Once again it’s Hoops for St. Jude Night at the Grizzlies. The Charlotte Hornets are the opponent tonight. Tip: 7 pm. TV: Bally Sports
The Grizzlies beat Washington 109-97 last night.
Today is National Riesling Day.
59 BBQ teams will compete in the inaugural SmokeSlam in Tom Lee Park the first weekend in May. Unlike BBQ Fest, teams can compete in more than one major category (ribs, shoulder, whole hog). There will also be a teens’ competition.
Blind Bear specials this week:
Polish Kielbasa Soup
filled with savory sausage, hearty potatoes, celery, carrots ,onions, kidney beans,and turnip greens
Spaghetti and meatballs
Meatballs are house made with spicy Italian sausage,ground beef,ground lamb,and special blend of seasoning tossed in red sauce over a bed of spaghetti served with garlic bread
The CA’s Jennifer Chandler has a look at the participants in 2024 Memphis Black Restaurant Week.
Two Memphis Tigers have been awarded All-AAC honors: David Jones (first team) and Jahvon Quinerly (third team).
Ask Vance (Memphis Magazine) answers Whatever happened to Michael Cahhal? He was the chef behind Cafe Roux on S. Front St. about 30 years ago.
Gonna be at the library working on a project most of the day. If it goes well I’ll reward myself with a burger at Momma’s tonight. Back tomorrow with more news.
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