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This afternoon, a funny thing happened on the Internet. Splish and Binti, the Memphis Zoo's two female hippos, got a Twitter Account. I know what you're thinking... how can a hippopotamus use social media? Do they even have opposable thumbs? Well…
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I'm beginning to think that Yolo is that rare place that can do everything well. Their self-serve, locally made frozen yogurt is incredible, their rich gelato comes in an impressive variety of flavors and their bakery kind of blows my mind (…
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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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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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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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Assignment #20 of 365 things to do in Memphis is to feed your soul with a plate lunch from the Four Way. Walking into the Four Way is like approaching the pearly gates of Soul Food heaven. The 65 year-old restaurant in the Soulsville neighborhood…
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Ed. Note: In July of this year, the owners of CK's Coffee Shops, a venerable and much-beloved local chain of all-night diners, announced that they were closing seven locations. Only three locations - the ones retained by the original owners -…