Schedule and Restaurant Guide Welcome to Memphis fellow bridge enthusiasts Thank y’all for coming! We are very pleased to have you here with us. I think you will enjoy the convenience of the bridge venue. The Main Street trolley offers easy access between the playing site, your hotel and other downtown activities. You will find quite a lot of excellent restaurants downtown within walking and trolley distance. Our restaurant team has spent time to ensure that you will be well received. Memphis is known for its exceptional food. Get ready for a hair-raising experience when The Bouffants perform at the Welcome Reception on Friday, March 22. Four vocalists backed by five musicians perform hits by The Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and more. Downtown Memphis is the home of the world- renowned St. Jude Children’s Hospital. There will be free tours every day for an experience that you will remember for a long time. The ACBL will also offer tours of the Bridge Museum, which is a must-see! Information on these and other tours can be found on page 57. If this is your first visit to Memphis, you must visit Elvis’s Graceland, the home of the King of rock ’n’ roll. There are many other fun things to see like the new Bass Pro Pyramid and the National Civil Rights Museum. Welcome! Bob Williams Jr. Tournament Chair Memphis Dining Guide $ = Under $10 $$ = $10–$15 $$$ = $16–$25 $$$$ = $26–$35 $$$$$ = $36–$60 $$$$$$ = Over $60 Reservations recommended Open late Fast food Breakfast served ♣ Discount offered to bridge players with convention cards ♥ Favorites of ACBL staff Brewery Grocery store or pharmacy Trolley stop 8 Restaurants by Area ........................... 10–50 A. In the Hotels ..............................10 B. Around the Convention Center .................11–14 C. The Downtown Core .............15-24 D. Uptown and Harbortown ................................25–27 E. Beale Street ...............................28-31 F. South Main ..................................32-37 G. The Edge and the Medical District ........................38-39 Table of Contents Table H. Midtown .......................................40-45 J. Cooper-Young ..........................46-47 K. East Memphis and Further Away .............................48-50 Breweries ...................................................50-51 Grocery Stores and Pharmacies ...52 Transportation ........................................53 Index I: Restaurants by Cuisine .....54-56 Index II: Restaurants by Price .........58-59 Celebrity Speakers ...............................60 D A B C G H E F Check out our interactive map at acbl.org/foodmap See page 51 for a wider view9 of the city map. Host Hotels Sheraton Memphis Downtown 250 N. Main St. (184 ft) ☎ Tel:901-527-7300 Comfort Inn Downtown 100 N. Front St. (0.2 mi) ☎ Tel:901-526-0583 Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown 300 N. Second St. (0.2 mi) ☎ Tel:901-525-1800 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown 75 Jefferson Ave. (0.3 mi) ☎ Tel:901-522-2200 Springhill Suites by Marriott 85 W. Court Ave. (0.4 mi) ☎ Tel:901-522-2100 Hu Hotel 79 Madison Ave. (0.4 mi) ☎ Tel:901-333-1200 Residence Inn by Marriott 110 Monroe Ave. (0.6 mi) ☎ Tel:901-578-3700 A. In the Hotels Crossroads Tavern & Grille $$$ Southern Sheraton Memphis Downtown 250 N. Main St. (184 ft) ☎ Tel:901-527-7300 Daily 6a-11p Breakfast, lunch, dinner — contemporary decor with contemporary fare. Notes and Provisions $$$$ Southern Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown 300 N. Second St. (0.2 mi) ☎ Tel:901-525-1800 Mon-Thurs 6a-11p / Fri-Sat 6a-midnight / Sun 6a-10p Small plates, handhelds, burgers, mains, soups and salads showcase the authentic tastes of Memphis, including BBQ ribs, jambalaya pasta and creamy mac and cheese. The Bistro $$$ American Courtyard by Marriott Downtown 75 Jefferson Ave. (0.3 mi) ☎ Tel:901-522-2200 Daily 6-11a, 4-10p Healthy or hearty, a selection of seasonal dishes include breakfast bowls, bites + boards, social snacks, bistro classics, and greens and grains. Outdoor patio and firepit. 10 B. Around the Convention Center Within 0.4 mile of the Convention Center; along Main or Front streets between Jackson and Madison avenues, or east along Poplar Avenue. Alcenia’s $$ Southern 317 N. Main St. (0.2 mi) ☎ Tel:901-523-0200 Tues-Fri 11a-5p / Sat 9a-3p / closed Sun-Mon Downhome, generational recipes to feed the soul include sweet potato cobbler, chicken and waffles, catfish, pickled tomatoes, fruit preserves, homemade biscuits, lemon icebox pie and whatever else family tradition dreams up. Blue Plate Cafe $ Breakfast/Southern 113 Court Ave. (0.4 mi) ☎ Tel:901-523-2050 Daily 8a-2p Hearty Southern breakfasts, vegetable plates, slow-cooked soup, soul food and generous portions at this warm diner, where grandmother’s recipes have been tested and perfected over the years. Calvary Waffle Shop $ American 102 N. Second St. (0.3 mi) ☎ Tel:901-525-6602 Tues-Fri 11a-1:30p / closed Sat-Mon For six weeks every year since 1928, this church basement transforms into a busy restaurant serving comfort food for lunch during Lent. The volunteer-run kitchen puts a giant scoop of mayonnaise on just about everything. Chef’s Downtown Wings & More $$ Barbecue 200 Poplar Ave. (0.2 mi) ☎ Tel:901-527-1009 Mon-Fri 7a-4p / closed Sat-Sun Zesty wings of all types, barbecue, chicken served every way (fried, sandwich sliced, salad, waffles), home fries, coleslaw, fresh fruit and a cozy home atmosphere. 11 Cupcake Cutie Etc. $ Desserts 109 S. Court Ave. (0.4 mi) ☎ Tel:901-249-6996 Mon-Fri 8a-6:30p / Sat-Sun 10a-6:30p Couture sweets, boutique bakes and handmade delectables — cupcakes, pies, cobblers, cakes, shakes, beignets, croissants and desserts. Duffies Pizza Burgers Wings $ American 212 N. Fourth St. (0.4 mi) ☎ Tel:901-522-0277 Daily 8a-10p Offers 12 types of wing flavors, burgers, dogs, sausage, loaded potatoes, pizzas, combo specials, baskets and fast service. Ferrarro’s Pizzeria & Pub $$ Pizza/Bar food 111 Jackson Ave. (0.3 mi) ☎ Tel:901-522-2033 Mon 11a-2p, 4-9p / Tues 11a-2p / Wed-Thurs 11a-2p, 4-9p / Fri-Sat 11a-10p / Sun 11a-9p New York-style pizza, authentic Italian pastas, calzones, stromboli, sandwiches and wings. Dough prepared fresh daily. Beer on tap or BYOB. Lenny’s Grill & Subs $ Sandwiches 22 N. Front St. (0.4 mi) ☎ Tel:901-543-9231 Mon-Sat 10:30a-8p / closed Sun Authentic Philly cheesesteaks, salads, wraps and sub sandwiches, made fresh to order and piled high on fresh bread. Served with chips, drink and soft cookie. Hometown favorite! Lisa’s Lunchbox $ Deli Raymond James Building 50 N. Front St. (0.4 mi) ☎ Tel:901-574-0468 Daily 8a-2p Local Memphis favorite with the “best lunchbox on the block”: paninis, wraps, salads, deli sandwiches and homemade sweets. On the second floor. 901 Wings $ Chicken 97 N. Main St. (0.3 mi) ☎ Tel:901-425-5980 Mon-Sat 10a-7p “The King of Wings.” ’Nuff said. Qahwa Coffee Bar $ Coffee 109 N. Main St. (0.2 mi) ☎ Tel:901-800-2227 Mon-Fri 7a-6p / Sat 8:30a-2:30p / Sun 9:30a-1:30p Espresso, latte, pour-overs, frappes, smoothies, cold drinks with grab-and-go breakfast and lunch sustenance. 12 Crowne Plaza Sheraton Trolley Convention Center Check out our interactive map at acbl.org/foodmap Around the Convention Center Comfort Inn Courtyard SpringHill Suites 13 Hu Regina’s Cajun Kitchen $$ Cajun 60 N. Main St. (0.3 mi) ☎ Tel:901-730-0384 Tues-Wed 11a-7p / Thurs-Sat 11a-10p / Sun 10a-2p / closed Mon Po’boys, crawfish pies, Cajun nachos, sampler platters, fish baskets, veggie plates, gumbo and jambalaya. Sam’s Hamburgers & More $ American 7 N. Main St. (0.4 mi) ☎ Tel:901-308-0989 Mon-Fri 8a-7p / Sat 9a-7p / Sun noon-5p A Memphis tradition! Quick food but delicious hamburgers, dogs, Mexican fare, loaded potatoes, catfish pizza, ice cream and combo plates — all prepared to order. Subway $ Sandwiches 85 N. Main St. (0.3 mi) ☎ Tel:901-543-3782 Mon-Fri 7a-7p / Sat 8a-7p / Sun 9a-7p Westy’s $$ Southern 346 N. Main St. (0.3 mi) ☎ Tel:901-543-3278 Daily 11a-3a Dedicated to quality food and homestyle recipes, this Memphis tradition spans four decades. The wildly eclectic menu is surpassed only by the quality of food. Don’t miss Jake’s famous hot fudge pie. Willie Moore’s Family Restaurant $–$$ Southern 109 N. Main St. (0.2 mi) ☎ Tel:901-521-4674 Daily 11a-4p Cafeteria-style restaurant serves up Southern home cooking. The all-you-can-eat buffet is a fave. Wrapzody Gourmet Wrapz $ Deli 99 N. Main St. (0.3 mi) ☎ Tel:901-791-2512 Mon 7a-2p / Tues-Fri 7a-4p / Sat-Sun 8a-4p All-you-can-eat salad bar, all-day breakfast, fresh wraps, sandwiches and soups. 14 C. The Downtown Core About 0.7 mile south on Main Street to Madison Avenue through Peabody Place. Agave Maria $$$ Mexican 83 Union Ave. (0.6 mi) ☎ Tel:901-341-2096 Mon-Sat 11a-11p / closed Sun Upscale “reasonably authentic” Mexican small plates, empanadas, burritos, nachos and tacos. The Tacos Especial includes pork belly, duck, lobster, lamb shawarma and Korean short rib. 25-cent margaritas! Aldo’s Pizza $$ Pizza 100 S. Main St. (0.6 mi) ☎ Tel:901-577-7743 Sun-Wed 11a-10p / Thurs-Sat 11a-midnight New York-style pizza and loaded pies in an urban-inspired pizza hangout with the most-happening patio. Award- winning, handmade dough, fresh toppings, inventive salads and sandwiches with the most authentic New York cheesecake ever. Automatic Slim’s $$$$ New American 83 S. Second St. (0.7 mi) ☎ Tel:901-525-7948 Mon-Fri 11a-10p / Sat-Sun 9a-10p Fine-dining restaurant with a funky twist and lively bar.