Today is International Dive Bar Day. Momma’s would be my recommendation. $3 Busch, Coors Banquet, and Miller High Life to celebrate the holiday. They have redneck trivia tonight at 7 and every 7th burger that comes out of the kitchen is free.
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The Grizzlies followed that move by signing free agent center Jock Landale.
Pulse, a tribute to Pink Floyd plays the Ghost River taproom at Main and Crump Friday. I have heard this band play and they are outstanding.
Enjoy a curated DJ set and $20 Mich Ultra buckets every Sunday on Slider Inn Downtown’s patio 5-8 PM.
Cozmo, DJ AD, DJ Tree, Gogh Scotty, ILL STU, and Vibeology will supply the sounds at SummerWeen at the Cadre Building Saturday 7 PM-2 AM. Lights by Illumination. Full bar with spooky drinks. 18+ to party, 21+ to drink. Why wait til October to celebrate Halloween?
Wednesdays are Wine Wednesdays with Luc 5-7 PM at JEM Fine Dining. JEM’s wine director Luc handpicks fine wines for you to enjoy, in conjunction with the restaurant’s neighbor Rootstock Wine Merchants.
I’ve been asked to remind my readers that Earnestine & Hazel’s is now open for lunch Wednesdays-Sundays. Go have Megan or #VoteForAllison make you a Soul Burger.
Volunteer Odyssey hosts VolunCheers at the office of Memphis Medical District Collaborative, 656 Madison, this Wednesday 5:30-7:30. Grab a drink and learn how you can get involved with this nonprofit.
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The Lobbyist will have a Bastille Day dinner Thursday, July 10 at 6:30 PM. Four-course meal with fine wines and classic French cocktails. $100 plus tax and grat. What is Bastille Day? I wonder if one of the courses will be cake, since Queen Marie Antoinette allegedly said “Let them eat cake.”
Tonight The Lobbyist will have live music by Southern Sky and a backyard-themed menu. Frozen drink specials all day. Happy hour 5 to 7.
The Memphis Flyer has a look at local breweries that have installed their own kitchens, including Wiseacre Downtown’s Little Bettie pizza kitchen as well as the kitchens at Memphis Filling Station and Flyway Brewing.
Wiseacre is hiring a front of house manager, line cook, dishwasher, and
assistant kitchen manager. They also have a Nashville-based sales position.
If you missed the fireworks at the Redbirds last night, they’ll have them again after tonight’s game vs. the Nashville Sounds. First pitch is 6:35. The first 1500 fans get a Redbirds basketball jersey inspired by the City of Memphis flag.
Joey Chestnut is back on top of the competitive eating world.
There will be a WWE 2K video game tournament with a $500 cash prize today at 2 at the Ghost River taproom at Main and Crump. Live Memphis wrestling.
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With the long weekend approaching, I want to remind my readers that Bardog opens at 7:30 AM on weekdays… and that includes tomorrow, Friday, July 4. The only two days of the year they do not open in the AM are Thanksgiving and Christmas. The sign on the door says open 8 AM Monday through Friday, but ignore that… it’s actually 7:30.
I plan on being there from open until about 9:30 … maybe longer if I find a compelling reason to stay. Come hang out! Get you a Bardog Breakfast (eggs cooked to order, toast, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, option to add pancakes) or some bacon, egg and cheese sliders.
Today is International Eat Your Beans Day. I recommend the frijoles at Maciel’s or the Burracho Beans & Rice at Flying Fish. A Huey burger made with a black bean patty would be a solid move as well.
The Brass Door will be closed July 4-14 and will have an exciting menu refresh when it reopens on the 15th.
Memphis Made has 12-packs of beer for $17.76 today. Tomorrow, on July 4, from 4 to 7 they will have cases for sale for the same price. This deal is taproom only.
Register your pet with this free, AI-powered pet finding service. You can upload a photo of them in case they ever get lost.
Diddy was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution yesterday. He was found innocent on more serious racketeering charges. Still, he could face up to 10 years in prison. He was not granted bail and a sentencing date has not been set.
Probably gonna take the 4th off from blogging unless some major news comes up. See you Saturday.
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Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. has suffered a turf toe injury on his right foot. There is not yet a timeline for his recovery.
A writer for the Beale Street Bears website believes that the Grizzlies got tremendous value in recent free agent signing Ty Jerome. Jerome, most recently with the Cleveland Cavaliers, could be the heart of the Grizzlies’ second unit.
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Today is National Chicken Wing Day. It would be a good day to visit The Crazy Coop at Main and Madison; they have more flavors of wings than any place I’ve ever seen.
A car crashed into Midtown bar Celtic Crossing yesterday morning and did some serious damage. The driver was said to have had a medical issue.
The Grizzlies are said to have offered Jaren Jackson Jr. a 5-year, $240M max deal. Santi Aldama has an offer too – 3 years, $52.5M. Cole Anthony was let go to make cap room.
Debbie Harry of the band Blondie is 80 today.
Another queen of disco, Evelyn “Champagne” King (“Shame”), turns 65 today.
ZIP codes turn 62 today.
I learned a new word this past weekend: A Yooper is someone from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Yoopers consider any climate south of Iowa to be miserably hot.
Congratulations to Felicia Suzanne’s on its recent 100 on its health inspection.
The Memphis Grizzlies have announced their NBA summer league schedule. Action tips off Saturday at 6 on ESPNU versus the Oklahoma City Thunder.
That’s all for today.
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I heard a shot recipe yesterday that I wanted to pass along.
The Chicago Dog
Squirt mustard on your finger.
Then do a shot of Malort.
Then suck the mustard off your finger.
Wimbledon has begun with electronic line judges, rather than human ones, for the first time.
NBA free agency begins this afternoon at 5 Central. The Grizzlies have extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Santi Aldama.
The Redbirds are offering a specialty ticket to their Friday, July 4 game. It gets you a 5:30-7:00 cookout buffet of hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, pasta salad, cookies, watermelon, tea, water, and lemonade. Live music and autographs pre-game, fireworks post-game. First pitch 7:05 vs. Nashville.
That’s all. July 4 week is always slow for news.
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The Peabody will host a rooftop fireworks viewing party the night of Friday, July 4. DJ Bizzie Bluebland will get the crowd dancing and there will be a soundtrack of American and summertime favorites. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. $20 at the door for adults, $10 for children 12 and under.
The night before, the Peabody will have its regular rooftop party, this week featuring Grit & Grind Music Machine and DJ A.D. Thursday is the start of a 3-day weekend for many and the rooftop should be poppin’.
The Renasant Convention Center will host 4th Fest Friday evening. This will be a free indoor event with a view of the Downtown Memphis fireworks. Face painting, bounce houses, yard games. 5-10 PM. Food & drinks for sale by RK Bluff City Catering.
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Javon Small, the Memphis Grizzlies’ second-round draft pick who played college ball for good ole West Virginny, selected number 10 to wear for the Grizz. That means free agent Luke Kennard, who wore number 10 for Memphis last season, likely won’t be back.
Join the Memphis Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing on the grassy rooftop of Beale Street Landing tonight 7:30–9:30. Seating is limited and first come, first serve.
The last Saturday of every month, Flyway Brewing becomes a comedy club. Tonight they’ll have Sam Evans from New York City, Gwen Sunkel from Indianapolis and formerly from Memphis, and a lineup of local comedians. Two shows, 7 o’clock and 9 o’clock. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 online.
Then on Sunday morning, Flyway will host a Taylor Swift Eras Tour drag brunch. Seating at 10 o’clock, show at 11. Drag queens will represent each of the eras, and there will be games to test your Swiftie knowledge.
Rubber—wheel trolleys will return to the Main Street route beginning Monday. One dollar to ride. Hours will be 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM Sunday.
Downtown Memphis Commission has announced a partnership with national company Block by Block. The partnership will lead to a more efficient delivery of services and an expansion of ambassador programs such as the Clean and Green Team and Blue Suede Brigade.
Attention St. Jude employees: Venezuelan restaurant Sabor Caribe will be at Kay Cafe 11 AM-2 PM this Monday through Wednesday. Go get some handmade arepas.
City Market at Main and Union has a new salad bar.
Lori Willis Band plays Club 152 on Beale tonight at 6.
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Earnestine & Hazel’s is open for lunch now, according to a bartender who works there. Go get a Soul Burger and take your mind off the rat race with some jukebox tunes.
The longest running street party in Memphis, Trolley Night, returns to South Main this evening. Shops and galleries will stay open until 9 or later.
Last night, the Grizzlies selected Javon Small from good ole West Virginny with the 48th pick and then selected Jahmai Mashack from Tennessee with the 59th pick.
Memphis Snake Doctors Blues Band plays the Memphis Made taproom tonight.
Dain Dainja won’t get another season with the Memphis Tigers. He has been ruled ineligible.
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