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Memphis isn’t slowing down in January and why should it? From live music and buzzing nightlife to family fun, sports, and one-of-a-kind cultural experiences, the city is alive with things to see and do. Whether you’re out to discover new spots or…
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There's a new way to try different drinks and dishes from one of East Memphis' favorite restaurants, and it is The Grove Grill's Third Thursday club. I'm giving away a pair of tickets ($90 value) to the May 17 Third Thursday Club meeting, which…
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Attention, Cuban food lovers: a dedicated Cuban restaurant called Havana's Pilon is now open downtown. The special today was ropa vieja, and being unfamiliar with Cuban food, that's what I ordered. It's on the regular menu, but as a special, it…
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Next Saturday in Memphis is going to be one of those crazy how-is-there-so-much-going-on-today kinds of days, and a big part of that is the Latino Memphis Festival and 5K in Overton Park. The Latino Memphis 5K The 5K starts on Saturday morning,…
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Even if you think you don't like guacamole, you'll want to give assignment #235 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis a try: order the fresh guacamole at Las Delicias. Las Delicias' guacamole might be the lord god king of all avocado-based dips. This…
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You need to know what's going on in Memphis this weekend. I happen to know of five things that you should check out. This is really a perfect relationship, isn't it? Here's the shortlist: 1. River Arts Fest, Saturday and Sunday, South Main Arts…
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Beale Street's quirky souvenir shops are a great place to pick up that perfect something from your visit to Memphis. Some of them are really cool only-in-Memphis items that will always remind you of your awesome trip. These are not those items.…
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The first thing that you need to know about the Winchester Farmer's Market is that it's not actually a farmer's market. It's a sprawling former Schnucks filled with all manner of international cuisine. In most grocery stores, imported food is…
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When I was in middle school, there was a concession stand that sold all sorts of sugary treats to the students as soon as the bell rang at the end of the day. Was this a good idea? Probably not. Did everyone love it? Absolutely. Sometimes I miss…
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"Jersey Boys" are invading Memphis this week. The musical, which follows the rise, fall and eventual re-rise of 1960s pop quartet the Four Seasons. I caught up with the four stars of the show over breakfast at the Arcade yesterday morning. From…