Kassey’s Guidebook

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Kassey’s Guidebook

Shortest Distance from Airbnb

If you're looking for a bite to eat that's less than a block away, these are the closest spots although even better options may just be a few steps further.
Local hangout spot with tasty sliders only a short walk away. Open until 10pm
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Slider Inn - Midtown
2117 Peabody Ave
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Local hangout spot with tasty sliders only a short walk away. Open until 10pm
Located right at the end of our street, great place to grab a snack or a juice
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Juice Bar - Midtown
553 Cooper St
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Located right at the end of our street, great place to grab a snack or a juice
Spicy chicken just a short walk away if you're looking for food that's close and easy
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Hattie B’s Hot Chicken - Memphis, TN
596 Cooper St
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Spicy chicken just a short walk away if you're looking for food that's close and easy
Cozy breakfast diner just a short walk away
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Barksdale Restaurant
237 Cooper St
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Cozy breakfast diner just a short walk away

My Recommendations for Midtown

Fantastic food, lively brunch spot, delicious desserts—once Priscilla Presley’s curl-and-dye spot, this beauty-shop-turned-restaurant is a local favorite http://thebeautyshoprestaurant.com/
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The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper St
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Fantastic food, lively brunch spot, delicious desserts—once Priscilla Presley’s curl-and-dye spot, this beauty-shop-turned-restaurant is a local favorite http://thebeautyshoprestaurant.com/
Not only are the burgers delicious but the interior decor of this place is beyond surprising—imagine a Disney World version of a farm! decor inside. I'm from Indiana so it reminds of a Disney World version of Indiana!
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Belly Acres
2102 Trimble Pl
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Not only are the burgers delicious but the interior decor of this place is beyond surprising—imagine a Disney World version of a farm! decor inside. I'm from Indiana so it reminds of a Disney World version of Indiana!
It may look like a convenience store on the outside but inside, they serve delicious Korean/Mediterranean-inspired sandwiches, wraps, and bowls. The Ninja is my FAVORITE sandwich and the chicken Bi Bim Bop is my other favorite!
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Kwik Chek
2013 Madison Ave
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It may look like a convenience store on the outside but inside, they serve delicious Korean/Mediterranean-inspired sandwiches, wraps, and bowls. The Ninja is my FAVORITE sandwich and the chicken Bi Bim Bop is my other favorite!
A fun, warm-weather place to hangout—outdoor seating, live music, corn-hole, sand volleyball, a playground for kids, indoor ping pong tables, tiki bar, diner, and milkshakes.
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Railgarten
2166 Central Ave
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A fun, warm-weather place to hangout—outdoor seating, live music, corn-hole, sand volleyball, a playground for kids, indoor ping pong tables, tiki bar, diner, and milkshakes.
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India Palace
1720 Poplar Ave
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Memphis BBQ

BBQ in Memphis may be a sore subject to some—everyone's got an opinion. If you're asking for mine, here are my recommendations and what specific menu item to order at each spot
BEST RIBS Located at the corner of Beale Street, this place not only has the BEST RIBS in Memphis but has an ambience you're looking for from a BBQ joint
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Blues City Cafe
138 Beale St
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BEST RIBS Located at the corner of Beale Street, this place not only has the BEST RIBS in Memphis but has an ambience you're looking for from a BBQ joint
BBQ NACHOS If you're looking for BBQ not far from where you're staying, Central BBQ is just around the corner. They offer a wide selection of all things BBQ but the nachos are by far my favorite!
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Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central Ave
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BBQ NACHOS If you're looking for BBQ not far from where you're staying, Central BBQ is just around the corner. They offer a wide selection of all things BBQ but the nachos are by far my favorite!
SAUSAGE CHEESE PLATE The food, in my opinion, is slightly over-rated but the history behind the walls of this place lend for a great Memphis experience. I'm usually filling up on their sausage and cheese plate but Rendezvous is known for their dry-rub ribs, the staple Memphis way to prepare BBQ ribs.
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Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous Alley
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous Alley
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SAUSAGE CHEESE PLATE The food, in my opinion, is slightly over-rated but the history behind the walls of this place lend for a great Memphis experience. I'm usually filling up on their sausage and cheese plate but Rendezvous is known for their dry-rub ribs, the staple Memphis way to prepare BBQ ribs.
BBQ BOLOGNESE It may sound weird but it's definitely delicious. Although I'm calling out the bolognese, they're other BBQ offerings—pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, etc.—are also tasty.
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The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison Ave
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BBQ BOLOGNESE It may sound weird but it's definitely delicious. Although I'm calling out the bolognese, they're other BBQ offerings—pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, etc.—are also tasty.
BBQ SAUCE Although Memphis is known for their dry-rub, I've always been a sweet and saucy fan myself. One & Only uses a sweet sauce which I find delightful. They also have amazing sides—slaw, beans, mac & cheese—which for me is as equally important as the BBQ itself. There are multiple locations across the city.
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One & Only BBQ
567 Perkins Extd
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BBQ SAUCE Although Memphis is known for their dry-rub, I've always been a sweet and saucy fan myself. One & Only uses a sweet sauce which I find delightful. They also have amazing sides—slaw, beans, mac & cheese—which for me is as equally important as the BBQ itself. There are multiple locations across the city.

Bars

Young Avenue is a cool local hangout spot with music, pool tables, and some pretty tasty sandwiches and sweet potato fries as well.
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Young Avenue Deli
2119 Young Ave
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Young Avenue is a cool local hangout spot with music, pool tables, and some pretty tasty sandwiches and sweet potato fries as well.
This Irish Pub is fun place to be on weekends and has a great patio area in warmer months which they also close off and heat in the colder months.
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Celtic Crossing Irish Pub
903 Cooper St
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This Irish Pub is fun place to be on weekends and has a great patio area in warmer months which they also close off and heat in the colder months.
A higher-end cocktail bar with a classy ambience and unique cocktail combinations.
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Alchemy Memphis
940 Cooper St
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A higher-end cocktail bar with a classy ambience and unique cocktail combinations.
This is a great spot to relax, hangout with friends, drink, mingle, and eat. Although limited, their menu offerings far surpass the typical "bar food"
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LOCAL On The Square
2126 Madison Ave
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This is a great spot to relax, hangout with friends, drink, mingle, and eat. Although limited, their menu offerings far surpass the typical "bar food"
There's nothing remarkable about The Blue Monkey but perhaps that's what makes it great. It's a low key, relaxed place where anyone can go for a drink, a game of pool, and karaoke on Wednesdays.
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The Blue Monkey
2012 Madison Ave
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There's nothing remarkable about The Blue Monkey but perhaps that's what makes it great. It's a low key, relaxed place where anyone can go for a drink, a game of pool, and karaoke on Wednesdays.

Food scene

Popular Memphis chef, Kelly English's restaurant encompasses the cajun cuisine of New Orleans.
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The Second Line
2144 Monroe Ave
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Popular Memphis chef, Kelly English's restaurant encompasses the cajun cuisine of New Orleans.
Fine dining from Memphis' renowned chef, Kelly English.
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Iris
4550 Monroe Ave
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Fine dining from Memphis' renowned chef, Kelly English.
A popular place for light tapas, tacos, guacamole made at your table, and drinks.
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Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Overton Square
2115 Madison Avenue
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A popular place for light tapas, tacos, guacamole made at your table, and drinks.
Asian food for when you're craving it
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Mulan Asian Bistro - Young Ave
2149 Young Ave
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Asian food for when you're craving it
Tasty flat crust pizza when you're looking for local pies
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Memphis Pizza Cafe
2087 Madison Ave
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Tasty flat crust pizza when you're looking for local pies

Sightseeing

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I-Graceland Mansion
3764 Elvis Presley Blvd
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I-Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Pl
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Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry St
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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry St
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Sun Studio
706 Union Ave
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FedExForum
191 Beale St
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I-Theatre le-Orpheum
203 S Main St
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Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Dr N
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