I have great news: Local on Main fixed its upstairs unisex restroom. FINALLY!!! The restroom had been out of order since Veterans Day, leaving patrons to make a 15-stair (yes I counted) walk to the ground floor and then back up.
Need ideas for Christmas gifts? Check out the Downtown Memphis Commission’s Holiday Shopping Guide.
There will be a Tiny Kitchen Concert at Dos Hermanos Kitchen inside the Cossitt Library from 4 to 6 this afternoon.
The Grizzlies host Minnesota tonight at 7 at FedExForum. $1 off drinks (max 5) when you show a ticket at Slider Inn Downtown.
Ben Gilbreath plays Momma’s tonight at 8.
Momma’s will close at 5 PM on Tuesday, December 12 for a private event.
Espresso martinis and spiked hot chocolate are now available at Slider Inn.
Part of Main Street near Court Square has been dedicated to late Memphis Chamber CEO Phil Trenary, killed in a robbery attempt five years ago.
The MemphisWeather.net blog has a look at Memphis’ chances for severe weather on Saturday.
It looks like the Blind Bear will have a Tennessee Vols watch party for their New Year’s Day game vs. Iowa (Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, noon CST). You may remember that the Bear hosted a get-together for UT alumni earlier this week. Jeannette and Wade’s hospitality impressed them to the point that they wanted to book more, and larger, events at the Bear.
One other piece of insider Blind Bear info: A large wedding party (close to 100) plans to come there 9:15-9:30ish tonight following their rehearsal dinner. If you’re there this evening, I suggest you time your drinking accordingly and order another one around 9:10… if you wait, you may be competing with a LOT of people for the bartender’s attention.
The good news is, I know the spending limit on their communal tab, and it’s not that high given the number of people. So they won’t be crowding the bar all night. Also, the members of that group I met last night seem to “get it” when it comes to ordering at bars. They understand that when 30 people are behind them waiting, you order something easy and quick to make. You don’t go, “Ooooo… I don’t know what I want… can you make me something BROWN… but not TOO brown?”
More inside info to plan your weekend: Nucor Steel is having its Christmas party tomorrow at the Peabody. They are third-shifters/day drinkers and they love Bardog. I can easily see them showing up en masse post=party. And I have absolutely no idea what time that might be.
A building at 240 Madison will get a Blue Cross Blue Shield neon sign.
Saturday is National Llama Day.
Share your home or business security camera feed with MPD to help them fight crime.
The Mid-South Food Bank is looking for a nutritional guidelines contractor.
Memphis Medical District Collaborative is hiring the following:
Woman-Owned Wonderland, a celebration of woman-owned businesses in the heart of the Downtown core, happens this evening from 4 to 7.
I found out the most adorable fact about Butt Slut #1 last night. I don’t know if I should publish it here. But it makes me proud that I usually marry her when her name comes up in the FMK game. Although, my desire to marry her has more to do with her being the heiress to a liquor store than it does with her being adorable.
Video: Fishing for catfish on Mud Island
Bardog specials today:
- Fried chicken hoagie – lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, pepper jack cheese, chipotle – $16
- Shrimp lo mein – onion, celery, peppers, fettuccini – $19
- Soup: Red beef pozole
- Dog: Wrapped in bacon with pickles, jalapenos, and cheese sauce
- Mussels – Garlic, tomato, white wine
- Pecan pie
- Tiramisu
No idea what I will do tomorrow (Saturday). My brunch buddies are in New Zealand. Maybe I’ll go to the Christmas parade on Beale Street. Then again, with storms in the forecast, that may not be the best idea.
Time to hit Publish and head to Local on Main. I’m excited about getting to use the upstairs restroom. Back later this weekend with more news.