Edible Memphis reported that Bar Hustle inside the ARRIVE Hotel at 477 S. Main now has bar pizzas which they described as “Roman/Detroit style.” Choices include sausage, classic pepperoni, roasted mushroom, Hawaiian, or you can design your own.
Robusto by Havana Mix, the cigar bar on Peabody Place that Jon Taffer rescued several years ago, has a full bar once again. As a result, BYOB is no longer permitted. They have happy hour 3-7 weekdays.
Grind City Brewing Co. will have Flights & Frights this Friday evening: $10 flights, $5 fills (Poppy’s Pils or Oktoberfest) of Oktoberfest steins, live music by Alexis Jade & The Gemstones, Happy Brunch Spot food truck, film playing in the background for ambiance. No cover.
Beale Street Bears has the info on how to watch Grizzlies games for 2024-25, including how to watch if you live out-of-market.
The Grizzlies have announced events for Grizz Week, the week leading up to the October 26 regular-season home opener vs. Orlando. This is your chance to pick up some swag at locations around the city and get a chance to win tickets.
The MOXY Hotel at Main and Court will host Poses & Mimosas this Sunday, October 20, from noon to 1. $15. YOGA!
The Last Word: Epitaths of Elmwood Cemetery, a tour examining the final words of Elmwood’s residents, happens Saturday from 10:30 to noon.
A nurse told me yesterday she’s nearly 100% sure I have Parkinson’s disease. That’s why my hands have been shaking so bad lately. I guess I need to go get an official diagnosis.
Back sometime soon (maybe not tomorrow though) with more news.
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