Saturday update #1 of what will probably be several today

I took a walk Friday afternoon. That’s as exciting as my day got yesterday.

And that’s the way it should be. No, I didn’t have the Friday I wanted. But… I have a neighbor who lives on the floor below me who is in his late eighties if he hasn’t already hit the big 9-0 by now. Super, super good guy who is the life of our building Christmas parties, dancing with all the ladies. If isolating myself from people decreases the chance even slightly that he will get the coronavirus, then that’s what I need to do.

My walk took me south on Main to Peabody Place, then back up Second to Union, then to Main and then home. On the way I noticed

  • Maciel’s is open for take-out
  • Blind Bear is open for take-out (serving to-go and Uber Eats 11 AM-5:30 PM)
  • Silly Goose appeared closed
  • Flying Saucer is open for take-out, and is giving 15% off to Downtown residents
  • Flying Fish is open for take-out
  • Kooky Canuck was closed (I think its Cordova location may be open for take-out, though)
  • Huey’s is open for take-out

I had a few people ask me Thursday, after the bar closings had been announced, if my first stop of the day Friday would be City Market to pick up an 18-pack of PBR. No. I don’t drink at home. I just don’t see the point. Occasionally I have done a shot at home, but only if I’m really stressed out, and as of right now I am not stressed out. Bummed out, yes, but that’s different.

Any other restaurants besides the Saucer doing discounts for Downtown residents?

I think I mentioned earlier that I had friends on the way to a 6-week camping trip to Copper Canyon, Mexico, and I wondered whether they would make it across the border before it closed. They did not. They have an alternate camping trip in the Southwest United States, well-isolated from other people, which they fell back on.

Spirits and Soul Fest, which was scheduled for April 24-25, has been canceled.

The Peabody has canceled the following events:

  • Easter Bunny Tea at Chez Philippe March 29 and April 5
  • Master Taster’s Club April 1 tasting event
  • Easter Brunch on April 12
  • Rooftop party season will delay opening (was to be April 16)

The 11 AM and 5 PM duck marches continue, but the history presentation associated with the marches has been canceled and social distancing is encouraged.

The Peabody’s rooftop, meeting rooms, Feathers Spa, the Peabody Athletic Club (including pool and sauna), Chez Philippe, the Lobby Bar, and the Corner Bar are all closed. Capriccio Grill is open for take-out, curbside, and GrubHub delivery 8 AM-8 PM. Peabody Deli & Desserts is open for to-go orders 8 AM-8 PM. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at Peabody Deli & Desserts provided they are consumed on hotel premises.

From the Memphis River Parks Partnership:

I bet a lot of you have been wondering, “How’s Perjorie T. Roll been holding up through this coronavirus pandemic?” She has been holding up well and is in good spirits.

Here’s a pic of Perjorie T. Roll standing next to a package of toilet paper.

And here’s a pic of Perjorie T. Roll standing next to a bottle of bleach cleaner.

She was super excited about standing next to the cleaner because the bottle is mostly the same color as her hair.

Bass Pro at the Pyramid is open 10 AM-7 PM effective today. On the weekdays they will open one hour earlier for seniors to shop. Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl Grill, The Lookout Restaurant, and the 28-story elevator and observation deck will all be closed. The pistol range will be closed as well.

Max’s Sports Bar announced that they are shutting down their to-go and delivery services for a couple of days while they tweak the menu and make some changes to their overall operation.

Memphis Tourism is hosting a free, live, virtual music festival on Facebook March 26-28. Performers will include Southern Avenue, Ben Nichols of Lucero, MonoNeon, IMAKEBADBEATS, Tonya Dyson, Stephanie “Doll” McCoy with Streeter & the Tribe and Derek “D.B.” Brassel, Louise Page, D’Monet, The Stereograms, and Brandon Kinder. There will be a button that will allow you to donate to the musicians.

Soccer supporters’ group Bluff City Mafia has started a GoFundMe to assist the staff of the Brass Door while their business is closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

NIH’s Anthony Fauci says that we will have to continue practicing social distancing for at least several more weeks to flatten the curve of coronavirus cases in the U.S.

Chris Milam has started a database of Memphis web concerts.

As your number-one source of news and information about The Edge District, it is my duty to inform you that Sun Studio announced that it will temporarily closed to help keep everyone safe and healthy.

Don’t forget that Jack Pirtle’s still has their drive-thru windows open… closest location to Downtown is 890 Thomas, which would be just north of Chelsea. A two-piece with a biscuit and gravy sounds like the perfect pick-me-up to help get through these unsettling times.

Flight has promised that when they re-open (date not known yet, obviously), 100% of the first night ticket revenue will go to their employees.

All right. I’m going to go ahead and hit Publish with what I’ve got. I’ll be back throughout the day with news and longer, free-flowing pieces, so check back.