Memphis magazine, October 2016 by Contemporary Media

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WOMEN’S ISSUE

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VOL XLI NO 7 | OCTOBER 2016 on the cover:

Cecelia Wingate, the Ostrander theater award winner for Best Director 2014, 2015, 2016. PHOTOGRAPH BY KAREN PULFER FOCHT

WOMEN’S

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in the beginning fine print city journal out and about

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Features

22 The Director

Cecelia Wingate can’t stop winning.

~ by chris davis

28 Candy Land

Dinstuhl’s has been satisfying Memphis’ sweet tooth since 1902. ~ by shara clark

34 WEVL

On-air since 1976. ~ by richard j. alley

Memphis (ISSN 1622-820x) is published monthly for $15 per year by Contemporary Media, Inc., 460 Tennessee Street, P.O. Box 1738, Memphis, TN 38101 © 2016. Telephone: 901-521-9000. For subscription info, please call 901-521-9000. Subscription customer service mailing address is Memphis magazine, P.O. Box 1738, Memphis, TN 38101. All rights reserved. • Periodicals Postage Paid at Memphis, TN. Postmasters: send address changes to Memphis, P.O. Box 1738, Memphis, TN 38101.

40 great homes

Colorful, Cool, and Collected The Kistler home is an Art Moderne masterpiece.

~ by anne cunningham o’neill

82 travel

Viva NashVegas! Rediscovering the Music City.

~ by chris mccoy

92 Film for Everyone

Indie Memphis Film Festival returns for its biggest year yet. ~ by chris mccoy

134

Columns/Departments 130 ask vance

River Walker Our trivia expert solves local mysteries of who, what, when, where, why, and why not.

~ by vance lauderdale

132 books

Something Wicked Between the covers of these books lies mystery and mayhem. ~ by richard j. alley

134 dining out

Freshen Up Chef Ana Gonzalez invigorates the Westin’s Bleu with Latin flavors and an artist’s eye for pretty plates. ~ by pamela denney

136 city dining

Tidbits: Memphis Food & Wine Festival; plus, the city’s most extensive dining listings.

144 last stand

Dance with the Devil

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PUBLISHER/EDITOR kenneth neill EXECUTIVE EDITOR michael finger MANAGING EDITOR frank murtaugh ARTS & LIFESTYLE EDITOR anne cunningham o’neill FASHION EDITOR augusta campbell FOOD EDITOR pamela denney ASSOCIATE EDITOR shara clark CONTRIBUTING EDITORS richard j. alley,

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IN THE BEGINNING | by shara clark

Give It up for the Ladies

I Traits I value in Amazin’ my Akita, are the same standard of service I give to customers looking to buy or sell property.

don’t need to spout off specific stats and figures to make this point: In a world long run by men, women have gotten the short end of the stick for centuries. It saddens me to say that, in some regards, we still do. Women are often paid disparate salaries compared to their male counterparts. And even today, some states want to regulate our reproductive health decisions. Though we’ve got a long way to go, we as a gender have come a long way. An obvious example: 2016 could very well see the first female President of the United States.

My duties as an editor for this magazine armakeup and be skinny to be pretty; that we must dress a certain way to be found attracen’t nearly as pressing or important as that of tive (but heaven forbid we dress too provoca president, but I sit here today feeling proud. I’m working in an office filled with as many atively; that’s opening up a world of probtalented women as men. I’m addressing an lems). And we need to be beautiful above all else. (Who cares if you’re a brain surgeon or audience in a magazine meant to enlighten, entertain, and inform. I’m a trusted voice in a groundbreaking astrophysicist? Are you a city with many strong voices. I’m paid to do hot?) We’re meant to strive to maintain our what I earned a college degree for — writing youthful appearance, yet, naturally, men only — something I truly enjoy. Would I have been grow more handsome with age. We women might as well eat only lettuce and never even able to do this a hundred years ago? Even 50 consider pouring that calorie-laden glass of years ago? Almost certainly not. Would I, a 30-something woman, have been taken seriwine, and once we hit 30, hide in a cave someously? Unlikely. Am I taken seriously today? where as we shrivel away, all old and wrinkly. I’d like to think so. And we might, if we were the The Women’s Issue! An interesting juxtaposition frail little weaklings we’ve been appeared in my newsfeed last made out to be. Thankfully, for week: a side-by-side comparithe world, and for our city, smart son of covers of Girl’s Life and women, strong women, women Boy’s Life magazines. It’s worth who could kick your butt at a noting that the argument prewhole lot of things, exist. And sented in the viral post is not they aren’t afraid to make their presence known. entirely infallible. Boy’s Life is We at Memphis magazine celthe official trade magazine of ★ ★★ Five Women the Boy Scouts of America, and ebrate women — and men — Who Make a Difference. *7 as such, its content must be in year ’round, but each October, line with the group’s official in line with our Susan G. Komen October 2012 oath and mission; in short, to Memphis-MidSouth Race for help others and keep themselves “physically the Cure supplement, we salute the females strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” among us with a special issue. Many of our Girl’s Life, on the other hand, is an unrelated city’s movers and shakers, business leaders, (though similarly named) general interest doctors, artists, and entertainers are women. They’re so much more than just pretty faces. publication meant to “guide girls through the growing-up years — without making them We hope you enjoy reading about some of grow up too fast.” them within the following pages. Though it may be foolish to give a man the The stir the magazines caused online last word here, I think the Godfather of Soul sprung from the cover lines on each. The particular issue of Girl’s Life featured in the was on to something. James Brown wasn’t post, with a beautiful young, blonde cover incorrect when, so many years ago, he sang girl, reads: “Fall Fashion You’ll Love,” “Your the opening lines of “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s Dream Hair,” “Bye, Drama,” and “Wake Up World,” but even he (who arguably had his Pretty!” The Boy’s Life issue teased its main stoown shortcomings in his dealings with womry, “Explore Your Future: Astronaut? Artist? en) knew “it would be nothing, nothing, not Firefighter? Chef? Here’s how to be what you one little thing, without a woman.” want to be,” alongside various career-interest Shara Clark images. associate editor As women, we’re taught we have to wear OFFICIAL 2012 RACE FOR THE CURE PROGRAM | FALL FASHION TRENDS

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Party Time? Or maybe it’s too much of a good thing.

by john branston was built as an outdoor party spot at the Fairgrounds for around $15 million. And, not that it’s a mark of progress, but you can now buy $7 beer at some movie theaters. Want to drink like a rebel? Buy a $2 PBR at a bar. Looking for something more refined? “Where else can you sip a cold beverage, relax, and listen to some of the hottest touring artists in the world?” asks a marketing piece for the 15-year-old Live at the Garden concert series at Memphis Botanic Garden. Answer: Lots of places. The Levitt Shell in Overton Park, Beale Street, Soulsville USA, Music Fest, Mud Island Amphitheater, and Snowden Grove to name a few. If you’d rather be indoors, at Minglewood Hall, FedExForum, The Orpheum, Germantown Performing Arts Center, and small clubs in Cooper-Young and Overton Square. The term “arts district” has been so overused as an our average Memphian drinks more beer than a Bavarian, attempt at branding to attract the vaunted millennials would just as soon bike as drive a car, attends live theater and the creative class that it risks becoming meaningweekly if not nightly, and is absolutely mad about art shows less. The Broad Avenue Arts District and Water Tower indoor or outdoor concerts. Pavilion, Crosstown Arts at the old Sears building, and At least that’s what you would think if you’re keeping “Historically Hip” Cooper-Young are all within a few miles of each other in Midtown, and not far from the up with the news lately. This year alone, Hyde Lake at South Main Arts District downtown. Shelby Farms Park, the expanded Greenline, and the Big River Crossing bike and pedestrian bridge across The Overton Square Theatre Arts District seems the Mississippi River will open; Balto have dropped the “Arts” from its let Memphis broke ground for its new name, and wisely so, given the comEach of these worthy headquarters taking up an entire block petition. Promoters and developers redevelopments would at Overton Square; Wiseacre Brewing of the Square will have their hands like to become a was given the green light from the full, if not their stages, with the relatively recent addition of Playhouse on Memphis City Council for a $12 million staple of the Memphis the Square and Hattiloo Theatre and, “beer-anchored redevelopment” of the experience for locals and Coliseum; Elvis Presley Enterprises got coming soon, Ballet Memphis. And to work on a five-fold expansion includstill not a decent hotel or motel nearby. visitors alike. ing a 500-seat “Graceland Soundstage,” Speaking of theatre, The Orpheum is still in business, with the new Halloran Centre next and Crosstown Arts unveiled plans for an $11 million door. theater with 450 seats. Cultural explosion? Fitness revolution? Or too much Not far away, the National Civil Rights Museum of a good thing? has undergone a major expansion. The Memphis Zoo I think the latter. A Memphian for 35 years, I would is now, as everyone who has followed the Greensward like to see all of these things succeed, but realistically issue knows. Nor are Rhodes College, the University of I don’t see how they possibly can. There is too much Memphis, and Christian Brothers University standing pat on cultural outreach. duplication of things we already have — some of them barely a year old — for a city that isn’t growing quickly Each of these worthies would like to become a stafrom within and has an outdated convention center, ple of the Memphis experience for locals and visitors limited first-class hotel rooms, and an under-served alike. No one wants to repeat the painful experience airport to attract visitors. of Mud Island River Park as a one-and-done visit. Really now, a “beer-anchored redevelopment” (BAR?) They want dues-paying members, repeat customers, of a Fairgrounds white elephant? Craft beer is as comfollowers, patrons, Facebook friends. They want to be catalysts for additional development. They want mon as bottled water or canned Coke these days. Every to stay ahead of the curve. They want to be special. college town or trendy restaurant got on board years ago, as did Kroger and Walmart and your neighborhood They want to be one of a kind. They want to fill their convenience store. Brew Fest at AutoZone Park has seats and spaces. Let’s hope they can. been an annual event for years. Tiger Lane, remember,

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CITY JOURNAL

Urban Oasis How far-sighted civic leaders turned a prison into a park.

lmost a century ago, Shelby County Government started buying up land “out in the country” for the working prison farm envisioned by Memphis political boss, E.H. Crump. That began a journey in 1918 that against all odds culminated in the opening of Shelby Farms Park.

“Our job is to unlock the incredible potential of Shelby Farms Park, and to demonstrate that the park can inspire a great city.” — Barbara Hyde

Ultimately, Boss Crump’s idea became a self-contained, self-sufficient prison, nationally known for its rehabilitation, job training, and sustainable agriculture, but even more, for the prize-winning cattle and hogs and the hundreds of acres of crops that fed the inmates and put a profit in county government’s coffers. All that had changed by 1960 when county officials — encouraged by the business community and a need for more money for schools — decided that the land should be sold. For 10 years, they chased almost every imaginable civic idea: a pyramid, community college, arena, airfield, and a relocated Memphis Zoo, not to mention an “atomic smasher.” But when the idea of developing the land as a planned community for 65,000 people was endorsed, the public outcry was instantaneous and vehement. With energy from youthful, on-the-ground activists like John Vergos and Charles Newman, and money from a group of progressive businessmen led by Lucius Burch, the campaign against Penal Farm residential development became a victory for grassroots activism, and the land was protected once and for all. The only thing that remained from the development was its name, Shelby Farms. The victors got a plan from noted landscape architect Garrett Eckbo for a park and “compatible facilities” but little else. County government didn’t have the money to implement the recommendations, so legendary philanthropist Abe Plough donated enough for a 333-acre park named for him between Walnut Grove Road and Mullins Station Road. It was a modest island of activity in a sea of 4,500 acres of open space.

It seemed that it would remain that way until 15 years ago, when former First Tennessee CEO Ron Terry, one of the most influential corporate leaders in Memphis’ modern history, laid out a proposal for a conservancy to develop and manage a major new park at Shelby Farms. He promised to raise $20 million to pay for a park with national ambitions and to recruit a blue-ribbon board to lead its development. All it would take to make this happen was for Shelby County Government to agree. That seemed simple; the county was only spending $500,000 a year at Shelby Farms. But in 2004, the board of commissioners voted for the conservancy’s management agreement before voting against it in a dispute about the agreement’s length. Many thought the idea of a great park in the center of Shelby County was dead. And yet, three years later, another vote was scheduled by Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton after the methodical political approach he put in place resulted in broader support. Finally, in 2007, a conservancy to run Shelby Farms Park was put in place; for the first time, county government was willing to add that important word “park” to Shelby Farms’ name. Terry made several key decisions in those years, but none proved more crucial than his pick of strong allies. Among the primary ones were Barbara Hyde and Laura Wolff Morris; in recent years, none have had greater influence or impact on the direction. Morris turned Friends of Shelby Farms Park from an anti-road group into a constituency pushing for a great park, and this grassroots organization evolved to become the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy. Hyde, along with her husband Pitt, made large donations to what would become a $70 million budget, but she also was first chair of the Conservancy, where she firmly rejected “It’s good enough for Memphis” thinking. “Our job,” she said at the time, “is to unlock the incredible potential of Shelby Farms Park, and to demonstrate that the park can inspire a great city.” Hyde and Morris were the indomitable forces a great park concept needed; they assembled a talented staff, insisting that Shelby Farms Park could become “America’s great twenty-first century urban park.” They plugged into an international network of park experts and reached out unabashedly for their best (and free) advice about how to build a bonafide masterpiece in what is now the center of the county. This fall, the result of their efforts is visible for all to see; the official opening on September 1st of the “Heart of the Park” introduced Memphians to a whole new urban landscape, one that already seems a “natural” for our community. The culmination of an improbable journey, the new Shelby Farms Park is a reminder that nothing happens without the visionaries who can distinguish the shape of the future.

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the straw maze, sign up for a hayride, or send your kids to a trick-or-treat station. If you want to get your dance on, head over to Dracula’s disco. Tickets can be ordered online ahead of time or purchased on-site. The Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place. memphiszoo.org

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Oktoberfest on the River

or some, the early autumn brings only one thought: Oktoberfest! Experience a little slice of Munich down by the Mississippi River at Tom Lee Park. The event is all weekend long and provides fun and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy either a cold beer or a large Bavarian pretzel from one of the many vendors along the park. The delicious fair food will be accompanied by carnival rides and kiddie rides. Stay tuned for more information regarding live music. Single-day tickets and weekend passes are both available. Tom Lee Park, 357 Riverside Dr. memphisoktoberfest.com.

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Opening Weekend: Welcome Robert Moody! Memphis Symphony Masterworks Series returns with a new man at the helm. The six-week collection of famous compositions will be led by Robert Moody, named

conductor in 2015 and with symphony experience in North Carolina and Maine, as well as a background in opera conducting. Featured pieces are Arturo Márquez’s “Danzón No. 2,” a Mexican orchestral composition; Pablo de Sarasate’s “Carmen Fantasy,” a violin fantasy from the opera Carmen; and Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique,” the psychedelic French program symphony. The performances will feature Jesse Kasinger on violin. Oct 1: The Cannon Center, 255 N. Main St. Oct 2: Germantown Performing Arts Center,

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Moon River Music Festival

The Levitt Shell plays host to the Moon River Music Festival, a tribute to the long-standing Memphis music scene. Hosted by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, the lineup will focus on folk and Americana music, showcasing an alternate music style to the popular blues base the city has established. This year will be the event’s ﬁrst year as a two-day festival, so

be sure to enjoy the extra day of music. Along with the performances, many vendors and food trucks will be in attendance to showcase the best goods and food that Memphis has to offer. Levitt Shell, 1928 Poplar Ave., moonriverfestival.com

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Cirque Italia

Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink. But fear not, as the 35,000 gallons are the base for a new traveling water circus full of acrobatics, jet-skis, and aerialists. Cirque Italia is the ﬁrst traveling

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Le Bonheur Zoo Boo until the end, you might catch a peek at a dinosaur or the mermaid. Be sure not to miss out on this ﬁrst-of-a-kind show in Memphis. Wolfchase Galleria, 2670 Germantown Pkwy. cirqueitalia.com

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Le Bonheur Zoo Boo

The Memphis Zoo puts on its annual Halloween celebration with the Le Bonheur Zoo Boo. Get spooked by ghouls and ghosts and watch out for goblins at this spooktacular event. Survive your way through

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C E C E L I A W I N GAT E C A N ’ T S T OP W I N N I N G.

by chris davis | photographs by karen pulfer focht

here’s a warning sign posted just outside Cecelia Wingate’s front door. It reads, “What happens on the porch stays on the porch,” and within certain spheres of Memphis’ growing theater and performance community, this humorously painted directive is taken as seriously as gangland omerta, the Bible’s Ten Commandments, and the first rule of Fight Club.

With three consecutive Ostrander Award wins for best production of a musical in Memphis, and a Jeff Award she picked up in Chicago earlier this year, it’s probably fair to describe Wingate as a regional power player. And when she’s home — an idea that’s grown more flexible with regular travel — she likes spending time on the porch, where an ornery artist can speak her damn mind. That porch is a magnet for creative people, and over time the modest Midtown stoop has become legendary for good food and gossipy, cocktail-fueled conversations about the state of theater in Memphis and points beyond. “Every time I see Margo Martindale I just want to throw up,” Wingate drawls; kidding/not kidding? — hence, the sign. “Bitch stole my career,” she adds with a raspy chuckle. If you don’t catch the reference right away, it’s not surprising. Martindale (August: Osage County, Million Dollar Baby) is an earthy, Emmy-winning character actress who makes jokes about how people love her work; they just don’t love it enough to learn her name. Martindale occupies the kind of niche Wingate — a sincere fan — can imagine occupying someday, when she closes her eyes and imagines a transition to film. “At my age, if people want to stereotype me as the strong Southern woman, let ’em,” she says, noting that interest has been apparent and offers have been made.

ingate’s never been easily stereotyped. She’s never stood still long enough. Over the decades, she’s been a reluctant rock star singing with The Bouffants; a committed mother; a respected actor; and an acclaimed director of musical extravaganzas like Young Frankenstein and The Addams Family. She’s also a proud FedEx retiree, having spent 36 years working full-time in information technology. “Whenever a plane f lies over, I’m thankful,” she says. “I get a pension.” But the hot topic on Wingate’s fixed-income porch these days is how much everybody in Memphis theater hates her because of her currently fabulous life, and a rapidly expanding collection of awards and accolades. Kidding/not kidding. At 60, Wingate’s lifelong theater hobby has blossomed in a spectacular second act that finds her splitting time between Memphis, where she’s the goto director for Broadway-scale musicals, and Chicago, a certifiable capital of American theater. There, she’s turned the heads of audiences, critics, agents, and theater judges as an actress performing in — and elevating — the new work of Memphis playwrights Jerre Dye and Evan Linder. “Every time I leave Chicago it gets harder,” Wingate says. She loves the Windy City. She loves the people. She’s even looked at real estate. But she loves her porch, and can’t quite bring herself to pull the trigger. The

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winters are too cold for a girl from North Georgia who’s spent most of her life in Tennessee. She doesn’t like driving there either. And while Chicago may be known for its influential comedy scene, there’s something about the Southern sense of humor that lures her back to Midtown again and again. “But damn, they sure do love their theater up there,” she says, weighing her options. “There can be three feet of snow on the ground and they do not even care, the theaters are full.”

ingate missed this year’s Ostrander Awards, which were held at the Orpheum Theatre Sunday, August 21st, and where the actor/director was honored for her work as a director on The Producers at Theatre Memphis, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for the McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College. She was in Chicago closing a successful revival of Linder’s Byhalia, Mississippi, in the Steppenwolf Theatre’s new 1700 Theatre. Wingate, who was first nominated for a Jeff in 2014 (for her performance in Dye’s lyrical play Cicada), finally won Chicago’s coveted theater prize for her performance as a racist mother in Byhalia, Mississippi, whose married daughter (played by former Memphian Liz Sharpe) surprises the whole Rebel flag-flying family when she gives birth to a biracial baby. “I don’t think I could have written Celeste in Byhalia if I didn’t have Cece in mind when I wrote it,” Linder says. But even if Byhalia, Mississippi moves to New York — and given the attention this new Southern script has received, there’s every reason to believe it will — there’s no guarantee that any of the original cast will move with it. That’s just how the business works. So while her two shows from the 2015-2016 theater season were being honored here in Memphis, Wingate chose to keep her head in Byhalia, Mississippi, and concentrate on the task at hand. “Besides,” she says. “I’d heard Memphis [the musical] was really good at Playhouse on the Square. So there’s no way I was going to win Best Musical, or Best Director of a Musical, three years in a row.” She describes the Ostranders, which after 33 years has a regulated judging system that aims to circumvent politics and reward quality, as a show. And she makes a reasonable case that nobody wants to get gussied up year after year and buy tickets to Cecelia Wingate’s big play-prize night. “I’m smart enough to know how it works,” she says. The day before the Ostranders, Wingate used social media to contact all the actors and crew members who’d worked on The Producers.

She wanted to tell them there wasn’t the slightest chance that they were going to win. She wanted to assure them it wasn’t because they weren’t the very best things in town. It was her fault. A hat trick for best musical was unprecedented. There would be no “threepeat.” There’s a reason why The Producers was such a smash on Broadway and why it continues to attract audiences to regional productions. Mel Brooks’ showbiz parody is a throwback to the golden age of the Great White Way, when musical scores were big, casts were enormous, and the costume room’s sequins and rhinestone budget was the biggest thing of all. From its illuminated swastikas to its spinning illuminated swastikas, Theatre Memphis’ “Springtime for Hitler” sequence was an all-you-can-eat Bavarian buffet of bold choices and bad taste — right smack dab in the middle of Wingate’s directorial comfort zone. The Producers loomed large over a field of strong contenders, not only because of its enormous scale, but because of its sheer audacity. Whatever Wingate may think about the judging system, nobody else ever had a chance. And, as the Ostrander Awards presentation progressed, and the production began to collect awards — seven in all — Wingate’s phone started ringing. “I mean, it was just blowing up,” she says. The additional six awards Spelling Bee picked up in the college and university division was an excellent dessert.

s this really my life?” Wingate asks, recalling the first time she walked into a rehearsal (in the summer of 2016) at Chicago’s famous Steppenwolf Theatre and saw an enormous banner with a picture of Forrest Gump actor Gary Sinise — the Tony-winning playhouse’s most famous co-founder. It was really her life, of course, and the hits kept coming. In the middle of Byhalia, Mississippi’s summer run in Chicago, as Wingate met with agents, lunched with “fancy people,” and made audition rounds, the recipient of the first $10,000 Memphis Film Prize was announced. Not only did Wingate play a pivotal role in the winning adaptation of Memphis writer/actor McGhee Monteith’s stage play, He Could’ve Gone Pro; it was shot in her house where things that happen on the porch are beginning to find a larger audience. Wingate’s come a great distance. The first time she ever acted in a play, she fell off the stage — twice. That’s when she was a high school sophomore in Southaven, Mississippi. Instead of being deterred, she was smitten. Shortly thereafter she saw Jim Ostrander, the actor for whom the Memphis theater awards are named, performing the title role in The King and I, opposite Memphis stage veteran Ann Sharp at Theatre Memphis. “And I wanted to do shows like that,” she says. “I wanted to do shows in that theater.” Years would pass before her first time working on the main stage at Theatre Memphis, the place she now thinks of as her artistic “home.” In that time careers both glamorous and ordinary blossomed, bloomed, and fell away. “We had some pretty glamorous gigs,” Wingate says of her time singing and shaking her stuff with The Bouffants, a girl band revue that still performs today, though all of the original members have moved on. “But I don’t miss it a second,” she adds, launching into a nightmare monologue about spandex and sweaty sequin fabric, the gluing on and ripping off of false eyelashes, and having to wear two wigs stacked on top of one another during outdoor shows in the summertime, “with wet rags literally underneath to keep from fainting.” “I remember playing some outdoor barbecue festival in Corinth,

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Mississippi, and it was hot, and our Cecelia Wingate relaxes at stage was a flatbed truck, and my her Midtown home, which heart began palpitating and I rehas become a legendary member thinking, ‘Dear God, please gathering place for good food don’t let me drop dead in Corinth, and gossipy, cocktail-fueled Mississippi, on a flatbed truck smellconversations about the state ing like dead pigs.’” of theater in Memphis. Although The Bouffants evolved into a professional endeavor, the left inset: One of Cecelia’s band was initially formed to play many glamorous wigs, fundraisers for the Kudzu Playrequired attire for her house, an ongoing North Mississippi theater company that Wingate performances with girl helped to launch in the late 1980s. “Boy, we got a lot of pushback on that group, The Bouffants. name,” she says. “They had had something down there already called the North Mississippi Theater Guild, and it sounded like something for a bunch of little old ladies.” At Kudzu, Wingate directed a production of On the Verge; or, The Geography of Yearning, Eric Overmeyer’s time-traveling romp through the history of modern womanhood. The production was named best of show at the Southeast Theatre Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, and went on to take fourth place at a national competition in Omaha, Nebraska. The group received an invitation to perform at the Canadian National Theatre Festival in Victoria, British Columbia. “That’s when I started thinking I might be good,” Wingate says. But that’s not entirely true. She knew she was good when she turned down her first professional offer to join Playhouse on the Square’s resident company performing the Judy Holliday role in Born Yesterday. Theatre describes Wingate as having an “intense vision” that never “This is back when Playhouse was still located where Lafayette’s is waivers. “It’s a literal battle in her brain until she gets what she wants,” today,” she says. he says. Asher knows how demanding she can be, having acted in key She didn’t turn down Playhouse’s offer beroles in Young Frankenstein, The Addams Family, cause she didn’t want the job. She’d just startand The Producers. Asher also writes, and Win“I remember playing some ed working for a successful, but still relatively gate is slated to direct the second production outdoor barbecue festival new, company she didn’t know much about of his play Haint, a promising Southern thrillcalled Federal Express. “It’s the first time in er originally produced by the New Moon in Corinth, Mississippi, and my life I was making real dough,” she says. Theatre Company, and now being produced it was hot, and our stage For advice, Wingate, who launched her career by Germantown Community Theatre. “She in overnight delivery working as part of a constantly says, ‘Find the funny,” Asher adds. was a ﬂatbed truck, and my switchboard pool, went to FedEx president “She never misses an opportunity to make an heart began palpitating and Art Bass. She knew he was a big supporter of audience laugh.” the arts in Memphis and figured if anybody Theatre Memphis’ executive producer I remember thinking, ‘Dear would understand her situation, he would. He Debbie Litch concurs. She thinks Wingate God, please don’t let me drop has a unique ability “to see the big picture” told Wingate, “You know you do. But there’s a lot to be said for doing what you want to dead in Corinth, Mississippi, and still focus on the funny. “To me, it’s also that she focuses on the details,” Litch says, do and not being completely destitute while on a ﬂatbed truck smelling “whether amusing or poignant.” you’re doing it.” That made sense to the struggling artist, who believed financial stability Evan Linder initially describes Wingate as like dead pigs.’” might even allow her to help others. “a force of truth onstage,” but then he gets down to the things that really make her special as an actor, director, and person: “She’s an attention hog, silly at inappropriate times, and etters from the University of Memphis sometimes extremely gassy.” arrive at Wingate’s house, acknowledging her achievements and how positively they reflect on the school even though she never took a single class there. While working at FedEx she did walk guess I just see things wrong,” says Wingate, on campus to do shows, take in afternoon lunchbox performances, and who adores Mel Brooks, and accepted her prestigious Jeff Award absorb what she could from professors like Gloria Baxter and Josie with a gracious, and attention-grabbing, “Holy shit!” “You know, they’ve got a lot of amazing actors in Chicago but they Helming. She was never enrolled as a student, but that’s where she first don’t have anything like me,” Wingate says, her deep voice dripping came into contact with the founding members of Voices of the South, and with that small but ambitious company’s best known playwright, with honey mixed with barbed wire and magnolia blossoms. What Jerre Dye, who created roles in Cicada and Distance with her in mind. happens on the porch may stay on the porch, but it’s too small a stage to contain this woman who frequently inhabits its southwest corner. (A retooled version of Distance just completed a successful run at Chicago’s Factory Theater without Wingate, who was unavailable Cecelia Wingate’s got places to go. “I’m going to get me a Tony,” she says. because of her commitment to Byhalia, Mississippi.) What makes Wingate such a good director? And what makes her Chris Davis is the theater-arts editor of the Memphis Flyer, and a regular contributor to Memphis magazine. He covers the Memphis theater on a dream of someday taking all the roles Margo Martindale doesn’t want daily basis at his “Intermission Impossible” blog at memphisflyer.com/ seem so plausible? blogs/ theaterblog/. Justin Asher, the technical director for Germantown Community

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very year since 1983, Memphis magazine and ArtsMemphis (formerly the Memphis Arts Council) have celebrated the Memphis theater world’s biggest shows and brightest stars, and 2016 was perhaps the best-attended such event in the community’s history. Now held in The Orpheum Theatre (also a co-sponsor) every August, the Ostranders are named in honor of the late, great Jim Ostrander, a legendary Memphis actor. The awards honor top productions, designers, and performers from the previous theater season, in this case, 2015-16. Take a look through the list of our local theater community’s best and brightest, and make sure you get your tickets now for this year’s terrific offerings.

COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL DIVISION SET DESIGN: Jack Yates — The Producers, Theatre Memphis

PROPS: Kellie Bowles — Peter and the Starcatcher, The Circuit Playhouse LIGHTING: Jeremy Allen Fisher — Into the Woods, Theatre Memphis COSTUMES: Amie Eoff — The Producers, Theatre Memphis HAIR/WIG/MAKE—UP: Buddy Hart & Erin Quick— Into the Woods, Theatre Memphis MUSIC DIRECTION: Jeffrey B. Brewer — The Producers, Theatre Memphis SOUND DESIGN: Zach Badreddine — Carrie the Musical, The Circuit Playhouse CHOREOGRAPHY: Patdro Harris — In the Heights, Hattiloo Theatre SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA:

Michelle Miklosey — A Streetcar Named Desire, Germantown Community Theatre

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA: David Foster — Peter and the Starcatcher, The Circuit Playhouse LEADING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA: Natalie Jones — A Streetcar Named Desire, Germantown Community Theatre LEADING ACTOR IN A DRAMA: Jordan Nichols — Buyer & Cellar, The Circuit Playhouse SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL : Kim Sanders — Billy Elliot, Playhouse on the Square SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: Justin Asher — The Producers, Theatre Memphis LEADING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: Claire D. Kolheim — Sister Act, Playhouse on the Square LEADING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: Nathan McHenry — Memphis, Playhouse on the Square

The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged), The Next Stage at Theatre Memphis Peter and the Starcatcher, The Circuit Playhouse FEATURED ROLE/CAMEO: L. Simeon Johnson — In the Heights, Hattiloo Theatre BEST ORIGINAL SCRIPT: Byhalia, Mississippi, POTS@TheWorks BEST PRODUCTION OF AN ORIGINAL SCRIPT: Byhalia, Mississippi, POTS@TheWorks DIRECTION OF A DRAMA: Justin Asher — A Streetcar Named Desire, Germantown Community Theatre DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL: Cecelia Wingate — The Producers, Theatre Memphis BEST PRODUCTION OF A DRAMA: A Streetcar Named Desire, Germantown Community Theatre BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION: The Producers, Theatre Memphis SPECIAL AWARD: Dawn Bennett — Specialty Pieces Design and Fabrication — The Producers, Theatre Memphis THE GYPSY AWARD: Kenesha Reed THE BEHIND THE SCENES AWARD: Bea Miller THE LARRY RILEY RISING STAR AWARD: Gabe Beutel-Gunn THE EUGART YERIAN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Jim and Jo Lynne Palmer SMALL ENSEMBLE:

LARGE ENSEMBLE:

COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY DIVISION

SET DESIGN: Kathy Haaga — The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College LIGHTING: Kristen Reding — Oklahoma!, The University of Memphis COSTUMES: Ashley Rogers — A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis MUSIC DIRECTION: Jacob Allen — Next to Normal, The University of Memphis SOUND DESIGN: Eric Sefton — The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College CHOREOGRAPHY: Jill Guyton Nee — Oklahoma!, The University of Memphis SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA: Brianna Roche — A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA: Jake Bell — A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis LEADING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA: Amelia Sutherland — A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis LEADING ACTOR IN A DRAMA: Caleb Leach — A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis PHOTOGRAPH BY DON PERRY

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL:

above: Featured Role/Cameo winner L. Simeon Johnson with actress and presenter Ashley Bugg-Brown.

Allison Huber — Oklahoma!, The University of Memphis

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: David Couter — Oklahoma!, The University of Memphis LEADING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: Amelia Sutherland — Next to Normal, The University of Memphis LEADING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: Ryan Gilliam — The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis FEATURED CAMEO: Jon Castro — Oklahoma!, The University of Memphis DIRECTION OF A DRAMA: Meredith Melville — A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL: Cecelia Wingate — The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College BEST DRAMATIC PRODUCTION: A Flea in Her Ear, The University of Memphis BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College SMALL ENSEMBLE:

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left: Jo Lynne and Jim Palmer, 2016 Eugart Yerian Lifetime Achievement Award winners, in The Gin Game at Theatre Memphis.

PHOTOGRAPH BY SKIP HOOPER

PHOTOGRAPH BY NOBY EDWARDS

below: Marc Gill and Evan McCarley in Byhalia, Mississippi at Theatre Works.

right: The Producers at Theatre Memphis.

PHOTOGRAPH BY JACK YATES

PHOTOGRAPH BY DON PERRY

below: 2016 Larry Riley Rising Star Award winner Gabe Beutel-Gunn with Jerry Chipman.

left: Claire Kolheim (in red) with the cast of Sister Act at Playhouse on the Square.

PHOTOGRAPH BY DON PERRY

below: Justin Asher and the cast of A Streetcar Named Desire at Germantown Community Theatre.

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he sweet smell of warm, melted chocolate lingered throughout Dinstuhl’s candy kitchen on this particular late-summer morning. A small crew of candy makers had just finished hand-dipping more than 40 pounds of the company’s coveted chocolate-covered strawberries — the last to be sold for the season — and had moved on to its first batch of caramel apples, to kick off fall. Nearly 200 Granny Smith apples received individual special treatment: a dip in creamy caramel, a break to set, a dip in a bowl of silky smooth chocolate, a gentle twirl to remove the excess, an extra drizzle of milk chocolate painted around the base. The hum of a conveyor belt purred in the background as bits of buttery, hand-made toffee took a ride to the enrober (a machine that churns out a flowing fountain of ooeygooey chocolate goodness, used for coating a variety of Dinstuhl’s delicacies) before each piece got its own handsprinkling of finely crushed nuts.

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Though some Memphians may have never stepped foot into the candy kitchen (which you can, twice a year; read on), the Dinstuhl’s name is surely a familiar one. Now in its fifth generation as a family business, the company has produced fine candies, like its famous Cashew Crunch and Chocolate Pecan Fudge, in this city since 1902 when Charles Martin Dinstuhl Sr. opened up shop at 64 North Main Street. While a lot has changed in Memphis in the 114 years since Dinstuhl’s first served its sweet samplings downtown, the care that goes into hand-making its products has not. A typical morning in the 11,000-square-foot facility at 5280 Pleasant View Road has about a dozen employees in the kitchen, carefully hand-crafting, molding, and packaging a variety of sugary treats to be sold throughout the company’s three retail locations — on Pleasant View, in the Laurelwood Shopping Center, and in Germantown — and on its online store. A far cry from the original 400-square-foot shop on Main that featured an old-fashioned soda fountain and a small selection of candies at its counter, Dinstuhl’s

kitchen today yields as many as 1,000 pounds of candy a day during peak season. Though some equipment, like the enrober, wasn’t used in the early days, many of the recipes and processes remain the same. An old-fashioned fire mixer purchased in 1915 is still used today to melt and mix ingredients for fudge, fondant, and creams, and the chocolate nut clusters are still dipped and formed by hand. Rebecca Dinstuhl, a cheery woman with her own family history in candy making — her grandfather started the Alabama-based Saxon’s Candy Kitchen — married into the Dinstuhl family. She joined the business in 1970; her then-husband Gary Dinstuhl was a fourth generation candy-maker. Today, she sits at the helm as the company’s president. Early on, Rebecca worked mostly in retail sales and packaging but went on to learn the ins and outs of product purchasing and office operations. Through the years, Dinstuhl’s has evolved — and has become a nationally renowned entity, having been recognized by People and Taste of the South magazines, and named “Best Fudge in America” by Cooking

with Paula Deen. But in 2003, the business nearly shut its doors. On top of a lengthy financial crisis, a storm hit: Hurricane Elvis. “It was that summer of 2003,” Rebecca says. “We lost power for an extended period of time and lost inventory. And that was [almost] the finishing blow.” But longtime Dinstuhl’s fans Judy and Larry Moss stepped in to purchase the company, bringing in their daughter Marissa, who today is the company’s operations manager, and keeping Rebecca and Gary’s son, Andrew Dinstuhl, on staff to manage production in the kitchen as a fifth-generation candy maker. “Larry made a commitment to maintain Dinstuhl’s; he respected the quality and the traditions, so he did not make a tremendous amount of changes,” Rebecca says. “It was a merging of the two families. Larry Moss saved the company.”

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t didn’t take long for Dinstuhl’s to bounce back full force. In 2006, the team was recruited by the NFL to make

Dinstuhl’s president, Rebecca Dinstuhl, paints candies at the kitchen’s spring open house.

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left: The original Dinstuhl’s location on Main Street opened in 1902 and featured an oldfashioned soda fountain. above: Hundreds lined up for a glimpse inside Dinstuhl’s Pleasant View candy kitchen last April. below: Family members, friends, and employees gather at the 1962 Dinstuhl’s Candies opening at Laurelwood Shopping Center. Pictured: far left, Tommy Washington; front row middle, Grace Dinstuhl (wife of Gene); Charles Martin Dinstuhl Jr.; Neely Dinstuhl (wife of Charles Jr.); Dr. R. Paul Caudill (Pastor of First Baptist Church); Gary Dinstuhl; and Gene Dinstuhl.

7,000 truffle pops for the Super Bowl. “They were so popular that we were asked to make them for the Kentucky Derby and the NBA Finals,” says Rebecca. Dinstuhl’s truff le pops were in such a spotlight that they were featured on QVC, along with the Cashew Crunch, a buttery cashew toffee coated with flecks of coconut. Other custom orders have included chocolate Cinderella slippers for the Cinderella Ball in Washington, and turndown mints for the American Queen Steamboat Company. When I visited the kitchen, employees in the chocolate molding room were preparing plump Santa Clauses, about a foot high, with hand-painted (in white chocolate) embellishments, for Macy’s. “We’re shipping over 350 of them to Macy’s stores throughout the country for the holidays,” she says. Dinstuhl’s also produces officially licensed Elvis Presley chocolates — specially wrapped Elvis bars, and molded chocolates in the shape of compact discs and guitars. “Doing the Elvis chocolates is always a great pride,” Rebecca says. Perfectly fitting, since Elvis was known to special-order Dinstuhl’s deliveries to Graceland. “When he was in town, he would call and order two five-pound boxes to be delivered to the mansion so there would be plenty of sweet treats for everybody.” Candy-making master Tommy Washington has worked for Dinstuhl’s since 1962, beginning at the original Main Street location; today he spends his work days in the Pleasant View candy kitchen. He recalls making one of those deliveries to Graceland. “When you got there, they’d meet you at the door and

carry you down into the den where he was,” Washington says. “I met Elvis; sure did.” Not one to be star-struck, Washington says it was “just like another day.” At 80 years old, Washington is a focused, hard-working man. Early on, he learned Dinstuhl’s special recipes and has since perfected them. On the Thursday morning I cashed in my golden ticket (sorry, couldn’t resist a Willy Wonka reference), Washington, in a powdered-sugar dusted apron, multi-tasked. Making mint discs, he’d pour the candy mix-

ture through a funnel of sorts, and with a tap of the hand, perfectly rounded dots plopped out onto a sheet to set. Next, he moved on to cutting caramels with a device that looked a bit like a paper cutter, separating a sheet of soft caramel into bite-sized square chews. Afterward, he unmolded white mint bells that had been sprinkled with edible glitter, a special order for what must have been a wedding party, before walking over to the enrober with the biggest block of chocolate I’d ever seen and hammering a chunk of it off

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into the melting compartment. Washington’s tenure has stretched over five decades, but he’s not the only devoted Dinstuhl’s employee. Packaging supervisor Camilla Slack just celebrated her 30th anniversary; Cathy Morris, package designer, has been working for Dinstuhl’s for 36 years, since she was just 15 years old. Jesse Brookins, the man who carefully dressed the first fall batch of caramel apples, has been with the company for 12 years. “Our employees are wonderful; it’s like a family,” says co-owner Judy Moss. “We’ve got a lot of people who are related to each other that work for us: mothers and sons, mothers and daughters, brother and sister; so a lot of our employees really are family. And I get to work in a chocolate factory with my youngest daughter, Marissa, who puts a smile on my face every day.”

above: Andrew Dinstuhl, a fifth-generation candy maker, stirs a kettle of hot fondant in the kitchen.

KID IN A CANDY STORE

ndrew Dinstuhl, today a 37-year-old, bright-eyed candy maker, grew up under the wings of his father and grandfather in the Dinstuhl’s kitchen, literally a kid in a candy store. Today, he’s a chief candy maker and manages production in the kitchen, but he didn’t always want to follow in his forefathers’ footsteps. “Being a fifth generation in any kind of business, it’s difficult to get enthusiastic about the actual business when it’s been around for

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so long,” he says. “It occupies family dinners and family time with business discussions. The candy part I really liked a lot being a kid; I was the envy of all my friends. But having our busy times during the holiday seasons, which families usually get together for, our family is always working overtime during those times. I think that’s why I was a little disgruntled.” As a child, Andrew was interested in making candy and “wanted to do what all the grown-ups like Tommy and my grandfather were doing,” he says, “but of course my grandfather wanted me to do a lot of the tasks that they didn’t have time for, like making boxes for shipping or separating nuts for a project, so I’d get bored, and then I’d run around and cause trouble.” Andrew recalls a specific incident, while an advertising production crew was in the Dinstuhl’s kitchen for a shoot in the 1980s, where he couldn’t help but make mess of things. “They wanted my brother and me to make a batch of Cashew Crunch, which I had no idea what I was doing back then, and they wanted my brother stirring the kettle while I added the nuts,” he says. “I remember they said ‘Look up’ while I was pouring the nuts in the batch and I ended up pouring them all over, anywhere but in the pot where they were supposed to go, so I caused quite a mess, and they didn’t really 32 • M E M P H I S M A G A Z I N E . C O M • O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6

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elmwoodcemetery.org | 901.774-3212 enjoy that too much.” Through high school, Andrew helped in the kitchen after school and on holidays, but upon graduation, he left Memphis, thinking he’d put the candy factory days behind him. Andrew went to college at Auburn, with a major in business. “I was considering anything different,” he says. “But it’s funny, you grow up hating something and then you go out in the real world and realize how fortunate you are and how nice it is for your family to have something like that, so of course, I gravitated back.” When Andrew returned to work for Dinstuhl’s in 2002, he “did a little sales and a little bit of everything,” he says, “and now I’m making candy with Tommy in the back. That’s actually what I enjoy doing the most.” Watching the Dinstuhl’s team in action, it’s easy to see that they enjoy what they do. And since 1981, Dinstuhl’s has offered the public a chance witness it. Twice a year, the candy kitchen hosts an open house, a free tour that gives people the opportunity to watch the magic happen, and to try a variety of samples along the way. Until a few years ago, a holiday open house was held just once a year in November, but now Dinstuhl’s opens its doors for a spring open house as well. Last April, hundreds lined up for a tour of the kitchen, which was decorated, aptly, with colorful contin u ed on page 81

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onsider this: Some of the greatest innovation in radio happened in Memphis.

The station didn’t begin life in the South Main Arts District, but in a house on Court Street neighborhood; if you were to take a walking between Madison Avenue and tour of their locations, you’d barely break a Poplar in 1976. It has seen five addresses in 40 years, yet the call sweat in July. The first radio station programmed solely letters remain a constant and the by African Americans was WDIA on Union Avenue sense of community that the music and volunteers have engendered is (WLOK on South Second was the second), Dewey Phillips a mainstay around town. Later, station manager Judy ushered in rock-and-roll by playing Elvis Presley’s “That’s Dorsey would hear the music. “I All Right” on WHBQ from the Chisca Hotel during his read about the station in an article and it hadn’t been around Red, Hot and Blue show; and Sam Phillips’ all-female station very long,” she says. “It was new, WHER, partially funded by Kemmons Wilson, was located it was fresh, and I couldn’t believe we had something like that at Third and Crump. And the first, and longest-lasting, here.It sounded like something all-volunteer radio station in Tennessee, WEVL, is still you’d have in Chicago or L.A. or New York or something, not in belting tunes from South Main. Memphis.” It was blues and it was jazz and it was like nothing she’d heard before on the FM dial. This was pirate radio sanctioned by the FCC. Given 10 watts to play with from a transmitter located on the campus of Christian Brothers University, its strength was such that you’d probably lose the station in your car by the time you made it to Overton Park. “It was a 38104 station,” Dorsey says. “I couldn’t hear it where I lived out in unincorporated Shelby County near Bartlett. The only time I could ever hear it was if I drove around in Midtown.” But just hearing it wasn’t enough for Dorsey, who had to see the station and meet the minds behind the music. “Some time passed and I met a man who did a show there and that really piqued my interest,”

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she says. She asked if she could visit and he Midtown in 1981 at the corner of Madison and told her to come down while he was doing Cleveland before moving to Rayner Street his jazz show. “I snooped around and looked off Lamar in 1986. It’s been on South Main at the record library. It was in the winter and since 1990. The transmitter today is located it was very cold in the air room; they didn’t in Cordova, is 400 feet in the air, and boasts seem to have any heat and you had to wear a 4,800 watts, reaching to Brownsville, Tencoat in there. I remember one time in there nessee, to the north and Tunica, Mississippi, in the south. you could see your breath. Let’s just say it was Craig, who is the official historian for the lacking in amenities; I have no memory of a bathroom at all.” Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame, was hired WEVL was founded by Dennis Batson, at in 1992 and has spent his entire professional the time a state social worker. Batson, who life with WEVL, having first visited when passed away in 2004, it was in the Exchange Dorsey says she was a colorful charBuilding and becoming acter and music lover a volunteer as a teenagconstantly hears that who also founded the er in 1981. “The newspaWEVL is the “spirit of Memphis Dulcimer per used to list the radio Festival in 1988 and was stations every day and Memphis” and words a founding member of I could never pick up such as “variety” and WEVL. I always kind the North American “diversity.” It is the Folk Music and Dance of wondered what that Alliance. A well-known curating of music by the was and then I saw one presence behind the of their program guides programmers that adds bar at the P&H Café in the library,” he says. where he served up “I lived on Cherry Road value to the station. cold beer for the regunot too far from where lars, he makes an appearance in Craig Brewthe Mall of Memphis eventually was and I er’s The Poor & Hungry. couldn’t pick it up. I finally put an antenna Though the passion for the music was there, on the roof so I could hear it.” it wasn’t enough to power Batson’s fledgling WEVL is still an all-volunteer radio station radio station forever. “They need help.” That with programmers curating their own playwas Dorsey’s first thought when she walked lists and the public largely relied upon for into the station. “They had a lot of cast-off revenue. It’s a model seen across the country, equipment that was mismatched. But it was though some stations have large benefaccool listening to the old jazz and the blues, it tors. WWOZ in New Orleans, for instance, was stuff I was trying to explore on my own at is a nonprofit, community-supported station owned by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage home, but here were some people who knew a lot about it. They knew a lot more about Foundation. “That would be the equivalent this music than I did and were playing it on of Memphis in May owning us,” Dorsey says. the radio to a very tiny audience of people in “They have a big sugar daddy, a safety net.” a very limited range.” In larger markets such as Atlanta, San She became a volunteer within an hour Francisco, Portland, and Chicago, the Paciof that first visit in 1979, she says. As such, fica Network owns similar stations to WEVL. she mainly helped with clerical work — the “And then there are some college stations that membership list was kept on index cards with are sort of operated like this with volunteers from the city rather than just students doing no computerization at all. Membership at the shows,” Craig says. time cost about $10. On your FM radio dial, the FCC has set Without that institutional safety net, there aside the real estate between 88.1 and 99.9 have been times between pledge drives when for noncommercial, educational use — this is the budget becomes a bit thin, made thinner where WEVL rests, nestled in at 89.9. “Most during times of recession. “We’re very suscepstations in that part are either owned by coltible to the economic down currents,” Dorsey leges or religious organizations,” says Brian says. “The second pledge drive I ever did, the Craig, WEVL’s program director and one stock market fell some humongous amount of only two paid, full-time employees. “In of points and that was a nightmare; we had Memphis, we have WKNO’s FM station and a real tough time reaching our goal. Then Shelby County Schools has a station. Southwhen we moved down here in ’90, within a western-Rhodes had two radio stations but year we had a recession and that was really sold one to the University of Memphis in 1979 tough. I can remember going over to MLGW and the other to the [Memphis public] library in person and begging them, ‘Please can we have another extension on the bill?’ and they in 1989. Christian Brothers briefly had a station on that part of the dial in the 1960s.” wouldn’t give it to me. I just started crying, From its original home on Court, the and they still wouldn’t give it to me. So we had station moved to the Exchange Building at to get hold of people and have them chip in, Second and Madison in 1979, then back to but we haven’t had to do anything like that

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in a long time.” The largest fundraiser is held yearly — the Blues on the Bluff, which held its 28th annual concert this past summer. It’s a grassroots sensibility and the volunteers that help WEVL to maintain its pirate-like feel. During pledge drives, the station asks for comments from members and Dorsey says she constantly hears that WEVL is the “spirit of Memphis” and words such as “variety” and “diversity.” It is the curating of music by the programmers that adds value to the station. “There’s all this music out there and most people don’t know what it is, but you have someone who’s doing that for you,” Craig says. “That harkens back to what I originally said,” Dorsey says, “that I knew there were things I wanted to listen to and I was trying to cherry-pick it from the library, but here I had somebody basically giving me a history lesson in early jazz and early blues, which I was trying to get into.” What saw FM radio’s rise in the 1970s — what David Hepworth, in his book Never a Dull Moment: 1971, the Year That Rock Exploded described as “a self-indulgent bore and a turn-off for those people who didn’t spend their days wondering what Grace Slick and Paul Kantner were up to” — is not what ushered in WEVL or what has seen it grow to more than 2,000 members today. You may not hear The Eagles’ “Desperado” or Bachman-Turner Overdrive at 89.9, but you might hear “Little Girl Go Back to School” by John Lee Hooker and “Disco Rough” by Mathématiques Modernes. Because what has given WEVL its longevity is what helped make popular music itself great — the eclecticness, the spontaneity, the unknown. A WEVL playlist — like a mix-tape made by a close friend — is a little bit of mystery coming from that box in your car’s dashboard. These days, though, it may not just be coming from your car’s stereo, but from your cell phone or the computer on your desk. While the technology of getting the FM signal out hasn’t changed in a century — “You still have to have a transmitter with an antenna on a stick, and you have to have a way to get the signal from here to the transmitter,” Craig says — programming technology has changed. Where programmers used to haul in their own vinyl record collections for a show, that has moved on to cassettes, CDs, and, now, by simply plugging a laptop or iPad with playlist into the mixing board (not everyone has moved on; some music you might still hear with the pop and hiss of real vinyl). Along with advances in technology, of course, is the Internet and streaming music. “In the past you thought it was a big deal if somebody in Germantown or Collierville was listening to you and now, since we stream, people all over the world can listen,” Craig says. “I remember the first time we were

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“I remember the ﬁrst time we were streaming a pledge drive and somebody said on the air, ‘We think WEVL makes Memphis a better place to live,’ and this woman called in and said, ‘Well, I think WEVL makes San Diego a better place to live.’” —B R I A N C R A I G

“Here I had somebody basically giving me a history lesson in early jazz and early blues, which I was trying to get into.” — Judy Dorsey

streaming a pledge drive and somebody said on the air, “We think WEVL makes Memphis a better place to live,’ and this woman called in and said, ‘Well, I think WEVL makes San Diego a better place to live.’” Along with the music and sense of community, the source for revenue streams in as well. “We have some very generous members who give monthly from New York and Indiana,” Dorsey says. “Some of our best donors are

actually from out of state.” Streaming online is an expensive undertaking and, in addition to the members and donors, WEVL has a family of local companies and organizations such as the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, Central BBQ, the Hyde Family Foundation, and AutoZone that underwrite programming. For those of us who came of age in the 1970s and 1980s, listening to WEVL is akin

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The Kistler home is an Art Moderne masterpiece.

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any readers will likely have, at one time or another, noticed this amazing East Memphis home without realizing exactly what it was they were seeing. Situated in the leafy, upscale Hedgemoor enclave of more traditional homes, the Kistler house looks like no other. One of a kind does not even begin to describe it!

The architecture of the home is Art Moderne, a more streamlined style that emerged in the 1930s from the Art Deco period of the 1920s. Art Moderne architecture exemplifies an energetic modernity, as well as twentieth-century machine-age progress. It’s characterized by horizontal orientation, curvy edges, glass block walls, porthole windows, and chrome hardware. The Kistler home is unique since this architectural style is far more common in public buildings – think of Miami’s famous South Beach hotels — than in residential homes. While our photographer Chip Pankey’s eyes were “dancing” (his own words) in all the amazing

rooms, I sat down with Charlie Kistler, a retired FedEx pilot, and his wife, Nancy, the catering director/manager at River Oaks restaurant, to talk a bit about themselves and their fabulous house. I first learned the home was built in Hedgemoor in 1949 for Walker Wellford Jr., chairman of a major industrial supply company here. It was designed by George Awsumb, a nationally recognized architect who built a number of significant Memphis buildings including two major religious buildings in Midtown — Idlewild Presbyterian Church on Union Avenue and the Baron Hirsch Synagogue on Vollintine. The Kistler home is listed as

above: The home’s curvy façade is made of natural Arkansas fieldstone and exemplifies an energetic, 20th-century modernity.

a historically important Memphis property by Memphis Heritage, bearing a plaque as it does from the American Institute of Architects that explains how the house was among the winners in its national “Design of the Decade” (1940-1949) competition. The home’s curvy façade is natural Arkansas fieldstone and ornamented with metal balconies. The front door is derived from designs of famous Art Deco buildings along New York City’s 42nd Street, and is composed of a fiberglass cast decorated with gold leaf that covers it. Charlie Kistler says people like to describe their place as “the stone house with the gold door.” Simple

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above: How thrilling to make an entrance into this stylish, playful entry hall, which is an ode to Art Deco design. inset: The gold front door is based on designs from iconic New York City skyscrapers of 42nd Street.

— though not really — since there is much more to come once you go inside. Kistler previously lived in Germantown, and bought this present home in 1988. Renovations and redecorating over time have transformed the home’s interior, making it more consistent with its distinct style of architecture. He is a collector and connoisseur with a special love for the 1920s jazz-age period of decorative arts,

though admittedly he is hardwired for beauty in all its forms. The house is filled with furniture, ceramics, and other pieces collected in his travels around the world, from Paris and Sydney to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, and Miami. He especially loves Paris and, by the way, he says it has taken him 28 (!) years to walk that entire gorgeous city. It is often said that Art Deco furniture can be hard to mix with

other styles. While perhaps there is some truth in that, this was no problem for Kistler, since his entire house is a temple to this one particular style. The resultant décor is playful, colorful, and whimsical. And this is one collector who never stops collecting; he points out that he recently purchased an original tube radio that is still in working order. Just inside the front door of the house is a clever little jewel of a drinks bar fashioned from a former closet. Around the corner, the living room carpet was removed

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top left: The light from the sleek torchére casts a warm glow on the paneled walls and marble floor in the home’s living room.

top right: Checkerboard flooring, a circular étagére, and female-form bookends give high Art Deco style to a “bookish” corner.

bottom: This beautiful dining room is an absolute masterpiece with its magnificent Murano glass chandelier purchased by the homeowners in Venice.

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opposite: What fun for Nancy Kistler to work her chef's magic in this curving, retro kitchen with its red, green, and violet Art Deco color palette.

above: "Memphis" design school chairs by Ettore Sottsass, glass block windows, and bright neon art make this a cheery breakfast room to wake up to.

and black marble installed. The glass firescreen was found in San Francisco; the couch is from Millington with upholstery from Paris (of course!), and the lounge chair is a Corbusier copy. Opposite is the dining room with its period chairs and table, a sideboard from the Ruhlmann family, whose designs epitomize French Art Deco glamor, and a Murano glass chandelier purchased in Venice. The original St. Charles kitchen required an update, but the metal cabinets, handles, and stainless countertops were all preserved.

Today it is filled with bright purple, red and green Art Deco colors; among other things, the collection of Hall China pitchers adds a perfect retro diner style. In the curvy breakfast room, there are chairs by the "Memphis" design school’s founder Ettore Sottsass (see Memphis magazine, May 2014), and the little sitting room off the kitchen lets Nancy Kistler visit with friends while she cooks. Upstairs, the master bedroom features mostly period furniture, though the sleigh bed is a copy of a Ruhlmann design. Up on the top

below: The wrap-around roof garden with its lush plantings is the perfect perch to view the leafy Hedgemoor neighborhood.

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above left: The curving sofa, Art Deco female forms, and even an old, black, Bakelite phone add the perfect period touches to this decorative corner. above right: A handsome vignette in the living room with piano, Corbusier copy chair, and couch with its Paris upholstery. bottom: Guests of the Kistlers are sure to enjoy spending time in this sleek, well-stocked basement wine cellar.

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above left: Friends can relax in this sophisticated, art-filled sitting room (nicknamed the “impala lounge”) with its handsome, streamlined Art Deco chairs. above right: The garden’s modern statuary is nestled in greenery.

floor, doors lead from a well-appointed bar to a beautiful, wraparound, roof garden with lovely, lush plantings. There is a wine cellar in the basement and a pool with poolhouse out back are being planned — the better to entertain five visiting grandchildren. The Kistlers are both originally from North Carolina and after years of conducting a long-distance relationship, Nancy moved in 2001 to Memphis — a city they have both grown to love deeply. According to her husband, Nancy added life and color to the house, which previously was a bit of a bachelor pad, albeit an elegant one. With her she brought beautiful rugs, including some with Chinese deco designs, and “twelve sets of china.” Glass is another of her passions, including Murano, Lalique, and Chihuly. The list of artwork the couple has collected is as long as your arm and includes works by well-known

ard, “a design for living.” Besides collecting for their home and time spent traveling (they are just back from Venice), the Kistlers are dedicated arts patrons with a love for opera and ballet; they both play the piano. Charlie admits he misses flying and the camaraderie it engenders; he meets with some of his fellow pilots on a monthly basis. He likes to devilishly say, “The cockpit and the kitchen are acceptable bastions of bad behavior!” As to the latter “bastion,” I should point out that Nancy is also a chef, food stylist, and cookbook collector, and has worked with the Food Network. (She tells me they use Windex on rolls to make them more telegenic — who knew?) With all this experience, she is helping to organize the inaugural Memphis Food & Wine Festival taking place at the Memphis Botanic Garden October 15th. The event

artists Dolph Smith, Steve Crump, William Eggleston, Carroll Cloar, Carroll Todd, Walter Anderson, Beth Edwards, and Brian Russell. Many of these were purchased in New York City and at Alice Bingham’s and David Lusk's galleries in Memphis. Clearly this stylish couple has great fun with their home, which for them is a hobby, a passion, and, to borrow from Noël Cow-

will feature 28 well-known chefs and will benefit the FedEx Family House at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. One of the originators of the festival is Nancy's great friend and employer, Jose Gutierrez, master chef-owner of River Oaks, who says he is delighted to have this opportunity to show off the fabulous Memphis food scene. Here’s hoping the festival will be a great success.

The talented, art-loving Kistlers are clearly a couple that have great fun together.

A singularly stylish spot in this oh-so-stylish home.

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Racing for the Cure in Downtown Memphis “We can’t wait to see a sea of pink wash over Downtown during this year’s Race,” says Leslie Gower, the Downtown Memphis Commission’s vice president of marketing and communications. “Downtown is so proud to host this important event that touches so many lives throughout our community. This year, event organizers mapped out a race route that will take participants on a tour of some of our city’s greatest assets – South Main, National Civil Rights Museum, Beale Street, Mississippi River, AutoZone Park, and more.”

downtown directory Attractions AutoZone Park 200 Union, 721-6050 Bass Pro Outdoor World, 1 Bass Pro Drive, 291-8200 Beale Street Landing, Beale at Riverside, 312-9190 Belz Museum of Judaic and Asian Art 119 S. Main, 523-2787 Blues Hall of Fame 421 S. Main, 525-3655 Cannon Center for the Performing Arts 255 N. Main, 576-1201 Center for Southern Folklore 119 S. Main, 525-3655 Cotton Museum of Memphis 65 Union at Front, 531-7826 Ernest Withers Museum, 333 Beale, 527-7476 Fire Museum of Memphis 118 Adams, 320-5650 Gibson Guitar Factory 145 Lt. George W. Lee, 543-0800 Grizzlies River Fit Trail Tom Lee Park on Riverside Drive Halloran Centre for Performing Arts 225 S. Main, 525-3000 Memphis Cook Convention Center 255 N. Main, 576-1200 Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum 545 S. Main, 590-3099 Memphis Riverboats 45 S. Riverside, 527-2628 Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum 191 Beale, 205-2533 Metal Museum 374 Metal Museum Drive, 774-6380 Memphis Music Hall of Fame 126 S. 2nd, 205-2532

Mud Island River Park & Amphitheatre 125 N. Front, 576-7241 National Civil Rights Museum 450 Mulberry, 521-9699 Orpheum Theatre 203 S. Main, 525-7800 Stax Museum 926 E. McLemore, 261-6338 Sun Recording Studio 706 Union, 521-0664 W.C. Handy Home & Museum 352 Beale, 527-3427 Downtown Shops A. Schwab Dry Goods Store 163 Beale, 523-9782 American Apparel 530 S. Main, 528-1722 Blues City General Store 144 Beale, 527-1555 Blues Store 421 S. Main, 527-2583 Botto Jewelry Market 43 S. Main, 522-9624 City Market 66 S. Main, 725-6132 The Corkscrew 511 S. Front, 523-9389 Downtown Candle Company 107 GE Patterson, 207-2579 Eel, Etc. 333 Beale, 522-9291 Folklore Store 119 S Main, 525-3655 Grizzlies Den 191 Beale, 205-1551 Goulds 149 Union (Peabody Hotel), 578-8868 Hoot + Louise 109 GE Patterson, 746-8683 Ivory Closet 103 Harbor Town Sq., 527-9538

K’PreSha 525 S. Main, 523-2433 Lansky 149 Union (Peabody Hotel), 405-7625 Lansky Clothier to the King 126 Beale (Hard Rock Cafe), 425-3960 Life Is Good 100 Peabody Place, 522-0202 Love Pop Soda Shop 506 S. Main, 527-1584 Luxe Boutique 350 S. Main, 579-2263 Memphis Music 149 Beale, 526-5047 Midtown Bike Company 509 S. Main, 522-9757 Miss Cordelia’s Grocery 737 Harbor Bend, 526-4772 Muse Inspired Fashion 117 S. Main, 526-8737 Paper & Clay 525 N. Main St. Peanut Shoppe 24 S. Main, 525-1115 Pyramid Liquors 120 Auction, 578-2773 Quench 99 S. Second, 207-1168 Rachel’s Salon and Day Spa 10 N. Main, 527-7511 Red Velvet Vintage 509 S. Main, 826-5503 Relax H20 Inc. 287-B Madison, 421-8351 SACHE Design 525 S. Main, 201-4046 SEE Main Street 103 S. Main, 495-9900 South Front Antiques 374 S. Front, 527-0109 South Main Book Juggler 548 S. Main, 249-5370 St. Blues Guitar 645 Marshall, 578-3588

Stock & Belle 387 S. Main, 442-222-8972 Strange Cargo 172 Beale, 525-1516 Tater Red’s Lucky Mojos 153 Beale, 578-7234 Wayne’s Candy Company 164 E. Carolina, 527-4370 Winfield’s Shoes 2 S. Main, 528-2222 Downtown Dining American/ Southern Influence bleu 221 S. Third (Westin Hotel), 334-5950 Blues City Café 138 Beale, 526-3637 Cafe Pontotoc 314 S. Main, 401-0043 eighty3 83 Madison (Madison Hotel), 333-1224 Felicia Suzanne’s 80 Monroe, 523-0877 Flight 39 S. Main, 521-8005 Itta Bena 143 Beale, 578-3031 King’s Palace Cafe 162 Beale, 521-1851 The Majestic Grille 145 S. Main, 522-8555 McEwen’s on Monroe 122 Monroe, 527-7085 Mollie Fontaine House 679 Adams, 524-1886 Rizzo’s Diner 492 S. Main, 523-2033 Terrace at River Inn 50 Harbor Town Sq., 260-3366 Asian Bangkok Alley 121 Union, 522-2010 Bluefin 135 Main, 528-1010 South Main Sushi & Grill 520 S. Main, 249-2194 Yao’s Mandarin House 113 S. Main, 523-2065

Bar, Grill, and Burgers Alfred’s 197 Beale, 525-3711 B.B. King’s Blues Club 143 Beale, 524-5464 Bardog Tavern 73 Monroe, 275-8752 Blind Bear Speakeasy 119 S. Main, 417-8435 Beale Street Tap Room 168 Beale, 527-4392 Blue Monkey 529 Front, 527-6665 Blue Note Bar & Grill 341 Beale, 577-8387 Brass Door Irish Pub 152 Madison, 572-1813 Dizzy Bird Jazz Club 656 Marshall, 502-3486 Dyer’s 205 Beale, 527-3937 Earnestine & Hazel’s 531 S. Main, 523-9754 Five Spot 84 GE Patterson Flying Saucer 130 Peabody Pl., 523-PINT Hard Rock Cafe 126 Beale, 529-0007 High Cotton Brewing Company 598 Monroe, 896-9977 Hooter’s Downtown 250 Peabody Pl., 523-9464 Huey’s 77 Second, 527-2700 Jerry Lawler’s Hall of Fame Bar & Grill 159 Beale, 523-1940 Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe & Honky Tonk 310 Beale, 654-9171 Kooky Canuck 97 Second, 578-9800 Local Gastropub 95 S. Main, 473-9573 Max’s Bar & Grill 115 GE Patterson, 528-8600 Oshi Burger Bar 94 S. Main, 341-2091

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Southern Blaze Hot Wings 200 Poplar, 575-0501 The Office @ Uptown 594 N. Second, 522-1905 Wrapzody 99 N. Main, 791-2512 Home Cooking & Soul Food 99Cent Soul Food Café 414 S. Main, 205-5124 Alcenia’s 317 Main, 523-0200 Arcade Restaurant 540 Main, 526-5757 Belle Diner 117 Union, 433-9851 Blue Plate Cafe 113 Court, 523-2050 DejaVu 51 S. Main, 505-0212 Folklore Cafe 119 S. Main, 525-3655 Green Beetle 325 Main, 525-3354 Gus’s Fried Chicken 310 Front, 527-4877 Little Tea Shop 69 Monroe, 525-6000 Main Street Cafe 97 N. Main, 672-8518 Miss Polly’s Soul City Cafe 154 Beale, 527-9060 Trolley Stop Market 704 Madison, 526-1361 Willie Moore’s Family Restaurant 109 N. Main, 521-4674 Italian / Pizza Aldo’s Pizza 100 S. Main, 577-7743

Capriccio Grill Peabody Hotel, 529-4000 Ferraro’s Pizzeria & Pub 111 Jackson, 522-2033 Movie and Pizza Co. 110 Harbor Town Sq., 527-2233 New York Pizza 45 S. Main, 527-3030 Spaghetti Warehouse 40 Huling, 521-0907 Spindini 383 S. Main, 578-2767 Tuscany Italian Deli 116 S. Front, 626-8848 Mexican / Latin Agave Maria 83 Union, 341-2096 Happy Mexican 385 Second, 529-9991 Maciel’s Tortas & Tacos 45 S. Main, 526-0037 Seafood Flying Fish 105 Second, 522-8228 Pearl’s Oyster House 299 Main, 522-9070 Steak House Double J Smokehouse 124 GE Patterson, 347-2648 Mesquite Chop House 88 Union, 527-5337 Texas de Brazil 150 Peabody Pl., 526-7600

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As the popularity of the event has grown, so has the company’s involvement. In addition to an annual $50,000 donation to the cause, HP Papers has proudly supported cancer research and awareness through the “IPinking” of HP Multipurpose Pink Ribbon paper reams. In 2006, the company launched the Hewlett-Packard Paper Pink ream, and each year’s Pink packaging sports a new design. The 2016 reams feature a prominent pink ribbon with the tagline “Paper for the Cure.” The paper can be purchased directly in store at Office Depot or online at major paper retailers including Staples, Amazon, and Walmart. In 2011, International Paper’s Foodservice department began offering Pink Ribbon hot cups with matching lids. The department donates 20 percent of all profits from these sales to breast cancer research and

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To further promote involvement, IP holds company-wide awareness events throughout the month leading up to Race day. Through these events, IP educates employees about breast cancer and provides opportunities for support and engagement. These events include a lunch-n-learn — where a surgeon gives an educational talk and discusses how to be proactive in early detection — and a visit from the “Pink Heals” fire truck; employees are encouraged to sign the truck in honor or in memory of someone affected by breast cancer. Mike Amick, senior vice president, North American Papers and Consumer Packaging, will represent IP as the Honorary Race Chair for 2016. “International Paper is thrilled to be entering its tenth year as presenting sponsor of the Memphis-MidSouth Race for the Cure,” Amick says. “From around the world to right here at home, many of our colleagues, family, friends, and neighbors are impacted by the effects of breast cancer, and we are honored to help.” For more information about International Paper, its products, or stewardship efforts, visit internationalpaper.com.

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Baptist Fights Breast Cancer Baptist Hospital has been an important partner of Memphis-MidSouth Race for the Cure since it began here in 1993, providing financial support, promoting and participating in the Race, and helping fight breast cancer by raising awareness and increasing breast care access in the MidSouth. As a presenting sponsor, Baptist donates $40,000 to the cause annually, and last year, Baptist colleagues raised more than $5,000 in additional funds. Through the years, Baptist has received more than $3 million in grant funding (approximately $130,000 last year alone) to help women in the Memphis area get the breast care they need and deserve, at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. Baptist now matches the money with a 50 percent discount to Komen Grant billing, so the benefit to women in our area is doubled.

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Using grants from the Baptist Foundation and the Memphis Komen affiliate, Baptist has increased breast care access for thousands of women through its Bridging the Gap, Mammography for the Underserved program. Through the program, a mobile mammography unit has screened patients in underserved areas of Memphis for nearly 30 years. In addition, Baptist has partnered with many other health care providers and key organizations for a collaboration through the Memphis Breast Cancer Consortium and is currently relaunching the program, SisterPact, a citywide effort to increase the number of mammograms for African-American women in our city. “We see patients of all backgrounds,” says Baptist Medical Group breast surgeon Lindi VanderWalde, MD, “and Memphis-MidSouth Race for the Cure gives money back to the patients of this area, which then directly impacts the patient’s ability to receive care. We are extremely fortunate to have

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The Landers Ford dealership in Collierville has once again stepped up to partner with Memphis-MidSouth Race for the Cure as a sponsor. Landers Ford is locally owned by Kent Ritchey and Don Kitchens, both lifelong automobile dealers who operate several other franchises in the MidSouth. The Landers family of dealerships is heavily engaged in the community and partners regularly with charitable causes, including Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Ritchey finds the partnership with Komen to be an important one because breast cancer has affected everyone’s lives in some way. “I would venture that probably no one can say they don’t know someone — a friend, relative, associate, customer — who hasn’t been touched by it,” he says. “It’s always good to honor those folks, and it’s also a great way to raise money to help find a cure.” Each year, Landers forms a Race team made up of associates and their families and friends — typically between 30 and 50 people. “We open it to all of our stores, in Memphis and Southaven,” says Ritchey. Landers has race-themed shirts made and gives them to every associate, nearly 400 of them. “The week of the Race, we ask them to wear those shirts; the associates just absolutely love them, and keep them. It really makes everyone feel like part of the effort.” On Race day, associates at their sponsor booth give away thousands of gift items, and Landers displays some of the newest Ford vehicles on the market, offered by the dealership’s seven locations. This year, attendees can expect to see the new Ford Edge, Ford Escape, and Jeep Wrangler. Landers also wraps a convertible Ford Mustang with Race signage, a rolling billboard for the cause that becomes a pace car for the event. “Thousands of racers get their picture taken with it,” Ritchey says. This year, to further raise awareness to the cause, Landers is offering Pink license plate frames in all of their dealerships. The Landers Race for the Cure sponsorship is through the Ford store in Collierville, located at the corner of Poplar and Houston Levee. At any given time, consumers can find 450 new Fords and 150 pre-owned automobiles on the lot. For more information about Landers, visit landersfordmemphis.com.

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FABRICS “We see more breast cancer patients than any other cancer,” says Doctor Kurt Tauer, chief of staff at the West Cancer Center. As a presenting sponsor for this year’s Memphis-MidSouth Race for the Cure, West is joining the fight outside of the clinic alongside our local Susan G. Komen affiliate. Many of West’s doctors, nurses, and staff members participate in the Race. “It’s my favorite time,” Tauer says. “I love to go to the Race because not only do I see, on the grand scale, all the people who are there supporting survivors but I also see a lot of survivors that I know personally from taking care of them. It’s a great time to get to touch base with people you haven’t seen in awhile and see how well they’re doing.”

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“We see more breast cancer patients than any other cancer.” — Dr. Kurt Tauer, chief of staff at West Cancer Center Tauer sees the partnership with Komen as a logical fit, as they’re both in the fight against breast cancer. And Komen works particularly hard to address the deathrate disparities. “Memphis a few years ago was found to have twice the mortality for African-American women with breast cancer than white women, even if they had the same level of disease,” Tauer says. “Now through the work of Komen, the West Cancer Center, and other well-meaning people throughout the community — Methodist, Baptist, everybody has pulled together — we’re no longer the leader in the country.” Part of that is being able to treat women who have breast cancer, regardless of their financial situation, Tauer says, “making sure that nobody goes untreated, whether they have insurance or not. It’s critically important that we give mammograms and catch these tumors early so that we can get the women the care they need as soon as they need it. A major impact Komen has had in the Memphis community is helping give mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women — women who would not otherwise be able to get them.”

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“I want women struggling with fertility issues to know

they are not alone.” Laura Detti, MD Fertility Specialist at Regional One Health Tauer considers Race for the Cure beneficial, not only for bringing awareness the this devastating disease, but also for creating a sense of unity. “It’s a wonderful way to bring the community together under the one focus of breast cancer, but it really helps the community in general, too. Whenever you get people together in a wonderful setting like that, it’s got to be good for everybody.” West Cancer Center provides patients with a full spectrum of care, including access to Phase I through Phase III clinical trials. Its mission is to provide the highest quality cancer care and clinical research throughout the cancer journey, while respecting the quality of life — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. For more information, visit westcancercenter.org.

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Raymond James, a financial services company with branches in more than 2,700 locations throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas, has once again stepped up as a Diamond Sponsor for the Memphis-MidSouth Race for the Cure. In 2012, Raymond James acquired Morgan Keegan & Company, making it one of the country’s largest full-service wealth management and investment banking firms not headquartered in New York. Jan Gwin, Raymond James managing director, says the partnership with the local Susan G. Komen affiliate strikes a chord company-wide because breast cancer has no boundaries. “We have more than 600 associates in Memphis, and we have a number of breast cancer survivors within our company here,” he says, “or some of our associates’ families have experienced this disease in their lifetime — if not, a friend. You don’t have to look very far to find evidence of this disease.” To raise additional funds for the Komen Memphis chapter and amp up excitement for the Race, Raymond James hosts Race-related events beginning in September, including a bake sale from which profits will go to the local affiliate. This year, Raymond James is also sponsoring a mobile mammography unit, which will set up at Court Square and offer free screenings to not only its employees but also the general public. “We have Memphis-wide volunteers that help us plan and execute fundraisers and events outside of our race participation, and our goal is to have 500 employees to run or walk in the Race for the Cure downtown,” says Gwin. “The

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folks who participate do it with great spirit. They’re coming to see downtown Memphis and the river and to contribute to a very worthy cause.” Gwin says Raymond James is a big supporter of the Susan G. Komen foundation and hopes “through Komen’s experience with the disease and their commitment financially that possibly a cure can take effect.”

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“You don’t have to look very far to find evidence of this disease.” — Jan Gwin, Raymond James managing director Memphis-MidSouth Race for the Cure helps further that goal. “The spotlight should be on early detection and quality treatment — treatment that some folks don’t have the opportunity to get, and the resources and grants Susan G. Komen offers give that opportunity,” Gwin says. “We’re excited about what they’re doing and also about the Race itself. The Race is an opportunity to highlight and bring forward what one can do, what the opportunities are to hopefully head off this disease.” Founded in 1962, Raymond James is a diversified financial services holding company with subsidiaries engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to investment banking and asset management. For more information about Raymond James and its services, visit raymondjames.com.

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Attorney Laura Bailey was named a Rising Star in this year’s Super Lawyers list, issued by Thomson Reuters. She practices in the areas of employment law, commercial and business litigation, and personal injury. Laura is a member of the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section. She provides pro bono legal services to TennCare waiver recipients. Laura is a native Memphian and earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Tennessee before going on to earn her juris doctor from the University of Memphis’ Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. She enjoys helping clients find practical solutions for their legal needs.

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With over 29 years in Real Estate, Vicki is a V.P. with Crye-Leike and Managing Broker of the Olive Branch Office. She has served as Past President of the Desoto County Republican Women and VP of the Mississippi State Republican Women. Vicki Earned the Lionheart Award for Years of Service Raising Money for Youth Villages. Most recently she established the non-profit Blackwell Animal Rescue Center with over 450 animals rescued so far.

Success is measured by my clients’ happiness as shown by winning Yelp’s favorite REALTOR® in 2014 & 2015. I cater to my client’s needs whether it’s an investment property, a first time home buyer, or a luxury home. Furthermore, I ensure my clients’ are receiving the attention they expect and deserve by being responsive, ethical and paying attention to every detail. Please check out my testimonials on my website below. In my spare time, I serve on the boards for Central Gardens Association, Memphis YPN & Memphis Rugby Foundation. I also assist with the development of Memphis Inner City Rugby and play for the Memphis Women’s Rugby Club.

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Jennifer Bellott Goodin is a 2008 graduate of the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphrey School of Law. Ms. Bellott grew up in Memphis and attended high school at St. Mary’s Episcopal School. She received her B.A. in 2005 from McGill University in Montreal. During law school, Ms. Bellott was named the National Best Advocate in the 2008 ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition. She also served as the Associate Justice for the 2007 Advanced Moot Court Competition and as an Associate Editor for the University of Memphis Law Review. Jennifer is currently a family law attorney at Rice, Amundsen & Caperton, PLLC.

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Stephanie Lawson has been in the real estate industry and property management field since 2001. During that time her client base and rental property business has flourished. Stephanie started Desoto Management & Investments, LLC in 2008, and she currently has clients throughout the United States and abroad. Her company has helped hundreds of investors and owner occupants find the most suitable home for their needs. She will be happy to help you find the home of your dreams.

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Barbara is celebrating her 30 year anniversary of being in the travel industry. Barbara has received numerous awards and recognition from various industry leaders such as Delta Vacations, Cruise Lines, and Tour Companies. Travel Leaders is a top-rated travel agency that caters to all client needs. Barbara’s travel specialists have over 190 years of combined travel experience. Her agency offers insight that you will not find with other agencies or by booking online. Her travel team’s knowledge, continuing education and customer service is like no other. When your journey from a dream to a story includes us, you travel better!

Since beginning her paralegal career ten years ago with Rice, Amundsen & Caperton, PLLC, Andrea has not only devoted her time to furthering the paralegal profession locally and nationally but personally as well by earning the distinction of Certified Paralegal (CP) in 2010 and Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) in 2015. She earned her advanced certification in Family Law- Dissolution Case Management. Andrea has served numerous years on the board of Greater Memphis Paralegal Alliance and on the Professional Development Committee (PDC) of NALAThe Paralegal Association. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of NALA as the Chair of the PDC. Andrea works as paralegal to Nick Rice.

As a lifelong Memphian, Carol has a passion for the Memphis community and a commitment to work for the residents of this great city. Her knowledge and contacts really makes a difference when buying or selling your home. She strives to provide her clients with extraordinary customer service. She is very passionate about her work and it shows in all she does. Carol believes in giving back. She gives 5 percent of every commission check to a local charity of her clients’ choice. Give Carol O. Stout a call today and let her work hard for you.

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Values, leadership development, and commitment to service are at the very heart of learning. Outstanding academics, competitive athletics, and a wide array of arts programs open worlds of opportunity. World-class teachers cultivate young women with a passion for achievement and the confidence to think for themselves. Graduates develop the resilience to meet life's challenges and the determination to realize their dreams.

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It all begins with an Early Childhood program designed especially for your two-year-old; It leads anywhere she can imagine. Call 901.762.6672 to schedule a personal tour.

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WHATEVER YOUR JOURNEY, WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK. contin u ed from page 33 paper f lowers, butterf lies, and bright green trees. A Wonka-esque chocolate fountain, with a cardboard cutout of Oompa Loompas at its peak, greeted visitors at the entrance, where cups of lemonade and balloons were handed out to excited little ones. During the tour, Andrew, Tommy, Rebecca, and the rest of the Dinstuhl’s team made batches of brittles, chocolate-covered fruits, and mints, for the eager crowd. “People don’t realize what goes into making our candy and that it’s all done by hand,” Judy Moss says. “We do [the open houses] so peo-

At Briarcrest, we believe in the journey of discovery. The stops and starts. The challenges and the breakthroughs. Whether it’s academics, athletics, fine arts or missions, we are with your student all of the way. To schedule a tour, call 901.765.4605 or visit www.briarcrest.com.

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ple can come in and see how it’s done; and they can taste the candy. People who came as children years and years ago are bringing their own children now, and it’s become a family tradition.” Dinstuhl’s is hosting its winter open house, with Santa as a special guest, on Sunday, November 13th, from noon to 4 p.m. The spring open house will be held March 26, 2017. We’ve all got a golden ticket. Make sure to mark your calendar to cash yours in and get an insider’s glimpse of this historic Memphis wonderland of candy.

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VIVA NASHVEGAS! R EDISCOVER ING THE MUSIC CITY

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ver wondered where Nashville got the nickname “Music City”? I’m a lifelong Tennessean, but until a recent trip east, I figured it was a moniker that had emerged from the Music Row marketing machine. I couldn’t have been more wrong. In 1873, the Fisk University Jubilee Singers, fresh from performances at Ulysses S. Grant’s White House, traveled to England where they sang for Queen Victoria. Her Majesty was so impressed with the gospel choir from the first dedicated university for African Americans, she declared that they must be from “America’s Music City.”

The Fisk Jubilee Singers’ decades of touring the world to to Kingston, Jamaica. Standing on the stage of the Ryman raise much-needed money for their alma mater was just the Auditorium, Nashville’s oldest music venue and the historbeginning of Nashville’s urge to export music to the world. ic home of the Opry, is to feel the weight of history. Country But the real Big Bang for Music City came in 1925, when music was defined by what was allowed on this stage: HillWSM radio first signed on the air with its weekly radio billy tunes from Appalachia, high lonesome sounds from the show WSM Barn Dance. By the time FDR took office in 1933, Great Plains and the West, and barroom boogie from Texas the show had changed its name to the Grand Ole Opry, and cross-pollinated and hybridized here. The entire genre of the station had boosted bluegrass sprang into its power to 50,000 watts, existence when Bill making it one of the most Monroe, Earl Scruggs, powerful radio stations in and Lester Flatt took the world. the stage together in It’s hard to overstate 1946 and brought the the influence the combo house down. of WSM and the Opry After the Opry left have had on both Amerfrom the Ryman in the ican popular music and early 1970s, the venue the city of Nashville. At went dark for almost 20 years, narrowly a time when household radios were the only enavoiding the wrecking tertainment center, WSM ball until 1992, when came in loud and clear Emmylou Harris and Fisk Jubilee Singers from Portland, Oregon, the Nash Ramblers

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braved the deteriorating conditions inside to record a live album, taking advantage of the former church’s all-wood interior’s incredible acoustic properties to create a classic recording that would change the face of downtown Nashville. The Ryman reopened in 1994 with a broadcast of Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion, and today it is one of the country’s premier music venues.

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he restoration of the Ryman reversed the trend of inner-city decay that had plagued Nashville since the 1960s. The Nashville skyline is changing rapidly, with slender construction cranes sprouting everywhere like mechanized reeds. The days when Printer’s Alley was a one-stop shop for all manner of vices are a fading memory. Now, the Alley’s most prominent resident is Hotel Indigo, a beautiful, boutique lodging with impeccable service set inside a former bank building. In the shadow of the Ryman is Broadway’s fabled honky-tonk scene, led by the queen of them all, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, where the stars of the Opry would blow off steam and try out new material. Their exploits are chronicled at the nearby Country Music Hall Of Fame, a world-class music museum where Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton are enshrined next to Uncle Dave Macon and Hank Williams. On display for the rest of 2016 on the second floor, which is reserved for rotating and traveling exhibits, there’s a deep dive into Bob Dylan’s trip to Nashville in 1966, where he collaborated with Nashville studio musicians to create the best work of his career: Blonde on Blonde and Nashville Skyline. From the Hall of Fame, you can catch a bus to RCA Studio B. Despite the fact that Elvis bombed at the Opry, he’s a Country Music Hall of Fame member. If there’s a moment when the Memphis/Nashville rivalry turned ugly, it was when Elvis, fresh recording contract in hand, decamped from the Bluff City to the Music City to record at Studio B. He was not the only person to make world-spanning hits here. More than 1,000 Billboard “Top 100” songs came from this moodily lit room over the years. Another Memphis-area musician Nashville embraced was Johnny Cash, and the museum dedicated to him is a must-see. Cash transcended rockabilly and country to become a true American icon who never compromised on his music or his commitment to helping the downtrodden. Like many of the businesses downtown, the Johnny Cash Museum is relatively new, and still growing: A new wing with interactive music and video exhibits, including artifacts from Walk Th e Line, the Cash biopic filmed in Memphis, was added

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last February. Downstairs at the Country Music Hall of Fame, one of Nashville’s visual arts institutions is preserved in full working order. Hatch Show Prints started churning out letterpress handbills to promote tent revivals and minstrel shows shortly after Music City got its name. Founder Charles Hatch and his son Will quietly influenced modern graphic design for more than 70 years, and the shop still runs at full capacity, creating much sought-after posters for a star-studded client list. Ironically, the biggest order Hatch ever filled was not for a country act, but for California funk rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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ifth Avenue has become a haven for art galleries. Anne Brown’s maze-like Arts Company brims with works from a variety of local and national artists, all benefitting from the new Nashville real estate boom’s need for fresh wall candy. Tinney Contemporary brings the cutting edge to 5th Avenue, recently hosting an exhibit of a piece by world-famous street artist Banksy. Now celebrating its fifteenth year, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts is set inside Nashville’s former main post office. The building was built in 1934, and the patron-facing interior is a tour de force of Art Deco detailing. But it’s the art, culture, and design in the galleries that is the Frist Center’s most valuable Athena contribution to

the city. The Frist has no permanent collection, but the selection of the traveling exhibits and curation of the shows the Center originates have been nothing short of stellar throughout its short history. The institution’s eclecticism is on display in the shows playing through the fall. Bellissimo! is a stunning collection of ultra-rare Italian cars from the postwar period. These are practical objects — cars have to go, after all — but the sinuous futurism of designers working under the Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati badges have influenced not just automobiles, but furniture, computers, and countless consumer objects. Behind the car collection is a smaller gallery where portraits of impossible worlds created by contemporary American surrealist Inka Essenhigh inspire and baffle in equal measure. To find the roots of the Nashville art scene, drive down West End through the trendy Gulch neighborhood until you get to Centennial Park. Before it was Music City, Nashville branded itself “The Athens of The South”; in 1897, Nashville celebrated a century of Tennessee statehood by throwing the Centennial Celebration for which the park is named. The centerpiece of the fair was a life-sized reproduction of the Parthenon. Unlike the one on the Acropolis, the Nashville Parthenon isn’t a ruin. Although it was never intended to be permanent, it captured the imagination of the city, and has been gradually upgraded over the years. The gallery in the lower level houses early American art, but the real attraction is in the main temple space. The centerpiece of the original Parthenon was Athena Parthenos, a monumental statue of Athens’ patron goddess. For almost a century, Nashvillians dreamed of completing their Parthenon with a similar statue. A donation box in the main room collected nickels and dimes O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 • M E M P H I S M A G A Z I N E . C O M • 83

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THE INDIE MEMPHIS FILM FESTIVA L R ETUR NS FOR ITS BIGGEST YE A R YET.

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e want the whole city to really own the festival,” says Ryan Watt, executive director of the Indie Memphis Film Festival. The festival was born in 1998, the same year the digital revolution started to take hold in filmmaking, creating new avenues for would-be directors to realize their vision. The “indie” in Indie Memphis is short for “independent,” as contrasted with “studio” or “Hollywood” movies. Some of the filmmakers whose work has appeared at Indie Memphis, like Craig Brewer and Ira Sachs, have gone on to larger careers in the filmmaking world. What sets the programming at Indie Memphis apart from what you would see at the Malco multiplex any given weekend is the passion and the artistry. For the people who make the more than 100 feature-length and short films that will screen at Indie Memphis from November 1 to 7, it’s more than a job.

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his is Watt’s second year at the helm in Indie Memphis, and he is determined to bring the unique and incredible programming to more people in the Bluff City. “We’re in more locations,” he says. “We’re all over town.” Last year, Indie Memphis expanded beyond Overton Square to make it the first big event held in the Orpheum Theatre’s Halloran Centre for the Performing Arts. “To have a Downtown Memphis location where everyone can walk to Earnestine & Hazel’s is just great,” Watt says, citing the overflow crowd at last year’s opening-night film, the madein-Memphis zoo documentary The Keepers. “I don’t think there was anywhere else in town where we could have pulled that off.” This year, the weeklong festival will again spend the weeknights at the 361-seat Halloran Centre and weekends at Overton Square’s Circuit Playhouse, Studio On the Square, and Hattiloo Theatre. But there will also be screenings of select festival films at Malco’s flagship Ridgeway Cinema Grill in East Memphis and the Collierville Towne Cinema. “I’m trying to expand the opportunities for people to see movies,” says Watt.

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he biggest changes to Indie Memphis this year has been behind the scenes. Local financial firm Duncan Williams, whose sponsorship has sustained the festival for years, has been joined this year by Amazon Studios. The online retailing giant’s push into the streaming video business has been accompanied by a foray into the content creation business. “Practically overnight, Amazon Studios has become the biggest independent film producer and acquisition company in the world,” says Watt. “You wouldn’t think that Amazon as a Free In Deed brand would necessarily go along with art, but they are now the home of artists like Spike Lee, Woody Allen, and Whit Stillman, who was at Indie Memphis last year.” Until now, Amazon has only lent support to top-line festivals like Sundance and Tribeca. “We’re the first regional festival that they have sponsored,” says Watt. “We’ve never been in that conversation before.” Amazon will bring to the festival Manchester by the Sea, director Kenneth Lonergan’s beautifully photographed drama starring Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams; and Patterson, directed by indie legend Jim Jarmusch and starring Adam Driver.

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ndie Memphis’ centerpiece is the competition, where judges and audiences select the best of the fest in

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ocal documentaries have always been a highlight of the Indie Memphis experience, and this year’s festival opens and closes with two excellent ones. The Invaders, which kicks off the festival on November 1st, is directed by Memphian Pritchard Smith. It tells the inside story of Memphis’ homegrown Black Power group which became infamous during the 1968 Sanitation Workers strike. The documentary sheds new light on the turbulent period of social unrest leading up to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is a powerful film made even more relevant in the age of the Black Lives Matter movement. The closing night documentary is Kallen Esperian: Vissi D’arte, by Memphis director and film teacher Steve Ross, which had a sold-out premiere in Memphis this summer. “Certainly anyone who went through the University of Memphis and most filmmakers who have come up in Memphis have either been taught by Steve or have worked with Steve at some point,” says Watt. “Kallen let Steve follow her through the good and the bad. It highlights the struggles and challenges she’s had. It doesn’t mince words. And at the same time, it’s a great comeback story.” The hottest property at the recent Emmy Awards was the FX mini series The People vs. OJ Simpson. The masterminds behind that project were veteran screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Kraszewski, whose 1996 film The People vs. Larry Flynt was shot in Memphis by director Milo Foreman. Indie Memphis will host Karasewski for a twentieth anniversary screening of the cult hit. The world’s oldest film festival is held in Venice, Italy, and last year’s winner was Jeff Maffery’s Free In Deed. Featuring a cast and crew full of Memphians, the film tells the story of a faith healer in a crumbling Pentecostal church whose attempts to heal a young boy take a tragic turn. One of the festival’s most visually stunning offerings is The Love Witch by director Anna Biller. Shot on 35mm film, and imbued with a classic Technicolor look, the film is an invigorating mash-up of 1950s camp melodrama, and horror with a distinctly feminist slant. One of the films screening at Ridgeway is the controversial documentary Tickled. Co-directed by Dyan Reeve and New Zealand journalist David Farrier, the film was inspired by an inquiry into an online “competitive endurance tickling” competition that inadvertently uncovered a much larger and, if you can believe it, stranger story. “For a half hour, you’re laughing at how ridiculous it all is,” says Watt. “Then it goes to the darkest place ever. You leave with your mind blown that any of this is happening. When the movie ends, the story is still very much alive.” The Love Witch

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IT’S FOR EVERYONE You don’t have to be a hardcore film buff or a famous filmmaker to have fun at Indie Memphis. Sure, the festival organizers would prefer you buy a VIP pass, but you don’t have to shell out for the full amount. Take a look at the schedule posted at i n di e m e m p h i s.c o m or in the Memphis Flyer and, if there’s something that sounds like it’s up your alley, you can buy a ticket.

MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! Before every screening at Indie Memphis, local musicians play to entertain the crowd. Wednesday, November 2nd, will be an especially musical night featuring the Music Video Showcase and Verge, a locally produced documentary by director Lakethan Mason tracing the struggles of seven Memphis musicians. Afterwards, you can see the subjects of Verge perform at the New Daisy Theatre on Beale Street.

LEARN MORE If you’re ready for a real deep dive, you can attend one of the panels and talks accompanying the festival weekend at Playhouse on the Square. Filmmakers, actors, critics, and executives will spill the beans about the inside workings of the industry, and it’s all free and open to the public.

SNEAK PREVIEWS Over the years, Indie Memphis has been the place to get an early look at movies that have gone on to carve out spots in film history. First there was Craig Brewer’s legendary 2000 debut The Poor and Hungry. Billy Corbin’s Cocaine Cowboys, one of the best documentaries of the last 20 years, had its only Memphis screening at the 2005 festival. The 2013 film that launched Oscar winner Brie Larson’s career, Short Term 12, won awards here. Best Picture nominee The Imitation Game, which propelled Benedict Cumberbatch to stardom, bowed at Indie Memphis 2014; and David O. Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook, which earned Jennifer Lawrence a Best Actress Oscar, was the hit of the 2012 festival. Who knows what future legend you’ll catch this year?

categories such as documentary, narrative feature, and shorts. Indie Memphis is somewhat unusual, in that it has from the inception included a Homeowner category that has been the catalyst for the vibrant Memphis filmmaking scene. A new category this year is called Sounds. Prizes will be awarded for best music-related narrative features, documentaries, and short films. 2016 will also mark the return of the Music Video Showcase, a competition for both nationally and locally produced music videos. “If you’ve got a film that involves music, whether it be a documentary or fictional film, we want to make sure you’re sending it to Indie Memphis,” says Watt.

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emphis-born direc tor Ira Sachs recently had a retrospective of his work at the Museum of Modern Art titled Thank You For Being Honest. “The hard part is not being sentimental — one of the hard parts, anyway,” the director says. “Don’t value the mere fact that you’re confessing, but to do your own material in a way that’s rigorous and aesthetically refined, and a good story. Just because you lived it, doesn’t mean it’s interesting.” Sachs currently resides in New York, but he says his heart is never far from the Bluff City, where he received his first creative spark at the Memphis Children’s Theatre. “It was an old Quonset hut, now gone, in

the middle of the Fairgrounds,” he recalls. “It was a program run by the Parks Department that attracted kids from all over the city. We learned how to run a theater and put on plays. I kind of grew up there, starting in about sixth grade. I directed my first play, Our Town, there when I was in 11th grade. That for me was this community that is still a kind of a utopian concept for me, because it was extremely integrated across class, race, sexuality, and background. I’ve never had that replicated on the level that I did there in the Fairgrounds in Memphis.” He left his hometown to attend Yale in 1983, but when it came time to direct his first film, The Delta, he returned, immersing himself in our subcultures. “I spent a lot of time there — about half a year, all together. Because you can’t fake intimacy with a place. In The Delta, I established strategies that I am still using today. I really try to observe and engage with a particular community in the narrative of my stories. For The Delta, that meant I spent a lot of time with teenagers at raves and in clubs. I spent a lot of time in the Vietnamese community, near bars and at people’s apartments. And all of that is kind of the texture of the world of the film.” The Delta will have a twentieth anniversary screening at the Halloran Centre on Wednesday, November 2nd, followed the next night by the Memphis premiere of his latest work, Little Men, which the filmmaker says completes a sort of loose trilogy. The acclaimed Love Is Strange starred Alfred Molina and John Lithgow as a couple of aging gay men who find their lives upended when they are finally able to marry. “Before Love Is Strange, I had made Keep The Lights On, which was about two men in their twenties. When we finished both of those films, [writer] Mauricio Zacharias and I thought there was a third film, generationally, about young boys and their relationship — in this case, their friendship. It’s a film very much about friendship. And I have to say in a Memphis way, it was inspired by my friendship with Greg Isbell, who I went to Lausanne with. Greg’s father was Al Bell, who ran Stax Records. My friendship with Greg was the center of my elementary school experience. We were from very different parts of the city. Trying to think about how those differences can be played out in a movie was part of where Little Men came from.”

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Advance tickets are available at all 8 convenient Bank of Bartlett locations. Tickets can also be purchased on the website: www.vestahomeshow.com The 2016 Vesta Home Show is a production of the West Tennessee Home Builders Association and Sponsored by Bank of Bartlett. Auto Sponsor: Landers Auto Group. Preview Party sponsored by Cambria USA. Download the free VESTA Home Show app available at the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Food service provided daily by Jimmy Ferrell Catering at the General Shale Brick tent.

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Welcome to the Vesta Home Show at Ainsley Manor! Fall is an exciting time for the West TN Home Builders Association as it is traditionally the time that brings the Vesta Home Show to you. The Vesta Home Show means more beautiful homes for you to visit. This year, we’re returning to Fayette County and highlighting Ainsley Manor, just east of Arlington, Tennessee, on Highway 196. It’s a beautiful subdivision with several high-end homes already built but plenty of lots just waiting for you. This community has wooded areas and open spaces that reflect easy country living yet is close to all the amenities of bigger city life. I think you’ll Keith Allen, president enjoy the setting as much as you will the five beautiful Vesta homes.

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As you tour each home, be reminded of the hundreds of people it takes to not only build these outstanding homes, but to put this Vesta Show together for you. It’s a very exciting process to be involved in and takes a strong commitment to excellence on everyone’s part that you are sure to see in each home. A very special thanks goes to the city, business, and community leaders of Fayette County for their wonderful help and cooperation. They all add so much to making Fayette County the exceptional community it is. Your West TN Home Builders Association is proud to have been able to bring you 32 years of outstanding Vesta Home Shows. These shows exemplify the commitment to excellence our members bring to their profession of building homes and communities for all families in the West TN area. I am equally proud of our partnership with the Hickory Withe Community Association and look forward to a wonderful relationship as we work together on this year’s Vesta Home Show. My personal congratulations and thanks go to the developers, builders, sponsors, and organizers of this special 2016 Vesta Home Show. Without them, this show simply wouldn’t be possible. Welcome to the show, and I hope you enjoy visiting each outstanding home! -Keith Allen

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The American Farmhouse is where old-world charm meets 21st-century, smart-home innovations. Elegance and practicality merge into the perfect American dream home. The 4,550-square-foot home built by Kevin Yoon Construction and hosted by Angie Kelley with Crye-Leike Realtors, offers something for everyone. The interior design and layout merge the “old” with the “new” for the perfect combination. The Old World scraped hardwood floors and custom millwork take your imagination back in time to reminisce on how things used to be. In today’s world, items such as video cameras and audio/video systems, in addition to energy efficiency, keeps your focus on living with smart-home technology. Whether you are a growing family or downsizing, The American Farmhouse will fit your needs. Here you will find five bedrooms with two on the main floor, four-and-a-half bathrooms, downstairs and upstairs offices, media room, playroom, and a three-car garage. You will also find an open-concept kitchen with a brick backsplash over custom-built cabinetry, Cambria counter tops, and Thermador appliances. There is an in-ground storm shelter, custom landscaping, and an in-ground swimming pool. The American Farmhouse is located in north Fayette County and is situated on a 3.4-acre cove lot in the quiet subdivision of Ainsley Manor. Come out to the 2016 Vesta Home Show this October and Kevin Yoon and Angie Kelley will give you a personal tour of The American Farmhouse.

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Ashton Abbey FACT SHEET Heated sq. ft : 5,224 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 full, 2 half Total number of rooms: 19 Number of stories: 2 Garage size: 4 cars Realtor: Cheryl Morris, Renaissance Realty Phone #: 901-497-6998 Plan designer: Mike Trexler, Trexler Group List price: $727,000 [SOLD] List price of this plan: $631,000 Interior Design: Sara Walden (901-605-4001)

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As its name would imply, Ashton Abbey is a spectacular home with such a feeling of space, timelessness, and grandeur that the technology and modern features incorporated into the construction almost become a reminder that it is, indeed, 2016. Designed and built with today’s on-the-go family in mind, Ashton Abbey is a 5,224-square-foot, two-story home situated on an estate lot. Step through the front door into a two-story foyer which extends to the two-story living room and right away you’ll realize this is an exceptional home. Encompassing four spacious bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half-baths, Ashton Abbey boasts a professionalstyle kitchen equipped with GE Monogram appliances. Off the kitchen is a large walk-through in which you’ll find a built-in wet bar and a generous pantry. The kitchen looks out into the vaulted gathering room which is highlighted by one of the home’s three fireplaces. The vaulted porch with its beautiful cedar work is just one of the impeccable exterior features of this home. Ashton Abbey boasts two double-car garages as well as a porte cochere. Escape from the main living spaces into the relaxing retreat of a spacious and well-appointed master bedroom, where you’ll find not only a large bath with a walk-through shower and free-standing bathtub, but also an oversized master closet for him and her that connects to the laundry room for easy and convenient access. Upstairs in Ashton Abbey there are two bedrooms with private baths as well as a media room with the latest in technology and a playroom featuring a balcony overlooking the great room downstairs. Whether you are looking to entertain or be entertained, no detail has been overlooked in designing this classic yet thoroughly modern home. Ashton Abbey offers the best of both worlds.

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As founder and president of Bank of Bartlett, Harold Byrd has seen his share of cycles in the housing market. The American economy enjoyed boom times shortly after the bank opened in 1980, but housing suffered during the early-Nineties recession. Growth returned — spurred by the tech revolution of the late Nineties — only to collapse in 2008 in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Through it all, Bank of Bartlett has served as a stabilizing force, having financed to-date more than 45,000 homes in the greater Memphis region. And Byrd will be the first to tell you: The housing market has rarely been stronger than it is today. As presenting sponsor of the 2016 Vesta Home Show, Bank of Bartlett will be a visible presence in all five homes at Ainsley Manor. Bank associates will be ready to consult and advise visitors on topics large and small. Like the look of that mother-in-law suite? There’s a way to incorporate — and finance — the design in your own home. Curious about trends in Mid-South home prices? Byrd and his associates want to be a resource for you. “We have a lot of repeat business,” says Byrd. “We’re local. People know our name. As far as home mortgage loans are concerned, we have some of the best originators in the business, and it’s all about expertise. If we don’t give the consumer a good experience, they won’t come back.” The American housing market has come back, and then some, since bottoming out in the financial crisis of 2008. Most homes have regained the value lost during what Byrd calls the “economic tsunami” of 2006-10. Byrd also cites 80 months of economic expansion, a rebounding stock market, and interest rates that haven’t been seen since Harry Truman occupied the White House.

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Visitors to the Vesta Home Show in Fayette County will see much more than stylish homes built with modern amenities. They’ll see what amounts to symbols of economic growth that impacts everyone. “For every home that’s built,” says Byrd, “it creates three permanent jobs. The spin-off effect is unbelievable.” When asked about the extended recovery of the housing market, Byrd is quick to point out those who will be visiting the Vesta Home Show. “The engine of any economic recovery,” he says, “is the consumer. They’ll account for two-thirds of a recovery. Consumers have shown they’re going to spend, and that’s been a pleasant surprise the last two quarters.” Byrd has seen more than a few homes sell recently after only a day or two on the market. “Confidence is regained,” he emphasizes. “People want to see these beautiful homes at the Vesta Home Show in Arlington. We’re so excited because that’s our area of expertise. This is a natural fit for us. Our name will be out there, and naturally we hope to receive more business. But we’re going to be onsite every day, greeting people. “We’re local,” adds Byrd. “The money we make is re-invested in Memphis, in the community, in charities like Youth Villages and St. Jude. We’re a player in Shelby County Schools, the University of Memphis, LeMoyne-Owen. Our decisions are made here. The Vesta Home Show puts us before the public and shows we’re investing in the community.” “You’ll fall in love with this area, just driving out there,” says Bruce Smith, Business Banking Relationship Officer with Bank of Bartlett. “A lot of estate homes, with one- and two-acre lots.” Ainsley Manor may be rural living by some standards, but you can be at Wolfchase Galleria at the heart of Germantown Parkway in less than 20 minutes. “People are excited to see new homes,” adds Jana Green, Lending Sales Trainer at Bank of Bartlett. “They’re excited to build themselves, and to see the craftsmanship of these Vesta builders. And people will be surprised to see how spacious, open, and beautiful it is.” The Vesta Home Show’s slogan is “Begin the Dream.” And the dream of home ownership typically begins with a call to your favorite bank. Visitors to Ainsley Manor won’t have to look long for such a resource. “We have a team of lenders at the ready,” says Byrd. “We want to make the lending process simple, easy, and fast.” Bank of Bartlett is an official ticket outlet for the Vesta Home Show. You can purchase tickets at any of the eight branches in the Memphis metro area.

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Southern Serenity Homes has created a timeless treasure for the buyer of the Vesta home located in Ainsley Manor in Hickory Withe, Tennessee. This magnificent home hosts approximately 4,963` heated sq./ft., with a three-car garage. Offering four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a wide foyer, family room, dining room, kitchen, and mixed-use room. Also a large, screened porch with outdoor wood-burning fireplace, large interior wood-burning fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen. Downstairs accommodates the master bedroom with an in-law suite on the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opposite side with an adjacent garage. The amenities and special features are endless. Five-inch wide real nail-down white oak hardwood, a Thermador commercial oven, built-in Thermador refrigerator, wine cooler, recessed shower doors. All other doors allow for wheelchair accessibility. The media room is equipped with 7.1 surround sound, built-in wet bar, and is wired for a projector. Luxurious lighting package. Sherwin Williams paint throughout. HardiePlank on exterior of home, on facia, frieze and soffits. Custom cabinetry, three 16 SEER Carrier units with 7-day programmable thermostats. Top-of-the-line security system. Insulated garage doors. Floored walk-in attic. Hammered copper kitchen sink. Dog wash in laundry room. Sherwin Williams 20-year limited warranty for exterior paint. Eight-foot solid-core doors downstairs with safe-n-sound technology. Southern Serenity Homes is known for, and takes pride in, attention to detail. This home is another gorgeous masterpiece built for style and comfort.

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Anyone driving into Collierville from the west can’t miss the impressive automobile dealership at West Poplar Avenue and Houston Levee Road. With its gleaming modern architecture and giant American flag, Landers Ford has served as the gateway to that city since it first opened in 2001. In 2007, the dealership was purchased by Kent Ritchey, president of Landers Auto Group. A basketball star at Arkansas’ Hendrix College, Ritchey got his start in the banking industry in Memphis before joining the family car business in Clarksdale, Mississippi, selling Volkswagens. In the mid-1980s, he returned to Memphis to work for Airport Toyota and later Covington Pike Toyota, where as a sales manager and platform manager he helped transform those dealerships into two of the top-selling Toyota stores in America. He later worked with the international Penske Automotive Group to open a new Toyota dealership in Germantown before buying Landers Ford in Collierville. In addition to the flagship Collierville dealership, the Landers Auto Group today also includes three new-car dealerships in Southaven: Landers Buick/GMC, Landers Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram, and Landers Nissan. Landers Used Cars, also located in Southaven, offers a full inventory of late-model automobiles, SUVs, and trucks. In Jackson, Mississippi, the Ritchey Jackson

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“We wholeheartedly support the Vesta Home show because home sales are a barometer of the health of our economy,” says Ritchey. “They are vital to the success of automobile sales, particularly trucks and our industry actually measures housing starts to predict the demand for our vehicles.” Landers’ well-known motto is, “If it doesn’t say Landers, you paid too much.” The dealership offers much more than the best prices on its vehicles. Customer satisfaction is a top priority, and Landers Ford has received the company’s top award — the prestigious Ford Motor Company President’s Award — 15 times. This award, established in 1998, recognizes those select dealers who provide outstanding customer service and satisfaction.

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Very active in the local community, Ritchey has played a major role in the Greater Memphis Automobile Dealers Association, serving as a board member since 1997 and president from 2003 to 2005 and again in 2016, as the group celebrates its centennial. In the Memphis area, he has supported Houston High School and the Mid-South Food Bank. Since 2007, Landers Ford has also provided automobiles for players and officials participating in the FedEx St. Jude Classic, and is the presenting sponsor of the annual St. Jude Marathon and a sponsor of the Oak Hall Run for St. Jude. In Mississippi, his organization supports the Southaven Rotary Club, Southaven Chamber of Commerce, and the North Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes, among many other organizations throughout the region. “Landers Ford has been a major partner of the Vesta Home Show for many years,” says Ritchey, “and we love it. We enjoy supporting our customers and neighbors and helping to make their event a success.”

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Stephen’s Springs FACT SHEET Heated sq. ft.: 4,110 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Total number of rooms: 13 Number of stories: 1 Garage size : 3 attch., 1 detach. Realtor: Cheryl Morris, Renaissance Realty Phone #: 901-497-6998 Plan designer:

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List price: $675,000 [SOLD] List price of this plan: $570,000 Interior Designer:

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Custom-designed for those who love to entertain indoors and out, Stephen’s Springs is a single-level home perfect for those striving to strike a live/work/play balance today while making sure their future needs are already or can easily be met. With 4,110 square feet, this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home is designed with an open floor plan that provides an easy flow from room to room, particularly important to homeowners planning to age in place. With safety and mobility in mind, Stephen’s Springs has been built to comply with ADA standards. Equipped with GE Café appliances and appointed with beautiful Cambria countertops, this home’s incredible kitchen is a cook’s dream. It looks out onto a large back porch that is ideal for entertaining guests. The view from the porch is of an inviting gunite pool with a sun shelf and large rock waterfall. Also opening onto the porch is the luxurious master suite featuring a marbled master bathroom and generous walk-in closet, a feature you’ll find throughout the house. Stephen’s Springs offers flex space to accommodate guests, hobbies, or a home office. Across the slurried walkway is the pool house complete with refreshment area and a private bathroom. The three-bay garage provides plenty of space for storage as well as an insulated area designed to function as a workshop. For those looking for amenities that are aligned with their present — and anticipated — lifestyle, Stephen’s Springs is a home that doesn’t just fit the bill, it exceeds it.

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Wexler Manor FACT SHEET Heated sq. ft: 6,156 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 full, 2 half Total number of rooms: 22 Number of stories: 2 Garage size: 4 cars Realtor: Cheryl Morris, Renaissance Realty Phone #: 901-497-6998 Plan designer: Jimmy Ballard, Sullivan Home Plans List price: $895,000 [SOLD] List price of this plan: $800,000 Interior Designer: Neil Phillips. Decadent Avenue (901-249-4065) Lot 8 (1.74 acres)

With a lovely courtyard and veranda for entertaining, a recreation room complete with a built-in wet bar, and a mother-in-law suite, Wexler Manor is truly a multi-generational home. Designed and built to provide space and privacy for a household that may include extended family, this sprawling 6,156-square-foot home encompasses five spacious bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a well-equipped professional kitchen, cheerful sunroom, inviting screened porch, and much, much more. Situated on an estate lot, the elegant Wexler Manor features a double-bay garage and a private entry for the in-law quarters, an area which can exist separately from the main living space. The mother-in-law suite is thoughtfully designed to comply with ADA standards, complete with safety features including a roll-in shower and walk-in tub. Cooks will love the GE Café appliances in Wexler Manor’s tastefully appointed kitchen, which looks out into the vaulted family room where friends and family can gather around the fireplace. In addition to a formal living room, the first floor includes a refreshment area as well as a storm safety room off of the kitchen and an exercise room built with support enough to accommodate workout equipment. The oversized master bedroom with its ornate tray ceiling provides a peaceful retreat from the main living area. It features an adjoining bath with a walk-through shower, freestanding bathtub and his-and-hers closets. The Wexler Manor floor plan adds a secondary master bedroom and bath with his-and-hers closets, also on the ground level. Along with the recreation room upstairs are two bedrooms, each with walk-in closets and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Conceived and constructed with family in mind, Wexler Manor is as accommodating as it is welcoming with attention to details, both aesthetic and practical, evident from the moment you walk through the door.

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ach year, the VESTA Home Show gives back to the community by partnering with a local nonprofit. This year’s show features homes in Ainsley Manor, a Renaissance Development in the Hickory Withe community in Fayette County, just east of Arlington. A portion of the proceeds from the 2016 home show ticket sales will go to the Hickory Withe Community Association (HWCA). The association exists to bring citizens together to promote the enhancement and smart growth of the community, to foster active participation among residents so they can become better informed about issues that affect the community as a whole, and to provide social interaction and fellowship among neighbors. As well, the association strives to preserve a high standard of desirable and compatible area land use, in keeping with the historical heritage of the long-standing Hickory Withe community, and to respond charitably to needs that arise among its neighbors. The Hickory Withe community, HWCA president Bob Munns says, is a tight-knit group that is big on tradition, maintaining the rural

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The HWCA also supports local and regional charities, including the Imagination Library, a nonprofit organization that promotes early childhood literacy by giving free ageappropriate books to children; Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society; Fayette Cares, an organization that provides care and assistance to Fayette County families and individuals in need; and the Hickory Withe volunteer fire department. “Once a year, in July, we honor the volunteer fire department and first responders here in the Hickory Withe community,” says Munns. “There are two firehouses that cover the area, so we invite both of the firehouses and have a big potluck for them and give them funds raised by the association. It’s a tradition.” HWCA meetings often offer updates from and access to local and regional officials. “We get regular updates from county officials, the county sheriff, the county mayor, and the fire department,” says Munns. “We have two West Tennessee commissioners that are members of our group, and we usually have a state senator or representative present. It’s a good place for them to come and make themselves accessible to the citizens that elected them. Everybody enjoys that when they’re there because that gives them access they wouldn’t have normally, without a lot of effort.” The association meets the first Thursday of each month. Members enjoy a community potluck, “Hickory Withe style,” Munns says, with traditional Southern entrees and side dishes made from vegetables grown in members’ gardens. But more than anything, the association’s aim is to maintain relationships and a sense of community pride. “I’ve been out here for 15 years; it’s the best move I ever made,” he says. “We’ve got great neighbors that have become extended family.” HWCA volunteers will be on-site at the VESTA Home Show to answer questions about the Hickory Withe community. For more information, visit hickorywithe.com.

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water, so Oldrieve developed a special pair of shoes, if you can even call them that, which were effectually canoes strapped to his feet. Newspapers explained, “The boots in which he walks are made of fine cedar, 4 feet long, 6 inches wide, and 6 inches deep. His feet are retained in the boots by an elastic web.” Now this apparently wasn’t some spur-of-the-moment Our trivia expert solves local mysteries of thing. Newspapers reported that Oldrieve spent five who, what, when, where, why, and why not. years perfecting these things, nurturing a reputation as “The Human Water Spider,” even though early tests Well, sometimes. weren’t promising. One “walk” around Boston Harbor by vance lauderdale got him lost in a fog, and he had to wait 12 hours for friends to find and rescue him. Even so, on New Year’s Day he left Cincinnati, wearDEAR VANCE: Is it true that a Memphian someDEAR R.B.: It is indeed true that a gentleman “walked ing dress pants, shirt, vest, and overcoat, and even a hat. how “walked” down the Mississippi” in the early 1900s, but his journey was I have no idea why he didn’t wait for warmer weather; the river, all the way to considerably longer than the one you describe, and — I perhaps that was part of the bet. He didn’t actually New Orleans, sometime hate to break it to you — he wasn’t a Memphian. “walk” along the water by taking steps; instead he apin the early 1900s? — This remarkable fellow was Charles Oldrieve, and parently shuffled each foot forward, one at a time, while r.b., memphis. here’s his story. trying to keep his balance. Born in England and raised in the Boston area, And he wasn’t alone. His wife, Caroline, described Oldrieve began performing stunts at a young age, de- as “an expert rowboatswoman” (now there’s a term you veloping considerable expertise as a tightrope walker don’t hear every day), accompanied him for most of and working for several years as a highthe journey to pull him from the water “The whole art is in in case of a spill. What’s more, a motor wire performer at Revere Beach near launch called The Rover followed the Olthat city. But one day in late 1907, he keeping your balance somehow got into a $5,000 wager with drieves as they made their way downand never permitting another Boston resident named Edwin stream. It was too risky to perform this Williams, identified in the old news- the ends of the shoes to stunt at night, so after dark Charles and paper accounts as a “sporting gentleCaroline ate and slept aboard the boat. go underwater.” man.” The bet went something like this: They splashed into — or past — MemOldrieve would win the money — an phis on the afternoon of January 22, 1907. — Charles Oldrieve enormous sum in those days, when the Newspapers here reported that as soon average annual wage was barely $500 — if he “walked” as he came into view, steamboats started blowing their down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, all the way from whistles, “and a great crowd soon assembled on the Cincinnati to New Orleans. It would be a journey of riverfront, thinking some great disaster was taking some 1,600 miles. place on the water.” Now obviously a normal human being can’t walk on All those boats that greeted him when he ap-

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right: It’s a shame better photographs haven’t survived of Charles Oldrieve’s amazing river-walking stunt. A photo of his wife, who accompanied him, would’ve been nice, too.

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proached any city caused no end of problems, because they kicked up waves, and, as he explained, “the whole art is in keeping your balance and never permitting the ends of the shoes to go underwater.” Reporters noted that Oldrieve “kept his arms in constant motion to balance himself” and praised the efforts of his wife, rowing along behind him the whole way, noting that “her task is almost equal to his.” Even without interference from boats and barges, the Mississippi is twisting with eddies and currents, and Oldrieve splashed into the cold water countless times. As a result, by the time he and his wife reached our city, both were suffering from fever and chills, but they pressed on. The old postcard image (left) shows Oldrieve passing Arkansas City, Arkansas, a few days later. He was making rather astonishing progress, sometimes traveling as far as 50 miles in one day. And he made it, finally waddling into New Orleans on February 10, 1907, some 10 pounds lighter than when he began — and $5,000 richer.

left: Southern Lanes was Memphis’ premier bowling center for decades. In recent years, the old building on South Cleveland has been home to a pawn shop.

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DEAR VANCE: What can you tell me about a well-known Memphis athlete named Ned Turner? — t.w., memphis.

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DEAR T.W.: I can tell you that it frustrates me when I can’t

share the entire story of somebody: where they were born, what pets they owned, their favorite birthday presents, that kind of thing. And I’m especially aggravated that I turned up a few interesting details about Turner’s life, but I’m disappointed that I wasn’t able to uncover more about him. Here’s what I know. He was born in Memphis in 1896. As a young man, he excelled at almost every sport he encountered. According to an old Press-Scimitar article, “Turner earned varsity letters at Annapolis in swimming, water polo, and rifle shooting. He also earned a basketball letter at Union University in Jackson, and often qualified in championship golf matches.” But Turner really made his name in bowling, becoming a well-known player at the city’s top bowling alley, Southern Lanes on South Cleveland. Back in those days, and I’m talking about the 1940s now, bowling was organized into rather complicated divisions. One newspaper story reported that Turner “is a member of the Stewart Rose Bud Coffee team of the Classic League, and the Canadian Club squad of the Victory League.”

I’m sure these made sense at the time. But his greatest moment was when he became the 1949 Champion of the entire Southern Bowling Congress, following a heated competition at Southern Lanes. The photos here, in fact, were taken during that tournament. Despite his athletic skills, Turner never tried to make a living off sports. His day job was serving as the sales manager for the Consolidated Distributing Company, a division of Plough Pharmaceuticals. He retired from that job in 1959, and for years was a regular participant at matches conducted by the American Contract Bridge League. In later years, he helped promote a new boating and fishing development being developed by the Belz Company at Grenada, Mississippi. He passed away in 1974 at the age of 78. I wonder what happened to all his bowling trophies?

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veryone likes a good ghost story and this is the time of year when the unknown tickles our curiosity and the undead, they say, walk the land. More treat than trick, here we take a look at a couple of books that will keep you reading long past your bedtime, if only because you’re too scared to turn out the lights.

Haunted Bridges: Over 300 of America’s Creepiest Crossings

Llewellyn Publications by Rich Newman

ust in time for Halloween, local author, filmmaker, and ghost hunter Rich Newman gives us Haunted Bridges: Over 300 of America’s Creepiest Crossings. As the title hints, the book is chock-full of unexplained visitations on bridges all across the country. These tales are bitesized and as delicious as candy corn, too. Just opening the book at random, my eyes land on the 16th Avenue Bridge in Kaimuki, Hawaii: “It’s said a young girl was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident — and now people see her spirit wandering the bridge at night. Witnesses claim that they have stopped to ask the girl if she’s okay, if she needs a ride, etc. Then the girl climbs into the car and rides until the end of the bridge. At that point she simply disappears.”

at least 25 people died during construction. The bridge is cursed! There are a number of visions associated with the Brooklyn Bridge, but one is the most eerie — the headless ghost of a man who died during construction when a cable snapped free and decapitatIf you ever needed another reason to visit ed him. Oh, and as a bonus, several people Hawaii, having your spine tingled on this have claimed to have been abducted by aliens bridge at night might be just the one. while crossing. Newman is originally from St. Louis, movCuriously, there is no mention of the Tallaing to Memphis 10 years ago when his vet- hatchie Bridge from over in Choctaw Ridge. It seems Billie Joe McAllister never made it erinarian wife took a job with a Collierville animal clinic. Since being here, he founded back from his fatal jump that sleepy, dusty, the Memphis Film Society and produced the Delta day. Just as Halloween is on our mind, so are Memphis 48 Hour Film Project. His first book was about applying film-making techniques bridges. This month sees the opening of the to video game production. Big River Crossing, the pedestrian-friendly “Shortly after that was published, I was con- right-of-way spanning the Mississippi River tacted by Llewellyn Publications because I to Arkansas on the Harahan Bridge. The was peripherally interested in the paranormal Harahan is haint-free, it appears. In fact, as a hobby,” Newman says, “and they wanted no bridges are listed in the immediate to know if I’d be interested in writing a travel Memphis area (Really? No specters seen guide for people interested in the paranormal, f loating across the 125-year-old Frisco so I wrote The Ghost Hunter’s Field Guide. Since Bridge? Nothing spooky crossing the Wolf River?). There are, however, plenty within then I’ve written three more for them and a few hours’ drive of home: Crazy George’s I’m working on the fifth.” That book will be a guide to haunted Civil War sites and should Bridge in Dry Hollow (outside of Monterey), be out in mid-2017. Tennessee; Scarce Creek Road Bridge in Most of you may not read Haunted Bridges Lexington, Tennessee; Stuckey’s Bridge from cover to cover, it’s just too tempting in Meridian, Mississippi (one of Newman’s favorite stories); and Tilly Willy Bridge in to bounce around and take your chances with what might be waiting a chapter or Fayetteville, Arkansas. This last one is actwo ahead. For me, I had to look for those tually gone, demolished years ago for safety bridges of lore, the ones reasons, but is still visited by I’ve heard about all my life. the other-worldly, which inWhat is one person’s Golden Gate in San Francludes, in addition to normal legend is another cisco? There it is on page 85 ghosts, a green goblin. “Not the Marvel Comics bad guy,” where I learned that it is the person’s paranormal world’s second-busiest for Newman writes, “an actuexperience. suicides (surpassed only by al green creature skulking the Nanjing Yangtze River about the area.” Bridge). Despite this, the ghost that gets Newman doesn’t work towards converthe mention is that of a ship with a local sion with his book. It’s a resource for the connection — the Tennessee ran ashore and curious, and for believers and non-believwas destroyed in 1853, but may be seen today ers alike. As he concludes the book, he cruising the Golden Gate Strait. writes: “Hopefully it has become clear just The iconic Brooklyn Bridge in New York how delicate the division between fact and was designed by John Roebling. While scout- fiction is. What is one person’s legend is ing a location for the bridge, Roebling hurt another person’s paranormal experience. his foot and eventually contracted tetanus In the world of the supernatural, anything is possible and everything is debatable. So, which killed him. His son, Washington, got like many things in life, anything you take a severe case of the bends from surfacing too away from these varied tales is dependent quickly in the East River and was confined entirely upon you.” to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. And

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DINING OUT

Freshen Up Chef Ana Gonzalez invigorates the Westin’s Bleu with Latin flavors and an artist’s eye for pretty plates.

by pamela denney | photographs by justin fox burks

et’s start with a confession: Hotel bars thrill me, especially comfortably upscale ones like Bleu Lounge at the downtown Westin with its soft leather loveseats and a bartender who expertly shakes Kettle One martinis, straight up with Queen olives, round and salty.

above: Bleu’s artfully-plated dishes made with seasonal ingredients include the Bleu burger, spinach and fried Brie salad, salmon tacos, steamed mussels, and seafood pappardelle. right: The restaurant menu is also served at the adjoining lounge, including an innovative version of steamed mussels made with capers and Kalamata olives in butter and white wine sauce.

Nestled in the hotel’s first-floor corner with a view of FedExForum, the Westin’s bar is a vacation destination close to home with plate-glass windows for people watching and a baby grand piano painted a brilliant cerulean blue. Guests are free to play (and sometimes they do), but for me the piano is an eye-catching metaphor for Chef Ana Gonzalez’s cooking style: Dress up familiar dishes in their Sunday best with flavorful — and surprising — ingredients. Consider the steamed mussels we order with our first round of drinks, ink-stained by the sea and swirled in a bowl like a party spinner. Inside each shell, capers, Kalamata olives, and strips of roasted red peppers swim in butter and white wine sauce. Scoop up a taste with crusty grilled sourdough, and the playful Spanish flavors turn a steadfast friend into someone new and sassy. A native of Columbia, Gonzalez

mixes up culinary influences by design. “I always say, ‘Get out of the box,’” she explains. “I want to expose people to foods they don’t normally eat, to different ingredients, different cultures, and different cuisines.” Spanish and African foodways shape Columbian cooking, a heritage Gonzalez took with her when she moved as a girl to Miami’s culinary melting pot. She learned to cook at home, and on weekends helped her mother, who ran her own catering company. By 16, she landed a job in the kitchen of the Alexander Hotel, working her way up from prep, to sauté, to grill. “Next thing you know, I am the sous chef,” Gonzalez recalls, laughing. Along the way, she also Gonzalez focuses graduated from culinary school at Johnson and Wales on seasonal University, earned a scholingredients and arship to study pastry in three-dimensional Austria, and moved from Miami to Orlando, where she flavors, combining eventually worked at Orlansweet, savory, or do’s Peabody Hotel. In 2007, spicy into a playlist both Gonzalez and her husband, Brian Barrow (he’s a of glorious plates. chef, too), transferred to The Peabody in Memphis, where they worked with José Gutierrez, the former longtime chef of the hotel’s fine dining restaurant, Chez Philippe. “Jose would say, ‘Not too much, less is more,’” Gonzalez recalls. “So now I tell my cooks, ‘More than five ingredients, and you can ruin the dish.’” At the Westin, where she directs menus and staff for the restaurant, lounge, room service, and hotel amenities, Gonzalez focuses on seasonal ingredients and three-dimensional flavors, combining sweet, savory, or spicy into a playlist of glorious plates. Her talents complement Westin branding to eat better and feel better with nutrient-rich superfoods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I first spot the cute, leafy superfood icons on the restaurant’s breakfast menu when a friend and I visit early one Saturday after shopping at the Downtown farmers market. The dishes are bright and happy — like mornings should be. From a wide-rimmed bowl of steel-cut oatmeal, we smell fresh cinnamon, warm and comforting, and admire the cereal’s colorful garnish: sliced green apples, walnuts, and honey. We swirl them all in. A sourdough panini comes next, grilled golden brown and sliced into thirds. Inside, chive cream cheese hugs smoked salmon, an atypical filling for this popular pressed sandwich. At lunch on a subsequent visit, we discover salmon again with another bold new personality: chunks of salmon marinated in onion and chipotle puree and grilled for taco filling. Other unexpected ingredients — cucumbers, green apples, and watermelon radish — join cilantro, diced avocado, and queso blanco for a memorable tortilla rollup finished off in three magnificent bites. Happily, two more tacos, lightly grilled, tease us from the plate.

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Tempted at dinner to try salmon a third time (honey truffle seared with stir-fry), I remember my writer’s role and order seafood Pappardelle, a hearty and colorful quilt of shellfish and mahi-mahi woven with broad flat ribbons of pasta and knotted with heirloom tomatoes and asparagus tips. My husband heads down a different road, selecting an excellent 14-ounce, bone-in ribeye served with port wine reduction and cheesy herb risotto. But first, before our entrees, we try two starters: clam chowder, a thick and creamy New England version flavored with pancetta, and Ahi tuna tartare, a Westin brand standard and for good reason. Served with fried wedges of puff y pita, the tartare builds from a grass-green cushion of chopped scallions, layering in sushi-grade tuna, olives, capers, fresh pineapple, and mustard seed toasted to embolden their flavor. To end our meal, we wonder: Can we handle Chef Ana’s award-winning apple pie topped with vanilla Haagen-Dazs and a drizzle of caramel sauce? You bet, an opulent decision that makes my husband, full and happy, wistfully lament, “We should have booked a room.” It’s a fine suggestion, I agree, and one we will remember before our next weekend visit to the Westin’s Bleu.

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above: Executive Chef Ana Gonzalez merges global foodways in such scrumptious choices as a Cuban deli sandwich, served at lunch, and Tuna Tartare made with fresh pineapple. left: Seafood pappardelle, hearty and beautiful, weaves ribbons of pasta with scallops, mussels, shrimp, and mahi.

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Columbian inﬂuences with staples from the Southern table. DRINKS: For spirits, try signature cocktails such as champagne drinks at brunch. Or for a freshly squeezed spin, order juices or smoothies, either savory or sweet. ATMOSPHERE: Iridescent blue lighting infuses Bleu with a retro ’90s fusion feel, while handsome wood paneling feels timelessly chic. SERVICE: Servers are well-meaning, but vary in ability and experience. EXTRAS: A 12 for $12 lunch combo served Monday through Saturday couples exceptional value with entrees (Cuban deli sandwich!), sides (sweet potato fries!), dessert (fudge brownie!), and drink (sweet iced tea!). RESERVATIONS: Not always necessary, but call ahead on busy nights at the FedExForum. PRICES: Breakfast ($6-$12); lunch ($6-$12); dinner: sides, salads, and shared plates ($4-$12); entrees ($14-$38); desserts ($8). OPEN: The restaurant serves breakfast (6:30 to 11 a.m.); lunch (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and dinner (4 to 10 p.m.) seven days a week. The lounge is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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CHEF ANA’S AWARD-WINNING APPLE PIE ($8): Organic apples, rich buttery crust, and cinnamon sticks (toasted and ground in-house) explain a well-deserved win for best dessert at Youth Village’s Soup Sunday.

SPINACH AND FRIED BRIE SALAD ($12): Honey-glazed grapes gracefully transform ubiquitous baby spinach. Swirl grapes in champagne vinaigrette or punch them on a fork with a bite of fried Brie, crusted with Panko.

GRANOLA YOGURT PANCAKES ($10): What makes the best stack of pancakes you will ever eat? Superfood granola with almonds, chia seeds, orange zest, fresh berries, and powdered sugar dusted on top. O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 • M E M P H I S M A G A Z I N E . C O M • 135

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Memphis Food & Wine Festival

Master Chef José Gutierrez

by pamela denney

hen River Oaks master Chef José Gutierrez talks about Michelin star Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten — the headliner for the first annual Memphis Food & Wine Festival — he uses his first name, dropping the chef and the last name as only good friends can do. The chefs’ longstanding friendship started decades ago in southern France, when they both worked in the acclaimed kitchen of Paul Bocuse. “He is a sweet, sweet gentleman who is the most amazing chef, and he has never been to Memphis before,” said Gutierrez at a media kickoff for the celebration of food, wine, and blues music to benefit Le Bonheur’s FedExFamily House. Vongerichten’s credentials — he operates 30 restaurants worldwide — set a gold-star standard for an impressive lineup of more than two-dozen local, regional, and national chefs and the exquisite dishes they will serve at the October 15th event, staged at the Memphis Botanic Garden’s outdoor concert venue. Consider these entrée dishes: charred octopus with butternut squash puree, candied ginger, and roasted chestnuts from master Chef Nico Romo of Fish Restaurant in Charleston; Indian chicken tacos with pear ginger salsa from Chef Deb Paquette of Nashville’s Etch; and truffle-cured Wagyu strip loin with blueberry gastric from Andreas Kisler, The Peabody’s executive chef. And for dessert? Save room for salted caramel chocolate mousse from Memphis chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix; Arkansas pecans and moonshine pie from the Wilson Café’s Joe Cartwright and Shari Haley; and a tempting list of Southern-inspired gelatos (bourbon & Coke!) from Hugh Balthrop’s much-loved Sweet Magnolia in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Dozens of wines provided by Memphis-based Star Distributors will complete the event’s culinary triptych, offering hidden gems from France, Italy, Argentina, and California, of course. Winery representatives also will be on hand to answer questions from guests about the wines they try in the souvenir stemware they receive at the gate.

Memphis Food & Wine Festival is October 15th. Individual tickets are $250; a table for eight is $2,000. We celebrate our city’s community table and the people who grow, cook, and eat the best Memphis food at

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emphis magazine offers this restaurant listing as a service to its readers. The directory is not intended as a recommendation of the establishments included, nor does it list every restaurant in town. It does, however, include most of the city’s finer restaurants, many specialty restaurants, and a representative sampling of other Bluff City eating establishments. No fast-food facilities or cafeterias are listed, nor have we included establishments that rely heavily on take-out business. Restaurants are included regardless of whether they advertise in Memphis magazine. The guide is updated regularly, but we recommend that you call ahead to check on hours, prices, and other details. Suggestions from readers are welcome; please contact us. Email dining@memphismagazine.com. BAR LOUIE—Serves small plates, flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers, ABUELO’S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY—Mejores de la salads, and such large plate entrees as blackened fish tacos and baked casa — beef and stuffed shrimp — is a specialty here, along with tilapia Veracruz, quesadillas, chili rellenos, and chicken medallions. mac-and-cheese. 2125 Madison. 207-1436. L, D, WB, X, $-$$ 8274 Highway 64 (Bartlett). 672-0769. L, D, X, $-$$ BAR-B-Q SHOP—Dishes up barbecued ribs, spaghetti, bologna; also pulled pork shoulder, Texas toast barbecue sandwich, chicken ABYSSINIA RESTAURANT—Ethiopian/Mediterranean menu includes beef, chicken, lamb, fish entrees, and vegetarian sandwich, and salads. Closed Sun. 1782 Madison. 272-1277. L, D, dishes; also a lunch buffet. 2 600 Poplar. 321-0082. L, D, X, $-$$ X, MRA, $-$$ ACRE—Features seasonal modern American cuisine in a stylish BARDOG TAVERN—Classic American grill with Italian influence, setting using locally sourced products; also small-plates/bar. Closed Bardog offers pasta specialties such as Grandma’s NJ Meatballs, as well as salads, sliders, sandwiches, and daily specials. 73 Monroe. 275-8752. for lunch Sat. and all day Sun. 690 S. Perkins. 818-2273. L, D, X, $$-$$$ B (Mon.-Fri.), L, D, WB, X, $-$$ AGAVE MARIA—Menu items at this Mexican eatery include BARI RISTORANTE ENOTECA—Authentic Southeastern duck confit arepas, poached lobster enchiladas, and grilled lamb Italian cuisine (Puglia) emphasizes lighter entrees. Serves fresh fish chops; also tortas and small plate selections. 83 Union. 341-2096. L, and beef dishes and a homemade soup of the day. 22 S. Cooper. D, X, $-$$ 722-2244. D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ ALCHEMY—Southern fusion, locally grown cuisine features small BARKSDALE RESTAURANT—Old-school diner serving and large plates; among the offerings is the pan-seared hanger steak breakfast and Southern plate lunches. 237 Cooper. 722-2193. B, L, with duck-fat-roasted fingerling potatoes; also handcrafted cocktails D, X, MRA, $ and local craft beers. Closed for dinner Sun. 940 S. Cooper. BAYOU BAR & GRILL—New Orleans fare at this Overton 726-4444. D, SB, X, $-$$ Square eatery includes jambalaya, gumbo, catfish Acadian, shrimp ALDO’S PIZZA PIES—Serving gourmet pizzas — including Mr. dishes, red beans and rice, and muffalettas; also serves some favorites T Rex — salads, and more. Also 30 beers, bottled or on tap. 100 S. from the former Le Chardonnay. 2094 Madison. 278-8626. L, D, Main. 577-7743; 752 S. Cooper. 725-7437. L, D, X, $-$$ WB, X, MRA, $-$$ AMERIGO—Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine includes BEAUTY SHOP—Modern American cuisine with international pasta, wood-fired pizza, steaks, and cedarwood-roasted fish. 1239 flair served in a former beauty shop. Serves steaks salads, pasta, and seafood, including pecan-crusted golden sea bass. Closed for dinner Ridgeway, Park Place Mall. 761-4000. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ Sunday. 966 S. Cooper. 272-7111. L, D, SB, X, $-$$$ ANDREW MICHAEL ITALIAN KITCHEN—Traditional Italian cuisine with a menu that changes seasonally with such entrees BEDROCK EATS & SWEETS—Memphis’ only Paleo-centric as Maw Maw’s ravioli. Closed Sun.-Mon. 712 restaurant offering such dishes as pot roast, D I N I N G S Y MBOLS waffles, enchiladas, chicken salad, omelets, W. Brookhaven Cl. 347-3569. D, X, MRA, and more. Closed Sun. 327 S. Main. 409$$-$$$ B — breakfast 6433. B, L, D, X, $-$$ ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE—Offering several varieties of eggs BELLE: A SOUTHERN BISTRO— L — lunch benedict, waffles, omelets, pancakes, Brisket in a bourbon brown sugar glaze, D — dinner beignets, and other breakfast fare; also and chicken with basmati rice are among SB — Sunday brunch burgers,sandwiches, and salads. 6063 Park the specialties; also seafood entrees and WB — weekend brunch Ave. 729-7020; 65 S. Highland. 623-7122. such vegetables as blackened green tomatoes. Closed for dinner Sun. and all day B, L, WB, X, $ X — wheelchair accessible Mon. 117 Union Ave. 433-9851. L, D, THE ARCADE—Possibly Memphis’ MRA — member, Memphis WB, X, $-$$$ oldest cafe. Specialties include sweet Restaurant Association potato pancakes, a fried peanut butter and BENIHANA—This Japanese steakhouse $ — under $15 per person without banana sandwich, and breakfast served all serves beef, chicken, and seafood grilled at day. 5 40 S. Main. 526-5757. B, L, D the table; some menu items change drinks or desserts monthly; sushi bar also featured. 912 Ridge (Thurs.-Sat.), X, MRA, $ $$ — under $25 Lake. 767-8980. L, D, X, $$-$$$ ASIAN PALACE—Chinese eatery serves $$$ — $26-$50 seafood, vegetarian items, dim sum, and BHAN THAI—Authentic Thai cuisine $$$$ — over $50 includes curries, pad Thai noodles, and more. 5266 Summer Ave. 766-0831. L, D, X, SHADED — new listing vegetarian dishes, as well as seafood, pork, $-$$ and duck entrees. Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. A-TAN—Serves Chinese and Japanese and all day Mon. 1324 Peabody. 272-1538. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ hibachi cuisine, complete with sushi bar. A specialty is Four Treasures with garlic sauce. 3445 Poplar, Suite 17, University Center. BLEU—This eclectic restaurant features American food with global influences and local ingredients. Among the specialties are a 14-oz. 452-4477. L, D, X, $-$$$ bone-in rib-eye and several seafood dishes. 221 S. Third, in the AUTOMATIC SLIM’S—Longtime downtown favorite specializes Westin Memphis Beale St. Hotel. 334-5950. B, L, D, WB, X, in contemporary American cuisine emphasizing local ingredients; also $$-$$$ extensive martini list. 83 S. Second. 525-7948. L, D, WB, X, MRA, BLUE NILE ETHIOPIAN—Kabobs, flavorful chicken and lamb $-$$$ stew, and injera (flatbread) are traditional items on the menu, along BABALU TACOS & TAPAS—This Overton Square eatery with vegetarian options. 1788 Madison. 474-7214. L, D, X, $-$$ dishes up Spanish-style tapas with Southern flair; also taco and enchilada of the day; specials change daily. 2115 Madison. 274BLUEFIN RESTAURANT & SUSHI LOUNGE—Serves Japanese fusion cuisine featuring seafood, duck, and steaks, with 0100. L, D, SB, X, $-$$ seasonally changing menu; also, a sushi bar and flatbread pizza. BAHAMA BREEZE—Baby back ribs, Jamaican chicken wings, Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. 135 S. Main. 528-1010. L, D, X, MRA, and coconut shrimp are among the entrees at this Caribbean-fusion $-$$ restaurant. 2830 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 385-8744. L, BOMBAY HOUSE—Indian fare includes lamb korma and D, X, MRA, $-$$ chicken tikka; also, a daily luncheon buffet. 1727 N. Germantown BANGKOK ALLEY—Thai fusion cuisine includes noodle and Pkwy. (Cordova). 755-4114. L, D, X, $-$$ curry dishes, chef-specialty sushi rolls, coconut soup, and duck and seafood entrees. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Sun. at Brookhaven BONEFISH GRILL—Serves wood-grilled fish,as well as steaks, location; call for hours. 121 Union Ave. 522-2010; 2150 W. Poplar chicken and pork entrees. 1250 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). at Houston Levee (Collierville). 854-8748; 715 W. Brookhaven 753-2220; 4680 Merchants Park Circle, Carriage Crossing Cl. 590-2585. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ (Collierville). 854-5822. L (Fri.-Sat.), D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ BONNE TERRE—This inn’s cafe features American cuisine with a BAR DKDC—Features an ever-changing menu of international Southern flair, and a seasonal menu that changes monthly. Offers “street food,” from Thai to Mexican, Israeli to Indian, along with specialty cocktails. Closed Sun.-Mon. 964 S. Cooper. 272-0830. D, X, $

CIT Y DINING LIST Angus steaks, duck, pasta, and seafood. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4715 Church Rd. W. (Nesbit, MS). 662-781-5100. D, X, $-$$$ BOOKSELLERS BISTRO—Serves soups, sandwiches, quiche, salads, pasta, and seafood, including shrimp polenta; a specialty is pesto pasta. The Booksellers at Laurelwood, 387 Perkins Extd. 3740881. B, L, D, WB, X, $-$$ 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, $-$$ BOUNTY ON BROAD—Offering family-style dining, Bounty serves small plates and family-sized platters, with such specialties as grilled pork loin and stuffed quail. Closed Mon. 2 519 Broad. 4108131. D (Tues.-Sat.), SB, X, $-$$ BOZO’S HOT PIT BAR-B-Q—Barbecue, burgers, sandwiches, and subs. 342 Hwy 70, Mason, TN. 901-294-3400. L, D, $-$$ BRASS DOOR IRISH PUB—Irish and New-American cuisine includes such entrees as fish and chips burgers, sandwiches, salads, and daily specials. 152 Madison. 572-1813. L, D, SB, MRA, $ BROADWAY PIZZA—Serving a variety of pizzas,including the Broadway Special, as well as sandwiches, salads, wings, and “soulfood specials.” 2581 Broad. 454-7930; 627 S. Mendenhall. 2071546. L, D, X, $-$$ 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, MRA, $-$$$ BROTHER JUNIPER’S—Breakfast is the focus here, with specialty omelets, including the open-faced San Diegan omelet; also daily specials, and homemade breads and pastries. Closed Mon. 3519 Walker. 324-0144. B, X, MRA, $ BRYANT’S BREAKFAST—Three-egg omelets, pancakes, and The Sampler Platter are among the popular entrees here. Closed Tuesday. 3965 Summer. 324-7494. B, L, X, $ BUCKLEY’S FINE FILET GRILL—Specializes in steaks, seafood, and pasta. (Lunchbox serves entree salads, burgers, and more.) 5355 Poplar. 683-4538; 919 S. Yates (Buckley’s Lunchbox), 682-0570. L (Yates only, M-F), D, X, MRA, $-$$ BUNTYN CORNER CAFE—Serving favorites from Buntyn Restaurant, including chicken and dressing, cobbler, and yeast rolls. 5050 Poplar, Suite 107. 424-3286. B, L, X, $ THE BUTCHER SHOP—Serves steaks ranging from 8-oz. fillets to a 20-oz. porterhouse; also chicken, pork chops, fresh seafood. 107 S. Germantown Rd. (Cordova). 757-4244. L (Fri. and Sun.), D, X, MRA, $$-$$$ CAFE 1912—French/American bistro serving such seafood entrees as grouper and steamed mussels: also crepes, salads, and French onion soup, 2 43 S. Cooper. 722-2700. D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$ CAFE ECLECTIC—Spanish omelets, and chicken and waffles are among menu items, along with sandwiches, wraps, and burgers. 603 N. McLean. 725-1718; 111 Harbor Town Square. 590-4645; 510 S. Highland. 410-0765. B, L, D, SB, X, MRA, $ CAFE KEOUGH—European-style cafe serving quiche, paninis, salads, and more. 12 S. Main. 509-2469. B, L, D, X, $ CAFE OLE—This eatery specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine; one specialty is the build-your-own quesadilla. 959 S. Cooper. 343-0103. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$ 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 PIAZZA BY PAT LUCCHESI—Specializes in gourmet pizzas (including create-your-own), panini sandwiches, and pasta. Closed Sun. 139 S. Rowlett St. (Collierville). 861-1999. L, D, X, $-$$ CAFE PONTOTOC—Serves a variety of internationally inspired small plates, as well as salads and sandwiches. Closed Mon. 314 S. Main. 249-7955. L, D, WB, X, $-$$ CAFE SOCIETY—With Belgian and classic French influences, serves Wagyu beef, chicken, and seafood dishes, including baconwrapped shrimp, along with daily specials and vegetarian entrees. Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. 212 N. Evergreen. 722-2177. L, D, X, MRA, $$-$$$ CANVAS—An “interactive art bar” serving salads, sandwiches, and flatbreads. 1737 Madison. 619-5303. L, D, $ 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, $$$-$$$$ CAPRICCIO GRILL ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE—Offers prime steaks, fresh seafood (lobster tails, grouper, mahi mahi), pasta, and several northern Italian specialties. 149 Union, The Peabody. 529-4199. B, L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$$ CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL—Serves chicken Bryan, calamari, various pastas, and other “old-world” Italian entrees. 4600 Merchants Park Cl., Carriage Crossing

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CIT Y DINING LIST (Collierville). 854-0200; 5110 Poplar. 685-9900. L (Sat.-Sun.), D, X, $-$$$ CASABLANCA—Lamb shawarma is one of the fresh, homemade specialties served at this Mediterranean/Moroccan restaurant; fish entrees and vegetarian options also available. 1707 Madison. 4216949; 5030 Poplar. 725-8557. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ CATFISH BLUES—Serving Delta-raised catfish and Cajun- and Southern-inspired dishes, including gumbo and fried green tomatoes. 210 E. Commerce (Hernando). 662-298-3814. L, D, $ 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, $-$$ CENTRAL BBQ—Serves ribs, smoked hot wings, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken, turkey, nachos, and portobello sandwiches. Offers both pork and beef barbecue. 2249 Central Ave. 272-9377; 4375 Summer Ave. 767-4672; 147 E. Butler. 672-7760. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ CHEZ PHILIPPE—Classical/contemporary French cuisine presented in a luxurious atmosphere with a seasonal menu focused on local/regional cuisine. Afternoon tea served Wed.-Sat., 1-3 p.m. (reservations required). Closed Sun.-Tues. T he Peabody, 149 Union. 529-4188. D, X, MRA, $$$$ CIAO BABY—Specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza made in a wood-fired oven. Also serves house-made mozzarella, pasta, appetizers, and salads. 890 W. Poplar, Suite 1. 457-7457. L, D, X, $ CIAO BELLA—Among the Italian and Greek specialties are lasagna, seafood pasta, eggplant rolotini, gourmet pizzas, and vegetarian options. Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. 565 Erin Dr., Erin Way Shopping Center. 205-2500. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$$ 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, $$-$$$ COLETTA’S—Longtime eatery serves such specialties as homemade ravioli, lasagna, and pizza with barbecue or traditional toppings. 2850 Appling Rd. (Bartlett). 383-1122; 1063 S. Parkway E. 948-7652. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ CORKY’S—Popular barbecue emporium offers both wet and dry ribs, plus a full menu of other barbecue entrees. Wed. lunch buffets, Cordova and Collierville. 5259 Poplar. 685-9744; 1740 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 737-1911; 743 W. Poplar (Collierville). 405-4999; 6434 Goodman Rd., Olive Branch. 662-893-3663. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ COZY CORNER—Serving up ribs, pork sandwiches, chicken, spaghetti, and more; also homemade banana pudding. Closed Sun.Mon. 745 N. Parkway. 527-9158. 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, $ CURRY BOWL— Specializes in Southern Indian cuisine, serving Tandoori chicken, biryani, tikka masala, and more. Weekend buffet. 4141 Hacks Cross. 207-6051. L, D, $ DEJAVU—Serves Creole, soul, and vegetarian cuisine, including po-boys, jambalaya, and shrimp and grits. 51 S. Main. 505-0212. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ DERAE RESTAURANT—Ethiopian and Mediterranean fare includes fuul, or fava beans in spices and yoghurt, goat meat and rice, and garlic chicken over basmati rice with cilantro chutney; also salmon and tilapia. Closed Monday. 923 S. Highland. 552-3992. B, L, D, $-$$ DIRTY CROW INN—Serving elevated bar food, including poutine fries, fried catfish, and the Chicken Debris, a sandwich with smoked chicken, melted cheddar, and gravy. 855 Kentucky. 2075111. L, D, $ 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, $-$$ EIGHTY3—Contemporary menu of steaks and seafood offers a variety of eclectic specialties; also weekly specials, small plates, appetizers, and patio dining. 83 Madison Ave. 333-1224. B, L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$$ EL MEZCAL—Serves burritos, chimichangas, fajitas, and other Mexican cuisine, as well as shrimp dinners and steak. 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; 9947 Wolf River (Collierville) 853-7922. L, D, X, $ 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, $-$$ EMERALD THAI RESTAURANT—Spicy shrimp, pad khing, lemon grass chicken, and several noodle, rice, and vegetarian

LOCALITY GUIDE BARTLETT

Abuelo’s Applebee’s Cajun Catfish Company Coletta’s Colton’s Steakhouse Dixie Cafe El Porton Exlines’ Best Pizza Firebirds Gridley’s Hadley’s Pub La Playita Mexicana O’Charley’s Ruby Tuesday Sekisui Side Car Cafe Side Porch Steakhouse Tops Bar-B-Q

CHICKASAW GARDENS/ UNIV. OF MEMPHIS Another Broken Egg Cafe A-Tan Brother Juniper’s Camy’s Cheffie’s Derae El Porton The Farmer La Baguette Los Compadres Lost Pizza Medallion Newby’s Osaka Japanese Pete & Sam’s Rock’n Dough Pizza R.P. Tracks Woman’s Exchange

COLLIERVILLE/WEST TN. (ARLINGTON, COVINGTON, MILLINGTON, OAKLAND) Bangkok Alley Bonefish Grill Bozo’s Hot Pit Bar-B-Q Cafe Piazza Cajun Catfish Company Carrabba’s Italian Grill Chili’s Ciao Baby Corky’s Crepe Maker El Mezcal El Porton Emerald Thai Firebirds Ronnie Grisanti’s Italian Restaurant Gus’s Fried Chicken Hickory Tavern Huey’s Jim’s Place Grille Manila Filipino Mulan Osaka Japanese Memphis Pizza Cafe Pig-N-Whistle The Sear Shack Sekisui Silver Caboose Stix Vinegar Jim’s Wolf River Cafe

CORDOVA

Bahama Breeze Bombay House Bonefish Grill Butcher Shop Cheddar’s Chili’s Corky’s Crazy Italians East End Grill El Mezcal El Porton T.G.I. Friday’s Flying Saucer Green Bamboo Gus’s Happy Mexican Hunan Palace Huey’s

J. Alexander’s Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe & Honky Tonk Jim N Nick’s Bar-B-Q Joe’s Crab Shack Logan’s Roadhouse Moe’s Southwest Grill T.J. Mulligan’s O’Charley’s Olive Garden On the Border Osaka Japanese Outback Steakhouse Pei Wei Asian Diner The Presentation Room Pyro’s Fire Fresh Pizza Rafferty’s Red Lobster Romano’s Macaroni Grill Sekisui Shogun Skimo’s Tannoor Grill

Spaghetti Warehouse Spindini The Terrace Texas de Brazil Tug’s Tuscany Italian Eatery Twilight Sky Terrace Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl & Grill Westy’s

EAST MEMPHIS

Acre Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen Asian Palace Bangkok Alley Belmont Grill Blue Plate Cafe Booksellers Bistro Broadway Pizza Brookhaven Pub & Grill Buckley’s Fine Filet Grill Buntyn Corner Cafe Carrabba’s Italian Grill Casablanca DOWNTOWN Central B B Q Agave Maria Chili’s Aldo’s Pizza Pies Ciao Bella Alfred’s City East The Arcade Corky’s Automatic Slim’s Dixie Cafe Bangkok Alley El Mezcal Bardog Tavern El Porton B.B. King’s Blues Club Fino’s from the Hill Bedrock Eats & Sweets Folk’s Folly Belle — A Southern Bistro Fox & Hound Bleu Fratelli’s Blind Bear Speakeasy The Grove Grill Blue Monkey Half Shell Bluefin Hog & Hominy Blues City Cafe Houston’s Brass Door Irish Pub Huey’s Cafe Eclectic Interim Cafe Keough Erling Jensen Cafe Pontotoc Jim’s Place Capriccio The Kitchen Bistro Central BBQ Las Delicias Chez Philippe Lisa’s Lunchbox City Market LYFE Kitchen Cozy Corner Lynchburg Legends DeJaVu Marciano Dirty Crow Inn Mayuri Indian Cuisine Double J Smokehouse & Saloon Dan McGuinness Pub Earnestine & Hazel’s Mellow Mushroom Eighty3 Memphis Pizza Cafe Felicia Suzanne’s Mempops Ferraro’s Pizzeria Mortimer’s Five Spot Mosa Asian Bistro Flight Napa Cafe Flying Fish Neil’s Flying Saucer New Hunan T.G.I. Friday’s Old Venice Green Beetle One & Only BBQ Gus’s Park + Cherry Happy Mexican Patrick’s Hard Rock Cafe Porcellino’s Craft Butcher Havana’s Pilon Rafferty’s Huey’s Sekisui Pacific Rim Itta Bena Soul Fish Cafe King’s Palace Cafe Staks Kooky Canuck Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Little Tea Shop Three Little Pigs Local Wasabi Loflin Yard Whole Foods Market Lookout at the Pyramid GERMANTOWN LYFE Kitchen Belmont Grill Maciel’s Tortas & Tacos The Cheesecake Factory Max’s Sports Bar Chili’s McEwen’s on Monroe City East The Majestic El Porton Memphis Lighthouse Exlines’ Best Pizza Mesquite Chop House Germantown Comm. Mollie Fontaine Lounge Mellow Mushroom The Office@Uptown Memphis Pizza Cafe Onix Mesquite Chop House Oshi Burger Bar New Asia Paulette’s The Pasta Maker Pearl’s Oyster House Petra Cafe Pig on Beale Rock’n Dough Pizza Pink Diva Cupcakery & Cuisine Royal Panda Ray’z World Famous Dr. BarRusso’s New York Pizzeria & B-Que Wine Bar Rendezvous, Charles Vergos’ Sakura Rizzo’s Diner Soul Fish Cafe Rum Boogie Cafe Stoney River Steakhouse and Silky O’Sullivan’s Grill South of Beale West Street Diner South Main Sushi & Grill

MEDICAL CENTER The Cupboard Evelyn & Olive Sabor Caribe Sabrosura Tops Bar-B-Q Trolley Stop Market

MIDTOWN

Abyssinia Alchemy Aldo’s Pizza Pies Alex’s Applebee’s Babalu Tacos and Tapas Bar DKDC Bar Louie Bar-B-Q Shop Bari Barksdale Restaurant Bayou Bar & Grill Beauty Shop Belly Acres Bhan Thai Blue Nile Ethiopian Boscos Bounty on Broad Broadway Pizza House Cafe 1912 Cafe Eclectic Cafe Ole Cafe Palladio Cafe Society Canvas Celtic Crossing Central B B Q The Cove Cozy Corner The Crazy Noodle The Cupboard Dino’s Ecco El Mezcal Fino’s from the Hill Frida’s Fuel Cafe Golden India HM Dessert Lounge Huey’s I Love Juice Bar Imagine Vegan Cafe India Palace Jasmine Thai Java Cabana Lafayette’s Music Room Little Italy Local Mardi Gras Memphis Maximo’s on Broad Memphis Pizza Cafe Midtown Crossing Grille Molly’s La Casita Mulan Chinese Bistro Murphy’s Old Zinnie’s Otherlands Outback Steakhouse P & H Cafe Pei Wei Asian Diner Pho Binh Pho Saigon Restaurant Iris Robata Ramen & Yakitori Bar Schweinehaus The Second Line Sekisui Side Street Grill The Slider Inn Soul Fish Cafe Stone Soup Strano Sicilian Kitchen Sweet Grass Tart Tsunami Young Avenue Deli

NORTH MISSISSIPPI Ajax Diner Applebee’s Blue and White Bonne Terre Catfish Blues Chili’s City Grocery Colton’s Steakhouse Como Steakhouse Corky’s

Fox & Hound Huey’s Lee’s Family Restaurant Logan’s Roadhouse Lost Pizza McEwen’s Dan McGuinness Pub Memphis Barbecue Company Memphis Pizza Cafe Mesquite Chop House Nagoya O’Charley’s Olive Garden Osaka Japanese Cuisine Outback Steakhouse Ravine

PARKWAY VILLAGE/ FOX MEADOWS Blue Shoe Bar & Grill Leonard’s Jack Pirtle’s Chicken Three Little Pigs Bar-B-Q

POPLAR/I-240

Amerigo Benihana Blue Plate Cafe Brooklyn Bridge Capital Grille, The P.F. Chang’s Chipotle Exlines’ Best Pizza Fleming’s Frank Grisanti’s Happy Mexican Heritage Tavern & Kitchen Julles Posh Food Co. Mister B’s Olive Garden One & Only BBQ Owen Brennan’s Pyro’s Fire-Fresh Pizza Red Koi River Oaks Ruth’s Chris Salsa Seasons 52 Sekisui Wang’s Mandarin House

RALEIGH

Exline’s Best Pizza

SOUTH MEMPHIS Coletta’s The Four Way Interstate Bar-B-Q Jack Pirtle’s Chicken

SUMMER/BERCLAIR Bryant’s The Cottage Elwood’s Shack High Point Pizza La Taqueria Guadalupana Lotus Nagasaki Inn Orr Restaurant Pancho’s Panda Garden Queen of Sheba Tops Bar-B-Q

WEST MEMPHIS/ EASTERN ARK.

The Cupboard Pancho’s Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Bar & Grill

WHITEHAVEN Hong Kong Marlowe’s

WINCHESTER

East End Grill Curry Bowl Formosa Half Shell Happy Mexican Huey’s Logan’s Roadhouse Olive Garden Red Lobster Ruby Tuesday T.G.I. Friday’s Tops Bar-B-Q Tycoon

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CIT Y DINING LIST dishes are offered at this family restaurant. Closed Sunday. 8950 Highway 64 (Lakeland). 384-0540. L, D X, $-$$ ERLING JENSEN—Presents “globally inspired” cuisine: specialties are rack of lamb, big game entrees,and fresh fish dishes. 1044 S. Yates. 763-3700. D, X, MRA, $$-$$$ EVELYN & OLIVE—Jamaican/Southern fusion cuisine includes such dishes as Kingston stew fish, Rasta Pasta, and jerk rib-eye. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Sun.-Mon. 630 Madison. 7485422. L, D, X, $ EXLINES’ BEST PIZZA—Serves pizza, Italian dinners, sandwiches, and salads. 2935 Austin Peay. 388-4711; 6250 Stage Rd. (Bartlett). 382-3433; 2801 Kirby Parkway. 754-0202; 7730 Wolf River Blvd. (Germantown). 753-4545; 531 W. Stateline Rd. 662-342-4544 (check online for additional locations). L, D, X, MRA, $ THE FARMER—Serving upscale Southern cuisine, with a focus on locally grown ingredients. Among the specialties are smoked beef tenderloin and shrimp and grits. Closed for dinner Sun.-Mon. 3092 Poplar #11. 324-2221. L, D, X, $-$$ FELICIA SUZANNE’S—Southern cuisine with low-country, Creole, and Delta influences, using regional fresh seafood, local beef, and locally grown foods. Entrees include shrimp and grits. Closed Sun. and Mon. Brinkley Plaza, 80 Monroe, Suite L1. 523-0877. L (Fri. only), D, X, MRA, $$-$$$ FERRARO’S PIZZERIA & PUB—Rigatoni bolognese and capellini pomodoro are among the pasta entrees here, along with pizzas (whole or by the slice), with a variety of toppings. 111 Jackson. 522-2033. L, D, X, $-$$ FIREBIRDS—Specialties are hand-cut steaks, slow-roasted prime rib, and wood-grilled salmon and other seafood, as well as seasonal entrees. 8470 Highway 64 (Bartlett). 379-1300; 4600 Merchants Circle, Carriage Crossing (Collierville). 850-1637. L, D, X, $-$$$ THE FIVE SPOT—Tucked behind Earnestine & Hazel’s, this popular eatery features innovative bar food by chef Kelly English. 531 S. Main. 523-9754. D, X, $-$$ FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE—Serves wet-aged and dry-aged steaks, prime beef, chops, and seafood, including salmon, Australian lobster tails, and a catch of the day. 6245 Poplar. 7616200. D, X, MRA, $$$-$$$$ FLIGHT RESTAURANT & WINE BAR—Serves steaks and seafood, along with such specialties as pork ribeye and roasted duck, all matched with appropriate wines; also gourmet plate lunches. Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. 39 S. Main. 521-8005. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$$ FLYING FISH—Serves up fried and grilled versions of shrimp, crab, oysters, fish tacos, and catfish; also chicken and burgers. 105 S. Second. 522-8228. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ FOLK’S FOLLY ORIGINAL PRIME STEAK HOUSE— Specializes in prime steaks, as well as lobster, grilled Scottish salmon, Alaskan king crab legs, rack of lamb, and weekly specials. 551 S. Mendenhall. 762-8200. D, X, MRA, $$$-$$$$ FORMOSA—Offers Mandarin cuisine, including broccoli beef, hot-and-sour soup, and spring rolls. Closed Monday. 6685 Quince. 753-9898. L, D, X, $-$$ 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. Closed Monday. 998 Mississippi Blvd. 507-1519. L, D (call to check hours.), $ 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, $ 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, $-$$ FUEL CAFE—Focus is on natural dishes with such specialties as bison burgers, quinoa chili, and tacos; also vegan and gluten-free options. Closed Sun.-Mon. 1761 Madison. 725-9025. L, D, X, $-$$ GERMANTOWN COMMISSARY—Serves barbecue sandwiches, sliders, ribs, shrimp, and nachos, as well as smoked barbecued bologna sandwiches; Mon.-night all-you-can-eat ribs. 2290 S. Germantown Rd. S. (Germantown). 754-5540. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ GOLDEN INDIA—Northern Indian specialties include tandoori chicken as well as lamb, beef, shrimp, and vegetarian dishes. 2097 Madison. 728-5111. L, D, X, $-$$ GREEN BAMBOO—Pineapple tilapia, pork vermicelli, and the soft egg noodle combo are Vietnamese specialties here. 990 N. Germantown Parkway, #104 (Cordova). 753-5488. L, D, $-$$ GRIDLEY’S—Offers barbecued ribs, shrimp, pork plate, chicken, and hot tamales; also daily lunch specials. Closed Tues. 6842 Stage Rd. (Bartlett). 377-8055. L, D, X, $-$$ FRANK GRISANTI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT— Northern Italian favorites include pasta with jumbo shrimp and mushrooms; also seafood, fillet mignon, and daily lunch specials. Closed for lunch Sunday. Embassy Suites Hotel, 1022 S. Shady Grove. 761-9462. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$$

RONNIE GRISANTI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT—This Memphis institution serves some family classics such as Elfo’s Special and chicken ravioli, along with lighter fare and changing daily chef selection. Closed Sun. Sheffield Antiques Mall, 684 W. Poplar (Collierville). 850-0191. L (Mon.-Sat.), D (Thurs.-Sat.), X, $-$$$ THE GROVE GRILL—Offers steaks, chops, seafood, and other American cuisine with Southern and global influences; entrees include crab cakes, and shrimp and grits, also dinner specials. 4550 Poplar. 818-9951. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $$-$$$ GUS’S WORLD FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN—Serves chicken with signature spicy batter, along with homemade beans, slaw, and pies. 310 S. Front. 527-4877; 215 S. Center St. (Collierville). 853-6005; 2965 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 373-9111; 730 S. Mendenhall. 767-2323; 505 Highway 70 W., Mason, TN. 901-294-2028. L, D, X, MRA, $ HALF SHELL—Specializes in seafood, such as King crab legs; also serves steaks, chicken, pastas, salads, sandwiches, a ”voodoo menu”; oyster bar at Winchester location. 688 S. Mendenhall. 682-3966; 7825 Winchester. 737-6755. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$$ HAPPY MEXICAN—Serves quesadillas, burritos, chimichangas, vegetable and seafood dishes, and more. 385 S. Second. 529-9991; 6080 Primacy Pkwy. 683-0000; 7935 Winchester. 751-5353. L, D, X, $ HAVANA’S PILON—Tiny eatery serving Cuban cuisine, including fried plantains in a pilon topped with shrimp, ropa vieja (shredded beef in tomato sauce), roasted pork, and a Cuban sandwich. Closed Sunday. 143 Madison. 527-2878; 3135 KirbyWhitten, Suite 108 (Bartlett). 512-6359. L, D, X, $ HERITAGE TAVERN & KITCHEN—Featuring classic cuisine from the country’s five regions, including lobster rolls, fried chicken, smoked tamales, Green Goddess shrimp, and more. 6150 Poplar, Regalia. 761-8855.L, D, WB, X, $-$$$ HIGH POINT PIZZA—Serves variety of pizzas, subs, salads, and sides. Closed Monday. 477 High Point Terrace. 452-3339. L, D, X, $-$$ HM DESSERT LOUNGE—Serving cake, pie, and other desserts, as well as a selection of savory dishes, including meatloaf and mashed potato “cupcakes.” Closed Sunday and Monday. 1586 Madison. 290-2099. 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, $-$$$ HONG KONG—Cantonese and Mandarin standards are sweetand-sour chicken, and pepper beef. Closed Sunday. 3966 Elvis Presley. 396-0801. L, D, X, $ HOUSTON’S—Serves steaks, seafood, pork chops, chicken dishes, sandwiches, salads, and Chicago-style spinach dip. 5000 Poplar. 683-0915. L, D, X $-$$$ I LOVE JUICE BAR—Serving an extensive line of juices and grab-and-go lunch items. 553 S. Cooper. 612-2720. L, D, X, $ IMAGINE VEGAN CAFE—Dishes range from salads and sandwiches to full dinners, breakfast items served all day. 2299 Young. 654-3455. L, D, SB, X, $ INDIA PALACE—Tandoori chicken, lamb shish kabobs, chicken tikka masala are among the entrees; also, vegetarian options and a daily lunch buffet. 1720 Poplar. 278-1199. L, D, X, $-$$ INTERIM—Offers American-seasonal cuisine with emphasis on local foods and fresh fish; macaroni and cheese is a house specialty. Closed for lunch Sat. 5040 Sanderlin, Suite 105. 818-0821. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ INTERSTATE BAR-B-Q—Specialties include chopped porkshoulder sandwiches, ribs, hot wings, spaghetti, chicken, and turkey. 2265 S. Third. 775-2304; 150 W. Stateline Rd. (Southaven). 662-393-5699. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ ITTA BENA—Southern and Cajun-American cuisine served here; specialties are filet Oscar and shrimp and grits, along with steaks, chops, seafood, and pasta. 145 Beale St. 578-3031. D,X, MRA, $$-$$$  JASMINE THAI AND VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT—Entrees include panang chicken, green curry shrimp,and pad thai (noodles, shrimp, and peanuts); also vegetarian dishes. Closed Mon.-Tues. 916 S. Cooper. 725-0223. L, D, X, $ JIM ’N NICK’S BAR-B-Q—Serves barbecued pork, ribs, chicken, brisket, and fish, along with other homemade Southern specialties. 2 359 N. Germantown Pkwy. 388-0998. L, D, X, $-$$ JIM’S PLACE/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. 518 Perkins Extd. 766-2030; 3660 Houston Levee (Collierville). 861-5000. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$$ JOE’S CRAB SHACK—Serves a variety of seafood, along with chicken, steak, and pasta. 7990 Horizon Center Blvd. 384-7478. L, D, X, $-$$$ JULLES POSH FOOD CO.—The changing menu features seasonal “cooking light” dishes such as salmon-shrimp cakes with

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CIT Y DINING LIST green salad and roasted sweet potato wedges; also cold-pressed juices, to-go dishes, and desserts. 6300 Poplar. 509-8675. B, L, D, X, $-$$ THE KITCHEN BISTRO—Tomato soup, grilled fish, sticky toffee pudding, and dishes made using in-season fruits and veggies are served at this establishment at Shelby Farms Park. 415 Great View Drive E., Suite 101. 729-9009. L, D, X, $-$$ KOOKY CANUCK—Offers prime rib, catfish, and burgers, including the 4-lb. “Kookamonga”; also late-night menu. 97 S. Second. 578-9800; 1250 N. Germantown Pkwy. 1-8002453 L, D, X, MRA, $-$$$ LA BAGUETTE—An almond croissant and chicken salad are among specialties at this French-style bistro. Closed for dinner Sun. 3088 Poplar. 458-0900. B, L, D (closes at 7), X, MRA, $ LA PLAYITA MEXICANA—Specializes in seafood and Mexican entrees, including red snapper, tilapia, oysters, chimichangas, tostadas, and taco salad. 6194 Macon (Bartlett). 377-2282. L, D, X, $-$$ LA TAQUERIA GUADALUPANA—Fajitas and quesadillas are just a few of the authentic Mexican entrees offered here. 4818 Summer. 685-6857; 5848 Winchester. 365-4992. L, D, $ LAFAYETTE’S MUSIC ROOM—Serves such Southern cuisine as po boys and shrimp and grits, and wood-fired pizzas; also live music. 2119 Madison. 207-5097. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$ LAS DELICIAS—Popular for its guacamole, house-made tortilla chips, and margaritas, this restaurant draws diners with its chicken enchiladas, meat-stuffed flautas, and Cuban torta with spicy pork. Closed Sunday. 4002 Park Ave. 458-9264; 5689 Quince. 8002873. L, D, X, $ LAS TORTUGAS DELI MEXICANA—Authentic Mexican food prepared from local food sources; specializes in tortugas — grilled bread scooped out to hold such fillings as brisket, pork, and shrimp; also tingas tostados and such sides as steamed corn. Closed Sunday. 1215 S. Germantown Rd. 751-1200. L, D, X, $-$$ 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, MRA, $-$$ LISA’S LUNCHBOX—Serving bagels, sandwiches, salads, and wraps. 5030 Poplar, 761-4044; 5885 Ridgeway Center Pkwy., Suite 101. 767-6465; 2659 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 1200; 2525 Central (Children’s Museum). B, L, $ LITTLE ITALY—Serving New York-style pizza as well as subs and pasta dishes. 1495 Union. 725-0280, L, D, X, $-$$ THE LITTLE TEA SHOP—Downtown institution serves up Southern comfort cooking, including meatloaf and such veggies as turnip greens, yams, okra, and tomatoes. Closed Sat.-Sun. 69 Monroe. 525-6000, L, X, $ LOCAL GASTROPUB—Entrees with a focus on locally grown products include lobster mac-and-cheese and pork osso bucco. 95 S. Main. 473-9573; 2126 Madison. 725-1845. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$ LOFLIN YARD—Beer garden and barbecue restaurant with barbecue and vegetarian fare cooked on a custom-made grill. 7 W. Carolina. 249-3046. L (Sat. and Sun.), D, $-$$ THE LOOKOUT AT THE PYRAMID—Serves Southern fare, including catfish tacos and crawfish tails. 1 Bass Pro Dr. 6204600/291-8200. L, D, X $-$$$ LOS COMPADRES—Serves enchiladas, burritos, tamales, tacos, and vegetarian dishes; also Cuban entrees. 3295 Poplar. 458-5731. L, D, X, $-$$ LOST PIZZA—Offering pizzas (with dough made from scratch), pasta, salads, sandwiches, tamales, and more. 2855 Poplar. 5721803; 5960 Getwell, Southaven. 662-892-8684. L, D, X, $-$$ LOTUS—Authentic Vietnamese-Asian fare, including lemon-grass chicken and shrimp, egg rolls, Pho soup, and spicy Vietnamese vermicelli. 4970 Summer. 682-1151. D, X, $ LYFE KITCHEN—Serving healthy, affordable wraps, bowls, sandwiches, and more; entrees include roasted salmon and “unfried” chicken. 6201 Poplar. 684-5333; 272 S. Main. 526-0254. B, L, D, WB, X, $ LYNCHBURG LEGENDS—This restaurant with a Jack Daniels’ theme and Southern cuisine serves such entrees as Bourbon Street salmon, buttermilk-fried chicken, and grilled steak and wild mushroom salad. DoubleTree Hotel, 5069 Sanderlin. 969-7777. B, L, D, X, MRA, $- $$$ MACIEL’S TORTAS & TACOS—Entrees include tortas, hefty Mexican sandwiches filled with choice of chicken, pork, or steak. Also serving fried taco plates, quesadillas, chorizo and pastor soft tacos, salads, and more. Closed Sun. 4 5 S. Main. 526-0037. L, D, X, $ THE MAJESTIC GRILLE—Housed in a former silent-picture house, features aged steaks, fresh seafood, and such specialties as roasted chicken and grilled pork tenderloin; offers a pre-theatre menu and classic cocktails. 145 S. Main. 522-8555. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$$ 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. 7 849 Rockford (Millington). 209-8525. L, D, X, $ MARCIANO MEDITERRANEAN AND ITALIAN CUISINE—Rack of lamb with roasted potatoes and demi-glace is among the entrees; also steaks, seafood, and gourmet pizza. 780 Brookhaven Cl. 682-1660. D, X, $-$$  MARDI GRAS MEMPHIS—Serving Cajun fare, including an etouffee-stuffed po’boy. 496 Watkins. 530-6767. L, D, X, $-$$ 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, $-$$ MAXIMO’S ON BROAD—Serving a tapas menu that features creative fusion cuisine. Closed Mon. and Tues. 2617 Broad Ave. 452-1111. L, D, SB, X, $-$$ 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, $-$$ MCEWEN’S ON MONROE—Southern/American cuisine with international flavors; specialties include steak and seafood, sweet potato-crusted catfish with macaroni and cheese, and more. Closed Sun., Monroe location. 120 Monroe. 527-7085; 1110 Van Buren (Oxford). 662-234-7003. L, D, SB (Oxford only), X, MRA, $$-$$$ DAN MCGUINNESS PUB—Serves fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, burgers, and other Irish and American fare; also lunch and dinner specials. 4694 Spottswood. 761-3711; 3964 Goodman Rd. 662890-7611. L, D, X, $ MEDALLION—Offers steaks, seafood, chicken, and pasta entrees. Closed for dinner Sunday. 3700 Central, Holiday Inn (Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality). 678-1030. B, L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ MELLOW MUSHROOM—Large menu includes assortment of pizzas, salads, calzones, hoagies, vegetarian options, and 50 beers on tap. 9155 Poplar, Shops of Forest Hill (Germantown). 907-0243; 5138 Park Ave. 562-1211. L, D, X, $-$$ MEMPHIS BARBECUE COMPANY—Offers spare ribs, baby backs, and pulled pork and brisket, along with such sides as mac and cheese, grits, and red beans. 709 Desoto Cove (Horn Lake, MS). 662-536-3762. L, D, X, $-$$ MEMPHIS LIGHTHOUSE—Chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and oxtails are among the dishes served at this soul food/Cajun restaurant in Court Square. Closed Sat. and Sun. 60 N. Main. 3105711. L, D, X, $-$$ MEMPHIS PIZZA CAFE—Homemade pizzas are specialties; also serves sandwiches, calzones, and salads. 2087 Madison. 7265343; 5061 Park Ave. 684-1306; 7604 W. Farmington (Germantown). 753-2218; 797 W. Poplar (Collierville). 861-7800; 5627 Getwell (Southaven). 662-536-1364. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ MEMPOPS—Specializes in handcrafted popsicles. Cream and fruit pop flavors include Mexican Chocolate and Hibiscus Lemonade; menu changes. 1243 Ridgeway. 421-5985. L, D, X, $ 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). 662-890-2467; 88 Union. 527-5337; 3165 Forest Hill-Irene (Germantown). 249-5661. D, SB (Germantown), 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, MRA, $-$$$ MOLLIE FONTAINE LOUNGE—Specializes in tapas (small plates) featuring global cuisine. Closed Sun.-Tues. 679 Adams Ave. 524-1886. D, X, $ MOLLY’S LA CASITA—Homemade tamales, fish tacos, a vegetarian combo, and bacon-wrapped shrimp are a few of the specialties. 2006 Madison. 726-1873. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$

MORTIMER’S—Contemporary American entrees include trout almondine, several chicken dishes, and hand-cut steaks; also sandwiches, salads, and daily/nightly specials. Closed for lunch Sat.Sun. 590 N. Perkins. 761-9321. L, D, X, $-$$ MOSA ASIAN BISTRO—Specialties include sesame chicken, Thai calamari, rainbow panang curry with grouper fish, and other Pan Asian/fusion entrees. 850 S. White Station Rd. 683-8889. L, D, X, MRA, $ MULAN—Hunan Chicken, tofu dishes, and orange beef served here; some sushi, too. 2059 Houston Levee (Collierville). 8505288; 2149 Young. 347-3965. L, D, X, $-$$ NAGASAKI INN—Chicken, steak, and lobster are among the main courses; meal is cooked at your table. 3951 Summer. 4540320. D, X, $$ NAGOYA—Offers traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi bar; specialties are teriyaki and tempura dishes. 7075 Malco Blvd., Suite 101 (Southaven). 662-349-8788. L, D, X, $-$$$  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 is miso-marinated salmon over black rice with garlic spinach and shiitake mushrooms. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Sun. 5101 Sanderlin, Suite 122. 683-0441. L, D, X, MRA, $$-$$$ NEW ASIA—Specializing in authentic Chinese food, including roast Peking duck. 2075 Exeter, Suite 90. 758-8388. L, D, X, $ NEW HUNAN—Chinese eatery with more than 80 entrees;also lunch/dinner buffets. 5052 Park. 766-1622. L, D, X, $ THE OFFICE@UPTOWN—Offering sandwiches, wraps, pizza, soups, salads, and several vegetarian options. Closed Sunday. 594 N. Second St. 522-1905. B, L, D, X, $ OLD VENICE PIZZA CO.—Specializes in “eclectic Italian,” from pastas, including the “Godfather,” to hand-tossed pizzas, including the “John Wayne”; choose from 60 toppings. 368 Perkins Ext. 767-6872. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$ ON THE BORDER—Dishes out such Tex-Mex specialties as fajitas and Southwest chicken tacos; also fresh grilled seafood specials. 8101 Giacosa Pl. (Cordova).881-0808; 6572 Airways (Southaven). 662655-4750. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $ ONE & ONLY BBQ—On the menu are pork barbecue sandwiches, platters, wet and dry ribs, smoked chicken and turkey platters, a smoked meat salad, barbecue quesadillas, and more. 1779 Kirby Pkwy. 751-3615; 567 Perkins Extd. 249-4227. L, D, X, MRA, $ ONIX RESTAURANT—Serves American seafood and pasta dishes. Closed for lunch Sat., all day Sun., and for dinner Mon. 4 12 S. Main. 552-4609. L, D, X, $-$$ ORR RESTAURANT—Serves Mediterranean/African cuisine, such as lamb Kowzi flavored with raisins and roasted nuts and served with white bean soup. 6 61 N. Mendenhall, Suite 101. 275-8692. L, D, X, $-$$ OSAKA JAPANESE CUISINE—Featuring an extensive sushi menu as well as traditional Japanese and hibachi dining. Hours vary for lunch; call. 3670 Houston Levee (Collierville). 861-4309; 3402 Poplar. 249-4690; 7164 Hacks Cross. 662-890-9312; 2200 N. Germantown Pkwy. 425-4901. L, D, X, $-$$$ 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, $-$$$ 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). 870-735-6466. 717 N. White Station. 685-5404. L, D, X, MRA, $

COFFEEHOUSES/BOOKSTORE CAFES

In addition to gourmet coffees and drinks, these eateries generally serve pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads, and some have a wider range of menu items. AVENUE COFFEE—786 Echles. 454-3348. BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS— 2774 N. Germantown Pkwy. 386-2468; 4610 Merchants Park Cl., #521 (Collierville). 853-3264. BELLA CAFFE—Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central. 3206320; 50 N. Front, #200. 466-6455. BLUFF CITY COFFEE—505 S. Main. 405-4399. THE BOOKSELLERS AT LAURELWOOD— 387 Perkins Extd. 683-9801. CARITAS VILLAGE COFFEE SHOP— 2509 Harvard. 327-5246. CITY AND STATE—2625 Broad. 249-2406. JAVA CABANA—2170 Young. 272-7210.

MUDDY’S GRIND HOUSE—585 S. Cooper. 683-8844. OTHERLANDS—641 S. Cooper. 278-4994. MRA. QAHWA COFFEE BAR—Claridge House, 109 N. Main. 800-2227. SQUARE BEANS ESPRESSO + GELATO— 103 N. Center St. (Collierville). 854-8855. STARBUCKS—1850 Union Ave. 729-4288; 3388 Poplar. 320-1021; 5201 Poplar. 818-9954; 2955 Kirby Whitten (Bartlett), 266-2497; 180 Goodman Rd. E. (Southaven). 662-349-0342; 8140 Goodman Rd. (Olive Branch). 662-890-9507. For more listings, check online. SWEET CAKE SHOP—45 S. Main (upstairs from Maciel’s Tacos & Tortas). 526-0037. TAMP & TAP—122 Gayoso. 207-1053; 6070 Poplar, Suite 110. 421-5336. THE UGLY MUG—4610 Poplar. 552-3165.

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CIT Y DINING LIST 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, $-$$ PARK + CHERRY—Partnering with chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams of Acre Restaurant, the Dixon offers casual dining within the museum. Menu features sandwiches, like truffled pimento cheese, as well as salads, snacks, and sweets. Closed Monday. 4339 Park (Dixon Gallery). 761-5250. L, X, $ THE PASTA MAKER—This Italian eatery specializes in artisanal pasta. Entrees include Spaghetti allo scoglio, Penne Boscaiola, and Fusilli Primavera. Gluten-free options available. Restaurant closed Sunday (cooking classes by reservation). 2095 Exeter, Suite 30 (Germantown). 779-3928. L, D, X, $-$$ PAULETTE’S—Presents fine dining with a Continental flair, including such entrees as filet Paulette with butter-pepper cream sauce and popovers with strawberry butter; also changing daily specials. River Inn. 50 Harbor Town Square. 260-3300. B, L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$$ PEARL’S OYSTER HOUSE—Downtown eatery serving seafood, including oysters, crawfish, and stuffed butterfly shrimp, as well as beef, chicken, and pasta dishes. 299 S. Main. 522-9070. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ 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. 1680 Union Ave., #109. 722-3780; 2257 N. Germantown Pkwy. 3821822. L, D, X, $-$$ PETE & SAM’S—Serving Memphis for 60-plus years; offers steaks, seafood, and traditional Italian dishes, including homemade ravioli, lasagna, and chicken marsala. 3886 Park. 458-0694. D, X, $-$$$ PETRA CAFÉ—Serves Greek, Italian, and Middle Eastern sandwiches, gyros, and entrees. Hours vary; call. 6641 Poplar (Germantown). 754-4440; 9155 Poplar (Germantown). 7555440. L, D, X, $-$$ PINK DIVA CUPCAKERY & CUISINE—Vegetarian/vegan fare, including cupcakes and build-your-own ramen and mac and cheese bowls. Closed Thurs. and Sun. 936 Florida. 946-0056. L, D, $ PF CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO—Specialties are orange peel shrimp, Mongolian beef, and chicken in lettuce wraps; also vegetarian dishes, including spicy eggplant. 1181 Ridgeway Rd., Park Place Centre. 818-3889. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ PHO BINH—Vietnamese, vegetarian, and Cantonese specialties include lemon tofu and spring rolls. Closed Sunday. 1615 Madison. 276-0006. L, D, $ 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, $ PIG-N-WHISTLE—Offers pork shoulder sandwiches, wet and dry ribs, catfish, nachos, and stuffed barbecue potatoes. 6084 KerrRosemark Rd. (Millington). 872-2455. L, D, X, $ PORCELLINO’S CRAFT BUTCHER—Small plates, charcuterie selections, specialty steaks, house-made pastries, and innovative teas and coffees are offered at this combination butcher shop and restaurant featuring locally sourced menu items. 711 W. Brookhaven Cl. 762-6656. B, L, D, X $-$$ PRESENTATION ROOM, THE—American bistro run by the students of L’Ecole Culinaire. Menu changes regularly; specialties may include such items as a filet with truffle mushroom ragu. Closed Fri.-Sun. 1245 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 754-7115. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ 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. 207-1198. B, L, D, X, MRA, $ QUEEN OF SHEBA—Featuring Middle Eastern favorites and Yemeni dishes such as lamb haneeth and saltah. 4792 Summer. 207-4174. L, D, $ 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). 662-2344555. D, SB, X, $$-$$$ RAY’Z WORLD FAMOUS DR. BAR-B-QUE—Serves dry-roasted barbecue, pulled or chopped pork, beef brisket, ribs, salads, and more. Closed Mon. 302 S. Main. 527-9026. 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 $-$$ RED LOBSTER—Specializes in crab legs, lobster, and shrimp dishes; also pastas, salads, steaks, and chicken. 8161 Highway 64 (Cordova). 387-0056; 6535 Airways (Southaven). 662-536-1960; 7750 Winchester. 759-9045. L, D, X, $-$$ 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, MRA, $-$$

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RESTAURANT IRIS—French Creole cuisine includes shrimp and delta-grind grits, and New York strip stuffed with fried oysters and blue cheese. Closed Sun. 2146 Monroe. 590-2828. D, X, MRA, $$-$$$ RIVER OAKS—A French-style bistro serving 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, MRA, $$$ RIVERFRONT BAR & GRILL—Beale Street Landing eatery serves Southern American specialties, including Tom Lee Catfish, and Tennessee Caviar, a fresh veggie salsa of black-eyed peas and cilantro with pimento cheese and toast points; also sausage-cheese appetizer. Closed Monday. 251 Riverside Dr. 524-0817. L, D, X, $ RIZZO’S DINER—Chorizo meatloaf, lobster pronto puff, and brisket are menu items at this upscale diner, Closed for dinner Sun. and all day Mon. 492 S. Main. 304-6985. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$ ROBATA RAMEN & YAKITORI BAR—Serves ramen noodle bowls and Yakitori skewers as well as rice and noodle dishes, and sake. 2116 Madison. 410-8290. D, WB, X, $ ROCK’N DOUGH PIZZA CO.—Specialty and custom pizzas made from fresh ingredients; wide variety of toppings. 3445 Poplar Ave., Ste. 1. 512-6760; 7850 Poplar, #6 (Germantown). 7792008. L, D, SB, X, $$ ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL—Serves MediterraneanItalian cuisine, including hand-crafted pasta Milano and penne rustica, and create-your-own pasta; also steaks, seafood, and salads. 2859 N. Germantown Pk wy. (Cordova). 266-4565. L, D, X, $-$$ ROYAL PANDA—Hunan fish, Peking duck, Royal Panda chicken and shrimp, and a seafood combo are among the specialties. 3120 Village Shops Dr. (Germantown). 756-9697. L, D, X, $-$$ RUSSO’S NEW YORK PIZZERIA AND WINE BAR— Serves gourmet pizzas, calzones, and pasta, including lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, scampi, and more. 9087 Poplar, Suite 111. 7550092. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$ 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, MRA, $$$-$$$$ SABOR CARIBE—Serving up “Caribbean flavors” with dishes from Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Closed Sunday. 662 Madison. 949-8100. L, D, X, $ SABROSURA—Serves Mexican and Cuban fare, including arroz tapada de pollo and steak Mexican. 782 Washington. 421-8180. B, L, D, X, $-$$ SAKURA—Sushi, tempura, and teriyaki are Japanese specialties here. 2060 West St. (Germantown). 758-8181. 4840 Poplar. 572-1002. L, D, X, $-$$ SALSA—Mexican-Southern California specialties include carnitas, enchiladas verde, and fajitas; also Southwestern seafood dishes such as snapper verde. Closed Sun. Regalia Shopping Center, 6150 Poplar, Suite 129. 683-6325. L, D, X, $-$$ SCHWEINEHAUS—Serving Bavarian-influenced fare with a Southern twist; includes wurst platters, pork schnitzel, sauerbraten, and more; also a wide variety of beers. 2 110 Madison. 347-3060. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ THE SEAR SHACK BURGERS & FRIES—Serving Angus burgers, fries, and hand-spun milkshakes. Closed Mon. 875 W. Poplar, Suite 6 (Collierville). 861-4100. L, D, X, $ SEASONS 52—This elegant fresh grill and wine bar offers a seasonally changing menu using fresh ingredients, wood-fire grilling, and brick-oven cooking; also a large international wine list and nightly piano bar. Crescent Center, 6085 Poplar. 682-9952. L, D, X, $$-$$$ THE SECOND LINE—Kelly English brings “relaxed Creole cuisine” to his new eatery; serves a variety of po-boys and such specialties as barbecue shrimp, and andouille, shrimp, and pimento cheese fries. 2144 Monroe. 590-2829. L, D, WB, X, $-$$ 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. 2 5 Belvedere. 725-0005; 1884 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 309-8800; 4724 Poplar (between Perkins & Colonial). 767-7770; 2130 W. Poplar (Collierville). 854-0622; 2990 Kirby-Whitten (Bartlett). 377-2727; 6696 Poplar. 747-0001. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$$ SHOGUN JAPANESE RESTAURANT—Entrees include tempura, teriyaki, and sushi, as well as grilled fish and chicken entrees. 2324 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 384-4122. L, D, X, $-$$ 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. (Bartlett). 3772484. D, X, $-$$ SOUTH MAIN SUSHI & GRILL—Serving sushi, nigiri, and more. 520 S. Main. 249-2194. L, D, X, $ SPINDINI—Italian fusion cuisine with such entrees as wood-fired pizzas, gorgonzola stuffed filet, and fresh seafood; pizza specials on Mon.; large domestic whiskey selection. 383 S. Main. 578-2767. D, X, $$-$$$

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Dance with the Devil How I confronted tabloid temptation and lived to tell about it.

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spoke with the Devil the other day. I called up his 800 number and talked right to him. His name is … well, let’s call him “Nick.” He is smooth and he is seductive. He told me I was wonderful and talented. Then he offered me piles of earthly treasure. All I had to do, he said, was betray the trust of someone I hardly knew.

Editor’s Note: Ed Weathers has been associated with this magazine since its birth, serving as editor, executive editor, manuscripts editor, and other positions. When he wasn’t writing feature stories, he was a regular contributor to the “Back Porch” column which graced the last page of this publication for more than 15 years. By way of celebrating our 40th Anniversary year, we asked Ed to recall his favorite column, and he chose this one, from our May 1990 issue. Enjoy.

“It’s terrific. You’re wonderful and talented. Let us reprint the story, and we’ll give you $5,000.” —“Nick”

March 1990

I told the Devil to go to … heck. That’s right: I was tempted by the Devil, and I said no. There’ll be no living with me now. This is a true story. The Devil in this case is an editor at that bastion of fine journalism, the National Enquirer. The person he wanted me to betray was Cybill Shepherd. Here’s how it happened: Last winter, my editor here at Memphis magazine asked me if I’d be willing to interview Cybill. I’m a hardened reporter. Yes, I said, I’d be willing to interview a beautiful, blonde Hollywood star who had once shown up on The David Letterman Show dressed in a towel. Hey, it’s my job. So arrangements were made, and Cybill was nice enough to sit for a long interview when she visited Memphis last Christmas. She was fully dressed, but, hey, I could handle that, too. The result was the cover story in the March issue of Memphis magazine. In it, Cybill was pretty frank about her marriages, her personal life, and her behindthe-scenes battles with Moonlighting star Bruce Willis. The weeks after our Cybill article hit the newsstands, another bastion of fine journalism, U.S.A. Today, mentioned it in their media column. With characteristic discrimination, they quoted one line from the story. It had to do with Cybill twitting Willis for going bald. The Devil reads U.S.A. Today. The next day the National Enquirer called the publisher of Memphis magazine. They said they wanted to reprint portions of the Cybill story. They said they were willing to pay money. The publisher, whose eyes normally spin like roulette wheels at the mention of the word “money,” must have been having an off day. He told them I owned the copyright, and said they needed to talk to me. He then called and told me what happened. “Money!” he said. “Money!” At that point, I called the 800 number of the Devil. When he answered, he said his name was Nick, and that he was an Enquirer editor. He said that one of his reporters had read my story and thought they could use it. He offered me $600 to let them reprint it. Six hundred dollars, just to say yes. I said no. I told him that journalistic ethics demanded I say no. I said Cybill had agreed to sit for an interview with Memphis magazine, not the Enquirer, and that she never would have agreed if she’d thought the story would be in the Enquirer. Nick said, “I can respect that — not too much, but I can respect it. Ha. Ha.” The Devil has a sense of humor. I hadn’t told Nick my real reason for saying no: I

was afraid that if I betrayed Cybill, then the next time I turned on my TV, there she’d be, dressed in a towel in front of the whole world, discussing my hairline on David Letterman. Nevertheless, I hung up on the phone feeling smug and self-satisfied. It’s one of my favorite feelings. An hour later, the Devil called me back. “I’ve read the story myself now,” he said. “It’s terrific. You’re wonderful and talented. Let us reprint the story, and we’ll give you $5,000.” I liked the “wonderful and talented” part a lot. The Devil is an astute reader. But for some reason, at that point I remembered an old joke: A man sees a beautiful young woman walking down the street. He stops her and asks, “If I gave you a million dollars, would you sleep with me?” She looks him over, thinks about it for a second, and says, “A million dollars? Well, yes, I suppose I would.” Then the man says, “How about sleeping with me for a dollar?” And the young woman snaps, “Never! What kind of girl do you think I am?” Whereupon the man says, “My dear, we know what kind of girl you are. Now we’re just haggling over the price.” I hate old jokes. Anyway, I told Nick that if I couldn’t take $600 to betray Cybill, then I couldn’t take $5,000. Then Nick, the old Devil, said something terrifying. He said, “Do you have a price?” As quick as I could, I replied, “No, I … I guess not.” I didn’t want to give myself time to think about it. I was afraid my brain would undergo a moral meltdown. So twice I told the Devil no. Now I feel smug, self-satisfied, self-righteous, complacent, and holier-than-thou. And thou. And thou. I’ve earned my smugness. I paid $5,000 for it. My loved ones and colleagues were wonderfully supportive when I told them the story. My 15-year-old son, for example, was filled with pride. “YOU DID WHAT!?” he said proudly. “YOU IDIOT! YOU COULD HAVE BOUGHT ME A CAR WITH THAT MONEY!” My lady friend, who is in public relations and thus (as I often remind her) in league with the Devil every day, was equally happy when she heard. “Great,” she said. “As if you weren’t already hard enough to live with.” One of my co-editors, a true professional, patted me on the back and said, yessir, I’d done the right thing. Then he asked me for the Devil’s 800 number. Seems he’d recently come across his sweet old mother’s secret diaries, and he thought they might fetch a good price. So anyway, here I am, feeling mighty good about myself, not to mention just a trifle lonesome. But there is one more thing. Before Nick hung up, he asked if in the future I’d consider working for the Enquirer directly, on a contract basis, if he made it worth my while. My answer was immediate and unequivocal. “Sure,” I said. “Why the devil not?”

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