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Friday, September 4, 2015
Two Great Beers, Two Great Causes
Posted By John Klyce Minervini on Fri, Sep 4, 2015 at 8:23 AM
I’ve heard it said that Memphis is the biggest small town in America. To judge from the beer, I think it might be true. This weekend, Memphis Made Brewing debuted two craft beers, each tied to a local event and an important cause.
The first is Rocket #9, an IPA that will be served over the weekend at Church Health Center’s 9th annual Rock For Love concert series. (click here to see the complete schedule)
Where flavor is concerned, Rocket #9 is understated and oaky. Made with Pacific Gem Hops from New Zealand, it’s a contemplative pale ale with notes from the forest floor. Perfect for a late-night conversation, or unwinding after a punk rock concert. Pezz, anyone?
The cause is even tastier. For 28 years, Church Health Center been providing low-cost health and wellness care for the working uninsured. Today, more than 60,000 people in Shelby County are counting on them.
“We’re helping this city get healthy and stay healthy,” says CHC communications director Marvin Stockwell. “And one of the ways we do that is by taking care of Memphis’s hardworking musicians.
“What an amazingly generous group of people,” he continues. “Not to mention, they make the best music in the world. I mean, come on. You can’t go wrong with that.”
This year, in addition to a badass music lineup, Rock For Love will feature a dunk tank, a comedy showcase, and a pop-up fitness park. So drink a beer already! It’s for charity.
The second craft brew is Memphis Made’s Greenswarden. It will be served this Saturday at Get Off Our Lawn’s Party for the Greensward, which features a great lineup of local bands.
Here’s the issue. The City of Memphis allows the zoo to put their overflow parking on the Greensward (the big field in Overton Park, the one by Rainbow Lake). They’ve been doing it for about 20 years. But Citizens to Preserve Overton Park (CPOP)—the group behind Get Off Our Lawn—say they’ve had about enough.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Baby Blues Salad at Lisa's Lunch Box
Posted By Stacey Greenberg on Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 3:37 PM
- Justin Fox Burks
I have two friends who work in a building in the Ridgeway Loop, and all they ever talk about is Lisa’s Lunchbox and how great it is. I decided to “Like” Lisa’s on Facebook and started getting a daily update of their specials, which made me hungry and a little jealous. On a rare Friday off, I was finally able to give Lisa’s a try.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Cake That Defies Words
Posted By Susan Ellis on Tue, May 4, 2010 at 4:32 PM
Last week at bookclub, talk turned to cakes, and in particular, those from the New Albany, Mississippi, bakery Sugaree's.
The cake-purchaser to-be was put off by the $40 price tag for a whole cake. We agreed that seemed like a lot. Then someone said, "But that caramel cake ..." and gestured her hand in such a way to fill in all the adjectives too inadequate to describe this cake.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Kolaches at Donald's Donuts
Posted By Stacey Greenberg on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 7:51 AM
- Justin Fox Burks
Donald’s Donuts has long had a sign for kolaches, but a few weeks ago, they actually started serving them again.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Avocado Milkshake
Posted By Susan Ellis on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 10:26 AM
I've been wanting to try the avocado milkshake at Chang's Bubble Tea Cafe for months now. Last week, I finally did and was not disappointed.
But, first, a disclaimer ...
Friday, April 2, 2010
Chef's Salad at Central BBQ
Posted By Stacey Greenberg on Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 10:27 AM
- Justin Fox Burks
I would normally say that walking into a barbecue restaurant in Memphis and ordering a salad is a major faux pas, but I am in love with the versatile chef’s salad at Central BBQ.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Falafel Plate at Sean's Cafe
Posted By Susan Ellis on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 11:05 AM
- Justin Fox Burks
Having made falafel many times, I know it’s as easy to whip up as it is to screw up. I have baked it, fried it, used a box mix, and started from scratch — all to varying results. So when I’m looking for consistency in this Middle Eastern chickpea patty, I leave the kitchen and go to Sean’s Café for the Falafel Plate.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
A Dish to (Un)Die For
Posted By Susan Ellis on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 9:36 AM
On Saturday, after the Southern Women's Show, Pam Denney and I went to the Emerald Thai Restaurant.
I hadn't been there in years and was looking forward to trying it again, and Pam was craving their rich Tom Kha Kai soup.
Soupwise, I opted for the Tom Yum Veg.
Yowza, this is a delicious soup ... and one with consequences!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Gobi Manchurian at Woodlands
Posted By Bianca Phillips on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 10:28 AM
- Justin Fox Burks
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Neola Farms Beef Carpaccio at Tsunami
Posted By Stacey Greenberg on Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 2:35 PM
- Justin Fox Burks
If you are a locavore, chances are that you are familiar with nearby Neola Farms’ fabulous beef. In fact, when you think of Neola Farms, I bet a hamburger starts to dance through your mind. If you think their beef tastes good between a bun, you’ve got to try it sliced super-thin and uncooked. Neola Farms beef carpaccio at Tsunami is absolutely amazing, a little slice of heaven. The beef is so flavorful and fresh that to cook it almost seems obscene. Chef Ben Smith gives it just a drizzle of sesame-soy aïoli for an extra bit of zing. The dish’s overall concept is like a deconstructed hamburger. It comes with a side of shaved red onions marinated in fresh squeezed lemon juice, a little salad of baby greens, and crispy fried wonton chips. Exciting and satisfying but not filling, it’s the perfect appetizer.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Michael's Last Meal
Posted By Susan Ellis on Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 4:33 PM
This is the Zinnie-loney at Zinnie's East.
My coworker Michael says that this sandwich — a thick slab of all-beef bologna, swiss, and bacon — would be on the menu of his proverbial death row/last meal.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Brew City Bottle Caps at Young Ave. Deli
Posted By Susan Ellis on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 2:26 PM
I was at Young Avenue Deli the other day when I noticed the on-table advertising for Brew City Bottle Caps. It read, "Stay warm this winter with our spicy, beer-battered jalepeno slices!!!"
Three exclamation points? How could I resist?
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Scotch Eggs at Dan McGuinness
Posted By Stacey Greenberg on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 11:04 AM
- Justin Fox Burks
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Veggie-Stuffed Pizza at Little Italy
Posted By Susan Ellis on Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 10:43 AM
- Justin Fox Burks
Little Italy, 1495 Union (725-0370)
The Flyer is archiving its "Recommended Dishes." This one is from October 2006.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Charro Beans at Las Delicias
Posted By Chris Davis on Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 11:19 AM
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