I asked Deni (co-owner) about the scheduling of Cocozza’s new Apertivo Hour that I mentioned in yesterday’s post. You can get really yummy Italian bar snacks Monday-Friday from 4 to 6 PM, but here’s the thing – you have to be sitting at the bar.
Sad news to report this morning… Memphis legend Jerry “The King” Lawler has suffered an apparent stroke.
Here’s a transcript of President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address.
The Blind Bear has announced what it’s doing during the Super Bowl this Sunday:
- $12.50 domestic beer buckets
- $3 Fireball shots
- $3 Miller Lite pints
- “Crazy” wing specials
Also, don’t forget that Blind Bear is having its annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre speakeasy party Saturday night. Yesterday I got to try two of the specialty cocktails to be on the drink menu – the Burning Love and the Heartbreak Hotel. If you prefer fruity cocktails that are full of flavor, you’ll like these.
The Grizzlies got back on track with a fine 104-89 win over Chicago last night. Next up: They host Minnesota on Friday.
Out in L.A. last night, LeBron James passed Kareem as the NBA’s all-time scoring leader.
The Tigers play South Florida in Tampa tonight at 6. TV: ESPN+
The Memphis Showboats (USFL) 2023 schedule is out.
Remember how I told you there’s an old man who runs up huge food & drink tabs in restaurants and then can’t pay? He’s still around. He got kicked out of Blind Bear Monday night. Then yesterday I heard he consumed $500 worth of product at a fine-dining restaurant in Midtown. Let’s repeat that description:
- 5’8″, 140 pounds
- Black rimmed glasses
- Balding but gray hair where he has it
- Always by himself but social/will talk to other bar guests
- Says he’s 58 but could pass for 68
- Lower face is oddly shaped a bit, like he forgot to put his dentures in
If this guy comes into your restaurant, ask for a card and pre-auth him.
Memphis Animal Shelter needs newspapers for their kennels. You can drop them off any day between noon and 4. Outside those hours, you can leave them outside the front door. ‘Cause who’s gonna steal newspapers?
Silly Goose will hold a Valentine’s Masquerade Party on the 14th beginning at 9 PM. Drinking games, cocktail specials, live DJ. 2-tops available for reservation.
That’s it, back tomorrow.