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Last week, I walked down the cobblestones at the foot of Union Ave. and climbed aboard the Island Queen for their daily 90-minute tour down the Mississippi. The boat has three levels - an indoor, air conditioned dining level (with a full bar), a…
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Updated January 2019 Let me begin this post with a moment of silence for Frank's Deli. For years, I enjoyed lunch from the sandwich shop and convenience store at the corner of South Main and Vance downtown. Sadly, Frank's and its delicious,…
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I decided to finally compile the dozens and dozens of guides that have been published on I Love Memphis over the years - everything from mac 'n' cheese to patios to free things to do. There's also a URL that's easy to remember - ilovememphisblog.…
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I suppose that when you make your own pasta, you can put whatever you want it. That said, the handmade chocolate pasta that I picked up at Valenza Pasta this afternoon had me a little confused. What does one eat chocolate pasta with? Is it sweet?…
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Happy birthday, St. Jude! The pediatric research hospital is turning 50 years old this month. If you're from Memphis, you already know the story: St. Jude was founded in 1960 by actor Danny Thomas to provide a place where children with…
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Ed. Note: I sent contributor Veena Rangaswami into the wild throngs of Elvis fans during this year's Elvis Week. This is her take on the 40th annual Candlelight Vigil. Originally published 2017. Updated 2019. Elvis Week 2019 is August 9-17. Read…
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The rumors are true: Ikea is coming to Memphis. Based on the press release Ikea sent me, plus what was announced at the mayor's press conference today, here are the facts. - Ikea confirmed late last night that they will open a store in Memphis…
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On this month's I Love Memphis Podcast, my cohost Kevin Cerrito and I sit down with Taylor James (beer manager of the Madison Growler Shop) and Andy Ashby (co-founder of Memphis Made Brewing). During the interview, we get in-depth about the…
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Updated July 2017 After years of eating in Memphis, I've learned that sometimes, the best food comes from the most questionable places. For example, you can (and should) buy sushi from the BP at the corner of Ridgeway and Poplar. Assignment #205…
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Paper and Clay's line of handmade ceramics are equal parts form, function and style. Paper and Clay's simple, mid-century modern influenced vases, mugs, bowls and jars are all handmade in Memphis by U of M student Brit McDaniel. I like that the…