There were only three trucks in Court Square for the food truck rodeo yesterday. I hope that was only because of the weather. In case anybody is wondering, Smurfey’s Smokehouse (which has a brick-and-mortar location a block away), Tacotitlan, and Rice Burner were the three that showed up.
Choose901 profiles Sarah Cai, co-founder and chef at Good Fortune Co.
Flying Fish has a deal on crawfish this Memorial Day weekend:
Given the shortages we’ve had this season, 4 pounds for $30 is an excellent price.
The Cossitt Library will host an artist mixer from 5 to 7 today.
Sunny Bleau and Nic Cocco play South Main Sounds tonight at 7.
Memphis 901 FC hosts the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Saturday at AutoZone Park. 7:30 PM. Fireworks after the match.
The University of Memphis is hiring a Neighborhood Preservation Clinic Attorney. The position will be located at the Downtown law school.
Grind City Brewing will have live music 3-6 Memorial Day.
There’s a weekend-long Sundresses & Linen party that will bring many visitors Downtown.
It’s National Escargot Day. Bishop would be my recommendation to celebrate.
It’s also National Cooler Day. Fill that thing with PBR!
Memphis in May’s Great American River Run is Saturday.
A luxury hotel, 15 stories, is planned for the corner of Fourth and MLK.
Zio Matto Gelato is the DM’s $10 Deal this week.
Pyramid Wines & Spirits now has High Noon Iced Tea with vodka.
NOAA predicts an extraordinarily busy hurricane season.
Cicada-infused Malort is a thing. Max, will this be coming to your bar soon?
Graphic I saw on ESPN yesterday: Years since Dallas-based teams made the conference finals:
Mavericks 0, Stars 0, Rangers 0, Cowboys 28
That’s all the news for now. Back sometime this weekend.
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