#Barbecue joints near Jackson

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REPLAY ONLY: ANN’S SMOKEHOUSE, 3983 KNIGHT ARNOLD

   My daughter has a wonderful knack of finding all sorts of neat stuff online and in thrift stores. Lucky for me, I am a frequent beneficiary of her efforts, as shown above, from an Etsy shop. It is a token that was minted for use in game machines at the restaurant. It’s about the size of a quarter, has milled edges and nice heft. Pretty nifty.

As for the restaurant, I’ve never researched it because it falls into the late 1970s-1980s period that I’ve generally ignored. I’ve never driven by it. From phone book listings, I do know that it was part of the Loeb’s chain, built around 1970, some five or six years into that chain’s barbecue expansion. In the latter half of the 1970s, when Loeb’s was getting out of  the barbecue business, this Loeb’s and another on Cazassa became Ann’s Smokehouses (per the 1976 phone book), and lasted maybe into the early 1980s. In the ensuing years it has been home to other barbecue shops, various wing joints and an Exline’s pizza. Here is its incarnation as Sam’s BBQ and Hotwings, not sure of the date. 

With Covid everywhere, I’ll put off research into Ann’s until I can get the vaccine. I’m thinking she could still be around. Hope so.

GIVE ME RETRO: Tops Bar-B-Q has opened its newest restaurant, in Bartlett, which shows off a more modern design the company says we’ll be seeing more of. The company renovated a former Sheridans Latte’s and Frozen Custard building at 6745 Stage Road.

The pig is a nice retro touch (hope it’s neon-lit), but the new place doesn’t come close to my favorite -- Number 6 at 3353 Summer Avenue.

I love the way the pit is prominently out front, in its own showcase.

YET ANOTHER GHOST PIT UPDATE: I’ve written a couple of times about the Simply Fabulous catering business of Fabiola Francis at 1353 Jackson that also serves drive-up food at lunchtime. The revived ghost pit site now has an official name: Fabiola’s Kitchen.

It has become our go-to place for burgers over the past few months, pretty much a weekly stop. This week we tried the chicken quesadillas,

which were every bit as tasty as the burgers. I really like this place.

FROM THE GPC CULTURAL ARTS DESK: A couple of weeks ago The New York Times website carried this headline --

The discovery was made in 2017. According to The Times, the animal in the painting resembles the warty pig, a species still living today on the island of Sulawesi where the cave is. According to the People’s Trust for Endangered Species, warty pigs are not protected by Indonesian law, and this species

found on the island of Bawean is near extinction, making it the rarest pig on Earth. We’re rooting for them.

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50 States Series: Top Ice Cream Shops Worth Traveling For

Mouthwatering sundaes with toppings galore, creamy frappes so thick you need a spoon to finish, and sugar cones stacked with scoops of ice cream… do we have your attention?

No matter where you go on vacation this summer, chances are you’ll stumble upon an ice cream parlor as you explore—and nothing beats a sweet treat on a blissfully sunny day. Whether you’re into gourmet flavors (Bourbon Ginger Snap anyone?) or you’re a purist who prefers traditional vanilla or chocolate, we’ve got the scoop on the top ice cream shops across the country where you can try it all.

From the coast of Maine to the California desert, opt for a vacation rental near one of the spots on our list to ensure your vacation is as sweet as can be!

Alabama (Auburn): Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Alaska (Juneau): Coppa

Arizona (Scottsdale): Sweet Republic, Inc 

Arkansas (Little Rock): The Purple Cow Restaurants

California (San Francisco): Bi-Rite Creamery & Baked Goods 

Order a scoop of ice cream from Bi-Rite Creamery & Bakeshop in San Francisco.

Colorado (Boulder): Fior di Latte 

Connecticut (Bantam): Arethusa Farm

Delaware (Newark): UDairy Creamery

Florida (Miami): Azucar Ice Cream Company

Georgia (Savannah): Leopold’s Ice Cream

Hawaii (Koloa): Papalani Gelato

Idaho (Boise): Goody’s Soda Fountain & Candy Store

Illinois (Chicago): Cone Gourmet Ice Cream

Indiana (Lansing): Gayety’s

Iowa (Waukon): WW Homestead Dairy

Kansas (Topeka): Small Cakes Cupcakery and Creamery

Kentucky (Lexington): Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream

Louisiana (New Orleans): The Creole Creamery

Maine (Kennebunkport): Rococo Artisan Ice Cream

Maryland (Baltimore): The Charmery

Massachusetts (Cambridge): Toscanini’s Ice Cream

Michigan (Royal Oak): Ray’s Ice Cream

Ray’s Ice Cream is a local favorite in southeast Michigan.

Minnesota (Minneapolis): Izzy’s Ice Cream

Mississippi (Jackson): Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint

Missouri (Kansas City): Betty Rae’s Ice Cream

Montana (Whitefish): Sweet Peaks Ice Cream

Nebraska (Lincoln): Ivanna Cone

Nevada (Reno): Baked Bear

New Hampshire (Portsmouth): Annabelle’s Natural Ice Cream

New Jersey (West Orange): Mark & Julie’s Homemade Ice Cream

New Mexico (Arroyo Seco): Taos Cow 

New York (Brooklyn): Ample Hills Creamery

North Carolina (Asheville): The Hop Ice Cream Cafe

North Dakota (Bottineau): Pride Dairy of Bottineau

Ohio (Lebanon): Village Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant

Oklahoma (Oklahoma City): Roxy’s Ice Cream Social

Oregon (Eugene): Red Wagon Creamery

Grab a pint of ice cream for the road from Penn State Berkey Creamery.

Pennsylvania (University Park): Penn State Berkey Creamery

Rhode Island (Tiverton): Gray’s Ice Cream

South Carolina (Columbia): Sweet Cream Co. 

South Dakota (Rapid City): Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe

Tennessee (Brentwood): The Comfy Cow

Texas (Austin): Lick Honest Ice Creams

Utah (Salt Lake City): Dolcetti Gelato

Vermont (Wilmington): Creemee Stand

Virginia (Norfolk): Doumar’s Cones and Barbecue

Washington (Poulsbo): Mora Iced Creamery

West Virginia (Clarksburg): My Little Cupcake, LLC

Wisconsin (Milwaukee): Purple Door Ice Cream 

Wyoming (Jackson Hole): Moo’s Gourmet Ice Cream

The post 50 States Series: Top Ice Cream Shops Worth Traveling For appeared first on The FlipKey Blog.

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50 States Series: Top Ice Cream Shops Worth Traveling For

Mouthwatering sundaes with toppings galore, creamy frappes so thick you need a spoon to finish, and sugar cones stacked with scoops of ice cream… do we have your attention?

No matter where you go on vacation this summer, chances are you’ll stumble upon an ice cream parlor as you explore—and nothing beats a sweet treat on a blissfully sunny day. Whether you’re into gourmet flavors (Bourbon Ginger Snap anyone?) or you’re a purist who prefers traditional vanilla or chocolate, we’ve got the scoop on the top ice cream shops across the country where you can try it all.

From the coast of Maine to the California desert, opt for a vacation rental near one of the spots on our list to ensure your vacation is as sweet as can be!

Alabama (Auburn): Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Alaska (Juneau): Coppa

Arizona (Scottsdale): Sweet Republic, Inc 

Arkansas (Little Rock): The Purple Cow Restaurants

California (San Francisco): Bi-Rite Creamery & Baked Goods 

Order a scoop of ice cream from Bi-Rite Creamery & Bakeshop in San Francisco.

Colorado (Boulder): Fior di Latte 

Connecticut (Bantam): Arethusa Farm

Delaware (Newark): UDairy Creamery

Florida (Miami): Azucar Ice Cream Company

Georgia (Savannah): Leopold’s Ice Cream

Hawaii (Koloa): Papalani Gelato

Idaho (Boise): Goody’s Soda Fountain & Candy Store

Illinois (Chicago): Cone Gourmet Ice Cream

Indiana (Lansing): Gayety’s

Iowa (Waukon): WW Homestead Dairy

Kansas (Topeka): Small Cakes Cupcakery and Creamery

Kentucky (Lexington): Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream

Louisiana (New Orleans): The Creole Creamery

Maine (Kennebunkport): Rococo Artisan Ice Cream

Maryland (Baltimore): The Charmery

Massachusetts (Cambridge): Toscanini’s Ice Cream

Michigan (Royal Oak): Ray’s Ice Cream

Ray’s Ice Cream is a local favorite in southeast Michigan.

Minnesota (Minneapolis): Izzy’s Ice Cream

Mississippi (Jackson): Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint

Missouri (Kansas City): Betty Rae’s Ice Cream

Montana (Whitefish): Sweet Peaks Ice Cream

Nebraska (Lincoln): Ivanna Cone

Nevada (Reno): Baked Bear

New Hampshire (Portsmouth): Annabelle’s Natural Ice Cream

New Jersey (West Orange): Mark & Julie’s Homemade Ice Cream

New Mexico (Arroyo Seco): Taos Cow 

New York (Brooklyn): Ample Hills Creamery

North Carolina (Asheville): The Hop Ice Cream Cafe

North Dakota (Bottineau): Pride Dairy of Bottineau

Ohio (Lebanon): Village Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant

Oklahoma (Oklahoma City): Roxy’s Ice Cream Social

Oregon (Eugene): Red Wagon Creamery

Grab a pint of ice cream for the road from Penn State Berkey Creamery.

Pennsylvania (University Park): Penn State Berkey Creamery

Rhode Island (Tiverton): Gray’s Ice Cream

South Carolina (Columbia): Sweet Cream Co. 

South Dakota (Rapid City): Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe

Tennessee (Brentwood): The Comfy Cow

Texas (Austin): Lick Honest Ice Creams

Utah (Salt Lake City): Dolcetti Gelato

Vermont (Wilmington): Creemee Stand

Virginia (Norfolk): Doumar’s Cones and Barbecue

Washington (Poulsbo): Mora Iced Creamery

West Virginia (Clarksburg): My Little Cupcake, LLC

Wisconsin (Milwaukee): Purple Door Ice Cream 

Wyoming (Jackson Hole): Moo’s Gourmet Ice Cream

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Press: Unzipped Reveals Best of Chicago

What's the best barbecue joint in Evanston? Who has the best Indian dishes on Devon? Where's the hippest hangout in Hyde Park? Chicago Unzipped has all the answers.

The 384-page student-produced guidebook explores some of Chicagoland's most underrated gems.

More than 50 writers and photographers fanned out across 25 Chicago neighborhoods for more than a year, interviewing residents and checking out local hot spots. Chicago Unzipped includes reviews of 1,400 restaurants and bars, shops and other establishments as well as prominent tourist attractions.

"I am convinced we have put together the best guidebook to Chicago," said Unzipped editor in chief Nicholas Jackson, a senior from Crystal Lake, Ill. "Certainly it is the most relevant for college students and other urban dwellers seeking to discover new sites in and around the city they think they know."

The guidebook includes features about interesting Chicago neighborhoods and is structured "so that you can jump on and off the El at any stop and find the best places near you at any given time," Jackson said.

And students don't have to worry about getting lost. Thanks to partnerships with Google and the Chicago Transit Authority, Unzipped includes detailed maps of every neighborhood covered in the guide as well as CTA maps of public transportation.

Incoming freshmen each received a free copy of Unzipped to help them navigate the Windy City. The guidebook is available for purchase at Chicago Unzipped's web site and at the Norris University Center and other Evanston- and Chicago-area bookstores.

—Northwestern Magazine: Unzipped Reveals Best of Chicago (2008.Winter)

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Ed. Note: It’s the natural way of the world that some restaurants are closed on Mondays—they need a weekend, too! Contributor Wesley Paraham noticed this issue and decided to simplify it for us all. He brings to you: A list of Memphis restaurants reliably open on MONDAYS, listed by neighborhood with hours and takeout, dine-in, and curbside information. I’ve added some descriptions and links to more info about the restaurants. This isn’t meant to be an exhaustive list, just a few suggestions. Feel free to add yours in the comments!  Have you recently tried to order some food on a Monday, and it just didn’t work? Me too.  That’s what inspired me to create this list of Memphis restaurants open on Monday so we’ll never have to go hungry during the worst day of the week again. Take a look below—there’s a good mix of cuisines from across the city. Very important: It’s an awful time to be in the service industry right now. Cooks, servers, hosts, and everyone else involved in serving you a great meal are risking their health for you, so please order big and tip even bigger. MIDTOWN + CROSSTOWN The Crazy Noodle Korean noodle shop near Overton Square. Read more. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch /  5 p.m. – 9 p.m. dinner, dine-in and take-out Los Comales Tex Mex and margaritas in the Crosstown neighborhood. 10 a.m. to 9:30, dine in and take out  Vietnam Restaurant Pho, spring rolls, bhan mi, and more in Crosstown. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., take-out only Midtown Donuts Sweet donuts, pastries, and kolaches across the street from the bougie midtown Kroger. 4 a.m.  –  6 p.m., limited dine in, take out Tokyo Grill Fast casual Japanese food, including sushi. Read more. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., limited dine-in, take-out Central BBQ spread Central BBQ Memphis must-eat barbecue, wings, and nachos. Read more. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., dine-in and take-out The Kitchen Takeout haven for wings and “Big Buddy” burgers on Jackson Avenue. 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., take-out only Cafe Society Upscale casual dining with salads, seafood, and grilled meats. 5 p.m.  – 9 p.m., dine-in and take-out Little Italy  The closest you’ll get to a NYC-style slice in town. Little Italy on our list of best Memphis pizza joints. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., take-out and delivery Saltwater Crab Seafood entrees, sushi rolls and burritos, and sushi Jimmi’s famous spicy crawfish mayo Dorito nachos, ha. Read more. 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. lunch / 4:30 p.m.  –  9:30 p.m. dinner, dine-in, take-out, and curbside Robata Ramen, skewers, rice bowls, and other Japanese cuisine. Read more. 5 p.m. – 10p.m., dine-in, take-out, and curbside LBOE Award-winning burgers with big flavors and hearty portions. Read more. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., dine-in, take-out, and curbside The Doghouzz Gourmet hot dogs and sausages in a casual spot with a patio in Crosstown 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., dine-in, take-out, and curbside EAST MEMPHIS Soul Fish Cafe (Poplar Ave. ) Southern fried catfish and vegetable plates, poboys, and grilled seafood options. Read more. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., dine-in, take-out, curbside Huey’s (Poplar + other locations) Beloved local burger chain with crowd-pleasing menu. Read more. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., limited dine-in, take-out, curbside Ono Poke Fresh fish and vegetables served over rice. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., take-out, curbside Plate from Abyssinia Abyssinia Longstanding Ethiopian eatery on Poplar near East Parkway. Read more. 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., take-out only A-Tan Chinese and Japanese cuisine, including hibachi, in the plaza as Buster’s Liquors. 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., dine-in and take-out R.P. Tracks Upgraded pub grub with vegan and veg-friendly options near the U of M. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., take-out only Casablanca (Poplar Ave.) Mediterranean favorites like falafel and shawarma, plus the best tea in the entire world. 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., dine-in and take-out Char Upscale “new American” dining with salads, steaks, and outstanding crab claws. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., dine-in and take-out City Silo Clean eats with vegan, veg, and omnivore options in the Sanderlin shopping center. 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. limited dine-in, take-out Highland Super Sub Shop A Memphis favorite for subs on lightly sweet Hawaiian-style bread on Summer Avenue. Read more. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., take-out only Arepas Deliciosas Colombian restaurant with all kinds of arepas on Summer Avenue. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., dine-in and take-out Mortimer’s Longstanding cozy restaurant with a large menu: daily meat-n-three specials, oysters, and weekday Prime Rib specials. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., dine-in, curbside, and delivery to East Memphis DOWNTOWN Fam (Madison Ave.) Fast, affordable sushi downtown. 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. lunch / 5 – 9 dinner, take-out only Wrapzody Downtown deli specializing in tortilla wraps. 7 a.m.  –  4 p.m., dine-in and take-out Bedrock Eats and Sweets  For all your gluten-free needs, both sweet and savory. 7 a.m.  –  3 p.m. lunch / 5 p.m.  –  7 p.m. dinner, dine-in and take-out Maciel’s taco spread. Maciel’s Street tacos and other Mexican delicacies on Main Street. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., limited dine-in and take-out Curry N Jerk  Caribbean specialties like jerk chicken, curry goat, and oxtails in downtown Memphis. 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. dine-in and take-out The Green Beetle Casual neighborhood spot with daily specials and hearty burgers. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., dine-in and take-out Sabor Caribe Caribbean street food including arepas, Cuban sandwiches, and La Bomba Burger. 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., dine-in and take-out South of Beale Gastropub fare with some twists, like General Tso’s Cauliflower. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., dine-in and take-out Loflin Yard Giant patio serving smoked meats and more. 4 p.m.  –  10 p.m., dine-in and take-out The Vault Eclectic Southern/pub grub menu in the heart of South Main downtown. 11 a.m.  –  9 p.m., dine-in and take-out WHITEHAVEN Bala’s Bistro African fusion cuisine like dibi, kebobs, oxtail, stews, and more—including vegan options. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., take-out only Margaritas of Elvis The crowd-pleasing Tex Mex chain has arrived in Elvis land. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., dine-in and take-out This isn’t mean to be an exhaustive list, just a few suggestions. Feel free to add yours in the comments!  Don’t forget that the hours listed are for Mondays. Be sure to check with restaurants ahead of time, as hours and procedures are changing all the time. About The Author Wesley Morgan Paraham is a Memphis native, a University of Memphis graduate, freelance writer and PR professional who spends most of his free time in his Midtown apartment playing video games with his partner. Are you a home owner in Memphis, with a broken garage door? Call ASAP garage door today at 901-461-0385 or checkout https://ift.tt/1B5z3Pc

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