Balewa's

Balewa's Vegan Gourmet394 N Watkins StMemphis, Tennessee 38104Some of my friends are vegan, so I decided to take them to this place that I had read about. They have a pretty large menu, but I had to try the live burger that I had read about.  It was a nice day, so I wanted to sit outside.  Garrett had a carrot juice.  It is way creamier than I expected.  The live burger looks like real meat (rare meat), but it's definitely not...

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Sonic

Sonic Drive-in2460 Poplar AveMemphis, TN  38112Everyone loves Sonic.  It's America's Drive-In.  When I was in school in California, I did miss Sonic.  I love the jalapeño poppers.  The slushes and milk shakes are good, too.  Where else can you sit at a drive-in restaurant?They have a new milkshake... peanut butter and bacon.  Yes... bacon in a milkshake.  Of course, I had to order the milkshake.  I...

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Jerry's Sno Cones

Jerry's Sno Cones1657 Wells Station Rd.Memphis, Tennessee 38108Do you know Jerry's Sno Cones?  Many longtime Memphians are not in the know and are missing out.  I actually didn't know about it for the first 20 years of my life. The lines to get a sno cone are crazy long.  The lines move quick, but don't be in a rush.  They do have other food besides sno cones (sub sandwiches, fried pickles, typical snack shop stuff). The menu...

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Pete and Sam's

Pete and Sam's3886 Park AvenueMemphis, TN 38111Pete and Sam's is an Italian restaurant that has been in Memphis since 1948.  They are known for their large portions.  The building also has a lack of windows, but it's a fun experience.They don't serve liquor or wine, but you can bring your own into the restaurant.  The server was very friendly.  Since some of my group had never been before, she brought us all a sample of their...

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Cheesecake Corner

Cheesecake Corner113 E Ge Patterson AveMemphis, TN 38103Many people (me included) wish we had a Cheesecake Factory.  Cheesecake Factory is good with their oversized portions, but Cheesecake Corner has even better cheesecake!  They have tons of flavors that change:  chocolate, strawberry daiquiri, cookie dough, etc.They also have a quiche and wine bar.  I have yet to try it, but I must soon.  If you seriously have not...

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Cortona

Cortona Contemporary Italian948 S. CooperMemphis TN 38104Cortona opened up a couple of years ago in the old Dish space in Cooper Young.  We went for Valentine's Day, when they first opened. This post is in honor of Cortona, which is changing concepts next week.  If you want to try Cortona, you have till Saturday! I also went for Mother's Day Brunch this year. We were brought some yummy toasted bread to start. My dad ordered the shrimp and...

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Marmalade Restaurant and Lounge

Marmalade Restaurant and Lounge153 E Ge Patterson AveMemphis, TN 38103This restaurant is downtown, and I had never visited it nor had I really heard anything.  I had seen it multiple times and I had always wanted to try it.  We were in the area and looking for a place to eat.  The parking place we found was right in front, so we decided to give it a try, even though the parking lot was empty.  The ratings online are actually 4...

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Cheesecake Factory

Cheesecake FactoryCheesecake Factory is a chain.  This visit was in Louisville, KY.  I find the restaurants pretty consistent no matter where you are.  Cheesecake Factory is one of my favorite chain restaurants.  The cheesecake is really good.  I think their food is really good, too.  The portions are HUGE.  They're often on lists for having the most calories.  It would probably be best to share a meal, but...

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