I'm a fan of "How I Met Your Mother". I especially like the character of Marshall Ericson. I see a bit of myself in him, as does my wife. An episode I particularly like is the one where he is trying to find the best burger in New York. That gave me an idea: What's the best burger in Memphis? I have decided that I will begin sampling different burgers in the Memphis area in an attempt to find "the best".
If you have any suggestions feel free to let me know. I already have on my list: Dyers, Huey's, The Shelby Forest General Store, Alex's, Ernestine and Hazel's, and Tops BBQ. Please keep the list to local Memphis establishments (local chains are okay just not National ones). I really want to find Memphis' best burger. I look forward to hearing your recommendations. Feel free to include places in Germantown, South Haven, Olive Branch, Collierville and so on.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
The Farmer's Market
I did something yesterday that I had been intending to do for years. I went to the Memphis Farmer's Market. I don't know what I was expecting outside of cheap and delicious vegetables, but I was satisfied upon leaving.
The market had roughly 20 booths set up, all selling different home grown or home made items. There were bakers and farmers, ceramicists and even a guy selling beef products. It was pretty nice. I really enjoyed the assortment of vendors and the selection of their wares. I didn't, however, like the prices. I felt some of the stuff was a bit over priced such as the pies for 18 bucks. Now, that same seller had mini-pies for $3 and that was pretty nice. The vegetables were moderate, but the eggs were more expensive than Kroger!
The people I met there were all extremely friendly and talkative (even though we were all freezing). I think it was the people that I enjoyed the most of my time at the market.
I do intend to start frequenting the Farmer's Market and maybe someday I'll even join in. It is a great place to get local produce and to help further the local economy.
The market is at Front Street and G.E. Patterson in downtown Memphis. It runs from April to October from 7 am to 1 pm. For more info see: http://www.memphisfarmersmarket.org/home
The market had roughly 20 booths set up, all selling different home grown or home made items. There were bakers and farmers, ceramicists and even a guy selling beef products. It was pretty nice. I really enjoyed the assortment of vendors and the selection of their wares. I didn't, however, like the prices. I felt some of the stuff was a bit over priced such as the pies for 18 bucks. Now, that same seller had mini-pies for $3 and that was pretty nice. The vegetables were moderate, but the eggs were more expensive than Kroger!
The people I met there were all extremely friendly and talkative (even though we were all freezing). I think it was the people that I enjoyed the most of my time at the market.
I do intend to start frequenting the Farmer's Market and maybe someday I'll even join in. It is a great place to get local produce and to help further the local economy.
The market is at Front Street and G.E. Patterson in downtown Memphis. It runs from April to October from 7 am to 1 pm. For more info see: http://www.memphisfarmersmarket.org/home
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Textbook Brokers
For those of you who attend university here in Memphis, I highly recommend Textbook Brokers at the corner of Walker and Brister. Not only do they have better prices than the University Bookstore and the Tiger Bookstore, they are willing to work with you to get your business.
I went in there yesterday pricing books for my upcoming classes. I already bought one for about $106. At Textbook Brokers they had the same book for $96. I told the guy that I wasn't going to buy it since there was only a $10 difference. He excused himself and spoke with his manager. When he came back he offered me the book at $86. Done deal.
That impressed me and made me a customer. I highly recommend them. Ask for Rich.
I went in there yesterday pricing books for my upcoming classes. I already bought one for about $106. At Textbook Brokers they had the same book for $96. I told the guy that I wasn't going to buy it since there was only a $10 difference. He excused himself and spoke with his manager. When he came back he offered me the book at $86. Done deal.
That impressed me and made me a customer. I highly recommend them. Ask for Rich.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Memphis Running
On my way home this morning I encountered several road obstructions. Apparently there is some running event going on around Overton Park. It was particularly annoying in that they had a couple lanes of west bound Poplar blocked off.
If you are heading into Midtown today, exercise caution. I'm not sure how affected traffic will be due to this.
If you are heading into Midtown today, exercise caution. I'm not sure how affected traffic will be due to this.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Memphis Schools
As many of you probably know by now, the Memphis school board has decided to postpone the first day of school indefinitely. This is a major failing of the city government. How can they be expected to run a city if they cannot take care of something so important as the education of our children?
Before you start glaring angrily at the BoE, first understand some things. This problem isn't new. The City of Memphis has regularly short changed the BoE. Some 9 million dollars are still owed from last year. This time the BoE decided to use a drastic tactic: keeping the schools closed. This is going to cause significant problems to not only those who make a living in education, but to the children and to the families of the children. Parents cannot afford to take time off of work nor are they able to leave their children alone for most of the day.
The council has dropped the ball. They gave a "tax break" to land owners and gave a pay increase to city employees. Now these aren't bad things when a governing body can afford it, but these breaks and raises came from money that was supposed to be allocated for the schools. Wake up people! Of course the BoE is going to play hard ball after getting fucked for so many years.
Politicians need to be woken up. They need to realize what's important and to do what's right for the people, not their own (or their friends') wallets. We the people need to wake up and stop letting those we elect to abuse their powers or to make stupid decisions.
Before you start glaring angrily at the BoE, first understand some things. This problem isn't new. The City of Memphis has regularly short changed the BoE. Some 9 million dollars are still owed from last year. This time the BoE decided to use a drastic tactic: keeping the schools closed. This is going to cause significant problems to not only those who make a living in education, but to the children and to the families of the children. Parents cannot afford to take time off of work nor are they able to leave their children alone for most of the day.
The council has dropped the ball. They gave a "tax break" to land owners and gave a pay increase to city employees. Now these aren't bad things when a governing body can afford it, but these breaks and raises came from money that was supposed to be allocated for the schools. Wake up people! Of course the BoE is going to play hard ball after getting fucked for so many years.
Politicians need to be woken up. They need to realize what's important and to do what's right for the people, not their own (or their friends') wallets. We the people need to wake up and stop letting those we elect to abuse their powers or to make stupid decisions.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Italian Fest
Summers in Memphis generally mean two things; horribly hot weather and festivals. One of the largest is the Italian Festival. There's cooking, games, music, beer and more.
This year it will be held June 2-4. There is a small fee, but it's well worth it. $7 on the 2nd, 10 on the 3rd and 4th. On the 4th after 4pm the fee will be $13.
It's a lot of fun and always has great food. I unfortunately will be overseas so won't be able to enjoy the fun. Maybe next year.
This year it will be held June 2-4. There is a small fee, but it's well worth it. $7 on the 2nd, 10 on the 3rd and 4th. On the 4th after 4pm the fee will be $13.
It's a lot of fun and always has great food. I unfortunately will be overseas so won't be able to enjoy the fun. Maybe next year.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
The Mother Tucker
So needing some food quick I decided to order from Tucker's. This time I decided to go with a cheese burger, but not just any burger, a Mother Tucker. Tucker's hamburgers are usually 1/2 pounders, but this one was a full pound. Normally I don't like eating like that, but I needed a lot of food.
The burger was delicious. I'm not sure how they season it, but it works. I would say it rivals Huey's as best burger in Memphis. It was like an old fashioned, grilled burger. It was delightful.
For sides you have four options: fries, seasoned fries, chips, or potato salad. I went with the seasoned fries. Hands down without a doubt these were the best seasoned fries I have ever had. They were awesome. Not sure how they do it, but man, it's good.
For this great meal I paid just over $10. A little high, but worth it.
Though I was thoroughly pleased with my meal, I did encounter somethings that irked me. The first was the cook time. I placed my order before the evening rush (approximately 4pm) and it took them 25 minutes to make. I was pretty hungry and was hoping to eat quickly, but instead had to wait around. It's worth the wait, but you need to make sure you call well before you're hungry.
I recommend this place for it's burgers. Definitely better than their pizza.
The burger was delicious. I'm not sure how they season it, but it works. I would say it rivals Huey's as best burger in Memphis. It was like an old fashioned, grilled burger. It was delightful.
For sides you have four options: fries, seasoned fries, chips, or potato salad. I went with the seasoned fries. Hands down without a doubt these were the best seasoned fries I have ever had. They were awesome. Not sure how they do it, but man, it's good.
For this great meal I paid just over $10. A little high, but worth it.
Though I was thoroughly pleased with my meal, I did encounter somethings that irked me. The first was the cook time. I placed my order before the evening rush (approximately 4pm) and it took them 25 minutes to make. I was pretty hungry and was hoping to eat quickly, but instead had to wait around. It's worth the wait, but you need to make sure you call well before you're hungry.
I recommend this place for it's burgers. Definitely better than their pizza.
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