 1 PM.
I was asked to be a judge for Battledish, but I’m already committed to an engagement party two of my friends are having that day. I’d be interested in judging a future one for sure though!
Tickets are now on sale for October 19’s Cooper-Young Regional Beerfest, in my opinion Memphis’ best beer festival.
Watch out for heavy traffic tomorrow, in Midtown in the late afternoon/early evening and Downtown after 9 PM due to the Southern Heritage Classic. Traffic will also be congested in Midtown for the Cooper-Young Festival.
By the way, people have this idea that Downtown turns into a damn combat zone the night of the Southern Heritage Classic. Last year I went out to my favorite bars on Peabody Place and Main Street and everything was just fine. Beale may be different, but I normally don’t go to Beale Saturdays anyway. Point is, if you live in the core, don’t be afraid to walk to your regular hangouts.
In the news: Eight blocks of Jersey Shore boardwalk and businesses burned in a massive six-alarm fire yesterday in Seaside Park and Seaside Heights, New Jersey. The fire was about 3/4 a mile south of the famous house on the TV series Jersey Shore. Based on the addresses, I believe the bar where Snooki got punched in the face may have been among businesses that burned.
Tomorrow is Fall into Art day at Memphis Farmers Market. Patrons are asked to capture the spirit of the market on canvas. A People’s Choice vote of the finished artworks will be taken next Saturday, and the top 3 will be selected to be auctioned off at November 3’s Barnyard Ball. Music schedule for tomorrow’s market: Real McCoys 8-9:30; Megan McMillan 9:30-11; Rob Halford & Peter Himebrook 11-12:30.
The FedExForum announced that John Mayer will return Friday, November 29. Tickets on sale next Saturday.
ESPN has a blog post on the top 10 men’s basketball nonconference schedules. The Memphis Tigers come in at number 2, second only to Kansas.
Classic film Animal House plays on the Orpheum’s big screen tonight at 7.
That’ll wrap up this post for now. Still undecided between college football and Cooper-Young Fest tomorrow. Leaning slightly in the direction of football a little. At any rate, I’ll be out at the usual places about 5:30 tonight, with a possible trip south to Earnestine & Hazel’s to pay respect to Russell.