Overton Square Crawfish Festival

Overton Square Crawfish Festival
2109 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38104

Every year, Overton Square has a crawfish festival in the spring.  This was the 19th one.  Overton Square is an awesome area in midtown.  It was bumping in the 80's.  Then it died, and now it's back.

There are TONS of vendors lining the street.  There is also live music.  It's free admission, so you should go, even if you don't like crawfish.  

There are beer vendors set up, as well.  The crawfish is $20.  One option is to go to the main vendor.  Another option is to sit in Le Chardonnay or Bayou Bar and Grill and order crawfish.  

This year, I noticed a third option.  Behind Local, there was a food truck that had crawfish and local beer.  It looks like Parish Grocery food truck is Local's catering company.  

This was perhaps my favorite crawfish ever.  It was way spicier than I'm accustomed to, which I enjoyed.  It also had corn and potatoes and even sausage mixed in with the crawfish.  I think main vendor just has crawfish without the added extras.  

I definitely want this crawfish again!

It's Spring Break Y'all (Yelp)

It's Spring Break Y'all (Yelp)
Marathon Music Works
1402 Clinton St, Nashville, TN 37203

This was an event in Nashville as part of Yelp Spring Break.  Yelpers from all around the country came to Nashville to get to know each other and experience Nashville.  

The event was held in a music venue called Marathon.  It was decorated with beach themed items since it was spring break.  

Inside were some local vendors selling locally made items.  

There were two bars.  We were given two drink tickets.  The caveat was that the drinks had to be one of the featured drinks which included the new Bacardi Mango rum.  You could buy whatever else you wanted though.  

I took an awesome picture on some inflatable red furniture.

Bacardi was a sponsor, and they had a real life angry birds game.  I wasn't very good, but it was fun.  

There was a dunk tank with local business owners sitting on the tank.  One yelper had an awesome throw.  He dunked the person time after time.  

Outside there was a food truck selling snow cones.  

There was also live music on the inside.  A photo booth was also in the inside.  

There were four food groups offering samples.  

One was called Two Bits.  Apparently it's a bar with some yummy food.  They had bacon popcorn, which was quite tasty.  

Another one was some local jams that will be at the Taste of Music City Festival.  They had some savory jams like jalapeño and onion in addition to some fruits jams.  I like the savory ones.  

Another restaurant that offered samples was The Local Taco.  I can't remember what the two types were now, but they were both tasty.  

The final place that had samples was The Free Bakery.  It's free because it's gluten free and vegan friendly.  (I just learned that).  They were powdered donuts with different toppings.  I had a spicy mango one.  It was an interesting combination.  The donuts tasted regular to me, though. 

This was my first Yelp Spring Break, but it won't be my last!  

Cheers!

Yelp Spring Break Welcome

Welcome to Nashville Reception
Anthem
125 12th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37203

I went to Nashville for Yelp Spring Break.  I just recently started Yelping, so I didn't know what to expect.  This event was at a place called Anthem.  I think it's just a venue that you can rent out, but I could be wrong.

I love the venue, though.  It had multiple levels.  There is a dance floor on the first level.  The second level has chairs and couches that overlook the dance floor.  I registered here and was given a "swag bag."  It was full of mostly ads, maps, an itinerary, and coupons.  There were also a few other items, like some sunglasses, pins, and a whistle/compass.  

The food at this event celebrity was from celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan, who is in the process of opening her own restaurant called Chauhan Ale and Masala House.  

My favorite thing that I got to taste was the pani puri, which is some type of Indian street food that is eaten in one bite.  It was made in front of us.  

I also had a bite of the coconut curried crab cakes with five spiced mango chutney.  

I was also able to taste a mini potato Samosa with tamarind chutney.  

We were able to sample Goan shredded chicken on papadi discs.  They tasted good.  

We had one free drink ticket.  The only stipulation is that they had to be vodka drinks.  I ended up having a vodka coke.  This venue had at least two bars.  

The chef talked to us briefly about the food and her upcoming restaurant.

The venue was the best part about this event.  It was truly amazing.  The food was just fine.  The portions were so small, that it was hard to really have a feel for what the food tasted like.  The portions were less than a bite.  I wasn't trying to get full.  I was just trying to know what the food tasted like.  

Drunch - Jackalope Brewing and Hattie B's

Drunch
Nashville, TN

I went to Nashville for a Yelp Spring Break Event.  One event that I attended was entitled Drunch, a brunch that involves drinking.  I'd call it a lunch that involves drinking, because don't all brunches require mimosas or Bloody Mary's?  For $20, we were given 3 tickets that can be used in any combination to obtain food, beer, or coffee.

Jackalope Brewing Company
The Gulch
701 8th Ave S  Nashville, TN 37203

The event was at Jackalope Brewing Company.  They offer tours; I'd like to come back for one.

The company has several types of beers.  Because I love dark beers, I had the Snowman Stout Mocha.  I love stout beers and mochas.  This one was quite tasty.  I used one of my tickets on beer.  

There was a quote on the table that I liked.  "Stay Busy Get Plenty of Exercise And Don't Drink Too Much Then Again Don't Drink Too Little" - Herman Johnson.  

Hatti B's Hot Chicken
112 19th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37203

For my other two tickets, I had two servings of Hattie B's hot chicken.  I was given a waffle and a hot chicken strip.  I added syrup to the waffle and chicken, and I got some ranch dressing.

The chicken was really spicy to me.  It needed the ranch dressing to cut down on the spice.  However, it tasted awesome.  It was my first time ever having hot chicken.  I really want to go to the actual restaurant and try it out and see the establishment.  Hopefully, on my next trip, I will.  

Printer's Alley

Printer's Alley
322 S Cleveland St
Memphis, TN 38104

Printers is one of my favorite places to go late at night.  They are beer only, but they are opened very late.

They only have bottled beer, but they have a wide selection.  

They have pool tables.  One of the walls is made of chalk board material or paint, so you can write on it. 

They also have awesome food to satisfy those late night cravings.  G likes the Taj Mahal Sandwich, which has curried chicken.  He said that it is one of the best sandwiches ever and that I had to really mention it, because no one knows about this awesome sandwich.  

My favorite is the burger with everything.  It's an awesome loaded burger.  

They also have Ghost River, so you can drink local.  

I love going here.  It's better the later you get there.  

Phily Diner

Phily Diner
31 S Black Horse Pike
Runnemede NJ 08078

We stayed in New Jersey, instead of Philadelphia, based upon hotel prices.  Near our hotel was this unique place.  It was half 50s diner and half sports bar.

The first visit I had a some Traveler beer.  Since I was on vacation, I liked the name.  Well, I only liked the name.  However, that was my own fault.  I should have ordered something I knew.  G had a Guinness, and it was good.

On our last night in the area, we made our second visit, because we were hungry.  It was a Tuesday.  The happy hour is 1/2 off all appetizers and wings. 

I had a tasty whiskey on the rocks for a drink. For food I had some sort of appetizer sampler.  It was $7.50 since it was half off.  I got some spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips, 3 mozzarella sticks, two large chicken tenders, 3 coconut shrimp, and 4 wings.  It included a lot of sauces as well. The dip was the highlight.  Everything else was good as well.  

G had a burger with waffle fries and cole slaw.  He had a surf and turf burger which was a burger topped with coconut shrimp.  The beef was really tasty and cooked to a nice medium to medium rare temperature.  It was also seasoned well.  

I'm glad I came to this restaurant a second time.  

Tribe

Tribe
1517 Church St.
Nashville, Tennessee 37203

One thing I like about Nashville is that there is a strip, where there are a lot of gay establishments near each other.

One bar on this strip is called Tribe.  I had never been before, so we decided to check it out.  

It has an upscale feel about it.  I saw a little diversity in the population in race and in age.  

The drinks were good.  If you feel like being in a classier place, this is the place for you.  They were having some event called post office, in which you wear a number and people write you anonymous messages.  We didn't participate since we are both in relationships.  Interesting idea, though.  The game was hosted by some drag queens.  

Next door, they have a drag'n brunch.  I'd like to try that next time I'm in Nashville.  I think it may be the same owner, since you could get to one from the other, and it was being advertised in Tribe.