{"id":27336,"date":"2023-12-07T11:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T17:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/?p=27336"},"modified":"2023-12-07T11:00:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T17:00:43","slug":"thursday-update-289","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.paulryburn.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/07\/thursday-update-289\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday update"},"content":{"rendered":"

One year ago this week, we lost our Nate. Downtown has not been the same without him.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mayor-elect Paul Young has been selected for the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard’s<\/a> program for new mayors. This will help future Mayor Young set strategic priorities and build an effective team. He’ll join 28 other new mayors for a 2-day classroom experience.<\/p>\n

A new brewery and taproom are coming to South Main. Memphis Beer Blog reports<\/a> that MFS Brewing<\/a> will open a taproom and small kitchen at 206 G.E. Patterson. MFS picked up the People’s Choice award at the recent Coopet-Young Beerfest and people had been clamoring for them to get a brick-and-mortar location open.<\/p>\n

The Grizzlies are hiring a Ticket Analytics Coordinator<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cocozza is hiring front of house<\/a> (all positions).<\/p>\n

The Memphis Tigers beat VCU 85-80 in overtime last night. The Tigers improve to 6-2.<\/p>\n

The Grizzlies beat Detroit last night with Desmond Bane dropping in 49. This was the 18th consecutive loss for the Pistons.<\/p>\n

Severe weather could affect Memphis<\/a> Saturday afternoon into the evening. Gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain should be the main threats.<\/p>\n

An owner is in search of their missing black cat<\/a> near Front and Huling.<\/p>\n

Happy Hanukkah to my readers who celebrate that holiday.<\/p>\n

RIP producer\/TV writer Norman Lear<\/a> (All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude). Lear was 101.<\/p>\n

Happy 7th birthday to Perjorie T. Roll!<\/p>\n

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She’ll be out and about today if anyone wants to buy her a shot or a PBR.<\/p>\n

Taylor Swift is TIME’s Person of the Year<\/a> for 2023.<\/p>\n

Bardog specials today:<\/p>\n

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Bacon-wrapped filet – Gorgonzola, balsamic demi glace with carrots & mashed potatoes – 19<\/li>\n
Steak salad – Blueberry, strawberry, apple, goat cheese, red onion, peppers – 18<\/li>\n
Soup: Red beef pozole<\/li>\n
Dog: Peppers, bacon, BBQ sauce<\/li>\n
Mussels \u2013 Garlic, tomato, white wine<\/li>\n
Pecan pie<\/li>\n
Tiramisu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
I hope to be back later today with a recap of the Bear of the Dog beer dinner at Bardog featuring Hampliine’s beers. Just gotta figure out some photo upload issues.<\/p>\n
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