Or perhaps I should say, groups of 4… but enough about that, on to the news…
MissUsed headlines the Peabody rooftop party tonight. Doors open at 6, entertainment at 7, $10 cover, first 200 ladies free. Admission includes a buffet of pigs in a blanket and potato chips. If you’re in VIP, you get a second buffet of Chicago, New York, and Memphis hot dogs. Cherry margaritas are the drink special with an additional special of pineapple passion punch in VIP.
While we’re on the subject of the Peabody, check out these new offerings from Chez Phillipe:
Start your dining experience in Chez Philippe with our new Caviar Selections: American Sturgeon or Russian Osetra. pic.twitter.com/Q4RSLG1cE1
— The Peabody Memphis (@PeabodyMemphis) July 20, 2016
Not sure of the pricing but I am pretty sure “Dollar Value Menu” does not appear anywhere on the page where these are listed.
WEVL Blues on the Bluff is this Saturday. Bring your lawn chair to the Metal Museum grounds and come hear the Maitre D’s, a Booker T & the MGs tribute band, along with the Bo-Keys and the Garry Burnside Band. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be sold, and the Food Geek truck will be there. Schlafly is the beer sponsor. Silent auction at 9:30. Buy advance tickets here. Music starts at 6 PM.
A couple of days ago, I wished the Urban Bicycle Food Ministry a happy 4th birthday. Want to support the ministry but don’t have a bike or a backpack? Make plans to eat breakfast on September 24.
The “Best of” poll that really matters in Memphis, the Memphis Flyer poll, is now open for voting. Unlike other polls in Memphis, this is not a marketing gimmick, and you can only vote once (not once per day or once per hour).
South Main Songwriters Night is back tomorrow from 7 to 9 PM at 550 S. Main. Ronnie Caldwell, Don Singleton, Gary Adair, and RT Scott will perform.
If you’re a big fan of fresh produce as I am, you should consider signing up for Bring It Food Hub’s fall CSA (community-supported agriculture). Every week from September 6 to November 18 (my birthday!) you get a bag of fresh, locally-grown veggies. There are convenient pickup points around town including Bring It’s headquarters at 694 Madison in The Edge District.
10 Things I Hate About You plays at the Halloran Centre tonight as part of the Orpheum’s Summer Movie Series. Come early for a special throwback prom and an appearance by FM100’s Michelle Lewis.
The Memphis Farmers Market’s annual tomato tasting contest happens this Saturday. From 9:30 to 10:30, you will be able to blind-taste tomatoes from the Market’s vendors, and vote for your favorite. The UT Extension of Agriculture will demo making peach parfaits at 10, 10:30, and 11. Live music by Justin Bloss 8:30 to 10 and Lydia Waldrop 11 to 12:30. The Market happens every Saturday, 7 AM to 1 PM, under the pavilion at Front and GE Patterson. 9:30 to 10:30 is exactly the time frame when I usually go, so I guess I will be tasting some tomatoes Saturday!
The Most Amazing Race, presented by City Auto, is coming to Downtown August 20.
Kane Brown and Jordan Allena play KIX on Beale at Handy Park tonight at 7:30. Free all-ages show.
Back in the winners’ circle at trivia last night!
While we were playing, a group of UT fans came in and sang Rocky Top. They said they were there for a going-away party. I fully supported their cause, because no one wished they would go away more than I.
The AP Stylebook folks have announced that it is now correct to not capitalize “dumpster.” So it is now correct to say “I’d vote for a dumpster fire before either of the two leading candidates,” rather than “Dumpster fire.”
Time to hit Publish and find some lunch. I may be back with a second post later today.