Guidebook for Memphis
Food Scene
Beautiful little artsy restaurant in the neighborhood with great atmosphere and eclectic good food! great local chef
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The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StBeautiful little artsy restaurant in the neighborhood with great atmosphere and eclectic good food! great local chef
Good coffee at the corner of Cooper & Young. Pastry and light breakfast too
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Bluff City Coffee & Bakery Cooper Young
945 Cooper StGood coffee at the corner of Cooper & Young. Pastry and light breakfast too
Oyster bar, fine dining and full bar of a variety of bourbons. Ask for our favorite bartender Harold...to make you something special.
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Sweet Grass
937 Cooper StOyster bar, fine dining and full bar of a variety of bourbons. Ask for our favorite bartender Harold...to make you something special.
Celtic Crossing Irish Pub
903 Cooper StIrish bar with full menu and great patio.
A Memphis favorite known for it's fresh seafood, sliced in the back. This chef is serving it up with an Asian/Pacific twist. Steak too!
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Tsunami
928 Cooper StA Memphis favorite known for it's fresh seafood, sliced in the back. This chef is serving it up with an Asian/Pacific twist. Steak too!
For all your Sushi and asian food needs. Just a the local corner (Cooper & Young)
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Mulan Asian Bistro - Young Ave
2149 Young AveFor all your Sushi and asian food needs. Just a the local corner (Cooper & Young)
Sandwiches, cold beer, pool tables, video games and patio seating...for your casual hang. Kid friendly in the earlier hours.
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Young Avenue Deli
2119 Young AveSandwiches, cold beer, pool tables, video games and patio seating...for your casual hang. Kid friendly in the earlier hours.
This neighborhood is a mile from the house (head North on Cooper towards Madison Ave.) It's a restaurant district, with a movie theater, clothing boutique, candy shop, yoga store all on one street. SECOND LINE sits at the entrance (New Orleans style Po Boys, Oysters & Shrimp NIce Patio!!, BOSCO's Brew pub- full menu and bar, LAFAYETTE's Music Room-full restaurant with live music day and night performances, BABALU (small Plates and other) full menu and bar, Local-gastro pub, INDIAN PASS (seafood), further down the street MOLLY'S--Mexican (Mom and Pop owned), BLUE MONKEY Bar & Restaurant, great bar food (2 Pool tables). live music many nights.
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Overton Square
2101 Madison AveThis neighborhood is a mile from the house (head North on Cooper towards Madison Ave.) It's a restaurant district, with a movie theater, clothing boutique, candy shop, yoga store all on one street. SECOND LINE sits at the entrance (New Orleans style Po Boys, Oysters & Shrimp NIce Patio!!, BOSCO's Brew pub- full menu and bar, LAFAYETTE's Music Room-full restaurant with live music day and night performances, BABALU (small Plates and other) full menu and bar, Local-gastro pub, INDIAN PASS (seafood), further down the street MOLLY'S--Mexican (Mom and Pop owned), BLUE MONKEY Bar & Restaurant, great bar food (2 Pool tables). live music many nights.
This is THE classic Memphis BBQ ORIGINAL of MEMPHIS. This ionic BBQ restaurant is Downtown and worth the wait (you may want to go early) but waiting at the top bar with appetizers before they usher you down to the hopping atmosphere below street level should be fun too! Where you will find plenty of Ribs (wet or dry rub) and pulled smoked pork plates with all the fixins'
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The Rendezvous
52 S 2nd StThis is THE classic Memphis BBQ ORIGINAL of MEMPHIS. This ionic BBQ restaurant is Downtown and worth the wait (you may want to go early) but waiting at the top bar with appetizers before they usher you down to the hopping atmosphere below street level should be fun too! Where you will find plenty of Ribs (wet or dry rub) and pulled smoked pork plates with all the fixins'
Drinks & Nightlife
Alchemy Memphis
940 Cooper StGreat bar/wine spot for people watching and small plates.
Shopping
Flashback to the 60's & 70's with furniture, home accessories, and clothing.
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Flashback Inc
2304 Central AveFlashback to the 60's & 70's with furniture, home accessories, and clothing.
A Good mix of Antiques and some new home accessories with a great cafe inside for soup, salads and sandwiches.
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Palladio Antiques
2169 Central AveA Good mix of Antiques and some new home accessories with a great cafe inside for soup, salads and sandwiches.
Sightseeing
Great little music museum, highlighting the early greats!
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveGreat little music museum, highlighting the early greats!
ROOFTOP...jump the elevator to the top floor for a breath taking view of the Mississippi River!! Know for its cocktail lounge and sunset watching.
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Madison Hotel
79 Madison AveROOFTOP...jump the elevator to the top floor for a breath taking view of the Mississippi River!! Know for its cocktail lounge and sunset watching.
Because you can!! See the cheesy 70's decor that the late great Elvis called home. Fun tour through the house and jaw dropping array of gold albums, rings and good old 70's style Pantsuits!! Cars, planes and other items of Elvis' collection on display.
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Graceland
Because you can!! See the cheesy 70's decor that the late great Elvis called home. Fun tour through the house and jaw dropping array of gold albums, rings and good old 70's style Pantsuits!! Cars, planes and other items of Elvis' collection on display.
Parks & Nature
Mississippi River Park
51 Riverside DrFor a great River view and possible a sunset!
Just a mile or two from the house and a beautiful little park in the middle of the city. Grab a seat at the picnic table or walk the 1 1/2 mile loop through the old growth forest. The zoo is also adjacent to this park
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Overton Park
1914 Poplar AveJust a mile or two from the house and a beautiful little park in the middle of the city. Grab a seat at the picnic table or walk the 1 1/2 mile loop through the old growth forest. The zoo is also adjacent to this park
Entertainment & Activities
this off the beaten path museum sits up on a tucked away bluff of the river and host some of the countries well known blacksmith artist. Active metal shop on the premises, for your viewing.
Metal Museum Drive
Metal Museum Drivethis off the beaten path museum sits up on a tucked away bluff of the river and host some of the countries well known blacksmith artist. Active metal shop on the premises, for your viewing.