Search Results
Type:
:
Blog
The Majestic Grille is a deceptive little place. From the looks of it, it's an upscale, fancy, expensive kind of place, the kind you'd reserve for a special occasion. In reality, it would be a mistake to only think of the Majestic that way. Yes,…
Blog
Ed. Note: I'm happy to share this guest post from writer Tamara Williamson about a slice of Memphis history, the building at 409 South Main. The story of 409 South Main (a.k.a. the Puck Building) is, in a way, the story of downtown Memphis. From a…
Blog
I was poking around Spruce over the weekend in search of some new jewelry, when I found this: It's was a very light green Lucite (or Lucite-esque) chain, and at $35, it was in my price range. But the best part is that it was made in Memphis by…
Blog
The best way to commemorate the fast-approaching conclusion of the college football season (Go Tigers Go!) is at Eighty3 at the Madison Hotel downtown with some unique sports-themed drinks this month. Football makes me thirsty. My fabulous friend…
Blog
I need to take a second and say a huge thank you to reader Caleb for pointing me in the direction of Middle East Bakery and Grill. The restaurant, which opened about two weeks ago on Summer Ave., is part Middle Eastern restaurant, part grocery…
Blog
Clarence "Big C" Winfrey, outside of the Peabody Hotel, where he's worked as a doorman for 19 years. In other news: - If you're looking for work, there's going to be a job fair for the Urban Outfitters that's opening in Cooper-Young this spring.…
Blog
Ed. Note: I’m happy to bring you this post from contributor Daniel Bastardo, all about a new, unique Memphis event. – Holly Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence works? Do you want to learn about the effect of rock 'n' roll on your…
Blog
Last Thursday night, six Memphis bands took the stage at Barbarella in Austin, Texas for the SXSW Memphis Music Showcase. Local man of mystery Harlan T. Bobo opened the showcase, largely playing songs from his second record, "I'm Your Man". He was…
Blog
Though the mayoral race is long over and Mongo lost (again), his bright blue and orange stickers are still posted all over the city. Mongo, aka, Prince Mongo, aka, Robert Hodges, is a Memphian (and occasional Floridian) who claims to be an alien…
Blog
You know them for their huge beer selection, their plate-covered walls, and their semi-outdoor seating, but now the Flying Saucer downtown is making a name for itself with....burgers. During their remodel this spring, the Flying Saucer made some…