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Taste Test: The Midtown Overlay
A few weeks ago, I wrote a story on the proposed Midtown Overlay, a zoning plan that will affect new development in the center of town. Some of the information was a little confusing, and in...
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Score Some Comfort Food at Broad Ave.’s Newest Diner
After a months of anticipation (and a little permit drama), Three Angels Diner has opened in the Broad Ave. Arts District. The diner is the the latest restaurant by Jason and Rebecca Severs (who also...
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Memphis Project 365: Day 306 (Meatwad)
306 / 365 Someone turned this spot on the wall at the Cove into a fantastic portrait of Meatwad from Adult Swim’s “AquaTeen Hunger Force”.
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Prediction: Paletas from La Michoacana are the New Fro-Yo
It’s insanely pleasant outside, which means it’s the perfect time for porches, spring beers and Mexican popsicles. Specifically, paletas from La Michoacana, a new-ish paleteria and ice cream shop on...
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I Love Memphis 2011 Farmers Market Guide
In case you weren’t already excited about farmer’s market season in Memphis, know this: 2011 going to be a huge year for locally-grown food in Memphis. There are three new farmers markets (all located...
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Oasis in a Food Desert: The Urban Farms Market (closed)
I bought my first really good tomatoes of the summer yesterday from a converted gas station in Binghampton. They came from the Urban Farms Market, a small non-profit grocery store / farmer's market...
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365 Things to Do in Memphis #69: Go to the Southern Women’s Show
Assignment #69 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to round up your lady friends and go to the 20th annual Southern Women's Show at the Agricenter. The entire Agricenter has been taken over with the...
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Random Snowball in June
It's summer, but there's a snowball in my cup. I stopped at Urban Farms Market on my way home from a meeting to get a scoop of Mama D's Italian Ice. The texture is that of a perfectly packed snowball,...
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5 Minute Food Review: Veggie Plate from Three Angels Diner
On any given day, the white board at the back of Three Angels Diner has a long list of the day's vegetable specials. Just once, skip ordering the Diner Steamie or Yesterday's Fried Chicken and give the...
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New Brewery Coming to Broad Ave. This Year
The rumors are true: Broad Ave. is getting a new craft brewery / tap room in 2013. According to the Commercial Appeal, Wiseacre Brewing Co. is planning to open a brewery and tap room at 2783 Broad...
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Save the Date: Discover Broad Ave. During Thursday’s Sunset Quest
On Thursday, discover the Broad Avenue Arts District in the same way that 15th century explorers found new continents: with a map and a mission. Only, instead of braving unknown and possibly dangerous...
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Shop Local at Indie Style Market’s New Broad Ave. Home
One of my favorite things to come out of Memphis in the past few years is the MemShop initiative that the Mayor's Innovation Delivery Team launched. It's such a cool concept: help entrepreneurs bring...
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Wiseacre Brewing Opens Memphis’ First Taproom
Oh, happy day! Memphis' very first taproom is open (now that taprooms are allowed). It's at Wiseacre Brewing, the brand new local craft brewery on Broad Ave. Holly and I stopped by last week to give it...
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Broad Avenue Fall Art Walk is Tomorrow
The Broad Avenue Fall Art Walk this Friday night is going to be the biggest yet, with about 70 local artists. All the studios, galleries, and businesses will be open, and there will be plenty of music...
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5 Things To Do This Weekend 11/8 – 11/10
It's Friday! Here are five events you won't want to miss in Memphis this weekend. 1. Broad Avenue Fall Art Walk, Broad Avenue Arts District, Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., free, all ages There will be over...
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The Hampline is Coming
Overton Park has its trails and bike paths. The Shelby Farms Greenline is super popular with cyclists, runners, and walkers. The Broad Avenue area is hoppin'. It's only natural to link up these Memphis...
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365 Things to Do in Memphis #25: Join the Five in One Social Club (updated)
You don't have to have good breeding or an uppity attitude to complete assignment #25. The social club you're joining isn't the kind with ladies who lunch and golf courses. This social club is a place...
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Project 50, No. 10: Junior League of Memphis
Project 50 is a weekly feature on a Mid-South nonprofit that will go on through 2014. I hope that you decide to get involved with at least one organization you hear about this year and put your love...
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Lookin’ Good, Ladies: Four Newish Places to Shop In Memphis
The other day I met a friend for drinks, and at some point realized I was wearing old jeans and a black tank top I bought in the kids' section on sale about eight years ago. This, plus my constant...
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Hot Spot Guide: Broad Avenue Arts District
Broad Avenue Arts District in the Binghampton neighborhood is another area that has gone from almost empty to exciting (even bustling on some nights) in the last few years. If you haven't been to Broad...
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