Diamonds in the Pork: 4 Memphis Barbeque Spots You Need To Try

Ed. Note: I’m happy to share this post from Blake Marcum, our resident beer and BBQ expert. Blake is a Memphis in May Barbecue Contest Grand Champion and he has tried a lot of bbq, so he knows his stuff. If we're honest, Memphis locals are pretty used to hearing about the same local posts over and over. You know the ones. Therefore, Blake had the idea to explore some of the BBQ restaurants that get no love, or are newer, or are just not in the conversation as much. 

Benedicts, Beignets, and Breakfast Pizza at Rock 'n' Dough (Closed)

Update: I'm very sad to say that Rock n Dough's East Memphis location is closed. They still have locations in Germantown and Jackson, Tennessee.  In an attempt to break out of a brunch rut, I've been on a mission to try new places for that all-important late morning/early afternoon weekend meal. First up: Rock 'n' Dough Pizza.

Guide To The 2017 Memphis Open Tennis Tournament

Ed. Note: I’m happy to share this post from new ILM contributor Christoph Ludwig, who has all the info on the Memphis Open pro tennis tournament starting this weekend in East Memphis. You’ve probably been seeing some fresh faces on the I Love Memphis Blog. Be on the lookout for even more this month. – Holly
Attention sports fans: it’s time to cast your gaze towards the Racquet Club of Memphis where the Memphis Open tennis tournament will take place from February 11-19.

A New Place For Memphis Music: The Bluff on Highland

The Bluff, a new Memphis music venue located in the former Newby's theater, opened to the public on Monday January 9. Goodbye dark, decrepit venues with strange bathrooms. Hello, shiny new bar on the Highland Strip. The Bluff is a totally renovated space with three bars, two patios, 30 TVs, a big stage with a dance floor, and a balcony.

The Very First Memphis Food & Wine Festival (Guest Post)

Update August 2017:  Tickets for the 2017 Festival are now on sale. They are $200 per person, and include tastings from about 40 local and international chefs and 40 international wineries, plus live music. The event will be at the Memphis Botanic Garden on Saturday, October 14. Read more and get your tickets here. Ed. Note: October 15, 2016 was the first Memphis Food & Wine Festival. I wasn't able to attend (my BFF got married that night), but local foodie blogger Andrea LeTard was there.
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