{"id":24560,"date":"2021-02-05T08:14:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T14:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=24560"},"modified":"2021-02-05T08:14:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T14:14:07","slug":"patti-lamelte-at-blind-bear-and-friday-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/05\/patti-lamelte-at-blind-bear-and-friday-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Patti LaMelte at Blind Bear and Friday news"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As you can see in the image above, Perjorie T. Roll is feeling good from her head to her shoes.<\/p>\n

Knows where she’s going and she knows what to do.<\/p>\n

She’s tidied up her point of view.<\/p>\n

She’s got a Patti LaMelte from Chef Steph at the Blind Bear: smoked Gouda pimiento cheese and caramelized onions on wheatberry toast. I cannot put into words how delicious that pimiento cheese is. The Patti LaMelte is a special at Blind Bear this week, and if you’re a fan of patty melts, you need to try this. They’re open 10 to 10 today, so why not stop by for lunch?<\/p>\n

The Shelby County Health Department is now vaccinating people 70 and up for COVID; if you’re a veteran and 65 or up, you can get a shot at the VA. More info<\/a><\/p>\n

The South Main Association will meet via Zoom<\/a> next Tuesday. Jimmie Tucker will discuss the South Memphis TIF to incentivize businesses in the area. The TIF includes South Main, South End, French Fort, and South City.<\/p>\n

Uvrebu Contemporary<\/a> opens at Main and Huling tomorrow night, Saturday, February 6 from 5:30 to 9:30, but because of COVID gallery tours are appointment only. Call 901-521-0782 or go online to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n

The speed limit, where not posted, is now 25 MPH<\/a> in Memphis, a drop from 30. Stupidest non-COVID decision made by local government this year. Traffic engineers say this will primarily affect drivers in the Downtown area as well as residential roads.<\/p>\n

The Grizzlies fell to 9-8 and out of the top 8 in the Western Conference with a loss at home to the Houston Rockets last night. Next up for the Grizz: At New Orleans 8 PM tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Action News 5 has insight<\/a> from Shelby County Schools superintendent Dr. Joris Ray on the district’s plan to return to in-person learning.<\/p>\n

Memphis is in a blood shortage<\/a> right now and donors are sought.<\/p>\n

From STIX, the Asian restaurant on Second:<\/p>\n

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Sushi Lunch Club monthly memberships are now available at STIX Downtown! If you’re a frequent visitor, you’re going to want to get in on this deal. Here’s how it works:<\/div>\n
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Step 1:\u00a0 Purchase a punch card for $35.<\/div>\n
Step 2:\u00a0 Enjoy four sushi rolls within one month of your purchase date.<\/div>\n
Step 3: Calculate your savings!<\/div>\n
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The average price of our sushi rolls is $10, so purchasing a membership saves you at least $5.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Good news! After a COVID shutdown, the production of Peeps<\/a> will resume in time for Easter.<\/p>\n

Fun site: Who old are you?<\/a> Put in your date of birth and it will tell you what people were doing when they were your age. I learned that<\/p>\n