Memphis in May Update - Sat Apr 14, 2012

Memphis in May Text and Win Official Promotion Rules WMC-TV This promotion is sponsored by WMC-TV 5, 1960 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 and Memphis in May 88 Union Avenue #301 Memphis, TN 38103 ("Sponsor(s)"). The promotion begins at 6:00am Monday, April 16, 2012 and ends at 7:01am Friday, April 20, 2012.

Summer music festival season begins The Reflector online This festival is held during the first weekend in May every year as part of the Memphis in May International Festival. The three-day event offers something for all types of music lovers. A few big names performing this year include Florence and the ..

Rivergate gears up for 20th anniversary Tunica Times The Tunica Rivergate Festival, which started out as a small gathering of locals and evolved into a full-blown Memphis In May-sanctioned barbecue contest before returning to its local roots, will celebrate its 20th anniversary later this month. Map for Memphis in May | Too Sauced to Pork We got official word in from Memphis in May that we will be at R-090. That puts us on the Riverside Dr side of the park near the middle of the event. See below ... Pinoys in US prepare for 'Memphis in May' festival GMA News Filipinos in the United States have started preparing for the Memphis in May International Festival (MIMIF), a month-long event that will feature the Philippines as this year's "honored country." Dubbed "Salute to the Philippines," the MIMIF's ... Methodist Healthcare, Memphis in May join Social Madness contest Memphis Business Journal (blog) Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is the latest — and so far the largest — entry into the Memphis competition. City Auto Sales and Memphis in May International Festival Inc. also have entered the corporate challenge. “We place a lot of importance on ...

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Memphis Best Recipes - Sat Apr 14, 2012

'Simply' series turns to grilling
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Such recipes are noted in the book. Jackson Kramer, chef at Interim restaurant in East Memphis, is credited for The Ultimate Burger.


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Memphis in May - Sat Apr 7, 2012

MIM barbecue fest to host Elvis tribute artists DeSoto Appeal By Michael Lollar Next month's Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will link two Memphis favorites when the barbecue festival hosts a preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. "Burning love and barbecue will ...

Parallels for City Found in Spring Memphis Daily News First is the resumption of overnight riverboat journeys with Memphis as homeport of the largest steamboat in the world. That is followed by the three weekend events of the Memphis in May International Festival that take place in Tom Lee Park. Beale Street Music Festival: Tips for the closest, most affordable festival of ... ASU Herald But for those of us who are, as I like to say, “ballin' on a budget,” there is always the Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival, just a hop and a skip away. The lineup this year is well worth the $75 all-weekend ticket, which includes artists such ... Enduring friends: For Rogue Runners, camaraderie in training worth more than ... Memphis Commercial Appeal Over the Thanksgiving holidays last year, the Rogues mapped out their whole schedule for 2012, including the Memphis in May Triathlon and the Wasatch Back relay race that runs from from Logan to Park City in Utah. It is the original race of the Ragnar ..

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Memphis Best Food - Sat Apr 7, 2012

Memphis Dawgs Sets up Shop at Wolfchase
Memphis Daily News (blog)
Memphis Dawgs – a gourmet hot dog stand owned by Todd Bourne – has set up shop in Wolfchase Galleria's food court for a 30-day trial period in the old Subway space. “It's crazy how it kind of happened,” Bourne said. “The Wolfchase Mall called me about .

Out of Town: Memphis and Nashville pride source.com Downtown Memphis, where WC Handy helped to turn Beale Street into the nation's blue capital, abounds with live-music clubs, lively restaurants, and a number of excellent hotels. Beale Street's vibe is fairly touristy, and you won't find any

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Memphis BBQ - Sat Apr 7, 2012

Memphis BBQ Spare Ribs | DCS by Fisher & Paykel
Every Southern city seems to put its own spin on ribs. In Memphis, cooks season the ribs with a spicy dry rub both before grilling and just before the ribs come off ...


Central BBQ heads Downtown
Bizjournals.com
Central BBQ is moving forward with plans for a Downtown location in a building they have owned since 2007. “We're excited,” Sapp said. “We feel we're a good fit for South Main.” The Downtown property has a total of 12000 square feet on the ground level ...

Meet Allen Crump, "BBQ Man" — Owner of Pig Pen #1 and Pig Pen #2 Memphis Magazine (blog) In the family it was always considered 'the first counter-service BBQ in Memphis.' My claim to fame! Mother has lots of stories about it. The restaurant was in the back of the lot where Tops is now [3359 Summer]. Their home was right in front, ... From BBQ to Burritos: Candidates Chow Down on the Campaign Trail -- PICTURES National Journal Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum talks with reporters outside of Corky's Ribs & BBQin Memphis, Tenn., on March 4, 2012. During his stop at Corky's Ribs & BBQ, Rick Santorum samples the barbecue ribs at the Memphis, Tenn., ...

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Memphis Restaurants - Sat Mar 31, 2012

local Memphis restaurants « Calvin & Amanda The owner's father took our order and gave us the history behind the restaurant. Basically, his son lived in Memphis {originally from Mexico} for many years ...

Memphis Que: Bartlett's Gathering Spot - Moma's I noticed about a year ago that all of the Mrs. Winner's Chicken and Biscuits restaurants in the Memphis area seemed to be going out of busi... An Abandoned ...

Perkins Restaurants & Bakeries Introduces New Brand Campaign "Putting it all ...
MarketWatch (press release)
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Perkins Restaurants & Bakeries announced today the launch of a new brand campaign "Putting it all on the table". Television, radio, print and OOH is being rolled out throughout Perkins markets ...


Whining and Dining: 'Peabody Select' no ordinary whiskey
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central, offers seating at 10:30 am, 12:30 and 2:30 pm Adults, $33.95, seniors 60 and older, $30.95; children 6-12, $14.95; 5 and younger are free. Call (901) 678-5410. -- Jim's Place Restaurant, 518 Perkins Ext.


Chef on a mission: 'Dough Dough' book challenges kids to eat better
Memphis Commercial Appeal
After "losing her way" there, she attended the University of Memphis for a short time. As her appreciation for the restaurant business grew, she attended the Culinary Institute of America, from which she graduated with a culinary arts degree in 1981.


Pearl's Wisdom
Memphis Flyer
Basketball Hall of Famer Earl “The Pearl” Monroe was in Memphis recently to promote Diabetes Restaurant Month, a program that is challenging restaurants in 18 cities to create diabetes-friendly menu items that are also healthy for the heart.


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Memphis in May - Sat Mar 31, 2012

A lot on his plate
Inquirer.net
In May, he travels to Memphis, Tennessee to take part in the Memphis in May Festival. Every year, Memphis hosts a guest country and this year, it's the Philippines' turn with Claude invited to prepare a menu that properly represents Filipino food.


Memphis in May - ODT Magazine
Memphis in May. The ODT Forum returns to Tennessee for the fourth year. This year's installment explores operational excellence. What is going on in Memphis, ...


Memphis In May to Feature Ultimate ETA Contest Preliminary – Call ...
Burning love and barbecue will take over Tom Lee Park in downtown Memphis on May 19 as theMemphis in May World Championship Bar.






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Review of Cajun Catfish Company - Memphis

Review of Cajun Catfish Company - Memphis (3/5) on Yelp:
Really good Cajun Catfish. The staff were ...
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Review of Blue Plate Cafe-Downtown - Memphis

Review of Blue Plate Cafe-Downtown - Memphis (4/5) on Yelp:
great place for a classic sit down breakfas...
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Memphis BBQ - Fri Mar 30, 2012

Great American Bites: Classic barbecue at Memphis' Cozy Corner USA TODAY By Larry Olmsted, special for USA TODAY The scene: A true barbecue "joint," Cozy Corner has just enough grittiness to exude an authentic local's vibe, with no kitsch, pig-shaped signs, or faux roadhouse décor. It sits just a mile from downtown Memphis .. Review of Reese's Bar-B-Q 1/2 Pound Burger | Best Memphis Burger East Memphis BBQ and Burgers. A review of really big food served at really reasonable prices.

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Memphis Restaurant Review - Sun Mar 25, 2012

Review of Number One Chinese Kitchen, Memphis, TN - TripAdvisor
Number One Chinese Kitchen: Restaurant Reviews. 1219 Getwell Rd, Memphis, TN 38111. (901) 327-3838. Number One Chinese Kitchen is ready for reviews. 


Monroe Ave. Bldg. Sells For $3.3M
Memphis Daily News
The Memphis property is one of several the group has closed on recently. ... The Mediterraneanrestaurant, owned by Mansour Ash and his wife, Sharzad Kiani, ...

Put $31 on Redfish: Carnivores can't lose at Kelly English ...
Riverfront Times
In Memphis, where he operates Restaurant Iris, Kelly English enjoys the ... with chefs andrestaurant owners, dining tips, and a peek at our print review.

Review Preview: Kelly English Steakhouse
Riverfront Times
20 2012 at 9:00 AM ​An acclaimed Memphis chef, by way of Harrah's Casino. ... This isn't a knock on Maryland Heights, where the restaurant debuted last ...


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Memphis Restaurants - Sun Mar 25, 2012

Blackstone Brewing Company enters Memphis market
Bizjournals.com
Blackstone brews — including the Nut Brown Ale, St. Charles Porter and American Pale Ale — are now available at a number of Memphis retailers and restaurants, including Kroger , Whole Foods , Bardog Tavern and Slider Inn. Opened in 1994,  


Patio Open at Patrick's Memphis Restaurant
Spring is finally here! Looking for a great Patio Restaurant in Memphis? Look no further. Our Patio will be open daily from 11am-close while the weather in nice.

Whining and Dining: Delectable season of festivals shaping up
Memphis Commercial Appeal
It was a sad weekend for the Memphis restaurant community. On Friday, Patti Jensen died, and on Saturday, we lost Sam Bomarito. On the surface, there's a big difference between Pete & Sam's and Erling Jensen: The Restaurant.

Beale Street Landing Aims for Summer Open MyFox Memphis Memphis, Tn - It has now been more than 4 years since the city of Memphis approved the Beale Street Landing Project off riverside Drive. While the project has gone through a series of twists and turns over the last several years, this summer is the new ... Celebrate Mortimer's with Oyster Special and Ice Cold Martini at ... Memphis Magazine Until Saturday night, I'd never been to the Mortimer's restaurant on Perkins in East Memphis. And oh, the glories I have missed: an iced tray of oysters for ... A Few Simple Rules For 'Brown-Bagging' - Memphis Daily News It was a holdover from the time when the city of Memphis did not allow liquor by the drink inrestaurants, so if patrons wanted a cocktail, they had to bring their ...

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Memphis in May - Sun Mar 25, 2012

Memphis Community Leaders Travel to The Philippines to Explore
Scheduled appointments for the Memphis in May delegation include ... James Holt notes: “Memphis in May, through cooperation of Mayor Wharton and the ... 

Hogs for the Cause hopes to draw thousands to fund-raising competition at City ... NOLA.com The executive chef of the Link Restaurant Group, which runs Herbsaint, Cochon and Cochon Butcher, grew up in Memphis. In 2011, he competed at the famed Memphis in May barbecue competition on a team that included James Beard–award winning chefs Sean ... Memphis in May Posts 2012 Teams | Too Sauced to Pork Well, the selection process is over and Memphis in May has made their announcement for teams that will be competing at the World Championship Barbecue ... Philippines honored by city of Memphis in upcoming May festival Inquirer.net By Jerry E. Esplanada MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines has been chosen by Memphis, the largest city in the US state of Tennessee, as the “honored country” in it upcoming 2012 Memphis in May International Festival (MIMIF), according to the US ... 2012 Beale Street Music Festival MemphisRap.com Memphis In May's annual Beale Street Music Festival takes place in Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis, TN from May 4-6 with more than 50 acts set to entertain Memphians, national and international tourists during the weekend music festival. River View Memphis Daily News Meanwhile, the new landing is having an impact on neighboring Tom Lee Park, which will soon begin its annual transformation for three weekends of activity during the Memphis In May International Festival. The northern tip of the park is now part of the

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Memphis Best Dining - Sun Mar 25, 2012

New restaurant coming to Beale Street Landing Downtown Memphis MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) – Just four months from now, Memphis residents and tourists alike will get to dine with an unobstructed view of the Mississippi River ...

New restaurant coming to Beale Street Landing WMC-TV By Kontji Anthony - email (WMC-TV) – Just four months from now, Memphis residents and tourists alike will get to dine with an unobstructed view of the ...

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Memphis BBQ - Sun Mar 25, 2012

BBQ beer post chicken Memphis temp question... I did my first beer post chicken with my Memphis Select today. 2hrs @225 then 1hr @370...tastes great! Untitled | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Now my temp.

Mini Memphis BBQ Burgers by Alex Savakis - They Draw & Cook Title; Mini Memphis BBQ Burgers: Artist; Alex Savakis: Location; Pasadena, CA: Website;http://agsavakis.com: Loves to eat; Rich vanilla ice cream with cocoa ... Try Some Top-Rated Memphis Barbeque | The Meadows If there is one thing that Memphians take seriously it's their barbeque. From ribs and pulled pork to sliced pork and barbeque chicken, this is no joke. You. Top 3 Barbeque Joints in Memphis | Preserve at Southwind Want to start a heated discussion? Announce you have found “the best barbeque restaurant inMemphis.” We love our barbeque here, and everyone has a.

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Shrimp Salad

@WholeFoods: Got shrimp? Make this!
THAI SHRIMP & CARROT SALAD:
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Review of Cheddars - Memphis

Review of Cheddars - Memphis (3/5) on Yelp: Wait is long.
Service is slow we ordered drinks it took 1...
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Review of Mulan Bistro - Memphis

Review of Mulan Bistro - Memphis (4/5) on Yelp:
Much like my friend Ben B has stated, I have had an e...
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Review of Blue Plate Cafe-Downtown - Memphis

Review of Blue Plate Cafe-Downtown - Memphis (5/5) on Yelp:
Great place. A little out of the way, b...
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Memphis BBQ - Fri Mar 23, 2012

Memphis Wood Fire Grills on Board with Chad Finley Racing for the 2012 Racing ...
WhoWon.com
Memphis Wood Fire Grills, winner of the 2011 International BBQ Award and 2010 Vesta Awards “Best In Show” and “Best in Category” has joined the CFR Team as an Associate Sponsor for the 2012 racing season. ““We're very excited to have Memphis Wood Fire ... 


Found Tri Tip in Memphis... - Page 3 - The BBQ BRETHREN FORUMS.
And where in Memphis did you find these 400 Tri Tips, as I'm sure Guerry will want to know ASAP since that's where he lives.

Winners Win Big with Kingsford Charcoal
MarketWatch (press release)
Kingsford's $40K Challenge will be giving out bonus prize money totaling over $40000 to the Grand Champions, Reserve Grand Champions and the four Category winners who cook with Kingsford at 15 Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned events and Memphis ..

How to Make Dominos Memphis BBQ Chicken Pizza - Copycat ...
The recipe for Dominos Memphis BBQ Chicken Pizza combines the essence of a southern barbecue pit with Italian flavors. This is one of Dominos pizzeria's ...


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