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It’s time for another wild card round of the Barbecue Brackets, where the fight is between two non-traditional items from local barbecue joints. Let’s meet today’s contestants: In this corner, the much-lauded burger from Tops Barbecue: And the…
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Ed. Note: In 2018, Two Vegan Sistas closed their Bartlett restaurant. They have reopened as of November 2018, but they are now online ordering only - doing meal plans, catering, and bulk items that you order ahead of time. Even though the…
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While it was really sad to see the Anderton's facade demolished last month, I was ok with letting it go, mostly because part of it lives on. When Anderton's closed, the entire pirate ship-shaped bar (creepy oil paintings, mirror, masts and all)…
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My name is Kerry. I'm 26 years old, I'm a native Memphian, and last night was my first time going to Pete & Sam's. I know. Shame on me. How, at my age, could I not have tried Pete & Sam's? The best answer I could come up with is...
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Ed. Note, July 2020: GoApe Treetop Adventure at Shelby Farms is open, though they require face coverings and full-finger gloves. GoApe also offers axe throwing, with masks and gloves. Both activities are for folks 10 and up. Last Friday morning, I…
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Does Memphis need outside approval? Not really. But is it nice or otherwise just fun to get a little attention? I think so. I haven't done a big roundup in a while, so here are 17 reasons to brag about Memphis in terms of national and…
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The annual Beale Street Wine Race is one of the wildest, most debaucherous events on Beale Street that no one knows about. Assignment #121 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to go (if you're over 18 - the Wine Race is no place for children).…
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The Pocket at Tailor's Union is snazzy and unlike anything else we have in Memphis. You'll find this speakeasy in between 117 Prime steakhouse and the alley. Everyone is welcome—no membership required! The Pocket is open Friday and Saturday nights…
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Day seven's assignment is particularly delicious: Go to Lucchesi's and pick up some dinner. Lucchesi's Italian grocery store in East Memphis stocks all kinds of breads, pastas, cheeses, olives and salamis. What's better is tha they also sell all…
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The second the temperature in Memphis creeps over 75 degrees, it's officially warm out, which means that it's officially time for snow cones. Specifically those from Jerry's. If it's a 100+ degree summer like it is right now then you're going to…