The DM reports that Michael Patrick, the former namesake/chef at Rizzo’s in the South Main district, is opening a new restaurant in the former BT Prime Steakhouse space in Nesbit, Mississippi. It’ll be called Magnolia Bend Grille. The chef says to look for “elevated Southern fare” but it will not be “Rizzo’s 2.0.” The Lobster Pronto Pup will be back, though.
Today is National Baby Back Ribs Day.
Dredging is happening on the Mississippi River to keep commercial barges moving during times of low river levels. Beaches along the river are exposed.
Don’t forget: The Bardog alley party (“Sweet Sixteen”) is this Sunday. Music, food, and fun are promised. I hear Sunday bartender Magic Mike will be DJing. He has fabulous taste in music. I plan on being there.
Music Export Memphis is throwing a party in The Ravine this Thursday from 6 to 9. The party will be a preview of the organization’s presence in Nashville for the international AmericanaFest. Wyly Bigger, Josh Threlkeld & Alice Hasen, Alexis Jade and Talibah Safiya will be among those performing.
Laid-off Memphis Trolley employees and South Main business owners are asking Memphians to sign a petition to bring the trolleys back in service.
There was a Race for Reconciliation Downtown on Labor Day morning.
Downtown stayed safe over the long holiday weekend. That is fantastic news!
GloRilla received a key to the city over the weekend.
Alcenia’s chef B.J. Chester-Tamayo plans a ’70s bash for her 70th in Fourth Bluff Park this Saturday. There will be guest chefs in town for the party, including Chef Okr and Coconutcup NYC. Bonus reason to click the link: a recipe for Alcenia’s candied yams.
Terrace at the River Inn will be closed Wednesday for a private event.
Update on me
- I have a phone, but I’m currently in two-factor authentication hell trying to get everything restored from iCloud
- I have a plan to get another computer, but I need to get the phone figured out first
- Still can’t access text or Facebook; best way to reach me is paul.ryburn@gmail.com
- FML
Not sure when I’ll be back with another post. Thanks for hanging in there with me.
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