The results of the Memphis Flyer’s Best of Memphis 2923 poll are out. I haven’t had time to look at the results yet, but I’m sure I’ll be back with comments after I do.
FedExForum is instituting a ckear bag policy, effective immediately. The policy eill limit the size and type of bags that can bd brought into the arena. More info
Insomnia Cookies on Beale has a deal for you this week. Purchae 12 Classic cookies and get 12 more Classics for $2.
The South Main Association has announced its October social. It will be Tuesday, October 10 from 6 to 8 at Ibis in the upstairs space. It will be Halloween-themed with a costume contest and treats. Members get two complimentary drinks. The grand prize for the costume contest is a $100 gift card.
Black Restaurant Week returns Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 8. Most participating restaurants will offer a special. Dpwntown restaurants participating include
- Butterific Bakery & Cafe
- Cupcake Cutie
- Curry N Jerk
- Energy Famous Pasta
- Feast & Graze
- Tailors’ Union
You may not have heard of Energy Famous Pasta… it’s a new restaurant on Court Square. Here’s a link to the website.
Sim-golf bar Birdie’s will open at 8 AM Friday for those who wish to “work remotely” and watch the Ryder Cup. Birdie’s will open at 8 Saturday and Sunday as well.
The Orpheum has opened a “Balcony Project” exhibit. The balcony is a leftover from the days when the theater had a “colored entrance” and segregated seating, The National Civil Rights Museum and a Rhodes College professor were consulted to make sure the exhibit is done tastefully.
Today’s special at Local on Main is a hot honey chicken sandwich with house-made Tom Yum aioli. It comes with fries and you can get it grilled or fried. Other specials at Local today:
- $6 grape Kook-Aid shots
- $6 Moscow Mules
Since the specials are time-sensitiva, I’m gonna ahead and hit Publish here. Back in a couple of hour with a Thursday update #2 post with more news and possibly my reactions to the Best of Memphis poll.