Before we get started with the news, a note for my Moody Ques teammates: Complete details are now set for the team MEAT & Greet Saturday, March 19. It will be at the Holliday Flowers warehouse at 444 Monroe, with drinks at 4:30 PM and dinner at 6:00. We will have shoulders and ribs. Please email moodyques@gmail.com and RSVP if you plan on attending.
The St. Louis Cardinals have sold a majority interest in the Memphis Redbirds to Peter B. Freund, the principal owner of Trinity Baseball Holdings. Mr. Freund has an excellent track record of developing minor league ballparks, and says he has fallen in love with Memphis and plans to ensure that AutoZone Park remains the premier ballpark in Triple-A baseball.
While we are speaking of AutoZone Park, there is yet ANOTHER event happening on Saturday, April 16: Memphis Brewfest. This is a beer festival in the ballpark’s concourse and there will be a lot of beers not normally available in this market. If I remember correctly, the Cadillac of beers, PBR, had a booth too. I have been to this in previous years and have really enjoyed it, but given all else that is happening, it is unlikely I will be there this year.
The Peabody is hosting a Castello Monaci Winemaker Dinner in Capriccio Grill this Thursday, March 10. Brand ambassador Luigi Seracca Guerrieri will host. Menu here. $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity. 901-529-4000 to make reservations.
Choose901 has 30 pet-friendly places in Memphis. Many of these places are Downtown. It’s not on the list but I know for a fact that the Blind Bear’s patio is dog-friendly. (If you see me in person, ask me how I know that)
Interesting article about the history of our city: Memphis Burning
Working from home today. I will be out after work, probably leading off at Blind Bear.