Midtown is hiding a secret toy store pulled straight from another galaxy

The rumors have been spreading for a while now, orange stickers on light posts and street signs from Summer Avenue to South Main. Here and there, vigilant Memphians could see signs of something mysterious, something new—The Lost Cantina.

Ever one to seek out the lost, dusty corners of our city that somehow fall off of the tour maps, I set out in search of this fabled establishment on a recent autumn afternoon. 

What I found was no bar. 

Grab your floaties! The Memphis Showboats are back for their first game set for March 30, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

The Memphis Showboats will return for their third season with a home game against Michigan on March 30. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. under interim head coach Jim Turner. Turner was the offensive line coach but was elevated to the head coach position after the team's head coach Ken Whisenhunt had to step away for personal reasons.

One of Memphis' best charcuterie, cheese, and vegan snack board shop and cafe.

I’ve said many times before that I could survive solely on a charcuterie board, and especially if it’s a specialty board from Feast & Graze. 

Editor's Note (2/12/24): Feast & Graze can now be found at the Brooks Museum with a Poplar Plaza store coming soon. Photos and some information in this blog may reflect the first location. Be sure to visit their new spot!

Panta, the Spanish-inspired tapas bar in Overton Square, will celebrate their first anniversary with four days of fun this weekend. The last night spot known for its small plates, cocktails, and listening parties is turning it up for Halloweekend. 

Free concert Friday night, October 28th at the Slider Inn downtown! 

Celebrate Memphis Music Month at a free concert during this month’s Trolley Night in the South Main Arts District! 

You’re invited to a free outdoor show at Slider Inn - Downtown on Friday night, October 28th during the monthly Trolley Night event. 

Memphis, it’s time to mark your calendars. WYXR’s Raised By Sound Music Festival, presented by MEMPHO, is back on Saturday, December 6, 2025 for an unforgettable day of music.

What makes Raised By Sound so special? It’s WYXR’s way of connecting Memphians with the artists who’ve defined our culture, alongside fresh new sounds that are shaping the future. 

Why the city’s newest Beale Street hotel is already a hub for Memphians working remotely.

Ed. Note: Check out the first of a new series from contributor Joe Sills featuring hidden gems and Memphis favorites. Joes's Gems, if you will. We'll kick off the series with some bragging rights: when Hyatt decided to create a new brand of hotel, the "Caption", they chose Memphis as the very first location. Nice! 

Ed. Note: Last night's 2022 Memphis Music Hall of Fame ceremony featured eight inductees in between performances from music legends. Blog contributor Joe Sills went to the event and witnessed the Memphis love fest—something our city needs right now.

Ed. Note: Kim went to investigate Pantá, a Spanish tapas restaurant and cocktail bar in midtown, and chat with owner Kelly English. I really love how this interview goes beyond the menu and finds the heart of what inspires Chef Kelly and his team.

It’s got the buzz. It’s got the style. And, it’s been a hit in the local foodie scene since it opened in October 2021. I recently stopped by the Overton Square restaurant Pantá.