Extracurricular Adventures in Memphis during FAI2012 Conference

Are you a foodie?  A wanderer?  An extrovert?  Coming to Memphis for the conference in February?  Let me assist you in things I love about this city.

Cindy's Favorite Things to Do in Memphis (in February)...you should try them out while you are here

Downtown(ish)

*Trolley Stop Market (all local, ALL AMAZING!!!!!!!!)Breakfast , lunch, dinner (lunch and dinner change daily)...super casual.  They also deliver during the daytimeBuilt in farmer's market and arts fairhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Trolley-Stop-Market/266796357478

*Blue Fin (Main Street)Fantastic Sushi, great lunch specials,freshest sashimi in the cityhttp://www.bluefinmemphis.com/

*Bluff City Coffee, the Folk Alliance neighborhood coffeeshop and bakery.  Hop on the trolley in front of the hotel and headsouth for tasty baked goods like the sundried tomato pockets and an Americano. http://www.bluffcitycoffee.com/

*THe Flying FishSTELLAR FISH TACOS, grilled  www.flyingfishinthe.net/Memphis.php

*Molly Fontaine Lounge (Adams Street)Gorgeous Lounge in historical home that makes Memphis specialGood cocktails, super good jazz on Wednesday and Thursdays at 10http://molliefontainelounge.com/

*Wild Bills (My second home).  Juke joint (real deal).  Cash only.  Blues, soul, dancing, and cheap beer.  Lots of dancing.  Go after 10.  Bring a smile, good dancing shoes, and a great attitude.  Friday and Saturday only 10.00 cover.NO, they don't have a website, silly.1580 Vollintine Avenue
Memphis, TN 38107-2942
(901) 726-5473

*Ghost River Brewery (Main Street)Our favorite local brewer.  They do tours and sampling at the brewery on Saturdays at noon.  You do have to call to get a space but it is well worth it.  Also, they have docks sales.  Get some growlers for your trip home or while hanging out here.Chuck is awesome!http://boscosbeer.com/brewery/docksales.htm

*City Market, great little grocer and deli.  Great soup and lunch specials.  Walking distance from the hotel. http://www.citymarketmemphis.com/

*Need some assistance with hospitality for your private showcase room?  Corkscrew on Front Street, wines and spirits

*Feel like a little vintage shopping?  Hoot and Louise in the South Main Arts District

*Harbortown:  the island hidden beside the pyramidThere is a whole community hidden beside our glass vessel on the river.

***Cafe Eclectic on the IslandGreat coffee and free wi-fihttp://www.cafeeclectic.net/harbortown/
***Miss Cordelias (grocery and bakery)A little high, but there are convenient?www.misscordelias.com

Do YOU Have a Car?  Then the city is your oyster :-)

*Cooper Young District (do it...my neighborhood)*All independently owned, friendly folks)
Burkes Bookstore, Do (Sushi and rocking good noodles), The Beauty Shop (great brunch and dinner)Goner Records (good goood goood people), Java Cabana (great coffee, cash only, huge FA supporter)Otherlands (amazing coffee, good gifts, excellent soup), Young Avenue Deli (best sandwich and beer selection in town), Good Galleries hidden all around, Jasmines (good thai and vietnamese)Good boutiques

*Maggie's Pharms:  locally made soaps, shampoos, and toiletries if you left anything at home.  http://www.maggiespharm.com/

*Three Angels Diner:  driving distance.  In the Broad Street Arts District, http://broadavearts.com/  The diner is astounding.  Great bartender, Parkes, who can make beautiful artisnal beverages.  All food is locally grown and tasty happiness to your pallette.  Fresh veggies, great brunch.  http://www.facebook.com/Threeangelsdiner

Do you need a Whole Foods Market?  Put your driving gloves on.  You are about 20-25 minutes from one.  However, it is worth it.  Only place to get your health on in the city as far as a grocer.  We do. It is out east on Poplar Ave.  

Stop by our favorite baker just behind it.  Muddys Bake Shop...whew!  It will change your life.http://www.muddysbakeshop.com/

Sites to visit for your mind and Soul (again please note it is February so I am limiting these to warm places)

• Sun Studios
• Stax Museum
• Civil Rights Museum
• Wild Bills (in case you did not catch it above, I looooove this place)
• Broad Street Arts District
• South Main Arts District
• Urban Farms, farmers market 
• Brooks Museum
• Peabody ducks march (grab a cup of tea and watch the pomp and circumstance)
• Calming Influence (grab a massage)
• Levitt Shell
• Cooper Young, Cooper Young, Cooper Young

Ahhh, this city is great!