I will say it one more time… crawfish boils at Max’s Sports Bar are the BEST crawfish boils. Look at the size of this bad boy! You might as well call him Lobster Jr. They absolutely loaded me up with crawfish, taters, corn, and sausage. It was so good that I borrowed a move from the Nuh-Uh Girl and went back for a second box!
My new Foursquare/Swarm friend Katie (not Mac) said, “If you want to try something really good, throw some Brussels sprouts in the crawfish boil next time.” Yum! Yep, I’m that one weird guy who likes Brussels sprouts.
Then my friend Rachelle said, “Throw some green beans in there too.”
And all the way from New York City, Robo added, “Throw some artichoke hearts and fresh garlic in there too.” Fine, Robo, just don’t bring the karaoke machine to the party.
Then Seth from Best Memphis Burger said to put some pineapple chunks in as well. Pineapple and crawfish? I’ll take his word for it, but it’s something I would never have thought to do.
Thanks to Max and the crawfish crew for a wonderful Sunday afternoon. Not only were the crawfish great, but so was the crowd. Everyone was so mature and well-behaved.
On to the news. Spindini is having a beer dinner Thursday, June 30. I took a photo of the poster as I was walking home from the Farmers Market Saturday. Here are the details (click for a larger size).
The Salty Dogs running group is doing one lap of the trolley tracks this evening. They depart from Bardog at 7 PM and it is free to participate. After the run there are specials in the Underdog Room. Good practice for the Breakaway-Bardog 5K coming up in August.
The Dirty Crow Inn is adding a patio and they hope to have it ready for this coming weekend.
My friend Sarah is hosting Abstract & Ales Painting Night Co-Motion Studio in Crosstown Friday evening. The class is about the freedom you can explore with different colors, brushes, strokes and tools. No previous painting experience is necessary. The event is BYOB, but if enough people are interested they may have a local craft beer bar.
At Redbirds games, you can now sit in the “Owner’s Seats” without being the owner. For $75 you get a padded seat right next to the dugout. You also get access to a full buffet in the Home Plate Club, plus you get in-seat food and beverage service through the 7th inning including beer, wine, soft drinks, water, popcorn, peanuts, Cracker Jack, cotton candy, and pretzels and cheese. If you want to get out of the heat you have access to Press Level Suite Number 20, and if you buy your ticket in advance you can get your photo made on the field. 901-721-6000 to order tickets.
I just have no words for what happened in Orlando yesterday morning. My heart goes out to the families of the victims. Just completely senseless.
I’m not feeling real well so I’m not sure I will be out anywhere after work. Back tomorrow with more news.