I am a typical Memphian. I believe that all other Bar-B-Q is inferior, I love Memphis basketball, and I hate when non-Memphians try to talk to me about Elvis or Three 6 Mafia.
Way back when, before I was entirely and comprehensibly cultured in all thing Memphis, I wrote an article (for a different website) about the cinematic monopoly in Memphis, Malco Theaters. In past years, it has come to my attention that there are other options for those looking to scratch their cinephile addiction. One of the most…
I won’t name names, but my wife and I ordered wings from a familiar Memphis wing joint last week. They were garbage. In fact, all wings are garbage in comparison to Ching’s Wings. I’m not certain as to why Ching’s is so freaking delicious, but they are. About five years ago, my younger brother told…
In recent news, Memphis ranked 53rd (out of 60) in an assessment of the nation’s park systems. This assessment, known as ParkScore, is organized by The Trust for Public Land. Out of a total score of 100, Memphis scored a 35. This score is based on many aspects, mainly: access (that is, how many of a city’s…
Hands down, one of my favorite foods is pizza. Needless to say, I was thrilled when I heard about Pyro’s Fire Fresh Pizza. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a Memphis Pizza Cafe man, but it’s nice to change it up every once in a while. (And sometimes MPC has a long wait–and I’m not very…
I don’t often see headlines from Nashville’s local newspapers and blogs; however, they cannot seem to shut-up regarding the newest rankings released by Travel + Leisure’s in their “America’s Best Cities for BBQ” category. Nashville’s Business Journal had the following to say on the matter: “The eclectic nature of Nashville’s BBQ scene helped Music City earn…
I’m overweight; it’s no secret. If you are overweight and you live in Memphis, don’t feel alone. In fact, coming in at #1, Memphis was ranked the city with the highest obesity rate. This isn’t surprising as a 2013 Gallup poll ranked Mississippi and Arkansas two of the top obese states; ranked #1 and #5, respectively….
With the Memphis Grizzlies losing in the first round of the NBA playoffs, I feel as if there is a lull in regards to Memphis athletics. Growing up, I always thought of summer as a sports’ buzzkill. I personally am not a fan of baseball; therefore, I feel as if summer doesn’t offer up much…