It’s Friday afternoon as I start this post at the Memphis Chess Club. GM Mike is recommending places for a tourist to check out, and his recommendations are awesome: Boycott Coffee, Cxffeeblack, Crosstown Concourse, Flip Side pinball bar, the new flyway at Tom Lee Park, BVO The River of Time, Momma’s, Sun Studio, Stax Museum.
Bluey comes to AutoZone Park tonight as our ‘birds host Nashville. 6:35 first pitch. Fireworks after the game. Specialty tickets are available for a VIP meet and greet with Bluey and for a Heavenly Hot Dog Buffet.
It’s National Ice Cream Soda Day. Celebrate at the old-fashioned soda fountain at A. Schwab.
This month’s Downtown Neighborhood Association meeting will be Thursday at 5:30 PM at Beale Street Landing. They’ll be joining Memphis River Parks for their “Sunsets at Beale Street Landing” series. DNA members, your first cocktail is on the Association.
Hive Bagel & Deli is hiring. Send your resume to hello@hivebakes.com.
Ethnos Coffee Roasters is coming to Harbor Town.
Bogie’s Deli will be closed next week.
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Back tomorrow with more news.
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