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Today marks the start of the Jewish holiday of Purim, on which the observant celebrate the deliverance of the Jews from the Persian Empire with food, drink and the occasional costume. Ricki's Cookie Corner in Memphis is celebrating by making…
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That mysterious gent lurking in the shadows is Fredric Koeppel, journalist, blogger and experienced local food and wine writer. Here, he answers my questions about his hidden talents, the things he's always wanted to try and how to order wine at…
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Here's a rundown of some Memphis food and beverage news, plus some random musings on things I've tried recently that I think you'll like, too. Inside The New Rock 'N' Dough - Fino's is finally open in East Memphis at 703 W. Brookhaven Circle. They…
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With Halloween only a few weeks away, it's time to start giving some thought to your costume. Here are some suggestions for those of you who are looking to keep it local this year: Costume Idea No. 1: Grizz Girl The NBA may be on lock out, but you…
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Sometimes, a girl's got to do a theme show, and this morning was one of those times. The theme? Cover songs (and one mashup, but whatever). Here's what I played on this week's Mystery Train. As always, the local tracks are marked with an asterisk…
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Today in Memphis, a sports rivalry returns, tribute artists get a last chance and there's going to be a brand new holiday. Also, the National Weather Service validates all of our whining about how hot it is. Photo by Kenny Malone (@kennyrfnt) on…
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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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Don't bring any jinxes over here, because I've got a bottle of Jinx Remover and I know how to use it. I stopped by A. Schwab on Beale Street a few days ago to pick up the little bottle (and some allegedly lucky candles) for the scavenger hunt. A.…
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While I'm working, I tend to plug my giant green headphones into my computer and let shuffle decide what I'm in the mood for. Sometimes, iTunes gets it wrong (I am never, ever in the mood for Lady Gaga before 10 a.m.), but today, there's been a…
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Remember Adventure River? If you're a Memphian of a certain age, it's likely you spent many a summer day sitting on the fake beach or braving the Geronimo slide at the water park. If you don't quite remember it, Adventure River was located off of…