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The wonderful comic book world of the Wade Clan.
WE SAW YOU OUT AND ABOUT FICTION
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A collection of local treasures to put you in the spirit.
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It was a Saturday evening, a little after sevThis issue of Memphis marks the beginning en o’clock. Cameron was cooking, his 12-year- of the season of giving, too. We’re presenting our annual gift guide, with a raft of local gift old son was in the sunroom, and I was upstairs ideas. One unexpected find: a graphic novel putting away freshly folded laundry. I smelled written and illustrated by a local couple, Jansmoke – a strange, acrid smoke, not the smell of the sweet potatoes roasting in the oven. et and Martheus Wade, whose story Jesse We looked and looked but could not find the Davis shares in these pages. As soon as Jesse source, could not see any flames – and then proposed writing about the Wades, I was excited for us to publish the result; we’re at our the power blew, and I leashed the dogs and best, I feel, when we have the opportunity to tossed the cat into his carrier (he entered willingly for maybe the first time in his life), share stories about all the remarkable things and we fled to the street. The fire department happening in our city all the time, with or came quickly, saved the house from burning without fanfare. More: Alex Greene contindown altogether; another ten ues his Odyssean quest to exminutes, they said, and “we plore other American towns would have been having a very different conversation.” sharing the name Memphis. The culprit: faulty wiring to This month, he pauses in the the dryer. It worked fine until hamlet of Memphis, New it didn’t. York, which he finds to bear We lost a lot, including the certain surprising similarivast majority of the books, ties to the river town we call which is saying something home, despite being about 0.3 considering that my books percent the size. alone had numbered somePam Denney takes us on a thing like 17 boxes when we different kind of quest: the loaded them onto the moving tasty kind. She writes about Anna and Cameron truck. The next day, I stared experiencing some of Memfor a few moments too long at my late moth- phis’ most delicious restaurants through their er’s last published book, lying charred and bar menus. I personally have not been able to waterlogged in a heap of ash and rubble. stop thinking about pickled vegetables since But we also didn’t lose much at all. No one reading her story, and am now further on my way to planning the sour side of the menu at was injured. The house will be rebuilt, thanks to insurance. It could have been unfathom- Cameron’s and my imaginary café. Vance Lauderdale gets to the bottom – or ably worse, in so many ways that make me the top – of more local history questions, speshudder. We’ll get to go home again. Not three weeks later, we were married. cifically: why do the topmost bricks of the The day was simple, seamless, lovely and love- Mullins United Methodist Church steeple full. It was just the two of us standing across not match the rest of the steeple? Even if, by from a judge in a courtroom downtown. Sim- chance, you weren’t wondering about this ple, and perfect, as we are for each other, as before now, you won’t be able to drive past we have been since the first evening we met. again without thinking about how that steeWe don’t need much to be happy, only to be ple is not only closer to the heavens, but also in the same place at the same time, which in to the cell-phone signals the heavens hoist. itself still feels miraculous. Settle in; read the rest. The days are short, and the air is crisp. This calls for hot tea, an We’re in the season of thanksgiving, which is where I do my best to stay all year long. intentional (and contained) fire, a comfortable Gratitude arrives, in my experience, not born chair, a warm light. Enjoy it all. We will. We don’t know right aloft by ease and good fortune but deposited along with sharp, rough, strange times. Grati- now when we’ll be home, in the sense of retude reveals itself anyway, not despite the hard turning to the house where our belongings things but often because of them. Don’t miss live and our mail is delivered. But we’re home Frank Murtaugh’s eloquent essay at the back already: home comes along with us, carried of this magazine about embracing the whens in the creatures we love. – Anna Traverse Fogle, CEO and wheres of his first half-century.
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he day after the October issue of Memphis went to press, our house – the one my now-husband and I moved into only this past July, the sweet old four-square with a fig tree in the backyard – caught on fire.
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ave you heard of the All-American prophet? The Book of Mormon tells the story of two mismatched missionaries as they journey from Salt Lake City to preach in a remote Ugandan village. An international sensation, the play has been performed to standing-room-only crowds on Broadway, in London, and across North America. Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main St. orpheum-memphis.com
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Film buffs unite for the 22nd year to showcase the city’s growing independent film community. This year’s screening schedule is packed with films of different genres, lengths, and origins, and will be attended by filmmakers Ira Sachs and Sara Driver. The festival will also host the second Black Creators Forum, a two-day symposium of speakers and workshops hosted by notable black filmmakers and critics. Various Local Theaters indiememphis.com
Honor your ancestors and celebrate the cycle of life and death at Memphis’ Day of the Dead festival. Beginning in Overton Square, floats and performers will travel through the plaza to Overton Park. The parade ends at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, where celebrations will continue with face painting, music, dance performances, and more! Brooks Museum, 1934 Poplar Ave. brooksmuseum.org
Indie Memphis Film Festival
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Take a stroll down Broad Avenue to experience visual, performing, and public art. The street party will feature five blocks of art exhibits, music and dance performances, and art demonstrations. This year’s event includes the opening of the Hampline, a two-mile protected cycle track connecting Overton Park to the Shelby Farms Greenline. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Broad Avenue Arts District broadavearts.com
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Book your passage to India with some of the finest art, food, music, and heritage of the world’s most populous democracy. Enjoy performances by local and professional dancers, food demos, henna painting, and shopping from more than 50 vendors. Proceeds support the Mid-South Food Bank, and kids who bring in two or more cans of food will receive free entry. Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd. indiafestmemphis.org
Join the Wolf River Conservancy in its most successful fundraiser of the year at the Greenway Soirée, which includes a silent and live auction, live music, dinner, and drinks. Proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit organization in its efforts to protect and enhance the Wolf River and surrounding areas. Opera Memphis, 6745 Wolf River Parkway wolfriver.org
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Visit Crosstown Concourse this month for local goods and brews for the 5th annual Crafts and Drafts. With more than 80 local vendors, the event includes curated exhibitions and handmade arts and crafts sales, as well as craft beers on tap. The festival is free to the public and fun for the whole family, with a kids area hosted by Memphis Parent. Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave. memphiscraftsanddrafts.com
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This should be the fifth and cheesiest year yet! Sample grilled cheese from local restaurants, chefs, and enthusiasts while enjoying live music, craft vendors, and a Bloody Mary Bar. The festival also includes cooking and eating competitions, and a kids zone with games and crafts. Proceeds benefit Alive Rescue, a fosterbased rescue program for homeless animals in Memphis. Hi Tone, 412 North Cleveland St. memphisgrilledcheese.com
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Costello has crossed genres from rock, pop, and orchestra throughout his 50-year career. Graceland Soundstage, 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd. gracelandlive.com
11.15-11.17 Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention
Comics, gaming, and more will be showcased at the 10th annual Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention. The MCFC also offers panels and workshops on comics and filmmaking to support local artists. This year’s guest list includes stuntwoman Jenel Stevens (Black Panther) and a performance from rock band Kazha. Memphis Marriott East, 5795 Poplar Ave. Memphiscfc.com
Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. takes the stage at Minglewood this month for his “From South with Love” New Ballet’s 17th tour. K.R.I.T. began selling mixtapes out of his trunk annual Nut Remix and continued to build This event kicks off the success while incorporating holiday season at the the sounds of jazz, blues, Cannon Center, featuring and soul into his music. “Spider” Alexander and over Now promoting his recently 200 performers. Every year, released album K.R.I.T. IZ Nut Remix delights Memphis’ HERE, the rapper pushes audiences with a modern boundaries while staying reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s true to his Southern origins. classic Nutcracker, set on Minglewood Hall, Beale Street. Classical 1555 Madison Ave. ballet, jazz, tap, hipminglewoodhall.com hop, Flamenco, Memphis Jookin, West African dance, and more styles create a magical world of movement and music that you’ll never forget. Cannon Center, 255 N. Main St. thecannoncenter.com
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Elvis Costello and the Imposters
Performing alongside his longtime collaborators, the Imposters, Elvis Costello is traveling across North America on his “Just Trust” tour. Fans will be sure to hear classic hits and deep cuts alike. Recently honored by the British government for his services to music,
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Shelby Farms’ annual lights show transforms the park into a winter wonderland, and patrons can enjoy lights and displays from roads or walking trails. Make sure to visit the Mistletoe Village to meet Santa Claus and enjoy live music and gift shopping. Starry Nights is the largest annual fundraiser for Shelby Farms. Shelby Farms Park, 6903 Great View Dr. N. shelbyfarmspark.org
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wars, did not drive itself into her head but instead made a path around the skeletal bone of her skull, ripping up her hair and skin like a metal plow through cracked playground dirt. She would be in the hospital for two months, and after she switched the part in her hair, not a fashion choice, the substitute teacher received a written reprimand for leaving her math class, her desk, and the building without permission. Before the substitute teacher walked into the convenience store, the boy didn’t realize someone might mistake him for the clerk who was supposed to be standing behind the cash register. He took a quick glance at the dead man, the blood from whose chest was creeping, with some urgency, with surging red wetness, toward his tennis shoes. The blood traveled around his Black Sabbath book bag he received for his fifteenth birthday, for which, if it got messed up, dirty, or lost, his mother would kill him. He heard the young woman say, “Good morning, is the coffee fresh? Fuc . . .” He waved the gun at her, and she backed up into the door, triggering the tinny gurgling bell to ring when someone, anyone, walked in or, except her, out. He pointed the gun at someone he almost recognized, and thinking he had fewer than no choices, he fired again. He knew he could do it because he already had. But the still man on the floor and the woman, still writhing on the floor, still did not allow the cash register to open without the gasping whispered hint of arbitrary numbers in a correctly coded sequence. And the twitchy man with the itchy touch, who was an ill-fated blond boy with a borrowed gun, had nothing else to do but go back to school to turn in the English homework I assigned to him in class the day before.
at 6:00 p.m. Elizabeth Chiles Shelburne Holding on to Nothing
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at 6:00 p.m. Cassandra King Conroy in conversation with Valerie Calhoun Tell Me a Story: My Life with Pat Conroy
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NATALIE PARKER-LAWRENCE is a writer, editor, and teacher. Her essays have appeared in Slice of Life, Prime Number, Unlikely Stories, Barefoot Review, The Commercial Appeal, The Pinch, and other publications. She has produced eight plays and is a founder of Holly Street, a local podcast production company for writers.
at 6:30 p.m. Lit & Libations: Jami Attenberg in conversation with Alice Bolin All This Could Be Yours Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
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at 3:00 p.m. Erin Slaughter I Will Tell This Story to the Sun Until You Remember That You Are the Sun
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 at 2:00 p.m. Martheus and Janet Wade Shinobi: Ninja Princess
SHORT AND SWEET (or notso-sweet), the Very Short Story Contest welcomes entries of up to 750 words, maximum. Writers are encouraged to incorporate the city into their work. Winning stories are published in Memphis and archived
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at 2:00 p.m. Sonja Livingston in conversation with Susan Cushman The Virgin of Prince Street: Expeditions Into Devotion
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on memphismagazine.com. The Very Short Story Contest recognizes ten winning entries annually, every month except February and August.
Novel is the presenter of Memphis magazine’s
The contest is presented by Novel, Memphis’ newest independent bookstore, where each winning author will be honored with a $200 gift certificate. To submit: fiction@ memphismagazine.com
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by samuel x. cicci ebrate those who raised all that money.” While philanthropy might look simple on the surface, the whole profession is an incredibly complex layer of interactions that can sometimes take years to come to fruition. Leanne Kleinmann, who runs the Kleinmann Consulting Firm and has extensive experience with fundraising and development, wants to clear up any misconceptions about how much work fundraising takes. “When I worked at St. Mary’s School, we had a pretty defined community and it was Melissa Whitby [fourth from right] presents pretty clear what story we wanted to tell,” the Youth in Philanthropy Group Award to the St. Mary’s Community Fund. she says. “That’s how fundraising works. For many local organizations, however, you need ake a quick scroll through social media and it’s diffi- to both understand and convey your mission cult not to be inundated with a deluge of national “celebrations.” Con- to others who may or may not understand sulting a “National Day Calendar” for early November provides quite what it is you’re trying to do.” Kleinmann also stresses the act of simthe roundup of holidays; the first week alone throws out gems such as National ply reaching out to potential funders. “It’s a Calzone Day, National Fried Clams Day, or even the oddly specific National hard thing to do,” she says, “asking someone Bittersweet Almonds with Chocolate Day. if they want to donate, say, $5,000 to your And while the gears of corporate marketFor example, last month we had a funder’s panel fabulous organization.” ing spin ever onward in an effort to sell, sell, to hear from organizations about their funding While finally receiving a sizable check sell, it’s important to remember that amid all priorities and new grants or guidelines.” might seem like sampling ambrosia, it’s not the clever product placement, many importOriginally started by the AFP, National just a matter of picking up the phone and callant causes are worth celebrating. There are Philanthropy Day has been an annual ocing someone with deep pockets. Just like in plenty of initiatives in the local community currence since 1985. Each year, the Memphis the sales business, relationships with potential funders often need to be developed over designed to improve Memphis as a whole, branch of the AFP has hosted the Crystal so mark your calendars for November 15th, Awards luncheon, a period of time. That when National Philanthropy Day celebrates where the membergives fundraisers and National Philanthropy the individuals and organizations who work ship base nominates developers the opportirelessly to improve Memphis. donors and funders tunity to learn about Day / Memphis AFP The Association of Fundraising Profesfor “Funder of the who they’re asking Crystal Awards Year.” In addition, sionals (AFP) is an international organization for donations, while whose membership comprises individuals in the awards also recpotential donors are the fundraising business. There are chapters ognize a “Nonprofable to learn about N O V E M B E R 1 4 T H , 5 -7 P. M . , a nonprof it’s misall over the world, and the Memphis chapit Executive of the LEO EVENTS, sion and if it aligns ter is approaching its 35th anniversary next Year.” However, hav4 1 1 M O N R O E AV E . w it h s o m e t h i n g year. The local branch has about 175 members ing done the same representing more than 100 organizations. type of event for dethey’re trying to imThe event is free to the public, Larger companies like ALSAC or Ducks Uncades, Whitby and prove in Memphis. but attendees must register ahead of limited may have multiple employees who join the AFP thought it “This is sometime. Learn more at thing that fundthe organization. was a good time to raisers sometimes Melissa Whitby, current president of AFP mix things up. A F P N E T. O R G st r uggle w it h ,” Memphis and vice president of development With the annual /A F P T N M E M P H I S C H A P T E R s ays K lei n m a n n , at BRIDGES, knows a thing or two about Philanthropy Day “because it takes a event in a transiphilanthropy, and uses her platform at the AFP to recognize and boost newcomers and tion year, November’s luncheon switches while for people to understand the nuances veterans of the industry. the focus from the donors to the fundraisof your mission.” “Our job as a chapter is to provide professioners. “We wanted to do something fresh Whitby and Kleinmann both agree that al development at the local level year-round,” and more representative of the communiMemphis is a very generous city when it comes to philanthropy. While corporations and comsays Whitby. “We also do monthly luncheons ty,” says Whitby. “This year, we’re doing an munity foundations provide a large amount of and bring in various speakers from the industry. event to honor the fundraisers and to cel-
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assistance to organizations, fundraisers also pay close attention to getting individuals and families in the community more involved. And even though the end goal may be the same, approaching an individual is much different than reaching out to a big corporation. When larger companies have grants or funds available, they usually provide specific guidelines on their websites for what kind of programs they will or will not fund. Typically, says Whitby, the corporations are a tougher nut to crack. “It’s harder to build a relationship with a company,” she says. “That’s why it’s really important to have board members who are connected to these larger companies and can get you in the door. To start, you need to work with whoever is accepting applications. You can’t just, generally speaking, cold turkey submit an application. If they haven’t heard of you before, that generally doesn’t work in your favor.” After being approached by fundraisers, it’s common for corporations to maintain an interest once they’ve written a check. Using the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure as an example, many sponsors have a continued presence with the initiative they’ve supported. Sponsor employees are frequently spotted either participating in the race, volunteering at the event, or just attending to cheer others on. It’s highly unlikely that someone will write a check and then simply walk away. On an individual level, donors are more attracted to “boots-on-the-ground” events. “I feel like people generally want to come see programming happening and meet the people running the program,” says Whitby. “It’s that sense of joy that someone gets when they do make a gift; they want to be there and be able to see it.” Despite the rigorous effort and relationship-building intricacies involved with the work, Whitby has seen a lot of young Memphians gravitate towards the profession. “This is such a growing industry,” she says. “There are a lot of young professionals who are members of the AFP and have purposely chosen this field to work in.” But what is it that attracts millennials and other young workers into the philanthropy and nonprofit world? For Virginia Carr, project coordinator at The Collective, there were a variety of reasons. While graduating college in 2018, her job search led her to The Collective’s booth at a career fair. “What drew me to The Collective, specifically, was the people I interviewed with. The CEO, Sarah Lockridge-Steckel, and vice president, Sabrina Dawson, were both young, dynamic, very smart, and engaging women who are really trying to tackle the poverty issue.” The Collective hosts a year-long program for 18- to 30-year-olds who have been out of work or school in the past year and works to build both personal and professional skills, along with other training like team and com-
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hiny and pink, with a smiling, teenage ninja on the cover, copies of a new hardbound graphic novel adorn shelves of bookstores and comic book shops around Memphis. The book collects issues 1-6 of Shinobi Ninja Princess, an intermediate-level graphic novel published by Action Lab comics about a teenage trainee of the Toshigawa clan. That trainee, Shianndrea Toshigawa, juggles self-esteem, teenage angst over unrequited love, and, well, throwing stars. It’s a story of empowerment, and it represents a growing trend in comics and speculative fiction, a movement toward representation and inclusion. From Brian K. Vaughaun and Cliff Chiang’s Paper Girls to G. Willow Wilson’s run on Ms. Marvel, more and more often in the genre, women aren’t waiting to be saved. They’re stepping up and doing the saving themselves. What makes Shinobi so special, though, is that it was made — written, illustrated, inked, and colored — in Memphis. And, as much as it tells the story of Shianndrea and her family, it is the story of another family, the family who wrote and drew and colored their dream into a hardbound, 326-page reality. This is the story of the Wade clan. The Wades produced Shinobi themselves, and that journey has brought the book to the shelves of Novel, Comics & Collectibles, and 901 Comics.
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ong before SHINOBI — and before comic book intellectual properties became such a prominent facet of popular culture, the fuel that drives the Hollywood movie machine — Martheus Wade and Janet Stone took a summer class at the University of Memphis. “We met in creative writing class,” Martheus remembers. “I didn’t know at the time that she was an art major, too.” It was a summer course. Martheus wrote comics-related stories in class, and Janet took notice. “We became friends,” Martheus says. The two artists had a long history with arts from the fringes of pop culture, and their friendship was a natural development of those shared interests in fictional worlds that were, in 1995, still far from the mainstream. Janet spent her early years soaking up Japanese anime at a U.S. Air Force base on Okinawa, Japan, where her father served, and Martheus had long been watching anime and reading comics. They were years ahead of their classmates when it came to embracing comics and cartoons as serious storytelling mediums. “The way the times change is astonishing,” Martheus says. The Memphis-born artist says that, despite all the love he had for the medium, he used to feel like he had to hide his appreciation of comic books to avoid a certain social stigma: “People would be like, ‘Oh, you big nerd!’” He remembers making excuses to skip concerts and social events and go home to work on his art. “I had to lie and say, ‘No, I’m really tired,’ when I was really just trying to submit to comic book companies at night.” That burning-the-midnight-oil ethic would serve Martheus well as he worked on his own (in the lingo of the comic book business) creator-owned titles, but that wouldn’t be until later. “My really earliest influences were anime because I lived in Japan as a kid,” Janet remembers. “My dad was in the Air Force, so my very early childhood was spent overseas in Japan and the Philippines, but we somehow landed here.” As a child, Janet was drawn to the two-hour block of anime programming on television. She didn’t understand what the characters were saying, but she loved the animation. Meanwhile, in Memphis, Martheus was discovering his own passion for comics and animation. “I’ve always liked reading comic books,” Martheus recalls. When he was younger, he had a tutor who encouraged his burgeoning interest in comics. “She told my mom, ‘If he likes to read comic books, just let him read comic books. As long as he’s reading something.’” His mother took the tutor’s advice and took Martheus to the store. “At the time it wasn’t comic book stores. It was 7-Eleven and corner stores, with the spinner racks. I would just buy
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and to work as a freelance illustrator. He has worked on Action Man from Hasbro, Manavore, Bad Girls Club, and Ghostbusters. “You did Star Wars sketch cards,” Janet reminds her husband before teasing him for being shy about his accomplishments. “You did Marvel sketch cards that you sold for, like, $20 each. Those got snapped up.” The cards were for the Marvel Masterworks series, and they were worth well more than $20. “They usually sell ’em for like $100,” Martheus admits sheepishly. “He didn’t know!” exclaims Janet, laughing. As if that’s not enough to keep the couple busy, Martheus has done some illustration work for his friend Ladelle Beamon’s nonprofit. “He’s with the Heal the Hood Foundation,” he says. “We’ve done comic books where it’s all minority comic book superhero characters, and he’s been giving them away in inner-city schools.” Martheus hopes the comics will give young students role models who look like them and, fictional or not, appear to truly care. After all, where would he be if he hadn’t had a tutor who encouraged his interest in comics? As for the future? “I would love to have a show on Netflix,” Martheus and Janet say in unison. Shinobi is ripe for adaptation as an all-ages animation program. It wouldn’t be the first time the Wades’ work was eyed for adaptation; Jetta was optioned by the San Francisco-based Lizard Brain Production. They have a pitch packet ready, in case any animation companies are reading. “I still believe that animation has its place,” Martheus says. “It’s one of the first things we fell in love with,” Janet chimes in. Of course, there’s more Shinobi in the works. The Wades are currently working on a holiday special, which they plan to release digitally. It’s set in Japan on Christmas Eve, and it follows Shianndrea as she and a friend meet to stave off loneliness by whiling away the holiday together. “He has to research,” Janet laughs. “My Christmas in Japan was really American because I was on the base.” Between parenthood, being a one-family production studio, and taking time to read a comic every now and then, too, Martheus and Janet keep themselves busy — and plan to for the foreseeable future. When they’re not distributing free, inspirational comics to local children or turning the Redbirds into superheroes, the Wades can be found building a world of their own, one panel at a time. Martheus and Janet Wade will discuss and sign their new graphic novel, Shinobi Ninja Princess, at Novel bookstore, Saturday, November 23rd, at 2 p.m. Shinobi Ninja Princess is also available at 901 Comics and Comics & Collectibles and online at comixology.com.
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PRESENTS OUR SIXTH ANNUAL
by julia baker and caroline o’connor
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he holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time to start searching for the perfect gifts for family and friends. If you’re a little stumped about what to
get somebody, we offer this selection of gift ideas that are sure to
please anyone on your list. The best part? All of these products were made right here in Memphis, making for perfect gifts for giftees, whether they live near or far.
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CHECKERS OR CHEESE
MINT CONDITION
From MoDigg Workings
From Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy Company, Inc.
Need a gift for the chef in your life? What about the chess player? One of Babcock Gifts’ premier items ensures that your cooking game will be a cut above the rest. Created by MoDigg Workings in Eads, every piece is handmade and high-quality end-grain wood, which gives each board a beautiful geometric pattern. Perfect for chopping ingredients or playing the next game of checkers or chess, this cutting board deserves a spot in any kitchen. $50.
Throwing a holiday party and would like to supply your guests with after-dinner mints? Dinstuhl’s has you covered with their pack of attractive, brightly colored Ice Chips, a delightful array of sweets made with confectioners’ coating with hard candies mixed in. Flavors in each bag include the traditional peppermint, as well as citrusy flavors of lemon, lime, and orange. $12.50. AVAILABLE AT ANY DINSTUHL’S LOCATION OR ONLINE AT DINSTUHLS.COM
AVAILABLE AT BABCOCK GIFTS OR ONLINE AT BABCOCKGIFTS.COM
A FEATHER ON YOUR CUP
From David Johnson Ceramics David Johnson has shown a knack for pottery from a young age, helping his mother paint her works with “adult-like concentration” as a child. His interest increased when he took a class at Memphis College of Art, and now, five studios down the line, Johnson is successfully crafting works of art like the Peacock Mug (pictured). Wheel-thrown with custom glazes and a “Peacock” pattern, this mug holds 12 ounces of beverage and is safe for dishwashers, microwaves, and all foods. $38. AVAILABLE ONLINE AT DAVIDJOHNSONCERAMICS.COM
TAKE A BOW
From Mo’s Bows Moziah Bridges, a kidpreneur and president/creative director of Mo’s Bows, started making bow ties at age 9 in June 2011 when he realized he couldn’t find anything that suited his style and personality. His talent for this craft attracted national recognition, and his brand quickly shot off. Now, Mo’s Bows offers an array of bow ties (like the Blush Satin Bow Tie pictured), as well as neckties, youth bow ties, pocket squares, and other apparel in a wide range of fabrics and patterns. $30. AVAILABLE AT A VARIETY OF RETAILERS, INCLUDING OAK HALL, CHERYL PESCE THE LIFESTYLE STORE, A. SCHWAB, OR ONLINE AT MOSBOWSMEMPHIS.COM
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LIGHT THEIR FIRE
GET SAUCED
From Downtown Candle Company
From Central BBQ
A cozy holiday fragrance makes the perfect gift with Downtown Candle Company. With each soy candle hand-poured and packaged in fully recyclable material, DCC promises a clean and eco-friendly burn that is sure to keep the holiday spirit alive long after the tree gets put up. The Whiskey Snowflake candle (pictured) is a favorite from the winter collection and holds notes of orange clove, cinnamon, and chai. Other scents include gingerbread, candy cane, and spiked cider. $18.
Central’s motto might be “Smoke Is Our Sauce,” but the rapidly expanding and award-winning Memphis staple knows that we want to bring home the real thing. The Signature Sauce collection comes with three bottles in your favorite flavor, including mild, hot, vinegar, mustard, and sweet heat. If family lives out of town, there’s no better way to convert them to the church of Central than some of this classic sauce. $37.
AVAILABLE AT DOWNTOWN CANDLE COMPANY
AVAILABLE AT CENTRAL BBQ LOCATIONS AND ONLINE AT CBQMEMPHIS.COM
OR ONLINE AT DOWNTOWNCANDLECO.COM
HOPPY HOLIDAYS
KEEP IT CLEAN
From Ghost River Brewing Company
Since 2013, Buff City Soaps has made it their mission to supply “from farm to tub” products with all-natural ingredients that are safe for your skin. Help relatives embrace their inner vaingloriousness with a five-piece gift set like the “narcissist” package of products scented with peach, raspberry, and patchouli sandalwood fragrance oils. $50. AVAILABLE AT ANY BUFF CITY SOAP LOCATION
Cheers! Craft beer is all the rage these days, and Ghost River Brewing have been honing their craft since 2007. Named after the Wolf River and the aquifer below the city, their brews can be found in tap rooms across town, and their Grindhouse Cream Ale was so popular Ghost River packaged it up to take home. The light, slightly sweet ale provides something different and thoroughly Memphis for any beer lover. $9.99 (6-pack).
OR ONLINE AT BUFFCITYSOAP.COM
AVAILABLE AT GHOST RIVER BREWING CO. AND A VARIETY OF RETAILERS,
From Buff City Soap
INCLUDING BUSTER’S LIQUORS AND WINES AND KROGER LOCATIONS.
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PRETTY MEMPHIS
THAT’S SO CHEESY
By Whitney Winkler
From Aunt Lizzie’s
Whitney Winkler may not originally be from Memphis, but she uses painting to connect with the community she now calls home. Her original artwork showcases her love of the city through modern and whimsical designs, with a focus on elements of beauty and femininity. The 11 x 14-inch Bluff City Bloom print depicts the city in bloom and along with the hand-added metallic gold accents, the watercolor design can brighten any room. $32. AVAILABLE AT BELLA VITA, STOCK AND BELLE,
Is a friend or loved one suffering from a snack attack? What better way to fix these cravings than with some of Aunt Lizzie’s Cheese Straws? Open for 36 years, Ann Randalls and Ginna Kelley began making cheese straws using recipes from Randalls’ mom, and they’ve been serving those crispy treats ever since. The 20-ounce cheese straw tin is perfect to share (or not) and those looking for something spicy should try the jalapeño straws. If you’re buying for a sweet tooth, Aunt Lizzie’s also sells desserts, including pecan cookies. $25 (20-ounce tin).
AND ONLINE AT WHITNEYWINKLER.COM
AVAILABLE AT AUNT LIZZIE’S CHEESE STRAWS OR ONLINE AT AUNTLIZZIE.COM
I ADORN YOU
COASTING ON THE RIVER
By IV by David
From McCarter Coasters
Artist David Quarles IV’s mission while he creates his jewelry is to represent and modernize his family’s history through art. The Ifamọra “Attraction” earrings (pictured), their name derived from the Yoruba language used in western Africa, are just an example of how Quarles uses his skill to showcase his heritage in his bold pieces. Each piece of jewelry is handmade by David himself, and his in-depth creative process leads to limited quantities of each line and style, so every product is unique. $68.
Shayne McCarter, a longtime artist and sculptor, began making coasters in 1995, when a customer requested one alongside a mug. Since then, he has formed a business with some of the most absorbent and beautifully crafted coasters on the market. Based in Olive Branch, McCarter Coasters carves and hand-presses each product, and the natural color goes well with any decor. The coasters come in sets of four, and the Memphis designs include the 901 coaster and the city skyline. $25 for a set of four.
AVAILABLE AT STOCK AND BELLE, DIXON GALLERY AND GARDENS,
ONLINE AT MCCARTERCOASTERS.COM
AVAILABLE AT FALLING INTO PLACE OR
THE COMPLX, AND ONLINE AT IVBYDAVID.COM
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SOUNDS LIKE MEMPHIS
FLOWER POWER
By Joe Restivo
From Memphis Area Master Gardeners
Everyone knows that the history of music in Memphis runs deep, and guitarist Joe Restivo channels that history into his music. His debut album Where’s Joe? arrived this year with a modern take on the jazz quartet sound. Restivo covers classic hits like “House of the Rising Sun” and original songs like “Starlight Motel,” making it a must-have for Memphis music lovers looking for something new. $9.99 for CD and digital download.
Got folks in your life with a blooming passion for gardening? Then let them embrace their green thumbs with the Memphis Area Master Gardeners’ 2019 “Gardening in Shelby County” calendar. Budding florists and horticulturists can access exclusive secrets from the Master Gardeners’ themselves, including monthly gardening task lists, a kitchen gardening guide, a list of public gardening events, and other tricks of the trade.
AVAILABLE ONLINE AT ARCHER-RECORDS.COM
MEMPHISAREAMASTERGARDENERS.ORG
LOCAL BUZZ
MEM-PRINTS
AVAILABLE AT A VARIETY OF RETAILERS OR ONLINE AT
From Ugly Mug
By Karen Pulfer Focht
Need a caffeine boost? Grab a cup of Ugly Mug coffee! The roasters began selling their locally made coffee in 1998 and have been expanding ever since. They focus on keeping their beans ethically sourced and fair trade, all while lowering their impact on the environment. First Cup (pictured) is their light and easy roast, and the crowd favorite is sure to please every coffee lover. $9.95.
Photojournalist Karen Pulfer Focht has made a career documenting the city, and her work has appeared in publications around the world. Her “Scenes of Memphis” series highlight some of the most famous spots in the city. The 8 x 8-inch canvas prints feature landmarks like Beale Street and the Arcade Restaurant and will remind faraway friends and family of home. $40 each or $100 for a set of three.
AVAILABLE AT UGLY MUG COFFEE LOCATIONS
AVAILABLE AT A. SCHWAB AND ONLINE
OR ONLINE AT UGLYMUGCOFFEE.COM
AT KARENPULFERFOCHT.COM
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Memphis, New York Lumber, Coal, and Hay on the Erie Canal by alex greene
Memphis
new york
editor’s note: This is the third of an occasional series of articles that explore other towns across the United States that share the same name as our hometown.
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Low bridge, ev’rybody down! Low bridge, we’re coming to a town. You’ll always know your neighbor And you’ll always know your pal If ya ever navigated on the Erie Canal. — thomas allen used to do business with a lumber company in Collierville.” I’m speaking with Paul Anthony of Memphis Hardwood Lumber. This being Memphis,
New York, one has to put the conversation on hold now and then as the trains pass by, horns blasting. “Craig Lumber. They import hardwood. I drove there one time to see some wood that they had. They had such a good price on it.” Another train flies by and we pause, taking in the bucolic scene around his home and business.
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Then Anthony goes on: “Funny story: I cannot tell you how many times over the years I’ve gotten phone calls from people with a strong Southern accent, asking, ‘Where are you in Memphis? We’ve been looking all over for you!’ And I say, ‘You’re in Tennessee, right? Well, you’re about 23 hours away. We’re in Memphis, New York.’” Anthony relishes the absurdity, but sometimes the confusion creates real headaches. “I had a truckload of lumber one time, picked up at the docks in New Jersey, that was supposed to be here by a certain time, and the truck didn’t show up. I get a phone call from the trucking company saying, ‘Our truck is in Memphis, Tennessee. The driver was so upset that he quit and left the truck there.’ He had driven it all the way to Tennessee, not even looking at the waybill that said Memphis, New York, 13112. Just pfft, off he went!”
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ven so, the similarities between the two Memphi make such confusion understandable. Though the New York hamlet is small (far smaller than the population estimate of 1,850 for the entire ZIP code), it too has a long history as a port-ofcall. A historical marker notes that it was traditionally regarded as the halfway point on the Old Erie Canal, “179 miles from Buffalo and 183 miles from Albany.” As such, its size belied the cosmopolitan connections it offered. For nearly a century, this hamlet sat on one of the largest commercial and transportation arteries in the world. The name “Memphis,” then, was perhaps an obvious choice. First called “Canal Town,” shortened to “Canton,” or even simply “Canal,” the village needed another name more in harmony with the New York State postal system. Around 1860, it was dubbed Memphis for no particular (documented) reason, and it stuck. It’s a good name for a river town and, under any of its monikers, the place was always defined by the canal that ran through it. Operating from 1825 to 1918, the Erie Canal marked a radical change in relations between coastal ports and America’s interior. As author Carol Sheriff writes, “That one could now savor fresh oysters so far from the sea symbolized the single greatest triumph of the Erie Canal: It compressed distance and time in ways that had previously seemed impossible.” But the canal brought more than fresh oysters to Memphis. In many
opposite page, top: Memphis, New York, over a century ago. inset: Historical marker in Memphis today, along the Erie Canalway Trail. below: Paul Anthony of Memphis Hardwood Lumber with ledgers from the early 1900s. this page, top: Main Street, Memphis, in the early 1900s. above: Posed photo marked “4th of July,” likely from the gala celebration in 1876; note the sign for Nagley’s Shoeing & Repair Shop. left: Nestled in the farmlands surrounding Syracuse, Memphis is home to a few dozen households.
ways, the tiny port partook of the same wild frontier spirit that animated the old Beale Street. The men who worked the canal were a roguish bunch, belying the serene domesticity that characterizes Memphis today. In Moby-Dick, Herman Melville wrote of “the brigandish guise which the Canaller so proudly sports; his slouched and gaily ribboned hat between his grand features. A terror to the smiling innocence of the villages through which he floats; his swarthy visage and bold swagger are not unshunned in cities.” The historical society in the nearby town of Jordan holds countless images of such swarthy visages. From their archives emerge such characters as “Patsy Fitzgerald of Memphis, N.Y., boss of the Memphis gang,” who was well-off enough to sit for a photographic portrait in neighboring Syracuse. We can almost hear the trio led by fiddler Josh Clark, captured by a traveling photographer. “Josh is rendering Rural Opera,” reads the annotation. “He never needs no notes.” We can nearly smell the cigar that Whiskey Dick Skinner clenches in his jaw. N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 • M E M P H I S M A G A Z I N E . C O M • 45
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opposite page: The workers of the Nagley Blacksmith Shop in the late 1800s. Charles Nagley patented a tobacco cutter in 1884. left: Undated portrait from a Syracuse studio, marked “Patsy Fitzgerald of Memphis, NY, a Boss of the Memphis Gang.”
notes that since many barge captains “treated their employees more like animals than like sons, it is not surprising that these children felt little respect for the middle classes.” Their drinking and vandalism were especially shocking in small towns like Memphis. “One might expect to find thugs and prostitutes in crowded port cities,” Sheriff writes, “but the country’s interior … was supposed to be more pure.” Nonetheless, the denizens of the Erie Canal were the bread and butter of the little port. In one local history, attributed to Mrs. Anthony Christopher, we learn that in 1836, “Memphis had three stores, two taverns and fifteen dwellings, three hotels, and many other businesses. There were a number of saw mills and grist mills throughout the town.” There was also a blacksmith shop, owned by the Nagleys. By 1884, one
right: Trains first came to Memphis in 1851, and still mark the town’s daily rhythms. below: Some nineteenthcentury canal characters from Memphis: (L) inscribed “Josh Clark, Dan Fralick, Twiner Clark.” (R) inscribed “Willard Young.”
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hanks to the dedication of locals like Susan Young and John Nevin, who oversee the Jordan Historical Society, much of Memphis’ early history is well preserved. From tranquil middle-class homes, to the raucous festivities of the 1876 Centennial on the Fourth of July, to the above swarthy characters, faces from the canal’s heyday spring eerily to life. In one portrait, the aptly named Willard Young is especially striking, the youth of his face contrasting sharply with his ragged clothes. Many of the workers were indeed youngsters. Sheriff
We can almost hear the trio led by fiddler Josh Clark, captured by a traveling photographer. “Josh is rendering Rural Opera,” reads the annotation. “He never needs no notes.”
of them registered with the U.S. Patent Office: “Be it known that I, Charles Nagley, of Memphis, in the county of Onondaga, in the State of New York, have invented new and useful Improvements in Tobacco Plant Cutters.” And at the heart of the town was the lumberyard. Now, under Paul Anthony’s watch, many of the nineteenth-century buildings remain. “Back in the day, when the canal was operational, it was a thriving little community. A trolley ran on the other side of the canal,” Anthony tells me. “And I believe this is probably one of the oldest continuously operated lumberyards in central New York. It’s been here since the canal was in operation back in the 1800s. It was operated by two brothers, Lou and Guy Crouse, and originally had lumber, feed, and coal. Which was typical of a lumberyard in a small town like this. It had everything. There were bins with gravel, sand, stone, and coal by the ton. And they weighed out grain with this scale.” Pointing out various bits of archaic equipment around the Memphis Hardwood compound, Anthony clearly takes some pride in the history that lives on here. Much of it was simply strewn about when he bought the place in the early 1970s. In one outbuilding are ledgers dating back over a century, including a thousand-dollar order from the Tennessee Flooring Company in Nashville, dated September 25, 1912. Just behind the building are remnants of the old canal walls, and then a stretch of the canal itself.
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younger people moving in, no question about it,” says Anthony. “Now, I don’t know hardly anybody that lives around here. A few people. Some of these houses have been sold a few times. It’s always been a place where housing is pretty reasonable. Some friends of ours bought a house here recently, fixed it up, and just sold it for $250,000. That’s a lot of money in this town. When I moved here in the ’70s, it was like Appalachia around here.” Indeed, the prosperity brought by people who work in nearby Syracuse has brought historical preservation of a different sort. The old Episcopal Church is now a well-maintained private residence, and the former Baptist Church is for sale. The lumberyard itself has evolved as well. “Our business is strictly hardwood lumber,” Anthony explains. “We don’t sell 2-by-4s or framing lumber like we used to. I did when I first bought the place. But now it’s all very high-end, specialty stuff, imported woods and things like that.” With echoes of Memphis, Tennessee, some of his regular customers are luthiers and drum-makers.
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owadays, where the canal has not been filled in, it lives on as the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. The crown of this heritage zone is the Erie Canalway Trail for hikers and cyclists, along which one can walk or bike for nearly the entire stretch between Albany and Buffalo. In Memphis, a small parking lot marks the entrance to the stonedust trail, which meanders along the overgrown waterway. Trains, which first ran to Memphis in 1851, still run parallel to the water, a stone’s throw from the trail. Just as in Tennessee, residents of this Memphis are well acquainted with waiting on the freight cars to pass by. Five miles away in Camillus, where Anthony grew up, the canal days are honored with more than a plaque or a trail. The town’s Erie Canal Park features a museum modeled on the old general store by the water, guided boat tours, and a reconstructed aqueduct. And just a short drive away, one can spend hours at the Erie Canal Museum in downtown Syracuse. As in many small towns, including others named Memphis, “amateur” historians play a key role as guardians of the local memory, with motivations ranging from the civic to the personal. As I was photographing the buildings of Memphis Hardwood, Jonathan Crocker from across the street introduced himself. Although he lives in Houston, this little town is dear to his heart. Since his mother and father passed away, he and two of his siblings manage his mother’s childhood home there, making what renovations they can and ensuring that the acreage is kept up. The house, built in 1850, is a museum piece in itself, with its original rough-hewn cabinetry and hand-crafted details. Beyond that, Crocker’s mother had a passion for history and collected photographs and articles, many of which now reside at the Jordan Historical Society. For many Memphians, it’s all between neighbors. “Jon probably told you his grandfather, his mom’s father, worked here at the lumberyard,” says Paul Anthony. “He was a teamster, driving a wagon to deliver coal.” But, though the hamlet has prospered compared to much of small-town America, it has lost some of the familiarity between residents. “There are
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else that has an interest in anything.” Yet Nevin, who was born and raised in Jordan, has good reason to be passionate about Memphis. As we drive there from the museum, through the hamlets of Peru and California, he gestures out the window. “This is how I used to walk to Memphis, before I had a car. It kind of runs along the old canal.” “Why would you walk all that way?” A walk of five miles like that would take just under two hours.
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“Because my wife lived there!” he exclaims. “She went to a two-room school house in Memphis, until eighth grade, and then they matriculated up to Jordan. And that’s when she joined my class. We sat alphabetically, so she sat in front of me. Joan Morey. We had desks that still had inkwells, and I used to dip her braids in the ink.” He grows a little wistful as we approach the house where his wife-to-be grew up, the scene of their courtship. “That was my father-in-law’s shop. He did a lot of work in that little shack there. He was a welder and an excellent machinist.” Later, he asks slyly if I’d like to see a picture of Memphis. “Uh, okay …” I say. At that, Nevin produces a four-photo frame containing shots of an adorable infant. “These were taken in Memphis?” I ask. “No, this is Memphis,” Nevin says proudly. “That’s my great-granddaughter’s name.” And so — in such personal gestures — the places, the names, and the memories flow on.
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e all want youthful-looking skin. But working against us is Father Time. As we age, the innocence of youth gradually gets replaced with the stressors of day-to-day living. So we spend billions of dollars annually on over-the-counter skin creams, facials, chemical peels, even facelifts, in an effort to keep aging at bay. But alas, death and taxes are the only real certainties in life. Collagen, the essential protein that gives our skin its youthful glow, gradually decreases as we age. That’s not something we can change. But there are ways you can wake up your face and rejuvenate it, temporarily slowing the aging process. Plenty of clinics and spas in town can help you achieve a better you, and many who use their services will tell you, it’s well worth the investment. “I wasn’t aging well and it just bugged me,” says Bridget. (This Memphian spoke about her procedures and face lift on the condition of anonymity.) “It wasn’t that I used to be a beauty. It was that I looked so droopy. People would ask why I was sad or if I was tired.” And those kinds of comments were wearing her down, she says. “I would see my reflection in the mirror as I passed by a store window and it bothered me.” So she decided to do something about it. What are the best strategies for skin care as you age? Here’s what the experts tell us you can do from your 30s onward to put your best face forward.
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he joys of living are beginning to surface on our face at this time in life, with tiny crow’s feet around the eyes and marionette lines between the cheeks and mouth becoming more apparent. Of course, it’s best to consider these signs of a life well-lived, but there are ways to gently turn back the clock. Consider having an annual chemical peel, says nurse practitioner Carol Langsdon with the Langsdon Clinic. This procedure rejuvenates by removing the top layer of dead skin and generating collagen production. The skin will appear red and ruddy for a few days before results bloom. “It depends on how bad wrinkles are as to how much improvement you’ll see,” says Langsdon. “But you will see
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You can start taking better care of your skin today with these steps. Remember, it’s never too late to create a routine that includes proper skin care. ◗ USE SUNSCREEN DAILY. Before leaving the house, apply a product with a SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 or 35 to guard against both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays. Together, these rays can lead to sunburns and wrinkles later in life. Limit your time outdoors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. when the sun’s rays are strongest. And wear a hat or visor to further protect your face. “I can’t stress enough the importance of sunscreen and avoiding sun exposure,” says nurse practitioner Carol Langsdon. ◗ MOISTURIZE AT NIGHT. Wash your face with soap and water, then use a good moisturizer. Even inexpensive products available at the drugstore can improve the health of your skin, such as Oil of Olay or Neutrogena. ◗ DRINK PLENTY OF WATER EVERY DAY. This will help your skin stay fully hydrated. Don’t like the taste (or lack of it)? Try a spritz of lime juice in warm water and drink it like tea. Not only will this flavor the water, but citric acid is good for the body’s digestive system as it helps to activate and flush your gastrointestinal tract. ◗ MAKE EXERCISE A PRIORITY. Our bodies are made to move. Elevating your heart rate every day by walking, running, or doing other forms of exercise gets your heart pumping and circulates the blood, which can give the skin a healthier glow. “Exercise also stimulates anti-aging growth hormones,” says Denise LaForce, a medical aesthetician with Dermatology Realm. ◗ EAT FRESH, UNPROCESSED FOOD. What you put in your body is reflected in your skin. Too much sugar can aggravate skin conditions like acne and eczema. ◗ GET QUALITY SLEEP EVERY NIGHT. Getting less than seven to nine hours of sleep can rob your skin of its health. Sleep is the time your skin repairs itself by producing collagen. Inflammation quiets, too, which can help conditions like acne and eczema. Researchers at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland found that women from 30 to 49 who slept fitfully had poorer skin health, resulting in more fine lines, uneven skin tones, and reduced skin elasticity than those who slept for seven hours a night. ◗ AVOID SMOKING AND DRINK IN MODERATION. These lifestyle choices can age your skin more than anything else. ◗ LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE. Finally, try to keep life’s stressors to a minimum and practice acts of gratitude and kindness. Having a positive outlook on life can do wonders for your overall well-being.
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t this time in life, we’re usually our most active. Between demanding careers and a busy home life, we’re on the go 24/7. Relaxing at the beach or enjoying outdoor activities like biking or running can be rejuvenating — and a good way to destress — but it’s also easy to overexpose your skin to the sun. Too much focus on tanning can cause long-term damage and promote wrinkles that will surface later in life. Make a habit of using sunscreen every day to protect your face and skin. Botox, of course, may be the biggest bang for your buck. The injection of this botulism toxin helps to paralyze tiny facial muscles, easing those pesky frown lines between the brow that start to appear. Medical aesthetician Denise LaForce with Dermatology Realm began using Botox injections when it was first introduced to the market 30 years ago. “Botox really does keep wrinkles at bay,” she says. And she’s been using it for her patients ever since. The treatment lasts three to six months. Research indicates that microneedling can also be an effective way of treating wrinkles as well as scars left by acne or an injury. Microneedling involves the use of tiny needles that prick the skin to promote collagen production. The American Academy of Dermatologists has stated that the use of microneedling reduces the “appearance of large pores, fine lines and wrinkles, scars and stretch marks.” LaForce says the 40s can also be a good time to begin the use of Retin-A to lessen wrinkles, although she recommends not making it a daily practice. “You can see improvement with medical-grade skin care,” versus over-the-counter products, she says. This form of Vitamin A (typically used to treat acne) promotes the growth of skin cells. But it will also dry the skin, which is why moderation is best.
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the skin looking brighter and more glowing.” the sun. A dermatologist can use creams to Dermatologists also use laser skin resurlighten these but laser treatments, which facing to reduce skin irregularities. This is pulse an intense light laser onto the melaa less aggressive way to help tighten sagnin to effectively break it up, is also effecging skin around cheeks and tive, says LaForce. PEOPLE WHO USE jowls. This procedure helps She also recommends Ulto stimulate new, healthy thera, an ultrasound treatFILTERS TO IMPROVE skin growth. Langsdon notes ment that goes deeper than PICTURES OF that laser treatments you lasers to tighten muscles in THEMSELVES BEFORE receive in a clinical setting the face. “It’s one of the most will generally be more agaggressive forms of treatPOSTING TO SNAPCHAT ment for clients who don’t gressive than those offered at OR INSTAGRAM MAY want a facelift,” LaForce day spas. Broadband light is says. As it can be customanother procedure that tarBEGIN TO OBSESS gets redness and wrinkles ized, she can target areas in OVER MINOR OR and shrinks pores, says Lathe cheeks or jowls. “It can NONEXISTENT FLAWS Force. Both procedures help be painful because it goes to give the skin a plumper deep but it’s tolerable,” she IN THEIR LOOKS. appearance while lessensays. The treatment is also ing dark spots. an effective procedure to use earlier, during Fillers are injections containing hyaluronic the early 50s, depending on what patients acid into lines on the face, typically the creaswant to achieve. es that appear as commas on either side of the At this stage of life, maintenance is key. mouth, to help plump and fill them. They are Be sure to use moisturizer and sunblock to also used to treat hollowness under the eyes. keep skin soft and drink plenty of water to Hyaluronic acid is another natural essence keep it supple. you lose as you age — it helps to keep tissue moist — and injecting it into wrinkles effecDON’T START tively fills them, says LaForce. The net result? PROCEDURES TOO SOON Skin that feels more supple. n this age of social media and smartphones, posting selfies that have BEST BETS IN YOUR 60S been altered to enhance one’s appearance is a common practice. But that routine AND BEYOND y the time you’ve reached tweaking can lead to what doctors call “Snapyour 60s, hormones are waning. Age chat dysmorphia.” People who use filters to spots, a dark pigmentation of the skin, improve pictures of themselves before postmysteriously begin to appear on places like ing to Snapchat or Instagram may begin to the tops of your hands and cheekbones. And obsess over minor or nonexistent flaws in those frown lines on your brow can give you their looks. Fixing perceived imperfections a look of permanent concern. What to do? so patients will appear more like the filtered The good news is that age spots, while version of themselves can mean needless trips not terribly attractive, are neither painful to aestheticians or plastic surgeons and is not nor dangerous. They are usually caused by a healthy practice.
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“It’s an epidemic problem right now,” says Langsdon, who has seen an uptick of women (as well as some men) in their 20s coming in with requests for procedures they simply don’t need. “We try to help them be realistic and understand the difference between the reality versus a distorted image.”
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“There are ways we can get improvements with a facelift and the recovery can take less time, with less bruising and the down time is less,” says Dr. Phillip R. Langsdon, who operates the only clinic in this area that specializes in plastic surgery of the face. Langsdon strives to achieve a natural appearance for his patients. He also assesses his client’s objectives carefully to make sure what is recommended aligns with the client’s needs and desires. “We do a psychological evaluation to ensure they have realistic expectations,” says Langsdon. Come prepared with questions about what to expect, both during the surgery and in post-op care. Ask to meet with one or two clients who have had the same procedure you want to have done so you can ask them questions directly and see the results in person. “When I met with another woman who’d had her face lifted, she brought along pre- and post-op pictures for me to look at during our meeting,” says Bridget. As for her own surgery, one thing Bridget didn’t anticipate was the recovery time. She found it took her body about nine months to bounce back from the four-hour procedure. She was 68 at the time. But looking back on the experience several years later, she remains satisfied. “I look better,” she says. “I am still pleased with the results.”
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Had more thaninvestment a total of three settled pending complaints filed against themregulatory and/or a total five settled, pending, or denied with anytheregulatory authorityhas or Five Professional’s complaint process. Unfavorable feedback registered or asofa principal of a registered adviser firmorfor a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable and of complaint history reviewdismissed (As defined by Fivecomplaints Star Professional, wealth manager not; Star A. Been subject toconsumer a regulatory action that resulted in a license being may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a fi nancial settlement of suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback amay customer complaint; D. Filed for personal within the past 11ayears; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm Five within past 11 years; F. Been convicted a felony); 4. Fulfimay lled their review basedofon standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation – considered: 6. have been discovered through a check bankruptcy of complaints registered with regulatory authority or complaints registered through StartheProfessional’s consumer complaintofprocess; feedback not befirm representative anyinternal one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to acriteria financial settlement of One-year retention rate; 7. retention rate;the 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or 9. Number client households served; 10.lled Education andreview professional designations. Wealth managers donew not pay a feeEvaluation to be considered placed on the a customerclient complaint; D. Filed forFive-year personal client bankruptcy within past 11 years; E. Been terminated fromnon-discretionary a financial servicesclient firm assets withinadministered; the past 11 years; F. Beenofconvicted of a felony); 4. Fulfi their firm based on internal standards; 5. Accepting clients. criteria or – considered: 6. final list ofclient Five Star Wealthrate; Managers. Award does not evaluate of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase9.additional profi le adhouseholds space or promotional Star award is not indicative of the wealthdo manager’s managers One-year retention 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8.quality Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; Number of client served; 10. products. 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XXXX152 CITYwinners; wealth 2013: managers were considered for the award; percent 166 of candidates)
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Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser oraward, as a principal of a registered investment firmLLC for(dba a minimum 5 years; 3. Favorable and complaint history review defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license The Five Star Wealth Manager administered by Crescendo Businessadviser Services, Five StarofProfessional), is based regulatory on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria(As – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a A. registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensedbeing as a suspendedinvestment or revoked,adviser or payment a fine; B. Had more thaninvestment a total of three settled pending complaints filed against themregulatory and/or a total five settled, pending, or denied with anytheregulatory authorityhas or Five Professional’s complaint process. Unfavorable feedback registered or asofa principal of a registered adviser firmorfor a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable and of complaint history reviewdismissed (As defined by Fivecomplaints Star Professional, wealth manager not; Star A. Been subject toconsumer a regulatory action that resulted in a license being may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a fi nancial settlement of suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback amay customer complaint; D. Filed for personal within the past 11ayears; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm Five within past 11 years; F. Been convicted a felony); 4. Fulfimay lled their review basedofon standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation – considered: 6. have been discovered through a check bankruptcy of complaints registered with regulatory authority or complaints registered through StartheProfessional’s consumer complaintofprocess; feedback not befirm representative anyinternal one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to acriteria financial settlement of One-year retention rate; 7. retention rate;the 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or 9. Number client households served; 10.lled Education andreview professional designations. Wealth managers donew not pay a feeEvaluation to be considered placed on the a customerclient complaint; D. Filed forFive-year personal client bankruptcy within past 11 years; E. Been terminated fromnon-discretionary a financial servicesclient firm assets withinadministered; the past 11 years; F. Beenofconvicted of a felony); 4. Fulfi their firm based on internal standards; 5. Accepting clients. criteria or – considered: 6. final list ofclient Five Star Wealthrate; Managers. Award does not evaluate of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase9.additional profi le adhouseholds space or promotional Star award is not indicative of the wealthdo manager’s managers One-year retention 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8.quality Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; Number of client served; 10. products. EducationThe andFive professional designations. Wealth managers not pay afuture fee toperformance. be consideredWealth or placed on the may notStar useWealth discretion in their practice and not therefore mayquality not manage theirprovided clients’ assets. The Once inclusion of a wealth onmay the Five Star Wealth Manager notpromotional be construedproducts. as an endorsement the wealth Star Professional this publication. Working a Five final or listmay of Five Managers. Award does evaluate of services to clients. awarded, wealthmanager managers purchase additional profilelistadshould space or The Five Starofaward is not manager indicativeby of Five the wealth manager’sorfuture performance. Wealthwith managers Star or any wealth manager no guarantee as tonot future investment success,assets. nor isThe there any guarantee thatmanager the selected wealth be awarded this accomplishment Professional in the future. For more on the FiveorStar and theWorking research/selection mayWealth or may Manager not use discretion in their practiceisand therefore may manage their client’s inclusion of a wealth on the Five managers Star Wealthwill Manager list should not be construedbyasFive an Star endorsement of the wealth manager byinformation Five Star Professional thisaward publication. with a Five methodology, go to fior vestarprofessional.com. considered for theanyaward; 54 (10% were named 2019 Wealth 2018: 548 69 winners; 2017: 400 For considered, 52 winners; 447Star considered, 2015: 690 Star Wealth Manager any wealth manager is544 noMemphis guaranteearea as towealth futuremanagers investmentwere success, nor is there guarantee thatofthecandidates) selected wealth managers willFive be Star awarded thisManagers. accomplishment by considered, Five Star Professional in the future. more information on2016: the Five award and105 thewinners; research/selection considered, 143gowinners; 2014: 1,034 considered, 880 considered, 166 winners; 2012: XXX 695 (XX considered, winners. were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers. methodology, to fivestarprofessional.com. XXXX152 CITYwinners; wealth 2013: managers were considered for the award; percent 166 of candidates)
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Independent Wealth Management, LLC is more than a name — it’s a commitment. We help you establish the foundation for your financial freedom, uniquely defined by your dreams and objectives. Our core values guide us as we guide you. We treat you as we wish to be treated, we know you and your goals, we treat you as a person, not a portfolio balance and we empower you to feel confident about your decisions and your financial future. Securities and Advisory Services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network®, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Investments are not FDIC-insured, are not guaranteed by a bank/financial institution, and are subject to risks, including possible loss of the principal invested. Independent Bank is not a registered broker-dealer or Registered Investment Advisor. Independent Bank and Commonwealth are separate and unaffiliated entities. Fixed insurance products and services offered through Independent Wealth Management, LLC or CES Insurance Agency.
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6060 Primacy Parkway, Suite 175 • Memphis, TN 38119 Phone: 901- 602-5100 • george.moore@ashfordadvisors.net • www.ashfordadvisors.net
With 30 years of industry experience, George is focused on assisting those planning for retirement or business succession. His focus is on planning and the relationship while bringing unique ideas to the process. With an emphasis on developing and executing strategic plans to reduce taxes and maximize income opportunities, his goal is to put his clients’ minds at ease so they can enjoy a memorable retirement. Registered Principal and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities, LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Ashford Mid South, LLC is an affiliate of Ashford Advisors an agency of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. (Guardian) General Agent of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY . PAS is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Ashford Advisorsand Ashford Mid South LLC are not affiliates or subsidiaries of PAS or Guardian. Ashford Advisors and Ashford Mid South, LLC are not registered in any state or with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as a Registered Investment Advisor. AR Insurance License 2062454. This award is not issued or endorsed by Guardian or its subsidiaries. 2019-85860, exp 09/21.
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The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 544 Memphis area wealth managers were considered for the award; 54 (10% of candidates) were named 2019 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2018: 548 considered, 69 winners; 2017: 400 considered, 52 winners; 2016: 447 considered, 105 winners; 2015: 690 considered, 143 winners; 2014: 1,034 considered, 152 winners; 2013: 880 considered, 166 winners; 2012: 695 considered, 166 winners.
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Kevin D. Kimery ∙ Kimery Wealth Management
Conrad Richards ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors
Kathy Fish ∙ Fish And Associates
Brian Patrick Kinney ∙ Dominion Partners
Ivan J. Rodriguez ∙ New Southern Advisory Services
John N. Laughlin ∙ Summit Asset Management, LLC
Bryan L. Roper ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors
John C. Miller ∙ Edward Jones
Keith F. Schmitt ∙ Kelman-Lazarov
Mark C. Miller ∙ UCL Financial Group
Weldon Stewart ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors
David Landon Mills ∙ Shoemaker Financial
Edward Taylor II ∙ Delta Asset Management
Kent Monypeny ∙ Paragon Wealth Solutions
Julie Terry ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Timothy Moran ∙ UCL Financial Group
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Hugh “Hanks” Parks ∙ Independent Wealth Management
Michael Turner ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
John Peterson ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors
Hulon O. Warlick ∙ Independent Wealth Management
David Anthony Pickler ∙ Pickler Wealth Advisors
Steven Wishnia ∙ Highland Capital Management
The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. 544 Memphis area wealth managers were considered for the award; 54 (10% of candidates) were named 2019 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2018: 548 considered, 69 winners; 2017: 400 considered, 52 winners; 2016: 447 considered, 105 winners; 2015: 690 considered, 143 winners; 2014: 1,034 considered, 152 winners; 2013: 880 considered, 166 winners; 2012: 695 considered, 166 winners.
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he simplest of tricks often differentiates the appearance of a landscape installed by a professional and that installed by an amateur. One of those tricks is the way in which the edge of a planting bed or gravel bed is defined. For a planting bed, amateurs might use no edging of any kind, allowing mulch to be the only visual separation between turf and bed, or maybe just dry stacked stone or rolled plastic edging. Sometimes an amateur will use steel edging, but all too often, it’s low-grade materials. In contrast, professional landscapers tend to use deeply trenched grooves, termed infinity borders, commercial-grade steel edging, or cut and tumbled stone set in concrete. Of course, if a bricked-in border is required, since most landscape professionals do not have brick masonry skills, that work is sub-contracted or referred. But cut and tumbled stone, with irregular edges, is naturally forgiving and requires little skill to set in concrete for use as landscape edging. It seems to be the gold standard for professionally installed landscapes. Here are the steps to achieve this look:
1. Select the stone.
There are several types to select from at local garden centers and stone yards. They have names like Arkansas Flagstone, Pennsylvania Bluestone, Tennessee Flagstone, Grey Stone, and Brown Stone. Additionally, the cuts and sizes vary, though I find the most ideal to be 4-inch cubes. The price varies among the types of stone, the volume of stone being purchased, and the degree of design assistance and delivery services needed. Generally, the price of the raw undelivered stone can vary anywhere from $5 to $20 per linear foot.
2. Gather the tools.
You’ll need a tool to mix the concrete, like a typical digging spade or hoe, and a wheelbarrow for mixing the concrete. You’ll also need something to dig the trenches. I prefer a square-head “sharpshooter” shovel, about 4 inches wide, for straight edges, but many people prefer a trenching shovel, a device specially made for narrow and shallow trenches. I also suggest either knee pads, a kneeling pad, or something else to kneel on. Though I rarely use one, it might be wise to wear a dust mask. Similarly, a mason’s trowel might come in handy. Finally, a mallet with a non-marring head is an essential tool to avoid chipping the stone when tapping it into place. These are sometimes called rubber mallets or dead-blow hammers, both available at hardware stores.
Local garden centers and stone yards offer many varieties of stone to choose from, including Arkansas Flagstone, Pennsylvania Bluestone, Tennessee Flagstone, Grey Stone, and Brown Stone.
3. Calculate the amount of concrete you need and purchase it.
I typically use the premixed products that just require adding water. At the time of this writing, the price for an 80-pound bag of concrete at both Home Depot and Lowe’s is $4.40. I use one 80-pound bag for every 6 or 7 feet of stone edging being installed. N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 • M E M P H I S M A G A Z I N E . C O M • 63
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For 4-inch cubed stone, I like my garden trenches to be about 4-5 inches wide and at least 3 inches deep. The bigger the trenches, the more concrete you will need to fill them. Since this concrete edging will never have to bear much weight, I use what my experience tells me is the least amount necessary to firmly hold the stone in place for years to come. Though I don’t think this is necessary, I have seen some people build forms of wood to hold the wet concrete, sometimes in lieu of digging trenches. One of my customers, Chris Peck, recently used this approach to great effect when following my advice to create a stone-bordered courtyard of #8 black crushed limestone gravel.
5. Mix the concrete and set the stone.
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I like to mix just one bag of cement at a time so I can take a break whenever I like and not have to worry about the concrete hardening. Before you mix the concrete, it’s best to line up all the stone you are going to use. Having them all lined up next to the trench, so that you can grab one and tap it in without getting off your knees, is ideal. This also helps you to be sure you have purchased enough. Once the concrete is completely mixed, shovel it into the trench. Then use the mallet to tap the stones into place. For 4-inch cubes, I like to have at least 2 inches above the surface. I also like the top to be consistently level. Since even the highest grade of cut and tumbled cubes can vary in height, the amount of material below the surface may vary a bit for the top to be a consistent height. Similarly, since there may be a slight variation in width, I like to pick one side to be consistently flush across the stones, usually the side that is most easily seen. Thus, when creating a border between turf and planting beds, that is the turf side. When I install the cut and tumbled stone, I make the border so that each stone is touching the stone next to it with as little space between the stones as possible. I have found mortaring between the stones to be counterproductive. It’s a lot of extra work with little visual improvement. Drainage is also important for most plants, and mortar between the stones inhibits drainage. Just follow these simple steps, and you will create a stone border that looks it was installed by a professional. John A. Jennings is an experienced garden designer, garden writer, and nursery manager. He also has degrees from both the University of Richmond and the University of Memphis.
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Mullins Methodist Our trivia expert solves local mysteries of who, what, when, where, why, and why not. Well, sometimes.
by vance lauderdale DEAR VANCE: I drive by Mullins Methodist Church almost every day, and it looks as if they added another “floor” to their steeple. The upper bricks don’t match the lower ones. Did they need more room for bells? — w.s., memphis.
You have a keen eye. The upper level of the steeple of this impressive church, located at Mendenhall and Walnut Grove, doesn’t match the lower portion. That’s because the very top of the structure is crafted of fiberglass, molded to resemble bricks and mortar. It wasn’t done to make room for bells, exactly — but for BellSouth. In the late 1990s, people began to object to the cell phone towers being erected all over town, with all shapes and sizes of equipment bolted to poles, mounted on building rooftops, and stuck everywhere they were needed. BellSouth, a major cell phone provider at the time, came up with a plan to “sheathe” their equipment DEAR W.S.:
below: When Mullins Methodist Church opened its modern new sanctuary in 1957, the steeple was a bit shorter than it is today (above). The exterior has remained remarkably unchanged over the years.
by disguising antennae as pine trees (those are actually easy to spot), or concealing them inside manmade structures — such as the steeple of Mullins Methodist. That’s right; the topmost level of the church steeple houses a cluster of cell phone transmitters, whose signal can pass through the fiberglass façade. I wasn’t able to find any mention of the firm in charge of this project (it’s on my to-do list), but they certainly did a fine job, matching the brickwork exactly, and even adding additional windows. Over the years, the fiberglass hasn’t aged as much as the “real” bricks below, so you can now see they are different materials, but otherwise I think it’s a clever and attractive solution to the problem. Mullins Methodist, its name honoring the congregation’s first minister (the Rev. Lorenzo Dow Mullins), has a long and fascinating history. It was established in 1845, when this now-busy intersection was nothing more than a crossing of dirt roads. The original building was a humble log cabin, but in 1897, Mullins Chapel was erected, a white clapboard structure that sheltered the congregation for half a century. The old chapel, which had deteriorated over the years, was demolished in the 1940s. Church members were so fond of it, however, that they had it rebuilt in 1947 with very minor changes. What’s surprising — at least to me — is that the little wooden chapel, complete with rows of nice stained-glass windows, has endured, tucked into the middle of the church complex. Within a few years, however, as Memphis expanded eastward, the growing congregation needed more space, so the present-day modern-looking structure was constructed in 1957, with an education wing and gymnasium added in the early 1960s. What’s also interesting is the old cemetery on the western side of the sanctuary. It’s rather unusual to find a church graveyard inside the Memphis city limits, but this was a “country” church when it was first established. The Mendenhall family and many other early members of the congregation are buried here.
Armstrong Furniture Company
DEAR VANCE: I recently bought a table at a Memphis estate sale, and taped to the bottom was the original receipt from Armstrong Furniture Company (upper right). What can you tell me about this business? — p.c., memphis.
DEAR P.C.: I’m glad someone took the trouble to do this.
Someday, when you appear on Antiques Roadshow, this will establish the provenance of your table, and you can retire when they tell you its incredible value and — hey, wait a minute. The receipt isn’t for your table at all. In fact, it clearly shows that M.G. Mitchell, of Bolivar, Tennessee, paid $285 for a “#250 Edison Record.” First of all, $285 is a steep price, then and now, for just one record, even if Thomas Edison himself sang it, 66 • M E M P H I S M A G A Z I N E . C O M • N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9
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so clearly this is a receipt for a Model 250 Edison Phonograph. In fact, as you can see from the tiny printing at the bottom, Armstrong Furniture sold more than just desks, chairs, and tables. They were “Jobbers for the Pathe Pathophone” and “Dealers for the Edison Diamond-Disk Phonograph,” which were, of course, trade names for various record (and cylinder) players of the day. What really caught my eye, however, was the statement at the top declaring the company was “Founded 1835.” Considering that Memphis was established in 1819, this Armstrong was a wholesale and retail dealer for “furwould have made Armstrong one of this city’s earliest businesses. The fact is, however, that the company niture, carpets, linoleum, drapery, and baby carriages.” was founded elsewhere and didn’t open a Memphis By 1918, as your old receipt shows, the company was also selling other items, such as phonographs. In 1930, store until 1869. Even so, that’s a long history for any retail establishment. Armstrong proclaimed they offered “Everything for It seems a fellow named Cyrus Armstrong opened the Home” and advised customers, “Our new bargain a furniture manufacturing company in basement has been added for the conveEvansville, Indiana, in 1835. It wasn’t easy nience of economical shoppers.” By 1930, the researching the early days of that city, since I noticed that during all this time, ArI rarely go there, but I gathered that the thur Anderson remained president of the Armstrong company struggled in several locations company, and his son, Owen, was vice Furniture Co. there, and at one time endured a massive president. When Arthur passed away in proclaimed fire. For reasons that were never made clear 1933, Owen took over. In 1935, he instituted in the local histories, in 1869 Cyrus Armwhat must have been one of this city’s first they offered strong decided to open a “Memphis Branch” “matching price” offers. In an ad, he reas“Everything for sured customers, “If you can buy the same and sent his brother, Arthur (some sources character of furniture for less elsewhere, suggest it was actually his son), to run the the Home.” operation here. under any conditions, we will gladly reI’m not sure that Armstrong actually built fund your money with the same cheerfulness and grace it was accepted.” Gladly! any furniture in Memphis; old city directories describe “offices and showrooms” located in the Ayers Block, Despite the wide range of merchandise, the emphasis located at 59-61 North Main, opposite Court Square. on the best prices in town, the convenient location on Main Street, and — at least judging from the illustraThe early days must have been a struggle; for the longest time, Arthur Armstrong, the firm’s president, tion shown on the receipt — a very impressive building, boarded at the Gayoso Hotel. It wasn’t until 1900 that Armstrong Furniture closed in 1938. Owen Armstrong, he finally settled down, buying a rather fine house as far as I can tell, took a job as a manager at the John on Waldran, and later moving to South Willett in Gerber department store, just two blocks down the Central Gardens. street. He passed away in 1972, at the age of 81. I took a stroll down Main Street the other day, hopMeanwhile, the furniture company on Main Street ing to find some vestige of the impressive Armstrong prospered. Early advertisements announced the firm Building. As I suspected, it was demolished years ago. offered “Carpets and Furniture” and as the years A Courtyard by Marriott stands on the site today. passed, they added to their inventory. In fact, by 1910,
A 1918 receipt for a “#250 Edison Record” from Armstrong Furniture includes a rendering of the company’s impressive office and salesrooms, then located at 59-61 North Main Street.
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igelle sounds like an exotic type of pasta, right? But, no, I discover when I ask about the new additions to the happy-hour menu at Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen. A traditional yeasted flatbread, tigelle comes from the mountains near Modena, a region in northern Italy best known as the home of balsamic vinegar. “They remind me of English muffins,” says Chad Harrison, the restaurant’s chef de cuisine. “We shape the dough into a ball, let it rise, cut the dough into circles, and let it rise again.” Baked quickly over open flames inside a longhandled press, tigelle are crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and stamped with a decorative fiore della vita (flower of life). They are an adorable culinary canvas for the flavors of fall stacked inside: salami, mozzarella, red onion, and arugula lightly tossed with vinaigrette, or a miniegg plant Par mesan made with provolone, pomodoro sauce, and fried eggplant slices. Like the tigelle’s fixings, most ingredients on the restaurant’s happy-hour menu f lex with the seasons. In early October, one of two pasta specials include a scrumptious cacio e pepe made with bucatini, blissful fat noodles hollow inside so they soak up more sauce. We also order toast, a thick slice of Italian bread topped with whipped ricotta, sautéed chanterelles, peach slices, and micro greens. “I love lots of stuff on toast,” Harrison says about how the toppings come together. “I think most people do.” Along with the menu’s seven different dishes, happyhour drink specials include wine (house red, white, sparkling, and rosé) for $7 a glass, traditional cocktails for $6 to $10, and a drink special like Viola Calda, a mezcal-based beauty with pomegranate juice and a spark of jalapeño that my husband loves. He orders another, and we linger in the bar’s comfortable booth to share angel food cake, a long-forgotten favorite from my mother’s home kitchen. — Pamela Denney
712 W. BR OOK H AV E N C IR C L E (901-3 47-3569) Happy hour ($6 -$10) is 4- 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
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hen most people think of a pronto pup, they picture a day at the fair. At Rizzo’s by Michael Patrick, however, the pronto pup gets a classy update with the pancake batter wrapped around lobster instead of a hot dog. It’s a classic on the restaurant’s menu, and bartender Dennis Cowan notes that it was even featured on Guy Fieri’s show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Even better, the lobster pups live up to the hype. Served on a bed of arugula, the crispy coating leads to the buttery lobster in the middle, and the mustard aioli gives it all a slight kick. At Rizzo’s bar, the lobster pronto pup isn’t the only dose of Southern. Cowan also recommends the goat & grind ball, a deepfried ball of grits stuffed with creamy goat cheese and drenched in a slightly spicy tomato sauce. Shredded Parmesan tops it off. Like the pup, the ball tastes like upscale fair food, and it’s a cheesy, fried delight. The restaurant’s sausage and cheese platter also offers a Memphis twist on the charcuterie board trend. Served with cheeses like provolone and asiago, locally made andouille sausage is the charcuterie’s stand-out star. A chalkboard above the bar lists the specialty cocktails, $7 each, that change seasonally. The Berry Basil Margarita was a hit all summer, Cowan says, and for good reason. With muddled blueberries and a basil-infused salt rim, the result is a subtle and pleasing fusion of a margarita and a mojito. The bar also serves up a happy hour every Monday with $9 beer and burgers. They end the night with a watch party for the newest episode of Bluff City Law. The spot is thoroughly Memphis, and Rizzo’s awaits the upcoming additions to the South Main area. Cowan teases that as the new hotels open in the district, Rizzo’s will extend their hours to include lunch throughout the week and introduce a bar menu with brand-new food items. — Caroline O’Connor
4 9 2 S . M A IN S T. (901-30 4- 6985) Happy hour on Monday nights of fers $9 beer and burgers.
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ny pickle fans out there in Memphis? If so, the Hu. Diner probably has the right cocktail for you. Fermentation is the name of the game, and chef TJ Harville’s long history of pickling carries over to the diner’s extensive selection of drinks. While the aptly named “Pickled Happy Hour” is no more, plenty of concoctions feature everyone’s favorite brined cucumber (in addition to other pickled vegetables) to enjoy after a long day at work. The Pickle Rick (for reference, watch Rick and Morty, Season 3, Episode 3) features a made-in-house Aperol with raspberry pickle, lemon, and locally brewed Delta Sunshine beer. On the specialty Hu. happy-hour menu, there are six cocktails, ranging from $8 to $10. The Tiger Lily mixes Buffalo Trace Bourbon with apple, lemon, and ginger. Or, for a little more natural sweetness, try the Bee’s Knees, whose Brockmans gin, honey, and lemon keep the happy-hour buzz going. The Hu. Bubble Gum Pop is another gin cocktail, but uses grapefruit, lemon, and club soda for a sweet, confectionary scent. The food menu has no shortage of Southern-inspired items for diners to munch on. We start with freshly baked Parker House rolls covered in benne seeds and a sweet honeybutter glaze. Our bartender recommends chicken bites. Hu. Diner has two parts of its dinner menu dedicated to various styles and fusions of fried chicken, ranging from a Korean-style glazed with a gochujang red chili paste to Nashville-esque hot chicken. The bites, placed atop a soft expanse of black pepper grits, are in the vein of traditional fried chicken, but updated with a garlic dill mayonnaise drizzle. On the snacking side, country-fried cauliflower and crawfish mac & cheese are good bets. And if it’s a beautiful day, just walk up to the open exterior bar windows and order a cocktail outdoors. It’s one of the best parts of pickled cocktails and the diner’s delicious small plates options. — Samuel X. Cicci
3 S . M A IN S T. (901-3 3 3 -12 24) Happy hour is 5- 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
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hen the mood for a good burger strikes, I make my way over to 117 Prime to see what they have to offer. Upon walking in, I am greeted by a posh but casual atmosphere, and a sleekly dressed hostess. I tell her I want to sample some of the restaurant’s bar food, and she motions me over to the bar to my left. There, an equally sharp-dressed bartender by the name of Clayton Furr hands me a thick menu f illed with many drink options, which can include any where from 117 (“That’s no relation to the restaurant name,” Furr says) to 130 varieties of wine and a handful of specialty cocktails. I know I want something to complement that burger I have a hankering for. “If you’re eating red meat, I’d suggest the Sunrise Old-Fashioned,” Furr says. “It’s one of my favorites.” The Sunrise Old-Fashioned is a unique, bacon and bourbon-style twist on the classic drink. It’s built on Buffalo Trace Bourbon infused with Benton’s bacon drippings, barrel-aged maple syrup, and Memphis BBQ bitters, and garnished with a slice of crisp, melt-in-your-mouth bacon that’s shipped from Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams in Madisonville, Tennessee. With somewhat of a breakfast theme in mind, I also order curried deviled eggs as an appetizer. The trio of eggs sliced in half are swirled with the Indian curry yolk filling and sit atop a bed of arugula and pickled red onions dressed with a lemon shallot vinaigrette. Now, I’m ready for the finale. The Prime Burger is a seven-ounce beef patty, with Jarlsberg cheese (similar to Swiss), caramelized onions, mushrooms, dijonaise, Benton’s bacon, and a sunny-side-up egg, all sandwiched within a grilled poppy seed bun. A large helping of shoestring French fries flavored with white truffle oil, topped with garlic, Parmesan, and parsley, and served alongside a garlic and creole aioli, make for the perfect accompaniment. — Julia Baker
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rave a tower of burger and bun that is so tall it leans a little? Then head for the bar at Restaurant Iris and ask for a menu. The Fancy Pants burger is listed first, one of the menu’s five different “Snackies.” But don’t be fooled by the Snackies name, this burger is dinner — juicy, majestic, and eaten with both hands. Consider the burger’s parts: The patty is made from a specialty grind of brisket and top round. The cheese is Havarti, a semisoft cow’s milk variety made for melting. The onions — and there are lots of them — are caramelized, the pickle is a green tomato dill, and the fish sauce mayo from sous chef Pat Kee is house-made and unique. “We were deciding on the condiment, we all contributed something, and Pat’s was the best,” recalls chef Kelly English. “There is something perfect about that touch of umami.” Less ravenous customers should try the menu’s cheesy toast, a deconstructed puttanesca sauce on Fino’s mozzarella that melts down the sides of the crusty bread. I eat lots of thick toast with toppings, and this pungent and spicy spin is excellent. Diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and roasted jalapeños — tossed in olive and caper vinaigrette — hide underneath a crown of cilantro micros and mint. The toast also is vegetarianfriendly because chefs replace puttanesca’s traditional anchovies with a plantbased fish sauce. Customers in the dining room can order from the bar menu as well, except for the Fancy Pants, unless they order it for dessert (“I think a cheeseburger is the perfect dessert,” English says, laughing). Other bar menu options include shrimp and grits, which make an encore performance from the very first Iris menu; pork belly, pickled carrots, and slaw star in Vietnamese sandwiches called bahnmi; and Brussels sprouts, perked up with General Tso’s sauce, a perennial favorite, and garnished with toasted sesame. Along with the food, the bar is a fun and amicable place to relax with drinks, both classic cocktails and specialty concoctions updated every few months. For a sentimental goodbye to summer, we try a peach spritzer topped with fresh berries, champagne, and a sprig of Thai basil. Cold-weather drinks are on the way. — Pamela Denney
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T he bar menu ($7-$18) is served f rom 4 p.m. to close Sunday-Saturday.
T he bar menu ($10 -$15) is served f rom 5 p.m. to close Monday-Saturday.
At downtown’s Prime 117, a spectacular 7-ounce burger (left) headlines the bar menu. At Restaurant Iris, dining room customers can order off the bar menu. “It’s the restaurant’s best-kept secret,” says Chef Kelly English (pictured above). 70 • M E M P H I S M A G A Z I N E . C O M • N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9
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eatery in Old Dominick Distillery. Closed Mon. 301 S. Front. 4666324. D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$$. GRECIAN GOURMET TAVERNA—Serves traditional favorites like spanakopita, pastitso, moussaka, and hand-rolled dolmathes, as well as lamb sliders and pita nachos. Closed Mon. 412 S. Main. 249-6626. L, D, X, $ emphis magazine offers this curated restaurant listing as a GUS’S WORLD FAMOUS FRIED service to its readers. Broken down alphabetically by neighborhoods, this directory CHICKEN—Serves chicken with signature spicy batter, does not list every restaurant in town. It does, however, include the magazine’s along with homemade beans, slaw, and pies. 310 S. Front. 527-4877; 215 S. Center St. (Collierville). 853-6005; 2965 N. “Top 50” choices of must-try restaurants in Memphis, a group that is updated every August. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 373-9111; 730 S. Mendenhall. 767Establishments open less than a year are not eligible for “Top 50” but are noted as “New.” 2323; 505 Highway 70 W., Mason, TN. 901-294-2028. L, D, X, MRA, This guide also includes a representative sampling of other Bluff City eating establishments. $ No fast-food facilities or cafeterias are listed, nor have we included establishments that rely HAPPY MEXICAN—Serves quesadillas, burritos, chimichangas, vegetable and seafood dishes, and more. 385 S. Second. heavily on take-out business. Restaurants are included regardless of whether they advertise 529-9991; 6080 Primacy Pkwy. 683-0000; 7935 Winchester. in Memphis magazine; those that operate in multiple locations are listed under the neighbor751-5353. L, D, X, $ hood of their original location. This guide is updated regularly, but we recommend that you HU. DINER—An extension of Hu. Hotel, diner serves call ahead to check on hours, prices, and other details. Suggestions from readers are welcome; such dishes as country-fried cauliflower, cornflake-fried chicken, and octopus and grits. 3 S. Main. 333-1224. L, D, please contact us at dining@memphismagazine.com. X, $-$$ CAROLINA WATERSHED—This indoor/outdoor HUEY’S—This family-friendly restaurant offers 13 eatery, set around silos, features reimagined down-home different burgers, a variety of sandwiches, and delicious CENTER CITY classics, including fried green tomatoes with smoked catfish, a soups and salads. 1927 Madison. 726-4372; 1771 N. 117 PRIME—Restaurateurs Craig Blondis and Roger Sapp buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, burgers, and more. Closed Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 754-3885; 77 S. Second. 527-2700; teamed up with Chef Ryan Trimm to recreate the traditional Mon.-Thurs. 141 E. Carolina. 321-5553. L, D, WB, $-$$ 2130 W. Poplar (Collierville). 854-4455; 7090 Malco Blvd. American steakhouse. Serving oysters on the half shell and a CATHERINE & (Southaven). 662-349-7097; 7825 D I N I N G S Y MBOLS variety of surf and turf options. 117 Union. 433-9851. L, D, WB, MARY’S—A variety of Winchester. 624-8911; 4872 Poplar. 682X, $-$$$ pastas, grilled quail, pâté, 7729; 7677 Farmington Blvd. B — breakfast 3RD & COURT—The latest from Ryan Trimm and razor clams, and monkfish are among (Germantown). 318-3030; 8570 Highway L — lunch Across the Board Hospitality is a retro diner with an the dishes served at this Italian restau51 N. (Millington). 873-5025. L, D, upscale twist. Includes a three-meat meatloaf and D — dinner rant in the Chisca. 272 S. Main. 254X, MRA, $ pound cake French toast. 24 N. B.B. King. 290-8484. B, L, D, X, 8600. D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ SB — Sunday brunch HU. ROOF—Rooftop cocktail WB, $-$$ CHEZ PHILIPPE— bar with superb city views serves WB — weekend brunch ALDO’S PIZZA PIES—Serving gourmet pizzas Classical/contemporary French toasts with a variety of toppings X— wheelchair accessible — including Mr. T Rex — salads, and more. Also 30 cuisine presented in a luxuriincluding beef tartare with cured egg, MRA — member, Memphis beers, bottled or on tap. 100 S. Main. 577-7743; 752 S. ous atmosphere with a seasonal menu cognac, and capers or riced cauliflower Restaurant Association Cooper. 725-7437. L, D, X, $-$$ focused on local/regional cuisine. The with yellow curry, currants, and $ — under $15 per person without THE ARCADE—Possibly Memphis’ oldest cafe. crown jewel of The Peabody for 35 almonds. Also salads, fish tacos, and drinks or desserts Specialties include sweet potato pancakes, a fried years. Afternoon tea served Wed.-Sat., boiled peanut hummus. 79 Madison. peanut butter and banana sandwich, and breakfast $$ — under $25 1-3:30 p.m. (reservations required). 333-1229. D, $ served all day. 540 S. Main. 526-5757. B, L, D (Thurs.-Sat.), X, Closed Sun.-Tues. The Peabody, 149 $$$ — $26-$50 ITTA BENA—Southern and CajunMRA, $ Union. 529-4188. D, X, MRA, $$$$ American cuisine served here; specialties $$$$ — over $50 AUTOMATIC SLIM’S—Longtime downtown favorite COZY CORNER—Serving are duck and waffles and shrimp and specializes in contemporary American cuisine emphasizing local up ribs, pork sandwiches, chicken, spaghetti, and grits, along with steaks, chops, seafood, and pasta. 145 Beale St. ingredients; also extensive martini list. 83 S. Second. 525-7948. more; also homemade banana pudding. Closed Mon. 578-3031. D, X, MRA, $$-$$$ L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$$ 745 N. Parkway and Manassas. 527-9158. L, D, $ KOOKY CANUCK—Offers prime rib, catfish, and burgers, BARDOG TAVERN—Classic American grill with Italian DIRTY CROW INN—Serving elevated bar food, including including the 4-lb. “Kookamonga”; also late-night menu. 87 S. influence, Bardog offers pasta specialties such as Grandma’s poutine fries, fried catfish, and the Chicken Debris, a sandwich Second. 578-9800; 1250 N. Germantown Pkwy. 1-800-2453 L, D, NJ Meatballs, as well as salads, sliders, sandwiches, and daily with smoked chicken, melted cheddar, and gravy. 855 X, MRA, $-$$$ specials. 73 Monroe. 275-8752. B (Mon.-Fri.), L, D, WB, X, MRA, Kentucky. 207-5111. L, D, MRA, $ THE LITTLE TEA SHOP—Downtown institution $-$$ EVELYN & OLIVE—Jamaican/Southern fusion cuisine serves up Southern comfort cooking, including meatloaf BEDROCK EATS & SWEETS—Memphis’ only Paleoincludes such dishes as Kingston stew fish, Rasta Pasta, and and such veggies as turnip greens, yams, okra, and tomacentric restaurant offering such dishes as pot roast, waffles, jerk rib-eye. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Sun.-Mon. 630 toes. Closed Sat.-Sun. 69 Monroe. 525-6000, L, X, $ enchiladas, chicken salad, omelets, and more. Closed for dinner Madison. 748-5422. L, D, X, $ LOCAL—Entrees with a focus on locally sourced products Sun. 327 S. Main. 409-6433. B, L, D, X, $-$$ FAM—Casual Asian restaurant serves sushi rice include lobster mac-and-cheese and ribeye patty melt; menu BELLE TAVERN—Serving elevated bar food, including a bowls, noodle bowls, sushi rolls, and spring rolls. differs by location. 95 S. Main. 473-9573; 2126 Madison. 725-1845. butcher board with a variety of meats and cheeses, as well as Closed Sun. 149 Madison. 701-6666. L, D, X, $ L, D, WB, X, $-$$ daily specials. 117 Barboro Alley. 249-6580. L (Sun.), D, MRA, $ FELICIA SUZANNE’S—Southern cuisine with LOFLIN YARD—Beer garden and restaurant serves vegetarian BLEU—This eclectic restaurant features American food with low-country, Creole, and Delta influences, using fare and smoked-meat dishes, including beef brisket and pork global influences and local ingredients. Among the specialties regional fresh seafood, local beef, and locally grown tenderloin, cooked on a custom-made grill. Closed Mon.-Tues. 7 are a 14-oz. bone-in rib-eye and several seafood dishes. 221 S. foods. Entrees include shrimp and grits. Closed Sun. and Mon. W. Carolina. 249-3046. L (Sat. and Sun.), D, MRA, $-$$ Third, in the Westin Memphis Beale St. Hotel. 334-5950. B, L, D, A downtown staple at Brinkley Plaza, 80 Monroe, Suite L1. THE LOOKOUT AT THE PYRAMID—Serves seafood WB, X, MRA, $$-$$$ 523-0877. L (Fri. only), D, X, MRA, $$-$$$ and Southern fare, including cornmeal-fried oysters, sweet tea BLUEFIN RESTAURANT & SUSHI LOUNGE— FERRARO’S PIZZERIA & PUB—Rigatoni and brined chicken, and elk chops. 1 Bass Pro Dr. 620-4600/291-8200. Serves Japanese fusion cuisine featuring seafood and steak, tortellini are among the pasta entrees here, along with pizzas L, D, X $-$$$ with seasonally changing menu; also a sushi bar. 135 S. Main. (whole or by the slice) with a variety of toppings. 111 Jackson. LUNA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE—Serving a limited 528-1010. L, D, X, $-$$ 522-2033. L, D, X, $ menu of breakfast and lunch items. Dinner entrees include Citrus BRASS DOOR IRISH PUB—Irish and New-American FLIGHT RESTAURANT & WINE BAR— Glaze Salmon and Cajun Stuffed Chicken. 179 Madison (Hotel cuisine includes such entrees as fish and chips, burgers, Serves steaks and seafood, along with such specialties Napoleon). 526-0002. B, D (Mon.-Sat.), X, $-$$$ shepherd’s pie, all-day Irish breakfast, and more. 152 Madison. as bison ribeye and Muscovy duck, all matched with MACIEL’S—Entrees include tortas, fried taco plates, 572-1813. L, D, SB, $-$$ appropriate wines. 39 S. Main. 521-8005. D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ quesadillas, chorizo and pastor soft tacos, salads, and CAFE KEOUGH—European-style cafe serving quiche, FLYING FISH—Serves up fried and grilled versions of more. Downtown closed Sun. 45 S. Main. 526-0037, X, paninis, salads, and more. 12 S. Main. 509-2469. B, L, D, X, $ shrimp, crab, oysters, fish tacos, and catfish; also chicken and MRA, $ CAPRICCIO GRILL ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE—Offers burgers. 105 S. Second. 522-8228. L, D, X, $-$$ THE MAJESTIC GRILLE—Housed in a former prime steaks, fresh seafood (lobster tails, grouper, mahi mahi), THE GRAY CANARY—The sixth restaurant from silent-picture house, features aged steaks, fresh seapasta, and several Northern Italian specialties. 149 Union, The chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman, offering small food, and such specialties as roasted chicken and grilled Peabody. 529-4199. B, L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$$ plates and entrees cooked on an open flame. Oysters, pork tenderloin; offers a pre-theatre menu and classic cocktails. octopus, and hearty steaks are among the menu options at this Well-stocked bar. 145 S. Main. 522-8555. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$$
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McEWEN’S—Southern/American cuisine with international flavors; specialties include steak and seafood, sweet potato-crusted catfish with macaroni and cheese, and more. Closed Sun., Monroe location. 120 Monroe. 527-7085; 1110 Van Buren (Oxford). 662-234-7003. L, D, SB (Oxford only), X, MRA, $$-$$$ MESQUITE CHOP HOUSE—The focus here is on steaks, including prime fillet, rib-eyes, and prime-aged New York strip; also, some seafood options. 5960 Getwell (Southaven). 662-8902467; 88 Union. 527-5337; 3165 Forest Hill-Irene (Germantown). 249-5661. D, SB (Germantown), X, $$-$$$ MOLLIE FONTAINE LOUNGE—Specializes in tapas (small plates) featuring global cuisine. Closed Sun.-Tues. 679 Adams Ave. 524-1886. D, X, MRA, $ THE NINE THAI & SUSHI—Serving authentic Thai dishes, including curries, as well as a variety of sushi rolls. Closed for lunch Sat. and Sun. 121 Union. 208-8347. L, D, X, $-$$ PAULETTE’S—Presents fine dining with a Continental flair, including such entrees as filet Paulette with butter cream sauce and crabmeat and spinach crepes; also changing daily specials and great views. River Inn. 50 Harbor Town Square. 260-3300. B, L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$$ PEARL’S OYSTER HOUSE—Downtown eatery serving seafood, including oysters, crawfish, and stuffed butterfly shrimp, as well as beef, chicken, and pasta dishes. 299 S. Main. 522-9070; 8106 Cordova Center Dr. (Cordova). 425-4797. L, D, SB, X, $-$$$ PONTOTOC LOUNGE—Upscale restaurant and jazz bar serves such starters as alligator filet fritters; entrees include Mississippi pot roast with jalapeño cornbread and tagliatelle with braised beef. 314 S. Main. 207-7576. D, X, $-$$ PUCK FOOD HALL—Food hall featuring a variety of vendors serving everything from bagels and beer to comfort food and healthy cuisine. 409 S. Main. 341-3838. $-$$ REGINA’S—New Orleans-inspired eatery offering po’boys, Cajun nachos topped with crawfish tails, catfish platters, oysters, and more. Closed Mon. 60 N. Main. 730-0384. B, L, D, SB, X, $-$$ RENDEZVOUS, CHARLES VERGOS’—Menu items include barbecued ribs, cheese plates, skillet shrimp, red beans and rice, and Greek salads. Closed Sun.-Mon. 52 S. Second. 523-2746. L (Fri.-Sat.), D, X, $-$$ RIZZO’S DINER—Chorizo meatloaf, lobster pronto puff, and lamb belly tacos are menu items at this upscale diner. Michael Patrick is among the city’s best chefs. 492 S. Main. 304-6985. L (Fri.-Sat.), D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$ SABOR CARIBE—Serving up “Caribbean flavors” with dishes from Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Closed Sunday. 662 Madison. 949-8100. L, D, X, $ SAGE—Restaurant and lounge features daily lunch specials and tapas with such dishes as braised short ribs, teriyaki pulled pork, and the Sage burger made with Angus beef, avocado mash, fried egg, and flash-fried sage. 94 S. Main. 672-7902. L, D, WB, X, $-$$ SLEEP OUT LOUIE’S—Oyster bar with such specialties as char-grilled Roquefort oysters and gulf oysters on the half shell with Prosecco mignonette; also serves flatbread pizzas and a variety of sandwiches. 150 Peabody Place, Suite 111. 707-7180. L, D, X, $ SOUTH MAIN SUSHI & GRILL—Serving sushi, nigiri, and more. 520 S. Main. 249-2194. L, D, X, $ SPINDINI—Italian fusion cuisine with such entrees as woodfired pizzas, Gorgonzola-stuffed filet, and fresh seafood; large domestic whiskey selection. 383 S. Main. 578-2767. D, X, $$-$$$ SUNRISE MEMPHIS—From owners of Sweet Grass and Central BBQ. Serves breakfast all day, including house-made biscuits, frittatas, kielbasa or boudin plates, and breakfast platters. 670 Jefferson. 552-3144. B, L, X, MRA, $ TERRACE—Creative American and Continental cuisine includes such dishes as filet mignon, beef or lamb sliders, chicken satay, and mushroom pizzetta. Rooftop, River Inn of Harbor Town, 50 Harbor Town Square. 260-3366. D, X, MRA, $$ TEXAS DE BRAZIL—Serves beef, pork, lamb, and chicken dishes, and Brazilian sausage; also a salad bar with extensive toppings. 150 Peabody Place, Suite 103. 526-7600. L (Wed.-Fri.), D, SB, X, $$-$$$ UNCLE BUCK’S FISHBOWL & GRILL—Burgers, pizza, fish dishes, sandwiches, and more served in a unique “underwater” setting. Bass Pro, Bass Pro Drive, 291-8200. B, L, D, X, $-$$ THE VAULT—Oysters, shrimp beignets, flatbreads, stuffed cornish hen, and Smash Burger featured on “Late Nite Eats” are
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COLLIERVILLE CAFE EUROPE—From Italian chef Michele D’oto, the French, Spanish, and Italian fusion cuisine includes a variety of dishes like Rosette al Forno, fish ceviche, and sole meuniere. Closed Sun. 4610 Merchants Park Circle, Suite 571. 286-4199. L, D, X, $$-$$$$ CAFE PIAZZA BY PAT LUCCHESI—Specializes in gourmet pizzas (including create-your-own), panini sandwiches, and pasta. Closed Sun. 139 S. Rowlett St. 861-1999. L, D, X, $-$$ CIAO BABY—Specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza made in a wood-fired oven. Also serves house-made mozzarella, pasta, appetizers, and salads. 890 W. Poplar, Suite 1. 457-7457. L, D, X, $ COLLIERVILLE COMMISSARY—Serves barbecue sandwiches, sliders, ribs, shrimp, and nachos, as well as smoked barbecued bologna sandwiches. 3573 S. Houston Levee Rd. 979-5540. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ DAVID GRISANTI’S—Serving Northern Italian cuisine and traditional family recipes, like the Elfo Special, shrimp sauteed in garlic and butter, tossed with white button mushrooms and white pepper, and served over vermicelli with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Closed Sun. 684 W. Poplar (Sheffield Antiques Mall). 861-1777. L, D (Thurs.-Sat.), X, $-$$$ EL MEZCAL—Serves burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, and other Mexican cuisine, as well as shrimp dinners and steak. 9947 Wolf River, 853-7922; 402 Perkins Extd. 761-7710; 694 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 755-1447; 1492 Union. 274-4264; 11615 Airline Rd. (Arlington). 867-1883; 9045 Highway 64 (Lakeland). 383-4219; 7164 Hacks Cross Rd. (Olive Branch). 662-890-3337; 8834 Hwy. 51 N. (Millington). 872-3220; 7424 Highway 64 (Bartlett). 417-6026. L, D, X, $ EMERALD THAI RESTAURANT—Spicy shrimp, pad khing, lemongrass chicken, and several noodle, rice, and vegetarian dishes are offered at this family restaurant. Closed Sunday. 8950 Highway 64 (Lakeland, TN). 384-0540. L, D X, $-$$ FIREBIRDS—Specialties are hand-cut steaks, slow-roasted prime rib, and wood-grilled salmon and other seafood, as well as seasonal entrees. 4600 Merchants Circle, Carriage Crossing. 850-1637; 8470 Highway 64 (Bartlett). 379-1300. L, D, X, $-$$$ JIM’S PLACE GRILLE—Features American, Greek, and Continental cuisine with such entrees as pork tenderloin, several seafood specialties, and hand-cut charcoal-grilled steaks. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Sun. 3660 Houston Levee. 861-5000. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$$ MULAN ASIAN BISTRO—Hunan Chicken, tofu dishes, and orange beef served here; sushi and Thai food, too. 2059 Houston Levee. 850-5288; 2149 Young. 347-3965; 4698 Spottswood. 609-8680. L, D, X, $-$$ OSAKA JAPANESE CUISINE—Featuring an extensive sushi menu as well as traditional Japanese and hibachi dining. Hours vary for lunch; call. 3670 Houston Levee. 861-4309; 3402 Poplar. 249-4690; 7164 Hacks Cross (Olive Branch). 662-890-9312; 2200 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 425-4901. L, D, X, $-$$$ P.O. PRESS PUBLIC HOUSE AND PROVISIONS—Featuring house-aged meats and locally sourced produce, the menu changes with availability, with such items as seasonal fish, local beef, and fresh vegetable dishes. Call for location: 457-7655. D (except Sunday), SB, X, $-$$ RAVEN & LILY—Eatery offers innovative Southerninspired cuisine with such dishes as crispy shrimp and cauliflower salad, spiced lamb sausage and parmesan risotto, and bananas foster pain perdu. Closed Monday. 120 E. Mulberry. 286-4575. L, D, SB, X, $-$$ SEAR SHACK BURGERS & FRIES—Serving Angus burgers, fries, and hand-spun milkshakes. Closed Mon. 875 W. Poplar, Suite 6. 861-4100; 5101 Sanderlin, Suite 103. 567-4909 ; 7424 Stage Road, Suite 121 (Bartlett). 382-3083; 6518 Goodman (Olive Branch). 662-408-4932; 427 E. Commerce (Hernando). 662-469-4114. L, D, X, $ STIX—Hibachi steakhouse with Asian cuisine features steak, chicken, and a fillet and lobster combination, also sushi. A specialty is Dynamite Chicken with fried rice. 4680 Merchants Park Circle, Avenue Carriage Crossing. 854-3399. L, D, X, $-$$
ZOPITA’S ON THE SQUARE—Cafe offers sandwiches, including smoked salmon and pork tenderloin, as well as salads and desserts. Closed Sun. 114 N. Main. 457-7526. L, D, X, $
CORDOVA BOMBAY HOUSE—Indian fare includes lamb korma and chicken tikka; also, a daily luncheon buffet. 1727 N. Germantown Pkwy. 755-4114. L, D, X, $-$$ THE BUTCHER SHOP—Serves steaks ranging from 8-oz. filets to a 20-oz. porterhouse; also chicken, pork chops, fresh seafood. 107 S. Germantown Rd. 757-4244. L (Fri. and Sun.), D, X, $$-$$$ GREEN BAMBOO—Pineapple tilapia, pork vermicelli, and the soft egg noodle combo are Vietnamese specialties here. 990 N. Germantown Parkway #104. 753-5488. L, D, $-$$ KING JERRY LAWLER’S MEMPHIS BBQ COMPANY—Offers a variety of barbecue dishes, including brisket, ribs, nachos topped with smoked pork, and a selection of barbecue “Slamwiches.” 465 N. Germantown Pkwy. #116. 509-2360. L, D, X, $ JIM ’N NICK’S BAR-B-Q—Serves barbecued pork, ribs, chicken, brisket, and fish, along with other homemade Southern specialties. 2359 N. Germantown Pkwy. 388-0998. L, D, X, $-$$ EL MERO TACO—This food truck turned restaurant serves up Mexican and Southern-style fusion dishes, including fried chicken tacos, chorizo con papas tacos, and brisket quesadillas. 8100 Macon Station, Suite 102. 3081661. Closed Sun.-Mon. L, D, WB, X, $ MISTER B’S—Features New Orleans-style seafood and steaks. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Sun. and Mon. 6655 Poplar #107. 751-5262. L, D, X, $-$$$ PEI WEI ASIAN DINER—Serves a variety of Pan-Asian cuisine, including Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Thai. Noodle and rice bowls are specialties; a small plates menu also offered. 2257 N. Germantown Pkwy. 382-1822. L, D, X, $-$$ SHOGUN JAPANESE RESTAURANT—Entrees include tempura, teriyaki, and sushi, as well as grilled fish and chicken entrees. 2324 N. Germantown Pkwy. 384-4122. L, D, X, $-$$ TANNOOR GRILL—Brazilian-style steakhouse with skewers served tableside, along with Middle Eastern specialties; vegetarian options also available. 830 N. Germantown Pkwy. 443-5222. L, D, X, $-$$$
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(INCLUDES POPLAR/ I-240) ACRE—Features seasonal modern American cuisine in an avante-garde setting using locally sourced products; also small plates and enclosed garden patio. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Sun. 690 S. Perkins. 818-2273. L, D, X, $$-$$$ AGAVOS COCINA & TEQUILA—Camaron de Tequila, tamales, kabobs, and burgers made with a blend of beef and chorizo are among the offerings at this tequila-centric restaurant and bar. 2924 Walnut Grove. 433-9345. L, D, X, $-$$ AMERIGO—Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine includes pasta, wood-fired pizza, steaks, and cedarwood-roasted fish. 1239 Ridgeway, Park Place Mall. 761-4000. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ ANDREW MICHAEL ITALIAN KITCHEN— Traditional Italian cuisine with a menu from two of the city’s top chefs that changes seasonally with such entrees as Maw Maw’s ravioli. Closed Sun.-Mon. 712 W. Brookhaven Cl. 347-3569. D, X, MRA, $$-$$$ ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE—Offering several varieties of eggs Benedict, waffles, omelets, pancakes, beignets, and other breakfast fare; also burgers, sandwiches, and salads. 6063 Park Ave. 729-7020; 65 S. Highland. 623-7122. B, L, WB, X, $ BANGKOK ALLEY—Thai fusion cuisine includes noodle and curry dishes, chef-specialty sushi rolls, coconut soup, and duck and seafood entrees. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Sun. at Brookhaven location; call for hours. 715 W. Brookhaven Cl. 590-2585; 2150 W. Poplar at Houston Levee (Collierville). 854-8748. L, D, X, $-$$ BENIHANA—This Japanese steakhouse serves beef, chicken, and seafood grilled at the table; some menu items change
monthly; sushi bar also featured. 912 Ridge Lake Blvd. 767-8980. L, D, X, $$-$$$ BLUE PLATE CAFÉ—For breakfast, the café’s serves old-fashioned buttermilk pancakes (it’s a secret recipe!), country ham and eggs, and waffles with fresh strawberries and cream. For lunch, the café specializes in country cooking. 5469 Poplar. 761-9696; 113 S. Court. 523-2050. B, L, X, $ BROOKLYN BRIDGE ITALIAN RESTAURANT— Specializing in such homemade entrees as spinach lasagna and lobster ravioli; a seafood specialty is horseradish-crusted salmon. Closed Sun. 1779 Kirby Pkwy. 755-7413. D, X, $-$$$ BRYANT’S BREAKFAST—Three-egg omelets, pancakes, and The Sampler Platter are among the popular entrees here. Possibly the best biscuits in town. Closed Mon. and Tues. 3965 Summer. 324-7494. B, L, X, $ BUCKLEY’S FINE FILET GRILL—Specializes in steaks, seafood, and pasta. (Lunchbox serves entree salads, burgers, and more.) 5355 Poplar. 683-4538; 919 S. Yates (Buckley’s Lunchbox), 682-0570. L (Yates only, M-F), D, X, $-$$ CAPITAL GRILLE—Known for its dry-aged, hand-carved steaks; among the specialties are bone-in sirloin, and porcini-rubbed Delmonico; also seafood entrees and seasonal lunch plates. Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. Crescent Center, 6065 Poplar. 683-9291. L, D, X, $$$-$$$$ CASABLANCA—Lamb shawarma is one of the fresh, homemade specialties served at this Mediterranean/Moroccan restaurant; fish entrees and vegetarian options also available. 5030 Poplar. 725-8557 ; 7609 Poplar Pike (Germantown). 4255908; 1707 Madison. 421-6949. L, D, X, $-$$ CIAO BELLA—Among the Italian and Greek specialties are lasagna, seafood pasta, gourmet pizzas, and vegetarian options. Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. 565 Erin Dr., Erin Way Shopping Center. 205-2500. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$$ CITY SILO TABLE + PANTRY—With a focus on clean eating, this establishment offers fresh juices, as well as comfort foods re-imagined with wholesome ingredients. 5101 Sanderlin. 729-7687. B, L, D, X, $ CORKY’S—Popular barbecue emporium offers both wet and dry ribs, plus a full menu of other barbecue entrees. Wed. lunch buffets, Cordova and Collierville. 5259 Poplar. 685-9744; 1740 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 737-1911; 743 W. Poplar (Collierville). 405-4999; 6434 Goodman Rd., Olive Branch. 662893-3663. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ ERLING JENSEN—For over 20 years, has presented “globally inspired” cuisine to die for. Specialties are rack of lamb, big game entrees, and fresh fish dishes. 1044 S. Yates. 763-3700. D, X, MRA, $$-$$$ FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE—Serves wet-aged and dry-aged steaks, prime beef, chops, and seafood, including salmon, Australian lobster tails, and a catch of the day. 6245 Poplar. 761-6200. D, X, MRA, $$$-$$$$ FOLK’S FOLLY ORIGINAL PRIME STEAK HOUSE—Specializes in prime steaks, as well as lobster, grilled Scottish salmon, Alaskan king crab legs, rack of lamb, and weekly specials. 551 S. Mendenhall. 762-8200. D, X, MRA, $$$-$$$$ FORMOSA—Offers Mandarin cuisine, including broccoli beef, hot-and-sour soup, and spring rolls. Closed Monday. 6685 Quince. 753-9898. L, D, X, $-$$ FOX RIDGE PIZZA & GRILL—Pizzas, calzones, sub sandwiches, burgers, and meat-and-two plate lunches are among the dishes served at this eatery, which opened in 1979. 1769 N. Germantown Pkwy. 758-6500. L, D, X, $ FRATELLI’S—Serves hot and cold sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts, all with an Italian/Mediterranean flair. Closed Sunday. 750 Cherry Rd., Memphis Botanic Garden. 766-9900. L, X, $ FRANK GRISANTI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT— Northern Italian favorites include pasta with jumbo shrimp and mushrooms; also seafood, filet mignon, and daily lunch specials. Closed for lunch Sunday. Embassy Suites Hotel, 1022 S. Shady Grove. 761-9462. L, D, X, $-$$$ THE GROVE GRILL—Offers steaks, chops, seafood, and other American cuisine with Southern and global influences; entrees include crab cakes, and shrimp and grits, also dinner specials. Founder Jeff Dunham’s son Chip is now chef de cuisine. 4550 Poplar. 818-9951. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $$-$$$ HALF SHELL—Specializes in seafood, such as king crab legs; also serves steaks, chicken, pastas, salads, sandwiches, N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 • M E M P H I S M A G A Z I N E . C O M • 73
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a ”voodoo menu”; oyster bar at Winchester location. 688 S. Mendenhall. 682-3966; 7825 Winchester. 737-6755. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$$ HIGH POINT PIZZA—Serves a variety of pizzas, subs, salads, and sides. Closed Monday. A neighborhood fixture. 477 High Point Terrace. 452-3339. L, D, X, $-$$ HOG & HOMINY—The casual sister to Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen serves brick-oven-baked pizzas, including the Red-Eye with pork belly, and small plates with everything from meatballs to beef and cheddar hot dogs; and local veggies. Closed for lunch Mon. 707 W. Brookhaven Cl. 207-7396. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ HOUSTON’S—Serves steaks, seafood, pork chops, chicken dishes, sandwiches, salads, and Chicago-style spinach dip. Farmous for first-class service. 5000 Poplar. 683-0915. L, D, X $-$$$ INTERIM—Offers American-seasonal cuisine with emphasis on local foods and fresh fish; daily chef specials. Closed for lunch Sat. 5040 Sanderlin, Suite 105. 818-0821. L, D, SB, X, $-$$$ LA BAGUETTE—An almond croissant and chicken salad are among specialties at this French-style bistro. Closed for dinner Sun. 3088 Poplar. 458-0900. B, L, D (closes at 7), X, MRA, $ LAS DELICIAS—Popular for its guacamole, house-made tortilla chips, and margaritas, this restaurant draws diners with its chicken enchiladas, meat-stuffed flautas, and Cuban torta with spicy pork. Closed Sunday. 4002 Park Ave. 458-9264; 5689 Quince. 800-2873. L, D, X, $ LIBRO AT LAURELWOOD—Bookstore eatery features a variety of sandwiches, salads, and homemade pasta dishes, with Italian-inspired options such as carbonara and potato gnocchi. Closed for dinner Sun. 387 Perkins Ext. (Novel). 8002656. B, L, D, SB, X, $-$$ LISA’S LUNCHBOX—Serving bagels, sandwiches, salads, and wraps. 5885 Ridgeway Center Pkwy. 767-6465; 2650 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 1200; 730-0064; 6070 Poplar. 233-5875; 50 N. Front. 574-0468. B, L, $ LOST PIZZA—Offering pizzas (with dough made from scratch), pasta, salads, sandwiches, tamales, and more. 2855 Poplar. 572-1803; 5960 Getwell (Southaven). 662-892-8684. L, D, X, $-$$ LYNCHBURG LEGENDS—This restaurant with a Jack Daniels’ theme and Southern cuisine serves such entrees as Bourbon Street salmon, buttermilk-fried chicken, and grilled steak and wild mushroom salad. DoubleTree Hotel, 5069 Sanderlin. 969-7777. B, L, D, X, $- $$$ MAHOGANY MEMPHIS—Upscale Southern restaurant offers such dishes as coffee-rubbed lamb chops and baked Cajun Cornish hen. Closed for dinner Sun. and all day Mon.Tues. 3092 Poplar, Suite 11. 623-7977. L, D, SB, X, $-$$$ MARCIANO MEDITERRANEAN AND ITALIAN CUISINE—Veal Saltimbocca with angel-hair pasta and white wine sauce is among the entrees; also steaks, seafood, and gourmet pizza. 780 Brookhaven Cl. 682-1660. D, X, $-$$ DAN MCGUINNESS PUB—Serves fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, burgers, and other Irish and American fare; also lunch and dinner specials. 4694 Spottswood. 761-3711; 3964 Goodman Rd. 662-890-7611. L, D, X, $ MAYURI INDIAN CUISINE—Serves tandoori chicken, masala dosa, tikka masala, as well as lamb and shrimp entrees; also a daily lunch buffet, and dinner buffet on Fri.-Sat. 6524 Quince Rd. 753-8755. L, D, X, $-$$ MELLOW MUSHROOM—Large menu includes assortment of pizzas, salads, calzones, hoagies, vegetarian options, and 50 beers on tap. 5138 Park Ave. 562-1211; 9155 Poplar, Shops of Forest Hill (Germantown). 907-0243. L, D, X, $-$$ MOSA ASIAN BISTRO—Specialties include sesame chicken, Thai calamari, rainbow panang curry with grouper fish, and other Pan Asian/fusion entrees. Closed Mon. 850 S. White Station Rd. 683-8889. L, D, X, MRA, $ NAM KING—Offers luncheon and dinner buffets, dim sum, and such specialties as fried dumplings, pepper steak, and orange chicken. 4594 Yale. 373-4411. L, D, X, $ NAPA CAFE—Among the specialties are miso-marinated salmon over black rice with garlic spinach and shiitake mushrooms. Closed Sun. 5101 Sanderlin, Suite 122. 683-0441. L, D, X, MRA, $$-$$$ NEW HUNAN—Chinese eatery with more than 80 entrees; also lunch/dinner buffets. 5052 Park. 766-1622. L, D, X, $
ONE & ONLY BBQ—On the menu are pork barbecue sandwiches, platters, wet and dry ribs, smoked chicken and turkey platters, a smoked meat salad, barbecue quesadillas, Brunswick Stew, and Millie’s homemade desserts. 1779 Kirby Pkwy. 751-3615; 567 Perkins Extd. 249-4227. L, D, X, $ ONO POKÉ—This eatery specializes in poké — a Hawaiian dish of fresh fish salad served over rice. Menu includes a variety of poké bowls, like the Kimchi Tuna bowl, or customers can build their own by choosing a base, protein, veggies, and toppings. 3145 Poplar. 618-2955. L, D, X, $ OWEN BRENNAN’S—New Orleans-style menu of beef, chicken, pasta, and seafood; jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and crawfish etouffee are specialties. Closed for dinner Sunday. The Regalia, 6150 Poplar. 761-0990. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ PARK + CHERRY—The Dixon offers casual dining within the museum. Seasonal menu features sandwiches, like rustic chicken salad on croissant, as well as salads, snacks, and sweets. Closed for breakfast Sun. and all day Mon. 4339 Park (Dixon Gallery). 761-5250. L, X, $ PATRICK’S—Serves barbecue nachos, burgers, and entrees such as fish and chips; also plate lunches and daily specials. 4972 Park. 682-2852. L, D, X, MRA, $ PETE & SAM’S—Serving Memphis for 60-plus years; offers steaks, seafood, and traditional Italian dishes, including homemade ravioli, lasagna, and chicken marsala. 3886 Park. 458-0694. D, X, $-$$$ PF CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO—Specialties are orange peel shrimp, Mongolian beef, and chicken in lettuce wraps; also vegetarian dishes, including spicy eggplant. 1181 Ridgeway Rd., Park Place Centre. 818-3889. L, D, X, $-$$ PHO SAIGON—Vietnamese fare includes beef teriyaki, roasted quail, curry ginger chicken, vegetarian options, and a variety of soups. 2946 Poplar. 458-1644. L, D, $ PYRO’S FIRE-FRESH PIZZA—Serving gourmet pizzas cooked in an open-fire oven; wide choice of toppings; large local and craft beer selection. 1199 Ridgeway. 379-8294; 2035 Union Ave. 208-8857; 2286 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 207-1198; 3592 S. Houston Levee (Collierville). 221-8109. L, D, X, MRA, $ RIVER OAKS—Chef Jose Gutierrez’s French-style bistro serves seafood and steaks, with an emphasis on fresh local ingredients. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Sun. 5871 Poplar Ave. 683-9305. L, D, X, $$$ RONNIE GRISANTI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT— This Memphis institution serves some family classics such as Elfo’s Special and handmade ravioli, along with house-made pizza and fresh oysters. Closed Sun. 6150 Poplar #122. 850-0191. D, X, $-$$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE—Offers prime steaks cut and aged in-house, as well as lamb, chicken, and fresh seafood, including lobster. 6120 Poplar. 761-0055. D, X, $$$-$$$$ SALSA—Mexican-Southern California specialties include carnitas, enchiladas verde, and fajitas; also Southwestern seafood dishes such as snapper verde. Closed Sun. Regalia Shopping Center, 6150 Poplar, Suite 129. 683-6325. L, D, X, $-$$ SEASONS 52—This elegant fresh grill and wine bar offers a seasonally changing menu using fresh ingredients, wood-fire grilling, and brick-oven cooking; also a large international wine list and nightly piano bar. Crescent Center, 6085 Poplar. 682-9952. L, D, X, $$-$$$ STAKS—Offering pancakes, including birthday cake and lemon ricotta. Menu includes other breakfast items such as beignets and French toast, as well as soups and sandwiches for lunch. 4615 Poplar. 509-2367; 7704 Poplar (Germantown). 800-1951. B, L, WB, X, $ STRANO BY CHEF JOSH—Presenting a Sicilian/ Mediterranean mix of Arab, Spanish, Greek, and North African fare, Strano serves hand-tossed pizzas, wood-grilled fish, and such entrees as Chicken Under the Earth, cooked under a Himalayan salt block over a seasoned white oak wood-fired grill. 518 Perkins Extd. 275-8986. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$$ SUSHI JIMMI—This food truck turned restaurant serves a variety of sushi rolls, fusion dishes — such as kimchi fries — and sushi burritos. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Mon. 2895 Poplar. 729-6985. L, D, X, $ SWANKY’S TACO SHOP—Taco-centric eatery offers tortas, flatbreads, quesadillas, chimichangas, burgers, and more. 4770 Poplar. 730-0763; 6641 Poplar (Germantown). 737-2088; 272 S. Main. 779-3499. L, D, X, $
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THREE LITTLE PIGS—Pork-shoulder-style barbecue with tangy mild or hot sauce, freshly made coleslaw, and baked beans. 5145 Quince Rd. 685-7094. B, L, D, X, $ TOPS BAR-B-Q—Specializes in pork barbecue sandwiches and sandwich plates with beans and slaw; also serves ribs, beef brisket, and burgers. 1286 Union. 725-7527; 4183 Summer. 324-4325; 5391 Winchester. 794-7936; 3970 Rhodes. 323-9865; 6130 Macon. 371-0580. For more locations, go online. L, D, X, $ VENICE KITCHEN—Specializes in “eclectic Italian” and Southern Creole, from pastas, including the “Godfather,” to hand-tossed pizzas, including the “John Wayne”; choose from 50 toppings. 368 Perkins Ext. 767-6872. L, D, SB, X, $-$$ WANG’S MANDARIN HOUSE—Offers Mandarin, Cantonese, Szechuan, and spicy Hunan entrees, including the golden-sesame chicken; next door is East Tapas, serving small plates with an Asian twist. 6065 Park Ave., Park Place Mall. 763-0676. L, D, X, $-$$ WASABI—Serving traditional Japanese offerings, hibachi, sashimi, and sushi. The Sweet Heart roll, wrapped — in the shape of a heart — with tuna and filled with spicy salmon, yellowtail, and avocado, is a specialty. 5101 Sanderlin Rd., Suite 105. 421-6399. L, D, X, $-$$ WOMAN’S EXCHANGE TEA ROOM—Chicken-salad plate, beef tenderloin, soups-and-sandwiches, and vegetable plates are specialties; meal includes drink and dessert. Closed Sat.-Sun. 88 Racine. 327-5681. L, X, $ ZAKA BOWL—This vegan-friendly restaurant serves buildyour-own vegetable bowls featuring ingredients such as agave Brussels sprouts and roasted beets. Also serves tuna poke and herbed chicken bowls. 575 Erin. 509-3105. L, D, $
GERMANTOWN BLUE HONEY BISTRO—Entrees at this upscale eatery include brown butter scallops served with Mississippi blue rice and herb-crusted beef tenderloin with vegetables and truffle butter. Closed Sun. 9155 Poplar, Suite 17. 552-3041. D, X, $-$$$ FARM & FRIES—A burger-centric menu features 100 percent grass-fed and finished beef served in creative combinations like roasted portobellos and Swiss cheese. Try the Brussels with cheddar, bacon, and quick-fried sprout leaves on fries, house-cut with dipping sauces. Closed Sun. 7724 Poplar Pike. 791-2328. L, D, X, $ FOREST HILL GRILL—A variety of standard pub fare and a selection of mac-and-cheese dishes are featured on the menu. Specialties include Chicken Newport and a barbecue salmon BLT. 9102 Poplar Pike. 624-6001. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$ GERMANTOWN COMMISSARY—Serves barbecue sandwiches, sliders, ribs, shrimp, and nachos, as well as smoked barbecued bologna sandwiches; Mon.-night all-youcan-eat ribs. 2290 S. Germantown Rd. S. 754-5540. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ LAS TORTUGAS DELI MEXICANA— Authentic Mexican food prepared from local food sources; specializes in tortugas — grilled bread scooped out to hold such powerfully popular fillings as brisket, pork, and shrimp; also tingas, tostados. Closed Sunday. 1215 S. Germantown Rd. 751-1200; 6300 Poplar. 623-3882. L, D, X, $-$$ MISTER B’S—Features New Orleans-style seafood and steaks. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Sun. and Mon. 6655 Poplar #107. 751-5262. L, D, X, $-$$$ MOONDANCE GRILL—From the owners of Itta Bena and Lafayette’s. Serves steak cooked sous vide and seafood dishes including Abita-barbecued shrimp and pan-seared sand dab, in addition to an extensive wine and cocktail list. 1730 S. Germantown Road, Suite 117. 755-1471. L, D, X, $$-$$$ NOODLES ASIAN BISTRO—Serves a variety of traditional Asian cuisine, with emphasis on noodle dishes, such as Singapore Street Noodles and Hong Kong Chow Fun. 7850 Poplar #12. 755-1117. L, D, X, $ PETRA CAFÉ—Serves Greek, Italian, and Middle Eastern sandwiches, gyros, and entrees. Hours vary; call. 6641 Poplar. 754-4440; 547 S. Highland. 323-3050. L, D, X, $-$$ RED KOI—Classic Japanese cuisine offered at this family-run restaurant; hibachi steaks, sushi, seafood, chicken, and vegetables. 5847 Poplar. 767-3456. L, D, X $-$$
ROCK’N DOUGH PIZZA CO.—Specialty and custom pizzas made from fresh ingredients; wide variety of toppings. 7850 Poplar #6. 779-2008. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $$ ROYAL PANDA—Hunan fish, Peking duck, Royal Panda chicken and shrimp, and a seafood combo are among the specialties. 3120 Village Shops Dr. 756-9697. L, D, X, $-$$ RUSSO’S NEW YORK PIZZERIA AND WINE BAR—Serves gourmet pizzas, calzones, and pasta, including lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, scampi, and more. 9087 Poplar, Suite 111. 755-0092. L, D, WB, X, $-$$ SAKURA—Sushi, tempura, and teriyaki are Japanese specialties here. 2060 West St. 758-8181; 4840 Poplar. 572-1002. L, D, X, $-$$ SOUTHERN SOCIAL—Shrimp and grits, stuffed quail, and Aunt Thelma’s Fried Chicken are among the dishes served at this upscale Southern establishment. 2285 S. Germantown Rd. 754-5555. D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ WEST STREET DINER—This home-style eatery offers breakfast, burgers, po’boys, and more. 2076 West St. 757-2191. B, L, D (Mon.-Fri.), X, $ WOLF RIVER BRISKET CO.—From the owners of Pyro’s Fire Fresh Pizza, highlights include house-smoked meats: prime beef brisket, chicken, and salmon. Closed Sun. 9947 Wolf River Boulevard, Suite 101. 316-5590. L, D, X, $-$
MIDTOWN (INCLUDES THE MEDICAL CENTER) ABYSSINIA RESTAURANT—Ethiopian/Mediterranean menu includes beef, chicken, lamb, fish entrees, and vegetarian dishes; also a lunch buffet. 2600 Poplar. 321-0082. L, D, X, $-$$ ALCHEMY—Southern fusion, locally grown cuisine features small and large plates; among the offerings are pan-seared hanger steak, quail, and lamb chops; also handcrafted cocktails and local craft beers. 940 S. Cooper. 726-4444. D, SB, X, $-$$ ART BAR—Inventive cocktails feature locally foraged ingredients; snacks include house-cured salt & vinegar potato chips and herb-roasted olives. Closed Mon. 1350 Concourse Avenue #280. 507-8030. D, X, $ BABALU TACOS & TAPAS—This eatery dishes up Spanish-style tapas with Southern flair; also taco and enchilada of the day; specials change daily. 2115 Madison. 274-0100; 6450 Poplar, 410-8909. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$ BAR DKDC—Features an ever-changing menu of international “street food,” from Thai to Mexican, Israeli to Indian, along with specialty cocktails. 964 S. Cooper. 272-0830. D, X, MRA, $ BAR-B-Q SHOP—Dishes up barbecued ribs, spaghetti, bologna; also pulled pork shoulder, Texas toast barbecue sandwich, chicken sandwich, and salads. Closed Sun. 1782 Madison. 272-1277. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ BARI RISTORANTE ENOTECA—Authentic Southeastern Italian cuisine (Puglia) emphasizes lighter entrees. Serves fresh fish and beef dishes and a homemade soup of the day. 22 S. Cooper. 722-2244. D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ BARKSDALE RESTAURANT—Old-school diner serving breakfast and Southern plate lunches. 237 S. Cooper. 722-2193. B, L, D, X, $ BAYOU BAR & GRILL—New Orleans fare at this Overton Square eatery includes jambalaya, gumbo, catfish Acadian, shrimp dishes, red beans and rice, and muffalettas. 2094 Madison. 278-8626. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$ BEAUTY SHOP—Modern American cuisine with international flair served in a former beauty shop. Serves steaks, salads, pasta, and seafood, including pecan-crusted golden sea bass. Perennial “Best Brunch” winner. Closed for dinner Sunday. 966 S. Cooper. 272-7111. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ BELLY ACRES—At this festive Overton Square eatery, milkshakes, floats, and burgers rule. Burgers are updated with contemporary toppings like grilled leeks, braised tomatoes, and sourdough or brioche buns. 2102 Trimble Pl. 529-7017. L, D, X, $ BHAN THAI—Authentic Thai cuisine includes curries, pad Thai noodles, and vegetarian dishes, as well as seafood, pork, and duck entrees. Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. and all day Mon. 1324 Peabody. 272-1538. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ BLUE NILE ETHIOPIAN—Kabobs, flavorful chicken and lamb stew, and injera (flatbread) are traditional items on the
menu, along with vegetarian options. 1788 Madison. 474-7214. L, D, X, $-$$ BOSCOS—Tennessee’s first craft brewery serves a variety of freshly brewed beers as well as wood-fired oven pizzas, pasta, seafood, steaks, and sandwiches. 2120 Madison. 432-2222. L, D, SB (with live jazz), X, MRA, $-$$ BOUNTY ON BROAD—Offering family-style dining, Bounty serves small plates and family-sized platters, with such specialties as chicken fried quail and braised pork shank. 2519 Broad. 410-8131. L (Sat. and Sun.), D (Mon.-Sat.), SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ BROADWAY PIZZA—Serving a variety of pizzas, including the Broadway Special, as well as sandwiches, salads, wings, and soul-food specials. 2581 Broad. 454-7930; 627 S. Mendenhall. 207-1546. L, D, X, $-$$ CAFE 1912—French/American bistro owned by culinary pioneer Glenn Hays serving such seafood entrees as seared sea scallops with charred cauliflower purée and chorizo cumin sauce; also crepes, salads, and onion soup gratinée. 243 S. Cooper. 722-2700. D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ THE CAFE AT CROSSTOWN—Features plantbased meals, with such menu items as a fried oyster po’boy and bibimbap, as well as daily chef specials. Closed Sun.-Mon. 1350 Concourse Avenue #280. 507-8030. B, L, D, WB, X, $ CAFE BROOKS BY CITY & STATE—Serving grab-and-go pastries, as well as lunch items. Menu includes soups, salads, and sandwiches, such as the Modern Reuben and Grown-Up Grilled Cheese. 1934 Poplar (Memphis Brooks Museum of Art). 544-6200. B, L, X, $ CAFE ECLECTIC—Omelets and chicken and waffles are among menu items, along with quesadillas, sandwiches, wraps, and burgers. Menu varies by location. 603 N. McLean. 725-1718; 111 Harbor Town Square. 590-4645. B, L, D, SB, X, MRA, $ CAFE OLÉ—This eatery specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine; one specialty is the build-your-own quesadilla. 959 S. Cooper. 343-0103. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$ CAFE PALLADIO—Serves gourmet salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts in a tea room inside the antiques shop. Closed Sun. 2169 Central. 278-0129. L, X, $ CAFE SOCIETY—With Belgian and classic French influences, serves Wagyu beef, chicken, and seafood dishes, including bacon-wrapped shrimp, along with daily specials and vegetarian entrees. Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. 212 N. Evergreen. 722-2177. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ CELTIC CROSSING—Specializes in Irish and American pub fare. Entrees include shepherd’s pie, shrimp and sausage coddle, and fish and chips. 903 S. Cooper. 274-5151. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$ CENTRAL BBQ—Serves ribs, smoked hot wings, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken, turkey, nachos, and portobello sandwiches. Offers both pork and beef barbecue. 2249 Central Ave. 272-9377; 4375 Summer Ave. 7674672; 147 E. Butler. 672-7760 ; 6201 Poplar. 417-7962. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ CHEF TAM’S UNDERGROUND CAFE—Serves Southern staples with a Cajun twist. Menu items include totchos, jerk wings, fried chicken, and “muddy” mac-and-cheese. Closed Sun. and Mon. 2299 Young. 207-6182. L, D, $ THE COVE—Nautical-themed restaurant and bar serving oysters, pizzas, and more. The Stoner Pie, with tamales and fritos, is a popular dish. 2559 Broad. 730-0719. L, D, $ THE CRAZY NOODLE—Korean noodle dishes range from bibam beef noodle with cabbage, carrots, and other vegetables, to curry chicken noodle; also rice cakes served in a flavorful sauce. Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. 2015 Madison. 272-0928. L, D, X, $ ECCO—Mediterranean-inspired specialties range from rib-eye steak to seared scallops to housemade pastas and a grilled vegetable plate; also a Saturday brunch. Closed Sun.-Mon. 1585 Overton Park. 410-8200. L, D, X, $-$$ ELEMENTO NEAPOLITAN PIZZA—Crosstown pizzeria specializes in Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizza with from-scratch dough. 1350 Concourse Avenue. 672-7527. L, D, X, $ ELWOOD’S SHELLS—Cajun/Creole eatery offers po’ boys and such specialties as Red Fish Courtbouillon, fresh Gulf red-fish pan-seared in authentic Creole sauce, topped with shrimp and crawfish. Closed for dinner Sun. 916 S. Cooper. 552-4967. B, L, D, X, $-$$
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FARM BURGER—Serves grass-fed, freshly ground, locally sourced burgers; also available with chicken, pork, or veggie quinoa patties, with such toppings as aged white cheddar, kale coleslaw, and roasted beets. 1350 Concourse Avenue #175. 800-1851. L, D, X, $ FINO’S ITALIAN DELI & CATERING—The newly revived Fino’s offers the old favorites such as the Acquisto as well as a new breakfast menu. 1853 Madison. 272-FINO. B, L, D, X, $ FRIDA’S—Mexican cuisine and Tex-Mex standards, including chimichangas, enchiladas, and fajitas; seafood includes shrimp and tilapia. 1718 Madison. 244-6196. L, D, X, $-$$ GLOBAL CAFE—This international food hall hosts three immigrant/refugee food entrepreneurs serving Venezuelan, Sudanese, and Syrian cuisines. Samosas, shawarma, and kabobs are among the menu items. Closed Mon. 1350 Concourse Avenue #157. L, D, X, MRA, $ GOLDEN INDIA—Northern Indian specialties include tandoori chicken as well as lamb, beef, shrimp, and vegetarian dishes. 2097 Madison. 728-5111. L, D, X, $-$$ GROWLERS—Sports bar and eatery serves standard bar fare in addition to a pasta, tacos, chicken and waffles, and light options. 1911 Poplar. 244-7904. L, D, X, $-$$ HATTIE B’S—Fried chicken spot features “hot chicken” with a variety of heat levels; from no heat to “shut the cluck up” sauce. Sides include greens, pimento mac-and-cheese, and black-eyed pea salad. 596 S. Cooper. 424-5900. L, D, X, $ HM DESSERT LOUNGE—Serving cake, pie, and other desserts, as well as a selection of savory dishes, including meatloaf and mashed potato “cupcakes.” Closed Monday. 1586 Madison. 290-2099. L, D, X, $ HOPDODDY BURGER BAR—Focus is on locally sourced ingredients, with freshly baked buns and meat butchered and ground in-house. Patty options include Angus or Kobe beef, bison, chicken, and more; also vegetarian/vegan. 6 S. Cooper. 654-5100; 4585 Poplar. 683-0700. L, D, X, $ IMAGINE VEGAN CAFE—Dishes at this fully vegan restaurant range from salads and sandwiches to full dinners, including eggplant parmesan and “beef” tips and rice; breakfast all day Sat. and Sun. 2158 Young. 654-3455. L, D, WB, X, $ INDIA PALACE—Tandoori chicken, lamb shish kabobs, and chicken tikka masala are among the entrees; also, vegetarian options and a daily all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. 1720 Poplar. 278-1199. L, D, X, $-$$ INSPIRE COMMUNITY CAFE—Serving breakfast all day, in addition to quesadillas, rice bowls, and more for lunch and dinner. 510 Tillman, Suite 110. 509-8640. B, L, D, X, $ LAFAYETTE’S MUSIC ROOM—Serves such Southern cuisine as po’boys, shrimp and grits, and wood-fired pizzas. 2119 Madison. 207-5097. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$ LBOE—Gourmet burger joint serves locally sourced ground beef burgers, with options like the Mac-N-Cheese Burger and Caprese. Black bean and turkey patties available. 2021 Madison. 725-0770. L, D, X, $ THE LIQUOR STORE—Renovated liquor store turned diner serves all-day breakfast, sandwiches, and entrees such as Salisbury steak and smothered pork chops. Closed for dinner Sun.-Mon. 2655 Broad. 405-5477. B, L, D, X, $-$$ LITTLE ITALY—Serving New York-style pizza as well as subs and pasta dishes. 1495 Union. 725-0280; L, D, X, $-$$ LUCKY CAT RAMEN—Specializes in gourmet ramen bowls, with such ingredients as braised pork belly and housemade blackened garlic, made with rich broth. Bao, steamed buns filled with various meats and veggies, also grace the menu. Closed Sun. 2583 Broad. 208-8145. L, D, X, $-$$ MARDI GRAS MEMPHIS—Fast-casual establishment serving Cajun fare, including an etouffee-stuffed po’boy. Closed Mon.-Tues. 496 N. Watkins. 530-6767. L, D, X, $-$$ MAXIMO’S ON BROAD—Serving a tapas menu that features creative fusion cuisine; entrees include veggie paella and fish of the day. Closed Mon. 2617 Broad Ave. 452-1111. D, SB, X, $-$$ MEMPHIS PIZZA CAFE—Homemade pizzas are specialties; also serves sandwiches, calzones, and salads. 2087 Madison. 726-5343; 5061 Park Ave. 684-1306; 7604 W. Farmington (Germantown). 753-2218; 797 W. Poplar (Collierville). 861-7800; 5627 Getwell (Southaven). 662-536-1364. L, D, X, $-$$
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MOLLY’S LA CASITA—Homemade tamales, fish tacos, a vegetarian combo, and bacon-wrapped shrimp are a few of the specialties. 2006 Madison. 726-1873. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ NEXT DOOR AMERICAN EATERY—Serves dishes sourced from American farms. Menu features chorizo bacon dates, spicy gulf shrimp, and dry-aged beef burgers. 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 165. 779-1512. L, D, X, $ ONIX RESTAURANT—Serves seafood dishes, including barbecued shrimp and pecan-crusted trout, and a variety of salads and sandwiches. Closed Sun. 1680 Madison. 552-4609. L, D, X, $-$$ PAYNE’S BAR-B-QUE—Opened in 1972, this family-owned barbecue joint serves ribs, smoked sausage, and chopped pork sandwiches with a standout mustard slaw and homemade sauce. About as down-toearth as it gets. 1762 Lamar. 272-1523. L, D, $-$$ PHO BINH—Vietnamese, vegetarian, and Cantonese specialties include lemon tofu and spring rolls. Closed Sunday. 1615 Madison. 276-0006. L, D, $ RAILGARTEN—Located in a former rail station space, this eatery offers breakfast items, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and such entrees as short rib mac-and-cheese and fish tacos. Also serves shakes, malts, floats, and cream sodas. 2166 Central. 231-5043. B, L, D, $-$$ RED FISH ASIAN BISTRO—In the former Nineteenth Century Club building, serves sushi, teriyaki, and hibachi. Specialties include yuzu filet mignon and Chilean sea bass. 1433 Union. 454-3926; 9915 Highway 64 (Lakeland). 729-7581; 6518 Goodman (Olive Branch). 662-874-5254. L, D, X, $-$$$ RESTAURANT IRIS—French Creole-inspired classics, such as Gulf shrimp and rice grits congee served with lap chong sausage and boiled peanuts, are served at this newly remodeled restaurant owned by Chef Kelly English, a Food and Wine “Top Ten.” 2146 Monroe. 5902828. D, X, $$-$$$ ROBATA RAMEN & YAKITORI BAR—Serves ramen noodle bowls and Yakitori skewers as well as rice and noodle dishes. 2116 Madison. 410-8290. L, D, X, $ SABROSURA—Serves Mexican and Cuban fare, including arroz tapada de pollo and steak Mexican. Closed Sun. 782 Washington. 421-8180. L, D, X, $-$$ SALTWATER CRAB—Offers an array of seafood dishes including boils with blue crab, crab legs, lobster tails, and more, and specialty sushi like the Dynamite or Royal King rolls, in addition to signature sangrias and cocktails. 2059 Madison Ave. 922-5202. L, D, X, $$. SAUCY CHICKEN—Specializes in antibiotic-free chicken dishes with locally sourced ingredients, with such items as hot wings and the Crosstown Chicken Sandwich, and a variety of house-made dipping sauces; also, seafood, salads, and daily specials. 1350 Concourse, Suite 137. 203-3838. L, D (Mon.-Fri.), $ THE SECOND LINE—Kelly English brings “relaxed Creole cuisine” to his newest eatery; serves a variety of po’boys and such specialties as barbecue shrimp, andouille shrimp, and pimento cheese fries. 2144 Monroe. 590-2829. L, D, WB, X, $-$$ SEKISUI—Japanese fusion cuisine, fresh sushi bar, grilled meats and seafood, California rolls, and vegetarian entrees. Poplar/Perkins location’s emphasis is on Pacific Rim cuisine. Menu and hours vary at each location. 25 Belvedere. 725-0005; 1884 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 309-8800; 4724 Poplar. 767-7770; 2130 W. Poplar (Collierville). 854-0622; 2990 Kirby-Whitten (Bartlett). 377-2727; 6696 Poplar. 747-0001. L, D, X, $-$$$ STONE SOUP CAFE—Cooper-Young eatery serving soups, salads, quiche, meat-and-two specials; and daily specials such as Italian roast beef. Closed Monday. 993 S. Cooper. 922-5314. B, L, SB, X, $ SOUL FISH CAFE—Serving Southern-style soul food, tacos, and po’boys, including catfish, crawfish, oyster, shrimp, chicken, and smoked pork tenderloin. 862 S. Cooper. 725-0722; 3160 Village Shops Dr. (Germantown). 755-6988; 4720 Poplar. 590-0323. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ SWEET GRASS—Chef Ryan Trimm takes Southern cuisine to a new level. Low-country coastal cuisine includes such specialties as shrimp and grits. Closed Mon. Restaurant’s “sister,” Sweet Grass Next Door, open nightly, serves lunch Sat.-Sun. 937 S. Cooper. 278-0278. D, SB, X, $-$$$
TROLLEY STOP MARKET—Serves plate lunches/dinners as well as pizzas, salads, and vegan/vegetarian entrees; a specialty is the locally raised beef burger. Also sells fresh produce and goods from local farmers; delivery available. Saturday brunch; closed Sunday. 704 Madison. 526-1361. L, D, X, $ TSUNAMI—Features Pacific Rim cuisine (Asia, Australia, South Pacific, etc.); also a changing “small plate” menu. Chef Ben Smith is a Cooper-Young pioneer. Specialties include Asian nachos and roasted sea bass. Closed Sunday. 928 S. Cooper. 274-2556. D, X, MRA, $$-$$$
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COLETTA’S—Longtime eatery serves such specialties as homemade ravioli, lasagna, and pizza with barbecue or traditional toppings. 1063 S. Parkway E. 948-7652; 2850 Appling Rd. (Bartlett). 383-1122. L, D, X, $-$$ CURRY BOWL—Specializes in Southern Indian cuisine, serving Tandoori chicken, biryani, tikka masala, and more. Weekend buffet. 4141 Hacks Cross Rd. 207-6051. L, D, $ DELTA’S KITCHEN—The premier restaurant at The Guest House at Graceland serves Elvis-inspired dishes — like Nutella and Peanut Butter Crepes for breakfast — and upscale Southern cuisine — including lamb chops and shrimp and grits — for dinner. 3600 Elvis Presley Blvd. 443-3000. B, D, X, $-$$$ DWJ KOREAN BARBECUE—This authentic Korean eatery serves kimbap, barbecued beef short ribs, rice and noodles dishes, and hot pots and stews. 3750 Hacks Cross Rd., Suite 101. 746-8057; 2156 Young. 207-6204. L, D, $-$$ THE FOUR WAY—Legendary soul-food establishment dishing up such entrees as fried and baked catfish, chicken, and turkey and dressing, along with a host of vegetables and desserts. Around the corner from the legendary Stax Studio. Closed Monday. 998 Mississippi Blvd. 507-1519. L, D, $ INTERSTATE BAR-B-Q—Specialties include chopped pork-shoulder sandwiches, ribs, hot wings, spaghetti, chicken, and turkey. 2265 S. Third. 775-2304; 150 W. Stateline Rd. (Southaven). 662-393-5699. L, D, X, $-$$ LEONARD’S—Serves wet and dry ribs, barbecue sandwiches, spaghetti, catfish, homemade onion rings, and lemon icebox pie; also a lunch buffet. 5465 Fox Plaza. 360-1963. L, X, $-$$ MARLOWE’S—In addition to its signature barbecue and ribs, Marlowe’s serves Southern-style steaks, chops, lasagne, and more. 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd. 332-4159. D, X, MRA, $-$$ UNCLE LOU’S FRIED CHICKEN—Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives for good reason: fried chicken (mild, hot, or home-style); jumbo burgers four patties high; strawberry shortcake, and assorted fruit pies. 3633 Millbranch. 332-2367. L, D, X, MRA, $
SUMMER/BERCLAIR/ RALEIGH/BARTLETT ASIAN PALACE—Chinese eatery serves seafood, vegetarian items, dim sum, and more. 5266 Summer Ave. 766-0831. L, D, X, $-$$ ELWOOD’S SHACK—Casual comfort food includes tacos, pizza and sandwiches. Specialties include meats smoked in-house (chicken, turkey, brisket, pork), barbecue pizza, and steelhead trout tacos. 4523 Summer. 761-9898. B, L, D, X, $ EXLINES’ BEST PIZZA—Serves pizza, Italian dinners, sandwiches, and salads. 6250 Stage Rd. 382-3433; 2935 Austin Peay. 388-4711; 2801 Kirby Parkway. 754-0202; 7730 Wolf River Blvd. (Germantown). 753-4545; 531 W. Stateline Rd. 662-3424544 (check online for additional locations). L, D, X, MRA, $ GRIDLEY’S—Offers barbecued ribs, shrimp, pork plate, chicken, and hot tamales; also daily lunch specials. Closed Tues. 6842 Stage Rd. 377-8055. L, D, X, $-$$ LA TAQUERIA GUADALUPANA—Fajitas and quesadillas are just a few of the authentic Mexican entrees offered here. A bona-fide Memphis institution. 4818 Summer. 685-6857; 5848 Winchester. 365-4992. L, D, $
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MORTIMER’S—Contemporary American entrees include trout almondine, chicken dishes, and hand-cut steaks; also sandwiches, salads, and daily/nightly specials. A Memphis landmark since the Knickerbocker closed. Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. 590 N. Perkins. 761-9321. L, D, X, $-$$ NAGASAKI INN—Chicken, steak, and lobster are among the main courses; meal is cooked at your table. 3951 Summer. 454-0320. D, X, $$ PANDA GARDEN—Sesame chicken and broccoli beef are among the Mandarin and Cantonese entrees; also seafood specials and fried rice. Closed for lunch Saturday. 3735 Summer. 323-4819. L, D, X, $-$$ QUEEN OF SHEBA—Featuring Middle Eastern favorites and Yemeni dishes such as lamb haneeth and saltah. 4792 Summer. 207-4174. L, D, $ SIDE PORCH STEAK HOUSE—In addition to steak, the menu includes chicken, pork chops, and fish entrees; homemade rolls are a specialty. Closed Sun.-Mon. 5689 Stage Rd. 377-2484. D, X, $-$$
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A-TAN—Serves Chinese and Japanese hibachi cuisine, complete with sushi bar. A specialty is Four Treasures with garlic sauce. 3445 Poplar, Suite 17, University Center. 452-4477. L, D, X, $-$$$ THE BLUFF—New Orleans-inspired menu includes alligator bites, nachos topped with crawfish and andouille, gumbo, po’boys, and fried seafood platters. 535 S. Highland. 454-7771. L, D, X, $-$$ BROTHER JUNIPER’S—This little cottage is a breakfast mecca, offering specialty omelets, including the open-faced San Diegan omelet; also daily specials, and homemade breads and pastries. Closed Mon. 3519 Walker. 324-0144. B, X, $ CHAR RESTAURANT—Specializing in modern Southern cuisine, this eatery offers homestyle sides, char-broiled steaks, and fresh seafood. 431 S. Highland #120. 249-3533. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$$ DERAE RESTAURANT—Ethiopian and Mediterranean fare includes fuul, or fava beans in spices and yogurt, goat meat and rice, and garlic chicken over basmati rice with cilantro chutney; also salmon and tilapia. Closed Monday. 923 S. Highland. 5523992. B, L, D, $-$$ EL PORTON—Fajitas, quesadillas, and steak ranchero are just a few of the menu items. 2095 Merchants Row (Germantown). 754-4268; 8361 Highway 64. 380-7877; 3448 Poplar (Poplar Plaza). 452-7330; 1805 N. Germantown Parkway (Cordova). 624-9358; 1016 W. Poplar (Collierville). 854-5770. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ JOES’ ON HIGHLAND—Specializes in fried chicken and comfort sides such as warm okra/green tomato salad and turnip greens. Entrees include salmon patties and chicken-fried steak. Closed Mon. 262 S. Highland. 337-7003. L, D, X, $ MEDALLION—Offers steaks, seafood, chicken, and pasta entrees. Closed for dinner Sunday. 3700 Central, Holiday Inn (Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality). 678-1030. B, L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ OPEN FLAME—This authentic Persian and Mediterranean eatery specializes in shish kebabs as well as kosher and halal fare. 3445 Poplar. 207-4995. L, D, X, $
OUT-OF-TOWN BOZO’S HOT PIT BAR-B-Q—Barbecue, burgers, sandwiches, and subs. 342 Hwy 70 (Mason, TN). 901-294-3400. L, D, $-$$ CATFISH BLUES—Serving Delta-raised catfish and Cajunand Southern-inspired dishes, including gumbo and fried green tomatoes. 210 E. Commerce (Hernando, MS). 662-298-3814. L, D, $ CITY GROCERY—Southern eclectic cuisine; shrimp and grits is a specialty. Closed for dinner Sunday. 152 Courthouse Square (Oxford, MS). 662-232-8080. L, D, SB, X, $$-$$$
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COMO STEAKHOUSE—Steaks cooked on a hickory charcoal grill are a specialty here. Upstairs is an oyster bar. Closed Sun. 203 Main St. (Como, MS). 662-526-9529. D, X, $-$$$ LONG ROAD CIDER CO.—Specializes in hard apple ciders made with traditional methods. Cafe-style entrees include black-eyed peas with cornbread and greens, chicken Gorgonzola pockets, cider-steamed sausage, and housemade ice creams. Closed Sun.-Wed. 9053 Barret Road. (Barretville, TN). 352-0962. D, X, $ MANILA FILIPINO RESTAURANT—Entrees include pork belly cutlet with lechon sauce, and shrimp and vegetables in tamarind broth; also daily combos, rice dishes, and chef specials. Closed Sun.-Mon. 7849 Rockford (Millington, TN). 209-8525. L, D, X, $ MARSHALL STEAKHOUSE—Rustic steakhouse serves premium Angus beef steaks, seafood dishes, rack of lamb, and more. Breakfast menu features griddle cakes, and lunch offerings include hamburger steak and oyster po’ boys. 2379 Highway 178 (Holly Springs, MS). 628-3556. B, L, D, X, $-$$$ MEMPHIS BARBECUE COMPANY—Offers spare ribs, baby backs, and pulled pork and brisket, along with such sides as mac-and-cheese, grits, and red beans. 709 Desoto Cove (Horn Lake, MS). 662-536-3762. L, D, X, $-$$ NAGOYA—Offers traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi bar; specialties are teriyaki and tempura dishes. 7075 Malco Blvd., Suite 101 (Southaven, MS). 662-349-8788. L, D, X, $-$$$
CASINO TABLES BOURBON STREET STEAKHOUSE & GRILL AT SOUTHLAND CASINO RACING—1550 Ingram Blvd., West Memphis, AR, 1-800-467-6182. CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE AT THE GOLDSTRIKE—1010 Casino Center Dr., Robinsonville, MS, 1-888-24KSTAY /662-357-1225. FAIRBANKS AT THE HOLLYWOOD—1150 Casino Strip Blvd., Robinsonville, MS, 1-800-871-0711. JACK BINION’S STEAK HOUSE AT HORSESHOE—1021 Casino Center Drive, Robinsonville, MS, 1-800-303-SHOE. LUCKY 8 ASIAN BISTRO AT HORSESHOE—1021 Casino Center Drive, Robinsonville, MS, 1-800-303-SHOE. SAMMY HAGAR’S RED ROCKER BAR & GRILL AT SOUTHLAND PARK—1550 Ingram Blvd., West Memphis, AR, 1-870-735-3670 ext. 5208 THE STEAKHOUSE AT THE FITZ—711 Lucky Ln., Robinsonville, MS, 1-888-766-LUCK, ext 8213. PANCHO’S—Serves up a variety of Mexican standards, including tacos, enchiladas, and mix-and-match platters; also lunch specials. 3600 E. Broadway (West Memphis, AR). 870-7356466. 717 N. White Station. 685-5404. L, D, X, MRA, $ PIG-N-WHISTLE—Offers pork shoulder sandwiches, wet and dry ribs, catfish, nachos, and stuffed barbecue potatoes. 6084 Kerr-Rosemark Rd. (Millington, TN). 872-2455. L, D, X, $ RAVINE—Serves contemporary Southern cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, locally grown foods and a menu that changes weekly. Closed Mon.-Tues. 53 Pea Ridge/County Rd. 321 (Oxford, MS). 662-234-4555. D, SB, X, $$-$$$ SAINT LEO’S—Offering sophisticated pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and salads. A James Beard nominee for Best New Restaurant in 2017. 1101 Jackson (Oxford, MS). 662-234-4555. D, L, WB, $-$$ SNACKBAR—Billed as an intriguing mix of “French Bistro with North Mississippi Cafe.” Serving a confit duck Croque Monsieur, watermelon-cucumber chaat, pan-fried quail, plus a daily plate special and a raw bar. Chef Vishesh Bhatt was named as Best Chef South by the James Beard Foundation in 2019. 721 N. Lamar (Oxford, MS). 662-236-6363. D, $-$$$ STEAK BY MELISSA—Aged, choice-grade, hand-cut steaks are a specialty here. Also serving fresh seafood dishes, plate lunches, burgers, and sandwiches. 4975 Pepper Chase Dr. (Southaven, MS). 662-342-0602. L, D, WB, X, $-$$$ WILSON CAFE—Serving elevated home-cooking, with such dishes as deviled eggs with cilantro and jalapeño, scampi and grits, and doughnut bread pudding. 2 N. Jefferson (Wilson, AR). 870-655-0222. L, D (Wed. through Sat. only), X, $-$$$
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Thanks for Time An appreciation of the most random of life’s gifts.
by frank murtaugh
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’ve come to believe the purest form of gratitude is being happy with when you were born. It’s a component of life for which we’re given no choice. And from that point — our first breath, on whatever our first day happens to be — we grow into decision-makers, influenced by those who choose to share our interests.
Since completing my 50th lap around the sun last March, I’ve found myself grateful for the half-century behind me. In retrospect, it’s hard to pick a more distinctive year to arrive than 1969. I may have been wearing a diaper, little more than an immobile bundle carefully placed on my great aunt’s bed in Etowah, Tennessee, but I was there for the Apollo 11 moon landing. No, I don’t remember the images my parents saw on the TV screen the night of July 20th that year, but they saw those images through the eyes of new parents. That counts for a lot. A month later came Woodstock, as though 1969 needed more to be remembered for. We don’t get to choose the times in which we live, and we are much like that white feather that opens (and closes) the Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump (released in 1994, a month after I married my own “Jenny”). I was too young to be caught in the fiery winds of Vietnam and too old to be considered for any combat in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, probably the single most
world-altering day of my lifetime. I’ve been tasked with raising children in a post-9/11 world, one in which violence is committed as often in the interests of personal
Frank Murtaugh, 1969
agenda as national cause. You could say I chose to become a father when I did, but my daughters’ feather flights, if you will, were as randomly chosen — from their unique perspectives — as mine. I devour presidential biographies, be they about titans (FDR),
scoundrels (Richard Nixon), or ask me about it.) Importantly, men who fell in-between, even by I’ve come to recognize I lived in each of these homes at precisely accident (Chester Arthur). I like to place myself — the man I am the right time. The geographic today — in the times of U.S. preshops I’ve made have been founidents, imagining how I might dational layers. Tell me I have a have thrived, or at Yankee accent and In retrospect, it’s least survived, in the I’ll introduce you to circumstances of an a high school friend hard to pick a earlier time. It’s the who insisted I read more distinctive Huckleberry Finn out closest any of us can year to arrive come to time travel, loud for my Southern drawl. the looking back at than 1969. people, events, and As a child, I’d find causes that preceded us. The myself envious when my dad looking back contextualizes would share stories of St. Louis the people, events, and causCardinals legend Stan Musial. es that are actually shapI’d look at the baseball cards, or ing our lives today. I’m read stories of “The Man” to get closer to my dad’s hero … but it’s grateful to be a Memphian in 2019, as the not like seeing him, like living Memphis in 1919 in his time. Today, I find myself — or 1969 for that trying desperately to explain matter — needed to my daughters how brilliant Ozzie Smith — the Cardinals’ a lot of improvement. Modern Hall of Fame shortstop — was Memphis must with a baseball glove on his left continue to imhand. They can check YouTube prove — to grow for highlights but, again, it’s not — and my hope is of their time. I’m grateful for the Cardinals’ current legend, to play a small role in that endeavor. Yadier Molina, now 16 years into I’m g rateful for his career as the greatest catcher the disparity of placthe franchise will ever suit up. I hope to be around when his states that have flavored and informed my feather flight. ue is unveiled someday outside I’ve called Southern California Busch Stadium. But if I’m not, home, as well as New England, my daughters will be thinking even Italy for a magical year as a of me — my time — as well as my boy. When asked about my homedad (Musial’s time) and even my grandfather (Dizzy Dean’s time). town, a conversation starts, one that requires explaining, and I’m Give thanks this month, and grateful for those conversations. start with those you love, those I’m not of a particular place so who have influenced your time. much as those places are parts My hope is that you’ll also share gratitude for the now of of me. (My hometown is Northfield, Vermont. If we cross paths, it all. For this is our time.
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