Vegetarians have a new dish to eat Downtown. The Rendezvous teamed up with The Chubby Vegetarian to create a new menu item, vegetarian BBQ nachos. They top Brim’s corn chips with red beans and rice, then smother it in cheese sauce and pickled jalapenos. It’s a complete protein. They went through several iterations in the kitchen before coming up with the perfect recipe.
Nancy Apple’s Pickin’ Party, a staple at Kudzu’s for many years, has returned on Thursday nights at a new location, The Dirty Crow Inn, 8-11 PM. It’s musicians playing all original music. Just bring your guitar and join the circle on the patio, and wait your turn to play a song or jam along with others.
James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt perform live tomorrow night at FedExForum.
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week this Saturday at the Memphis Farmers Market. Great chance to thank a farmer for bringing their locally grown food to us. Live music by Steve Smith 8:30-10 and Megan Carolan 11-12:30. The Farmers Market happens under the pavilion at Front and G.E. Patterson every Saturday from 7 AM to 1 PM.
There will be a block party at Memphis Farmers Market Squared this coming Wednesday, August 9, 4-7 PM in Court Square. There will be a live performance by Charles Streeter and The People. There will also be live painting by Siphne Sylve, MEMpops, free photos at the Amurica photo booth, a beer garden, fun games, and of course sales by Memphis Farmers Market vendors.
Congressman Steve Cohen will host a Town Hall meeting 10 AM tomorrow, Saturday, August 5, at the Callicott Auditorium at Memphis College of Art. Steve will discuss health care and other issues that matter to Ninth District residents.
Thrilled to receive the receipt of payment for entry email for the Moody Ques into Best Memphis Burger Fest. We are discussing having two or three practice cooks between now and October. We tend to do well at Burger Fest, especially in the Bloody Mary and Veggie Burger categories. I’m not a cook but as a former judge at the festival, I will assist any way I can.
As has been the case with almost every week of the presidency, Trump has had his worst week ever. Forced to sign a veto-proof Russia sanctions bill. The Russian prime minister called him weak and incompetent. News that Trump wrote Don Jr.’s statement about meeting with the Russians. Approval ratings hit an all-time low. Announcement came out that a grand jury was impaneled several weeks ago to look into Russian interference in the 2016 election. And those are just the highlights. Trump supporters said the de-wussification of America would begin once Trump took office. Hey, how’s that going?
Week’s almost over. This could be an interesting weekend. Back tomorrow with more news.