It’s gonna be a warm one today folks. MemphisWeather.net is predicting a high of 69 and a low of 59 with showers moving in after midnight. It’ll be a shorts day for me for sure. Although, I’ll still wear a hoodie or fleece of some sort because I tend to sit right in the path of the air vent at Blind Bear.
Tennessee got some excellent news yesterday: IN-N-OUT BURGER IS COMING!!!!! They haven’t announced what cities will get one yet. PLEASE put one in Memphis!!! And not way out on G-town Parkway or Goodman Road. Midtown or closer!
I lived in San Diego for 6 months and am well familiar with the chain. The main thing to know is that you can (and should) order off their secret menu. Actually, there are only 4 words you need to know: Double Double Animal Style. That’s two beef patties, two slices of cheese, with the beef patties cooked in mustard, extra spread, grilled onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato. BEST BURGER EVER.
Yes it’s better than Whataburger. There I said it.
The closest Memphis comparison would be Dyer’s double double. Thin patties, greasy, cheesy. OH SO GOOD.
The Downtown Neighborhood Association has announced its first meeting of 2023 on Tuesday, January 24 at 5:30. Location TBD but you can expect
- Downtown development updates
- Mud Island updates
- Safety updates
- Downtown news
I’ll update you when there’s word on the location.
Penny’s Tigers are in Orlando tonight to play UCF. 6 PM Central. ESPN+ appears to be your only TV option.
I was sitting next to a couple at Blind Bear last night and they had the lasagna and they told the bartender it was the best they ever had. “It’s the sauce,” they commented. “It’s real Bolognese. Not just meat in tomato sauce like most places.”
My TV producer friend Shrek recently posted about Bluff City Tee where you can get all kinds of Grizzlies and Tigers themed shirts. I want the Hammer, Nail, Coffin, This Baby Is Over shirt. It’s a catchphrase of announcer Pete Pranica.
New rules have been proposed for horse-drawn carriages in Memphis. No whips to be used on the horses. Reduced hours they can work. Sound systems to be limited. No carriage rides when below 32 or above 95. Steps in the right direction.
That’s it for today. Back tomorrow.