The Memphis Business Journal has a slideshow of Carolina Watershed, the new bar with silos and a large backyard at 144 E. Carolina. There will be a large menu (photos in the slideshow) with brunch on the weekends. Food will be locally sourced and have a Southern feel. Andy Knight will be the executive chef. He previously worked as a chef at Loflin Yard, Bounty on Broad, and Interim. They plan to do a soft opening today and a grand opening sometime after Christmas.
@MemphoNewsLady Joyce Peterson has the details on the Spaghetti Warehouse auction.
The Memphis Spaghetti Warehouse auction is over. High bid on the old trolley was only $360. But…the buyer must dismantle it completely or tear down a restaurant wall (then rebuild the wall) to remove it. No easy feat!🍝🚃〽️ pic.twitter.com/39FWzw4MHe
— Joyce Peterson (@MemphoNewsLady) December 14, 2017
High bids on other iconic Spaghetti Warehouse items recently auctioned off:
-Statue lamp: $2400
-DMC safe: $800 (no key, combination unknown)
-Stained Glass: $3200
-Brass Bed Booth: $825#Memphis 🍝〽️ pic.twitter.com/DCLdUvbyE4— Joyce Peterson (@MemphoNewsLady) December 14, 2017
How much for the “How Hot Is Your Love?” arcade machine?
Ghost River is giving away Grizzlies tickets.
Want to win tickets to the @memgrizz vs @celtics game? Come to the pregame party Saturday Dec. 16th 5:30-7:30. You could win tickets, swag bags, and more. #grindcity pic.twitter.com/DjWHcZgnXq
— Ghost River Brewing (@GhostRiverBrew) December 14, 2017
Holiday online sale: Get 10% off orders of $35 or more at Sun Records through December 20.
The plot for The Last Jedi has been posted on Wikipedia for those who prefer that to going to see the movie.
Blackwater Trio is back at the Blind Bear tonight after making a great impression two weekends ago.
I have notifications set up on my phone to let me know whenever our BBQ team’s email address receives mail. Yesterday I received a pleasant surprise: a notification that people are already paying their dues for 2018! Teammates, if you want to pay, the PayPal form is on the team website (right sidebar on web, bottom of the page on mobile). If you don’t wish to pay by PayPal, email us (moodyques@gmail.com) and we can make arrangements for you to pay by cash or check. If any of my readers are interested in joining the Moody Ques, feel free to inquire – it’s possible we may have open spots.
I doubt there are many royal-watchers on BBQ teams, but Prince Harry is going to get married on Saturday of BBQ Fest next year.
Traffic alert: From tomorrow at 5 AM to Monday at 5 AM, two lanes will be closed on I-40 from Danny Thomas to the river bridge for repairs to the bridge over Second and B.B. King Blvd.
Comcast is saying on Twitter that in the aftermath of yesterday’s vote to end net neutrality, they won’t block or throttle and they’ll be transparent. As much lying as I’ve encountered the past few years, I have little reason to believe them.
There’s been some discussion about what the outcome of the Alabama Senate race means in Tennessee. I tell you one thing, Phil Bredesen ought to start organizing town halls where he speaks with black women and asks them, “What are your most important concerns about government? How can I amplify your voice in Washington?” And really LISTEN to them and plan to TAKE ACTION based on their advice, not just patronize them and use them as Trump does white evangelicals. Because that’s a group that has not been properly been represented in Congress since… well, ever.
Hearing that Jared Kushner may find some criminal charges under his Christmas tree. Wait, he’s Jewish. Anyway, you get my point.
Weekend! Two, possibly three holiday parties to attend. Back tomorrow with more news.