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Chinese menu |
2920 Covington Pike Memphis, TN 38128 United States +1 901 388 3883 |
Widely acknowledged as the most authentic Chinese food in Memphis, it draws an eclectic group of diners to its noisy and lively large dining room. Come with a group to eat Chinese style from a large, round Lazy Susan in the middle of the table.The standard menu has typical Cantonese and Mandarin items, plus outstanding clams in black bean sauce, steamed oysters, and lobster dishes. The "Authentic" menu offers dishes not commonly found in American-Chinese restaurants, including squid, pork, and lobster, all served on jalapeno peppers. Other authentic dishes include fish maw soup and cold jellyfish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip decor, great food |
83 South Second Street (at Union Avenue) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 525 7948 |
Expect hip décor and great food at this restaurant, which serves up tasty Caribbean and Southwestern dishes. Sit at the bar and have one of the many flavors of martinis. The best seats, though, are by the window (with a view of the Peabody) and on the mezzanine. As for the food, the Voodoo Stew is a standout, with big chunks of seafood in a lusty sauce. Other specialties include the Coyote Chips—potato chips with a red pepper sauce—as well as the Coconut Mango Shrimp and the various polenta dishes. The lunch menu features large sandwiches such as salmon on sourdough bread. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine in the Caribbean |
2830 North Germantown Parkway (at Highway 64) Memphis, TN 38138 United States +1 901 385 8744 |
West Indies-style ribs, jerk chicken and Jamaican grilled chicken wings are intensely flavorful at this island-themed restaurant. The paella and the Jerk Chicken Pizza are less authentic but just as well done. One of the best and most popular dishes is the Yucatan-Style Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi in a sour cream sauce. There is a little Asian fusion influence, too, in the seared tuna with soy-sesame dressing. Appetizers run $4.50-7.95, while entrees go for $8.95-17.95.The décor has a Caribbean theme—palm trees and all. You are likely to have a 30-45 minute wait for your table, but you can spend that time listening to reggae music and sipping a frozen drink at the lovely outside bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seen in "The Firm" |
138 Beale Street (at Second Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 526 3637 http://www.bluescitycafe.com |
The atmosphere at this diner-style café is so authentic that the place was used virtually unchanged in "The Firm", the Tom Cruise movie about a Memphis law firm. Bill Clinton is also fond of the joint. The décor is intentionally weathered, with corrugated iron and glass blocks. Diner-style seating offers a great view of the crowds on Beale. The best bet on the menu is that Memphis staple: barbeque. You can watch big slabs of ribs being turned on the grill while you drink a cold beer. The prices are slightly elevated because of the restaurant's historic location, but you can still eat for less than USD20. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For that special night out |
149 Union Ave Memphis, TN 38102 United States +1 901 529 4188 http://www.peabodymemphis.com/... |
Jose Gutierrez is the award-winning chef at this flagship restaurant of the Peabody Hotel. He creates imaginative dishes, grounded in traditional French cooking techniques, but with Pacific Rim and Southern influences.The Smoked Pork Tenderloin cooked with a glaze made from Jack Daniels Whiskey (a Tennessee product) and served with grits couscous. Other entrees are based on free-range chicken, black sea bass and guinea fowl. The pastas are excellent as well.The setting is possibly the most elegant in Memphis—velvet curtains, fresh roses on the tables, and gilded mirrors on the walls. Jackets are required for men. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sweet, spicy and southern |
5259 Poplar Avenue (at Yates) Memphis, TN 38119 United States +1 901 685 9744 http://www.corkysbbq.com/ |
This exceptionally popular restaurant with a pleasant, cabin-like dining room has been featured in publications such as Bon Appetit, USA Today and The New York Times. The best choice on the menu is the pork shoulder sandwich. A barbecue sandwich in Memphis means dark, chewy shreds of meat that have been smoked for hours, layed out on a bun and topped with cole slaw and a spicy sauce. You can buy the barbecue in packs with all the fixings. Cold beer, on tap or by the bottle, is the drink of choice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Plate lunches, great vegetable selection |
1495 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 276 8015 |
The eggplant casserole alone is reason enough to come here for lunch. Also on offer, though, are a number of plate lunch specials, with an emphasis on vegetable choices. There's a popular selection of desserts, as well, all served efficiently by the long-tenured wait staff. There's always a wait during lunch time at this down-home eatery, but the "community" table makes this a good dining spot for parties of one. Also try out the downtown location, known as "The Cupboard II," which can be found at 149 Madison Avenue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memphis United States |
Downtown Memphis grew from the warehouses that stored cotton and other goods shipped up and down the Mississippi River. For much of Memphis' history, this meant that the riverfront was just a place for commerce. Now, when you take a ride on the paddlewheel boats that run regular tours from the Memphis harbor, you can spot joggers on the Riverfront Walk, visitors on Mud Island and elegant homes along the bluffs (including Cybill Shepard's--look for the round window). Visitors can take a beautifully restored trolley car up Main Street and stop at the Pyramid arena, grab a bite and a brew in one of the Pinch Historic District pubs, loop back to the south to see the Orpheum Theatre and continue on down to the Civil Rights Museum, located in the old Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memphis United States |
In an area ranging roughly from just east of the University of Memphis to just outside the I-240 perimeter, East Memphis encompasses the Laurelwood Shopping Center, Oak Court Mall, and the Regalia Center at Poplar and Ridgeway, the best locations in Memphis for designer boutique shopping. East Memphians have the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, which features a collection of Impressionist paintings and first-rate traveling exhibits. You will also find food to suit every palate and price. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Memphis favorite with continental flair |
1044 South Yates Rd (At Poplar) Memphis, TN 38119 United States +1 901 763 3700 http://www.ejensen.com/index.html |
European style dishes in a pleasant atmosphere, make this restaurant great for business dinners or romantic evenings out. Appetizers such as Lobster Pancakes, Grilled Quail and Rabbit Loin are followed with delicacies like Scottish pheasant breast or lamb loin with risotto. The restaurant is known for its lobster Tail with Wild Mushroom Butter. Try Marzipan Crème Brulee, fruit tarts or sorbets for dessert. An extensive wine list is offered. Located in a one storey house, this restaurant has an intriguing décor that falls somewhere between casual and elegant. The service is polished and attentive and the presentation is beautiful. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memphis United States |
Mention Memphis in Paris, Beijing, or Budapest, and who comes to mind? Elvis Presley, of course. The King is more connected with his hometown than are most celebrities, and his home, Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Interesting, varied lunch buffet |
1720 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 278 1199 |
This Midtown restaurant is especially popular at lunch, when the inexpensive buffet draws locals. The buffet features an array of curries, vegetables, tandoori chicken, and sauces ranging from mild to fire-in-your-mouth hot. The a la carte menu is only available in the evening, and features standard Indian curries and tandooris. Breads include papadums and chapati. The pleasant room is divided in two parts by a set of steps. Tasteful Indian art, including a spectacular elephant mural, adorns the walls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Barbecue sandwich is king |
2265 S. Third St (off I-55) Memphis, TN 38109 United States +1 901 775 2304/ +1 888 227 2793 http://www.jimneelysinterstate... |
The huge BBQ sandwich here is the favorite choice of many and makes an inexpensive lunch by itself. Beef or pork ribs come with beans, slaw or potato salad. (You can get beef ribs in Memphis, but you are likely to get odd reactions when you order them—to locals, "barbecue" means "pork.") The BBQ spaghetti (pasta with barbecue meat and sauce on top) is served with slaw and bread. With most business being take-out, the dining room is small and functional. If you do choose to eat at the restaurant, you will find that the dress is decidedly casual, as are the table manners—the only way to eat ribs is with your fingers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Barbecue on Beale Street |
162 Beale St (between Second and Third) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 521 1851 |
King's Palace Cafe is a great place on Beale in which to have a pre-blues club dinner or a late night bowl of chili. The gumbo has won many local awards, but some people may find it overly spicy. Other Cajun dishes are well done, especially the shrimp and crayfish etouffee, while the barbecue ribs are tender and meaty. Inside the restaurant, bare wood floors contrast with the velvet wall coverings. The brick walls and pressed-tin ceiling make for a fairly high noise level. A back room, separated from the main dining room only by some pillars, features live bands on weekends. Both the crowd and the service are casual. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French cuisine with a light touch |
2146 Monroe Ave (North of Poplar) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 726 5771 http://www.latourellememphis.com/ |
Occupying a lovely Victorian house built around 1900 the atmosphere is formal and romantic—polished and gracious—a perfect place for an anniversary celebration or marriage proposal. The French dishes here are lightened with an emphasis on American ingredients. The lobster salad, for example, includes avocado, orange and grapefruit sections. A more traditional French dish is the grilled foie gras with tarragon pan sauce. Entrees include rack of lamb with garlic-mashed potatoes and glazed, roasted pork loin chop. Desserts include a Cappuccino Terrine and Grand Marnier Creme Brulee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dim sum all week long |
903 South Cooper (At Young Ave) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 276 9300 |
The Dim Sum menu includes Japanese gyoza, steamed dumplings, plus Sesame noodles and Won Tons stuffed with shrimp, crab and vegetables. You can also find soups and salads or dishes from Vietnam, China, and Japan. Try an Asian beer or some Thai Iced Coffee. The desserts are not particularly Asian, but interesting and delicious. This small, homey restaurant fits right in the Cooper-Young district. The decorations are sparse but tasteful with a few Chinese paintings and statues hung on the wall. The service is friendly and the wait staff is happy to answer questions about their food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memphis United States |
The Midtown area stretches from I-240 on the west to the University of Memphis area on the east, and from Southern Avenue to Jackson Avenue. This lively neighborhood harbors beautifully restored residential areas, the city's highest concentration of ethnic restaurants, trendy clubs and live theater, along with some of the best places for antiques shopping. At the heart of Midtown lies the Overton Square Entertainment Complex, home of Playhouse on the Square, the Malco Studio on the Square movie house and wine bar, Loony Bin Comedy Club, and a selection of restaurants and funky shops. To the north are the rolling lawns and shade trees of Overton Park, home of the Memphis Brooks Museum, the Overton Golf Course and the Memphis Zoo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hummus and belly dancing |
775 South Highland Street (South of Park) Memphis, TN 38111 United States +1 901 458 0030 |
Here Middle Eastern and Greek food combines with belly dancing performances on the weekends. The fairly limited menu has favorite Middle Eastern and Greek specialties. The baba ghanoush and tabbouleh are especially good, and can be paired with another choice on the combination plate for about $6. The Greek salad comes with plenty of feta cheese and olives. The sandwiches are large, and come with a choice of French fries or outstanding onion rings ($5-7).The bar serves beer only. It looks like a fast-food place from the outside, but inside it is spacious and clean. On Friday and Saturday nights, it's a popular spot with the local Middle Eastern community. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memphis United States |
North Memphis is the kind of heterogeneous ethnic neighborhood common in cities such as Chicago and New York. With a recent influx of immigrants from Mexico, authentic taquerias and restaurants have sprung up on and near Jackson Avenue. Asian shops with exotic produce and merchandise are helping the area take on an appealing international flavor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restaurants, bars & theaters |
Madison Avenue and Cooper Street Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 278 6300 |
This is the perfect place for an evening or afternoon out. A lively neighborhood with theaters (both live and film), bars, restaurants and interesting shops - There is something for everyone here. Spend the day antique shopping, dine in an international restaurant and then catch a film or play. During holidays the square hosts parties with live music, drinks and dancing outside. Each December, Memphis artists host a show here where you can buy original artwork at very reasonable prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The heart of Memphis |
149 Union Ave (at Second Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 529 4000 / +1 800 732 2639 (Toll Free) http://www.peabodymemphis.com/ |
This place is a true southern original - perhaps the only hotel in the world where ducks live on the roof and ride the elevator to the main floor and promptly march to the lobby fountain every day at 10a. Restored to its late 19th-century elegance, the Peabody is the heart that pumps Memphis social life. On any given weekend, you can sit in the lobby bar and watch people come and go from charity events, weddings and high school proms. With its central location two blocks from Beale Street and its two superb restaurants, Dux and Chez Phillippe, the Peabody is well worth the cost. Famous guests that have stayed here include Robert E. Lee and William Faulkner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ribs and fixings |
52 S. Second St (at Union Avenue) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 523 2746/ +1 888 464 7359 http://www.hogsfly.com/ |
A favorite with Memphians, this restaurant is where they take visitors for fun atmosphere and food. Technically, the ribs served at the Rendezvous are not barbecue—they are char-grilled with a dry rub of spices. But the slabs of ribs are huge, tender and reasonably priced. Barbecue sandwiches—filled with rich and juicy shreds of pork—as well as portions of both pork and beef ribs all go for less than $10. Antique implements, signs and artifacts of the old South fill the warehouse-like space. The tables are close together, but the noise and crowds are part of the fun. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Collection of autographed guitars |
182 Beale St (at Third) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 528 0150 http://www.rumboogie.com/home.htm |
This bar has wraparound windows that let you see the dancers bopping and jiving from the outside, or watch the street scene on Beale from the inside. Autographed guitars hang from the ceiling, offering proof that musicians such as Carl Perkins, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Walsh and others have hung out here. The house act, James Govan and the Boogie Blues Band, performs when there isn't a visiting artist. Shows usually go on from 9p-1a on Friday and Saturday, and from 8:30p-12:30a Sundays and weeknights. The kitchen serves several dinner and snack items, but the Rum Boogie is famous for its red beans and rice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inexpensive, authentic Asian cuisine |
51 North Cleveland Avenue (at North Watkins) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 276 5326 |
This restaurant's menu includes tasty spring rolls, served with a platter of greens and herbs, wrapped in lettuce and cilantro, and dipped into the peppery sauce. Huge bowls of noodles with your choice of meat or seafood run USD5-USD7, while an extensive menu of Chinese and Vietnamese dishes is also on hand. The interior looks like it was quickly converted from an old fast food place, with a mixture of plastic covered booths and square tables in one small room—all the better for observing the eclectic crowd, a mixture of college students and faculty, local residents and a few lucky tourists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sushi, sake, and more |
50 Humphreys Boulevard Memphis, TN 38138 United States +1 901 747 0001 http://www.sekisuiusa.com |
The East location of this restaurant offers a peaceful dining atmosphere with bridges and waterfalls, where guests may dine as the Japanese (on the floor) or Western-style, if they prefer. Tempura-style vegetables, Teriyaki chicken and sushi are among the authentic Japanese options offered at this popular restaurant. There's also beer, sake, wines, and cocktails, as well as karaoke on weekends. (Other locations: Midtown - 25 Belvedere, +1 901 725 0005; and Downtown - 160 Second Avenue, +1 901 523 0001) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thai, sushi, Chinese and catfish |
3588 Ridgeway Road (North of Winchester) Memphis, TN 38115 United States +1 901 366 9760 |
You have a choice of Thai, Chinese, sushi or catfish. This family owned restaurant has branched out by hiring Thai and sushi chefs and allows you to order catfish from John's Catfish next door. Chinese specials include Peking Duck, Shrimp with Tangy Sauce, and Sesame Chicken. The Thai menu includes Pad Thai, a popular rice noodle dish, and many curries. Also try the sushi. The atmosphere is pleasant with booths and a few tables. The decorations are tasteful. If you are lucky, the owner might play live piano music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic taqueria |
4818 Summer Avenue (between Avon and Mendenhall) Memphis, TN 38122 United States +1 901 685 6857 |
This restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare such as salsa and chips, enchiladas and fajitas, among other items. The wonderful tacos come with your choice of beef, pork, barbecue goat, tripe or chopped tongue fillings, and are served with red and green salsas. The menudo soup is a big seller, especially on weekends when people are looking for a hangover cure. The guacamole is deliciously creamy.This huge space used to be a shoe store. However, the restaurant is obviously clean and quite comfortable. Casual dress is recommended so that you do not need to worry about picking up the tacos with your hands. Entrees run $5-$9.75. No alcoholic beverages are served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicious Pacific Rim cuisine |
928 South Cooper St (at Young Ave) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 274 2556 http://www.tsunamimemphis.com/ |
This restaurant has developed a reputation for quality food in a slightly eccentric atmosphere.Menu choices change often, as the chef develops variations on the Asian and Pacific Rim themes.Standouts are the seafood dishes, including mussels steamed in sake with a red curry sauce and fresh tuna with wasabi.Salads are interesting, but the seasonal soups, like roasted-corn chowder and butternut squash, are often more exciting.Appetizers run $4-$9, entrees $16-$20. The restaurant occupies one fairly small room and an attached bar. The decor is fun and colorful, filled with offbeat works of art. Dress is casual. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memphis United States |
The University of Memphis is largely a commuter campus, thus it has not developed the usual collection of businesses catering to students. Instead, the stretches of Highland and Park along the borders of the campus have an odd collection of bars and a Middle Eastern restaurant called Mo-Jo's, which looks like a fast food place, but isn't. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Newest and largest mall |
2760 N Germantown Pkwy (Off I-40 east of Memphis) Memphis, TN 38133 United States +1 901 381 2769 http://www.WolfchaseGalleria.com |
This huge mall has had quite an impact on the shopping habits of Memphians. The four anchor stores are J.C. Penney's, Goldsmith's, Sears, and Dillard's. Other stores feature specialty items such as luggage and leather goods, bath and body products, eyewear and unique children's clothing. Places to eat in the mall include Johnny Rockets, a 1950s theme restaurant, and a food court. The Malco Theaters complex on the second floor has nine movie theaters, all with stadium seating for better viewing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nonprofit organization serves great lunches |
88 Racine St (Between Poplar Ave and Walnut Grove) Memphis, TN 38111 United States +1 901 327 5681 http://www.womans-exchange.com... |
Other chapters around the country sell cottage craft goods made by people who must work from home because of disability or other reasons. The Memphis organization does too, but also runs a successful tearoom that serves lunch on weekdays. A selection of three main courses is offered: classics such as salmon loaf, juicy beef tenderloin, or a vegetable plate. The $8 price includes a small green salad, choice of iced tea or coffee and the day's dessert. Set in a charming house in Midtown, no fancy decor here, but you feel like you're a guest in someone's (large) dining room. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Friendly with innovative Mediterranean food |
7615 West Farmington Road (Saddle Creek Center) Memphis, TN 38138 United States +1 901 756 4004 |
"Yia Yia" means "grandmother" in Greek, but this is not your grandmother's kitchen! The salads here blend wonderful greens with ingredients such as Gorgonzola cheese, apples, walnuts and fennel. Appetizers called "Euro bites" include grilled shrimp wrapped in pancetta as well as a beautifully prepared crab risotto. Entrees such as beef tenderloin, grilled salmon and lamb are enhanced by sauces such as cilantro and sweet garlic emulsions, along with side dishes including goat cheese potato cakes. Kids, meanwhile, can choose individual pizzas, peanut butter sandwiches or pasta dishes. Yia Yia offers an excellent selection of single-malt scotch by the glass, plus flavored martinis and a full bar. Dress is suburban casual. Review © 2007, Wcities |