{"id":60,"date":"2017-01-03T16:51:19","date_gmt":"2017-01-03T21:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/utopian-studies.org\/conference2017\/?page_id=60"},"modified":"2017-11-08T04:45:11","modified_gmt":"2017-11-08T09:45:11","slug":"memphis-infoguide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/utopian-studies.org\/conference2017\/memphis-infoguide\/","title":{"rendered":"Memphis Info\/Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For information on restaurants, local maps, transportation, and other information about the Memphis area, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.memphistravel.com\/\">http:\/\/www.memphistravel.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do around here: <\/strong><br \/>\nHome to the legendary Elvis Presley, Memphis boasts a rich musical heritage.<\/p>\n<p>The city\u2019s Beale Street Entertainment District enjoyed a heyday for live blues music in the 1920s and continues today. Stroll along the cobblestone street packed with restaurants, bars, and live music venues.<\/p>\n<p>Tour the famous Graceland mansion, the final home of Elvis Presley.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the National Civil Rights Museum, Rock &#8216;n Soul Museum, Sun Studios or watch a basketball game at the FedEx Forum, home to the Memphis Grizzlies.<\/p>\n<p>Take in a Broadway show at the historic Orpheum Theatre, just steps from the hotel.<\/p>\n<p>After exploring the historic landmarks, feast on our world-famous Memphis style barbecue or enjoy one of our many local restaurants within walking distance.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Restaurants<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Fine Dining ($$$-$$$$)\u2013reservations recommended<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chez Phillipe (at the Peabody Hotel)<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>(901) 529-4000<br \/>\n<\/strong>Note: great ambience in Memphis\u2019s old hotel, if you like that sort of thing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restaurant Iris<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>(901)590-2828<br \/>\n<\/strong>French-Creole<br \/>\nGood wine list<br \/>\nHas received lots of Best Restaurant, Chef and Service awards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flight Restaurant &amp; Wine Bar (4.7 stars)<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>(901)521-8005<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<br \/>\nWine Bar<br \/>\nVegetarian Friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paulette\u2019s (on Mud Island)<br \/>\n<\/strong>(<strong>901) 260-3300<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<br \/>\nInternational<br \/>\nGluten Free Options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Itta Bena (on Beal Street \u2013 BB King\u2019s Club)<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>(901) 578-3031<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<br \/>\nCajun<br \/>\nCreole<br \/>\nVegetarian Friendly<br \/>\nLive Music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Texas de Brazil (right next to the Peabody Hotel)<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>(<\/strong><strong>901) 526-7600<br \/>\n<\/strong>Steakhouse<br \/>\nBrazilian<br \/>\nSouth American<br \/>\nGluten Free Options<\/li>\n<li><strong>Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen (also Way Out East\u2014need car\/cab)<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>(901) 347-3569<br \/>\n<\/strong>Italian<br \/>\nGluten Free Options<br \/>\nVegetarian Friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mid-Range ($$-$$$)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Corky\u2019s BBQ \u2013 \u201cout East\u201d \u2013 i.e., a drive<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<br \/>\nBarbecue<br \/>\nGluten Free Options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Charles Vergos\u2019 Rendezvous \u2013 right downtown<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<br \/>\nBarbecue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flying Fish<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<br \/>\nSeafood<br \/>\nGluten Free Options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Babalu Tapas &amp; Tacos<br \/>\n<\/strong>Mexican<br \/>\nAmerican<br \/>\nSouthwestern<br \/>\nBar<br \/>\nVegetarian Friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Beauty Shop (downtown location &#8212; go for the desserts) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheap Eats ($)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gus\u2019s World Famous Fried Chicken<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cozy Corner<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<br \/>\nBarbecue<br \/>\nAmerican<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>99 Cent Soul Food Express<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<br \/>\nVegetarian Friendly<br \/>\nVegan Options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miss Polly\u2019s Soul City Caf\u00e9<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<br \/>\nBar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maciel\u2019s Tortas &amp; Tacos<br \/>\n<\/strong>Mexican<br \/>\nLatin<br \/>\nVegetarian Friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brother\u2019s Juniper\u2019s ($$-$$$) Near the University of Memphis<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<br \/>\nCaf\u00e9<br \/>\nVegan Options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blue Plate Caf\u00e9 Downtown ($$-$$$)<br \/>\n<\/strong>American<br \/>\nCaf\u00e9<br \/>\nDiner<br \/>\nVegetarian Friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For information on restaurants, local maps, transportation, and other information about the Memphis area, visit http:\/\/www.memphistravel.com\/. What to do around here: Home to the legendary Elvis Presley, Memphis boasts a rich musical heritage. 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