Chris’s guidebook

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Chris’s guidebook

Food scene

The original Central BBQ in Memphis is our go to for real Memphis BBQ. Ribs and sandwiches are obvious, but I get the chicken wings as my birthday dinner often. Jamaican Jerk style. Yum, yum!
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Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central Ave
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The original Central BBQ in Memphis is our go to for real Memphis BBQ. Ribs and sandwiches are obvious, but I get the chicken wings as my birthday dinner often. Jamaican Jerk style. Yum, yum!
Where many locals go to grab great sandwiches and choose from their large craft brew selection. Their fries have won awards, and are some of the best in Memphis.
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Young Avenue Deli
2119 Young Ave
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Where many locals go to grab great sandwiches and choose from their large craft brew selection. Their fries have won awards, and are some of the best in Memphis.
This is our go to for quality Asian food. Many varieties of Asian food from traditional Mandarin dishes, sushi, curries, etc. Curry fried rice is my favorite dish. Yum, yum.
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Mulan Asian Bistro - Young Ave
2149 Young Ave
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This is our go to for quality Asian food. Many varieties of Asian food from traditional Mandarin dishes, sushi, curries, etc. Curry fried rice is my favorite dish. Yum, yum.
May be some tourist here, but many, many locals. This is our son's favorite place for their sandwiches, not just the pizza.
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Memphis Pizza Cafe
2087 Madison Ave
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May be some tourist here, but many, many locals. This is our son's favorite place for their sandwiches, not just the pizza.
The fried catfish is the star here, but strong selection of great veggies and other items such as pork chops, and chicken.
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Soul Fish Cafe
862 Cooper St
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The fried catfish is the star here, but strong selection of great veggies and other items such as pork chops, and chicken.
You will not want to miss this place if you're a true football fan. We know the owners and when we say it's a true Irish pub we mean it!
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Celtic Crossing Irish Pub
903 Cooper St
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You will not want to miss this place if you're a true football fan. We know the owners and when we say it's a true Irish pub we mean it!
Are you looking for a hearty breakfast in our neighborhood? Go no further as you will find a true southern home cooked breakfast. Open for lunch and dinner at different times too. Yummy food!
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Stone Soup Café & Market
993 Cooper St
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Are you looking for a hearty breakfast in our neighborhood? Go no further as you will find a true southern home cooked breakfast. Open for lunch and dinner at different times too. Yummy food!
Another popular BBQ spot for locals as well as tourists, we don't go here often since we have Central close by, but the food is yummy here as well. BBQ Spaghetti a favorite here.
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The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison Ave
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Another popular BBQ spot for locals as well as tourists, we don't go here often since we have Central close by, but the food is yummy here as well. BBQ Spaghetti a favorite here.
Neon slaw, and a true authentic BBQ joint, this place opens for lunch and then closes when they sell out. It's on Lamar, so not the most walkable place, but it gets high marks from true BBQ fans.
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Payne's Bar-B-Que
1762 Lamar Ave
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Neon slaw, and a true authentic BBQ joint, this place opens for lunch and then closes when they sell out. It's on Lamar, so not the most walkable place, but it gets high marks from true BBQ fans.

Neighborhoods

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Cooper-Young
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Sightseeing

We would be remiss not to include the home of the King. Elvis is a true iconic Memphis institution, and it really is a once in a lifetime experience to see how he lived and learn about all things Elvis.
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Graceland
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We would be remiss not to include the home of the King. Elvis is a true iconic Memphis institution, and it really is a once in a lifetime experience to see how he lived and learn about all things Elvis.
So much cool music originated from STAX. Learn about a true collaboration of American music that was created at STAX, oh, and Isaac Hayes'c gold lined Caddie. Totally worth the price of admission in my book.
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Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore Ave
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So much cool music originated from STAX. Learn about a true collaboration of American music that was created at STAX, oh, and Isaac Hayes'c gold lined Caddie. Totally worth the price of admission in my book.
Overton Park has just about it all. Urban forest, check. Golf course, check. Award winning zoo, check. Levitt Shell with it's free concert series, check. Ample opportunities to exercise everything, from your muscles, to your mind, and your canines. Supported by the Overton Park Conservancy, you don't want to miss Overton Park if you are any bit outdoors inclined, right in the heart of the city.
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Overton Park
1914 Poplar Ave
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Overton Park has just about it all. Urban forest, check. Golf course, check. Award winning zoo, check. Levitt Shell with it's free concert series, check. Ample opportunities to exercise everything, from your muscles, to your mind, and your canines. Supported by the Overton Park Conservancy, you don't want to miss Overton Park if you are any bit outdoors inclined, right in the heart of the city.
Another Memphis must do, the National Civil Rights Museum is a fitting and moving experience you don't want to miss while in Memphis.
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Museo Nacional de los Derechos Civiles - Motel Lorraine
450 Mulberry St
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Another Memphis must do, the National Civil Rights Museum is a fitting and moving experience you don't want to miss while in Memphis.

Theater and Entertainment

Check out the latest shows at one of the Theater district and Overton Square's go to's for plays and stage.
The Circuit Playhouse
51 Cooper St
Check out the latest shows at one of the Theater district and Overton Square's go to's for plays and stage.
Marquee venue for stage and theater events in Memphis. Check out the latest schedule to see a play or concert.
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Playhouse On The Square
66 Cooper St
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Marquee venue for stage and theater events in Memphis. Check out the latest schedule to see a play or concert.
Literally in the heart of Overton Square, being on the corner of Cooper and Madison, Ballet Memphis puts the dancing and training at street level with huge windows into the world of the ballet scene. Catch out a performance when you can.
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Ballet Memphis
2144 Madison Ave
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Literally in the heart of Overton Square, being on the corner of Cooper and Madison, Ballet Memphis puts the dancing and training at street level with huge windows into the world of the ballet scene. Catch out a performance when you can.

Craft Brewery

Wiseacre's beer are distributed on a wide scale, and there's good reason. Check out the tap room on Broad Ave to sample the latest standards and one offs they have on tap.
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Wiseacre Brewery
2783 Broad Ave
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Wiseacre's beer are distributed on a wide scale, and there's good reason. Check out the tap room on Broad Ave to sample the latest standards and one offs they have on tap.
Talk about a true neighborhood brewery, the owners live in Cooper-Young. This is the first place we would send you if you're looking for a tasty brew during your stay. Family and pet friendly with board games, and much more.
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Memphis Made Brewing Company
768 Cooper St
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Talk about a true neighborhood brewery, the owners live in Cooper-Young. This is the first place we would send you if you're looking for a tasty brew during your stay. Family and pet friendly with board games, and much more.
Headed downtown Memphis? Stop in for a cold one at this Edge District hangout.
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High Cotton Brewing Company
598 Monroe Ave
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Headed downtown Memphis? Stop in for a cold one at this Edge District hangout.
Located adjacent to the award winning Crosstown Concourse, this neighborhood spot cold ones is a great choice to relax after taking in a walk around the Concourse.
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Crosstown Brewing Company
1264 Concourse Ave
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Located adjacent to the award winning Crosstown Concourse, this neighborhood spot cold ones is a great choice to relax after taking in a walk around the Concourse.

Landmark Building and Vertical Village

There's a reason why I gave this it's own category. You really won't find anything like it. A true vertical village with restaurants, apartments, countless businesses, and even a high school. These all make us a renovation of an iconic Memphis Sear's distribution center that has garnered international awards in adaptation of a building that sat dormant for decades, now a vibrant community in itself.
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Crosstown Concourse
1350 Concourse Ave
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There's a reason why I gave this it's own category. You really won't find anything like it. A true vertical village with restaurants, apartments, countless businesses, and even a high school. These all make us a renovation of an iconic Memphis Sear's distribution center that has garnered international awards in adaptation of a building that sat dormant for decades, now a vibrant community in itself.