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The popular cocktail delivery service now has a quirky home in Cooper-Young Shrouded in the purple glow of bungalow bar lights on Young Avenue, mixologist Jef Hicks is hard at work. Behind warm eyes and a wide smile, the soft-spoken Hicks is…
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Cocoa Van, a local cupcake delivery service, is all grown up. Owner Nicole Reed has temporarily given up her van to open up a brand new, standing bakery in Cordova where she sells her homemade cupcakes. When I stopped by today, she gave me a…
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Ed. Note: To much fanfare and lines of hungry people, Slim…
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Meet Memphian no. 215 (of 365), Anthony Siracusa. Anthony is a community activist, bicycle polo player and friend to all. Here, he answers my questions about his work, his favorite Memphis secrets and his karaoke preferences: Name: Anthony C.…
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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…
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If you haven’t been to Southland Casino lately – you’re in for a pleasant surprise and completely new experience. I recently did a staycation at Southland Casino staying at their new hotel. It was also my first time seeing the newly renovated and…
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Sun Records premiered on CMT last week (Feb. 23, 2017). If you haven't yet, read my introduction post to this eight-part series. You can also watch full episodes on CMT.com (though you'll have to sit through a lot of ads) or buy it on Amazon. Here…
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One of my favorite things about Memphis is the sense of practicality and do-it-yourselfness that people have. If the thing you want doesn't exist, you make it. One such item is the Lowebow guitar. These custom mutant guitars are only made by one…
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Once again, the Memphis food law of averages has been proven: the best food comes from some of the sketchiest-looking places. For example, welding shop tamales. Assignment #222 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to stop and get some tamales…
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Summer Avenue has some of the most diverse, affordable, and delicious food in Memphis. Here are a few spots to make sure you check out. Bryant's Breakfast (3965 Summer Ave) Start off your day of Summer Avenue dining at one of the best breakfast…