Guidebook for Memphis
Food Scene
Right in the neighborhood "The original location of the Memphis area brewhouse is a cozy neighborhood locale offering up unique, caffienated drinks -- often with Memphis-inspired names. The Star & Micey (named for a local indie band) features two shots of espresso, a mixture of white and dark chocolate syrups, and whipped cream. The massive coffee shop offers plenty of working space and a separate room for private meetings." www.thrillist.com
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Café Eclectic
603 N McLean BlvdRight in the neighborhood "The original location of the Memphis area brewhouse is a cozy neighborhood locale offering up unique, caffienated drinks -- often with Memphis-inspired names. The Star & Micey (named for a local indie band) features two shots of espresso, a mixture of white and dark chocolate syrups, and whipped cream. The massive coffee shop offers plenty of working space and a separate room for private meetings." www.thrillist.com
Dino's Grill
645 N McLean BlvdAuthentic Memphis Italian comfort food
A Downtown Memphis establishment, their motto is the Virginia Woolf quote 'One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.' The fare is Southern-Fusion-Casual-Fine Dining with a twist. Their wine list is extensive and varied, the food is delicious, and the service is spot on. They're open Monday-Friday for lunch and Monday -Saturday for dinner. Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially before shows.
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McEwens
120 Monroe AveA Downtown Memphis establishment, their motto is the Virginia Woolf quote 'One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.' The fare is Southern-Fusion-Casual-Fine Dining with a twist. Their wine list is extensive and varied, the food is delicious, and the service is spot on. They're open Monday-Friday for lunch and Monday -Saturday for dinner. Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially before shows.
Restaurant Iris is located in a lovingly renovated home near the historic Overton Square of Midtown Memphis. Everything about this restaurant experience is exquisite. They're only open for dinner and reservations are recommended. http://www.restaurantiris.com/
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Iris
4550 Monroe AveRestaurant Iris is located in a lovingly renovated home near the historic Overton Square of Midtown Memphis. Everything about this restaurant experience is exquisite. They're only open for dinner and reservations are recommended. http://www.restaurantiris.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
21 and Up (Non-Smoking Interior)
Some of Memphis's best mixologists tend bar at The Cove - a retro, nautical-themed bar and restaurant.
The Cove specializes in fresh oysters and classic hand-crafted cocktails. Sea-going décor and romantic lighting offer an unique setting to savor their seafood, including shrimp remoulade and baked oysters, plus panini and pizzas. Don't forget to try the Stoner Pie. The Cove has an extensive cocktail list, including a ton of Bourbons and Rums.
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The Cove
2559 Broad Ave21 and Up (Non-Smoking Interior)
Some of Memphis's best mixologists tend bar at The Cove - a retro, nautical-themed bar and restaurant.
The Cove specializes in fresh oysters and classic hand-crafted cocktails. Sea-going décor and romantic lighting offer an unique setting to savor their seafood, including shrimp remoulade and baked oysters, plus panini and pizzas. Don't forget to try the Stoner Pie. The Cove has an extensive cocktail list, including a ton of Bourbons and Rums.
Beale Street Entertainment District
Beale StreetArts & Culture
'The Birthplace of Rock & Roll.' What more can I say? Book your tours ahead of time, online.
From Trip Advisor:
Sun Studio - The place where an 18 year old Elvis Presley recorded his first song. It’s well-known in the music industry as "The Birthplace of Rock 'N' Roll" and the most famous recording studio in the world. Opened by rock pioneer Sam Phillips in 1950, this national Historic Landmark is where superstar musicians like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and countless others started their recording careers. Today, Sun Studio still serves as a recording studio in the evenings while hosting public tours during the daytime hours.
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Sun Studio
706 Union Ave'The Birthplace of Rock & Roll.' What more can I say? Book your tours ahead of time, online.
From Trip Advisor:
Sun Studio - The place where an 18 year old Elvis Presley recorded his first song. It’s well-known in the music industry as "The Birthplace of Rock 'N' Roll" and the most famous recording studio in the world. Opened by rock pioneer Sam Phillips in 1950, this national Historic Landmark is where superstar musicians like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and countless others started their recording careers. Today, Sun Studio still serves as a recording studio in the evenings while hosting public tours during the daytime hours.
Graceland
Don't miss it.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveParks & Nature
V&E Greenline
V&E GreenlineGood place for a jog, right around the corner.
Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park contains a nine-hole public golf course, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, the Memphis College of Art, the Levitt Shell, Rainbow Lake, Veterans Plaza, the Greensward, two playgrounds, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area.
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Overton Park
1914 Poplar AveOverton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park contains a nine-hole public golf course, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, the Memphis College of Art, the Levitt Shell, Rainbow Lake, Veterans Plaza, the Greensward, two playgrounds, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area.
There's too much to list going on at this park.
Check out their website. http://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/
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Parque Shelby Farms
6903 Great View Dr NThere's too much to list going on at this park.
Check out their website. http://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/
Shopping
Take a stroll (or bike) down Broad Avenue to experience unique local shopping.
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Broad Avenue
Broad AvenueTake a stroll (or bike) down Broad Avenue to experience unique local shopping.
Overton Square
2101 Madison AveEntertainment & Activities
Experience more than 50 free concerts and events each year in our beautiful, open-air facility. Perfect for the whole family, just grab a chair or blanket and join us on the lawn. Let the entertainment begin! Be sure to check their calendar to be sure that something is going on.
It doesn't matter what is is or who's playing, you'll have a blast. http://www.levittshell.org/events/
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Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar AveExperience more than 50 free concerts and events each year in our beautiful, open-air facility. Perfect for the whole family, just grab a chair or blanket and join us on the lawn. Let the entertainment begin! Be sure to check their calendar to be sure that something is going on.
It doesn't matter what is is or who's playing, you'll have a blast. http://www.levittshell.org/events/