Looks like a new Afro-Caribbean restaurant may be opening in the Downtown core. There’s a sign in the window of 16 S. Second advertising that style of cuisine. That would be the former Elliott’s Burgers location, next door to Paula & Raiford’s Disco.
J Woods Sports Bar is now open in Harbor Town.
Book him, Dan-O! The Hawaii Five-O is the burger of the week at Momma’s: Angus beef topped with grilled pineapple, ham, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and teriyaki sauce.
All the way from Louisiana, the Lauren Lee Band is here to headline this Thursday’s Peabody rooftop party. 6-10 PM. $15 to get in, $40 VIP.
NBA players recently voted Memphis the number-one franchise they did not want to be traded to.
Ritual Coffee at 505 S. Main will have its grand opening celebration next Wednesday, May 27 from 4 to 6 PM. The first 50 customers will receive a free drink ticket. Ribbon-cutting at 4:15.
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