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Railgarten and Old Dominick Distillery are teaming up to go all out for 901 Day this year. Introducing....901 Fest! Five days of live music, drinks, and local art at the sprawling outdoor venue. 901 Day and 901 Fest 901 Day is a day to celebrate…
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As far as small treats go, there are few things more lovely (and tasty) than a cup of Memphis coffee. You can stop by any of our many local coffee shops. Or, you can try some locally roasted coffee from the grocery store and other shops - look for…
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Since both Ugly Mug Coffee and a Piggly Wiggly receipt are on my scavenger hunt list, I had this brilliant idea that I would go to the Piggly Wiggly (aka the Pig), buy a pound of Saving Grace or Southern Pecan and then keep the receipt, taking…
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Fun facts about tourism: 10 million people visit Memphis every year from all over the world, and tourism has about a $3 billion economic impact. To celebrate, next week is National Travel and Tourism Week, and the Memphis CVB is celebrating by…
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When I checked in at Jaja's River Kwai on Foursquare, a tip from my friend Ryan R. popped up: "Be sure to order the spring roll. I GUARANTEE you've never had its equal." That's high praise for Jaja's, a tiny Thai restaurant tucked into the corner…
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The Woman's Exchange of Memphis is a cozy East Memphis tea room and retail shop, and a Memphis institution that's been serving "ladies who lunch" (and their friends) for decades. The Woman's Exchange has been around since 1885, a charity "helping…
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The Peabody Hotel's four-star restaurant, Chez Philippe, is possibly the only French restaurant in the world that absolutely refuses to serve duck. Assignment #228 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to visit the hotel's memorabilia room to read…
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Attention, kids (and adults who still want to play on the playground): South Main St. has a swing. Archimania has parked the portable swing set that they built for Park(ing) Day in the empty lot next to Earnestine and Hazel's on S. Main St. Now…
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If you're going to try dim sum at Golden Coast, there are a few rules. Rule number one: bring a friend (or two). Most of the items come in sets of two, three or four - three turnip cakes, for example, or four shrimp dumplings. If you want to try…
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It's no secret that I love the Memphis Flyer. In fact, I'm such a fan that my podcast cohost Kevin Cerrito and I invited the editor, Bruce VanWyngarden, to come on the July I Love Memphis Podcast ( listen here) to discuss the 25-year-old…