There was a fire in the kitchen at Blue Plate Cafe on Court Square this afternoon. Witnesses reported seeing some flames and a ton of smoke. As of about 4:05 MFD had it under control. No word on extent of damage yet.
The Memphis Flyer has posted an article about High Cotton’s taproom opening: High Cotton, High Times. The grand opening takes place from 4 to 10 tomorrow, and then regular hours will be Thursday 4-8, Friday 4-9, Saturday 2-10.
Lots of news about Sweetwater beer’s arrival in town, courtesy of @memphisbeerweek on Twitter. Madison Growler inside the Cash Saver has confirmed they will have $4.20 growler fills of Sweetwater 420/IPA for next week’s launch only.
The Flying Saucer will be getting in on the Sweetwater action too. On Tuesday, June 17 at 9 PM, the Saucer will be pouring 7 Sweetwater taps and will have an in-store sampling. Also, the Saucer will give a free Sweetwater beer to the first 40 people who say “don’t float the mainstream” starting at 9 PM that night. Beer sampling and a chance at a free beer? Looks like I will be skipping Blind Bear poker on Tuesday.
If you’re looking for a place to watch UFC 174 tomorrow night, Club 152 is showing it on 10 screens.
If you missed MemphiSport Live’s interview with “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner, you can listen to it online. Best part of the interview? When interviewer Dustin Starr asked about Steiner’s recent stint in TNA Impact Wrestling, and he said, “Don’t talk about that, that’s horseshit wrestling.” HAHAHA! Having read recaps of their recent Thursday night TV shows, I have to agree with Big Poppa Pump.
Kooky Canuck is hosting its annual Sports Ball Kick Off Party Thursday, June 26 from 5 to 7 PM. Join them for appetizers, drink specials, and special guest appearances.
Want to cook at Best Memphis Burger Fest? The 2014 cooking application is online.
Moody Ques BBQ team sponsor Start Co. tweeted an excellent link today that every startup founder needs to read. When talking to potential investors, what is the right way to answer the question How will you use my money?
If you’re looking for a job in the nonprofit sector, here are three job openings at MIFA.
The MBJ interviewed MATA president Tom Fox. Fox was asked if any consideration had been given to ending the trolley line altogether, and his answer was one word: No.
Who’s going out Downtown in a tube top? I’m about to hit Publish and then I will be out for some late spring tube top watching.