The Best of Memphis
Area Restaurants
Some of our favorite local spots
They are closed Mondays....which (of course) is when we usually crave it :).
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Bhan Thai
1324 Peabody AveThey are closed Mondays....which (of course) is when we usually crave it :).
Young Avenue Deli
2119 Young AveGreat rotating tap beer selection!
Do NOT miss the spinach madeline on the Grocery Items list!
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The Second Line
2144 Monroe AveDo NOT miss the spinach madeline on the Grocery Items list!
Great location close to both Memphis Made and the rest of Cooper Young...and solid gulf shrimp game!
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Soul Fish Cafe
862 Cooper StGreat location close to both Memphis Made and the rest of Cooper Young...and solid gulf shrimp game!
Memphis is alarmingly good at housing decent food in convenience stores. Do not miss their bi bim bap!
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Kwik Chek
2013 Madison AveMemphis is alarmingly good at housing decent food in convenience stores. Do not miss their bi bim bap!
Also located in Cooper Young, this is a great soul food restaurant
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Chef Tam's Underground Cafe
668 Union AvenueAlso located in Cooper Young, this is a great soul food restaurant
Great location in Overton Square with an interesting menu
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LOCAL On The Square
2126 Madison AveGreat location in Overton Square with an interesting menu
Next Door | Crosstown Concourse
1350 Concourse AveCheck out the 50/50 burger!
Also located in Crosstown, Global Cafe is a new food hall where you can try different international cuisines. HIGHLY recommend the Nepalese chow mein!!
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Global Café
1350 Concourse AveAlso located in Crosstown, Global Cafe is a new food hall where you can try different international cuisines. HIGHLY recommend the Nepalese chow mein!!
You will always eat well here. Upscale farm-to-table setting. Reservations recommended.
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Bounty on Broad
2519 Broad AveYou will always eat well here. Upscale farm-to-table setting. Reservations recommended.
Ohhh, this place just makes my stomach so happy. The rainbow panang curry on literally anything tastes like heaven. This is about a 20 minute drive from the house, but well worth it, especially if you find yourself in East Memphis.
Mosa Asian Bistro
850 S White Station RdOhhh, this place just makes my stomach so happy. The rainbow panang curry on literally anything tastes like heaven. This is about a 20 minute drive from the house, but well worth it, especially if you find yourself in East Memphis.
So this is actually a shack located in a Lowe's parking lot. And, like most food located in strange places in Memphis, is absolutely delicious. Kevin swears by the trout tacos.
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Elwood's Shack
4523 Summer AveSo this is actually a shack located in a Lowe's parking lot. And, like most food located in strange places in Memphis, is absolutely delicious. Kevin swears by the trout tacos.
Like it says in the title, Gus's is indeed world famous, and justifiably so! Samin Nosrat (Salt Fat Acid Heat author) has even attempted to recreate their recipe in her now-popular book.
NOTE: All of their food is fried in peanut oil, so if you have nut allergies, this is likely not for you.
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StLike it says in the title, Gus's is indeed world famous, and justifiably so! Samin Nosrat (Salt Fat Acid Heat author) has even attempted to recreate their recipe in her now-popular book.
NOTE: All of their food is fried in peanut oil, so if you have nut allergies, this is likely not for you.
Local Breweries
As beer enthusiasts, we always make time to visit local breweries when we are in a new city - we encourage you to do the same here!
We love Traffic IPA, and they typically have live music and food trucks.
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Crosstown Brewing Company
1264 Concourse AveWe love Traffic IPA, and they typically have live music and food trucks.
Their usual setlist of beers is great, but they also have rotating taps with seasonal creations. In addition, the Broad Avenue art district is a great place to meander about!
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Wiseacre Brewery
2783 Broad AveTheir usual setlist of beers is great, but they also have rotating taps with seasonal creations. In addition, the Broad Avenue art district is a great place to meander about!
Located in Cooper Young, with a good selection of beer, and in a great location. Walkable from the house.
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Memphis Made Brewing Company
768 Cooper StLocated in Cooper Young, with a good selection of beer, and in a great location. Walkable from the house.
Really cool space in an up-and-coming neighborhood, and some solid beers to boot.
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High Cotton Brewing Company
598 Monroe AveReally cool space in an up-and-coming neighborhood, and some solid beers to boot.
Brunch Spots
Memphis is pretty excited about brunch these days.
About 15 minutes from the house, but their breakfasts are NOT to be missed!
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Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker AveAbout 15 minutes from the house, but their breakfasts are NOT to be missed!
One of the only places that offers brunch on Saturday.
Also, they have a 100oz "mimosa bong" so take a friend
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Automatic Slim's
6360 Uncle Remus RdOne of the only places that offers brunch on Saturday.
Also, they have a 100oz "mimosa bong" so take a friend
A new(-ish) addition to the Broad Avenue collection of restaurants and bars. VERY good breakfasts, but also great for lunch (or a pop-in after spending time at Wiseacre).
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The Liquor Store
2655 Broad AveA new(-ish) addition to the Broad Avenue collection of restaurants and bars. VERY good breakfasts, but also great for lunch (or a pop-in after spending time at Wiseacre).
They have a regularly updated menu, but the last time I was there, there was a tator tot casserole that made my month. Highly recommend.
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SOB Downtown
345 S Main StThey have a regularly updated menu, but the last time I was there, there was a tator tot casserole that made my month. Highly recommend.
Great jazz brunch on Overton Square. If it's nice, there is a great patio for people watching!
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Lafayette's Music Room
2119 Madison AveGreat jazz brunch on Overton Square. If it's nice, there is a great patio for people watching!
Located in Cooper Young, this location was once Priscilla Presley's hair salon (hence the name). Delicious and inventive menu, and known for its brunch.
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The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StLocated in Cooper Young, this location was once Priscilla Presley's hair salon (hence the name). Delicious and inventive menu, and known for its brunch.
Attractions
Some of our favorite things to see and do around town.
We always take visitors here - such an important piece of Memphis cultural history.
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveWe always take visitors here - such an important piece of Memphis cultural history.
Sun Studio
706 Union AveNot to be missed - the greats STILL record here!
This museum is an important piece of Memphis history, and an absolute must while you are here. Plan on spending about 3 hours at the museum, and ensure you have time for meaningful reflection after your visit...it's a lot to process.
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National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StThis museum is an important piece of Memphis history, and an absolute must while you are here. Plan on spending about 3 hours at the museum, and ensure you have time for meaningful reflection after your visit...it's a lot to process.
The Dixon Gallery is a nice art museum, but really, we love the gardens just as much. In the summers, the often show movies on the lawn.
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Dixon Gallery & Gardens
4339 Park AveThe Dixon Gallery is a nice art museum, but really, we love the gardens just as much. In the summers, the often show movies on the lawn.
This museum falls into both the "cool" and "weird" categories. We like both of those categories a lot.
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Metal Museum
374 Metal Museum DrThis museum falls into both the "cool" and "weird" categories. We like both of those categories a lot.
I-Graceland Mansion
3764 Elvis Presley BlvdOf course you need to visit Graceland...