Cozy Corner fire and more news (Thursday update #2)

There was a fire at Cozy Corner BBQ on North Parkway this afternoon. Fortunately, it did not burn the legendary restaurant to the ground. It was caused by electrical issues and the restaurant should only be closed a few days.

Congratulations to Miles McMath, chef at St. Jude, named by Southern Living magazine as one of 50 people changing the South. McMath uses local heritage farmers and an organic garden to provide patients with something far better than the average bland hospital meal. He commented that food is one of the few ways the hospital can offer patients a way to indulge themselves.

A MEMfix event will be coming to The Pinchon April 11. You may remember a successful MEMfix event in the Edge last October, with live music, performances, food trucks, and pop-up shops. The April 11 event will be a chance to re-imagine the Pinch and prepare it for the influx of visitors that May 1’s Bass Pro opening will bring. Community input will be key to the project’s success. The first of several public meetings in preparation for MEMfix will be held Friday, January 16 at Ferraro’s, Jackson at Main, at 3:30 PM, and feedback is sought from Pinch business owners, stakeholders, residents, and others who see potential in the neighborhood.

Texas de Brazil is selling a $21 gift card that entitles the holder to free dessert and coffee with the purchase of a meal up to 12 times this year.

From WREG Live at 9: Chef Terrrance Killon prepares Bon Ton Cafe’s blackened catfish

Choose901 has more on Dr. Bean’s Coffee and Tea Emporium, coming to 72 Madison.

Tweet “#NBABallot Marc Gasol” to vote for Marc Gasol to be selected as an All-Star. As of this morning Gasol was in third place among big men (forwards and centers). Of course, you can tweet other Grizzlies names too if you desire. Gasol is nearly to the point of overtaking the Clippers’ Blake Griffin for second place.

Tomorrow (Friday, January 9; this is an evening update) is your last day to sign up for the Grizzlies’ next Beer Tasting Night at the game against Portland on Saturday the 17th. The featured brewer that night will be Goose Island. Tickets are $105 for a Club seat and admission to the tasting, or $41 for a Terrace IV seat and admission to the tasting. Everyone at the tasting gets a free Grizzlies pint beer glass. Order tickets here.

That’ll do it for now. Home from work and ready for beer.