By Brad on March 11, 2010
Last night, WREG reported on a suspected purse snatching spree in which the perpetrator ran into some bad luck. The latest was an attempt to snatch a purse in Cooper Young, but a witness chased the perp away!
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By Brad on March 9, 2010
Don’t forget to swing by the community association office tonight for the March CYCA general meeting. Refreshments and mingling start at 6 and the meeting starts at 6:30.
Stoy Bailey from the Rozelle Annesdale community, our neighbor just west of McLean, will talk about their plans for street improvements on McLean, including bike lanes and cross [...]
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By Brad on February 24, 2010
Another article about the recent restaurant turnover is published in today’s Commercial Appeal. Grace Restaurant’s Ben Vaughn was interviewed for the story and describes his new venture as a “small answer to Trader Joe’s.” Sounds great!
Also see in the article news of a new home decorating outlet, Architectural Arts, featuring reclaimed architectural pieces.
Check it out!
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By Brad on February 23, 2010
Congratulations to Ben Smith, Owner/Chef of Cooper Young restaurant Tsunami, who was named Restaurateur of the Year by the Memphis Restaurant Association!
From the CA:
“It’s a tremendous honor, coming as it does in one of the most difficult years I’ve ever experienced in the restaurant business,” Smith said Monday. “It’s a tribute to our [...]
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By Brad on February 22, 2010
Well, it has been a colder and snowier winter than usual this year. Here are a few recent bits of news that just may help keep you warm.
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By Brad on February 18, 2010
Stroll down to the Farmers Market at the parking lot of Tsunami for some fresh, local goodies! Open Saturday 10am to 1pm, you will find bread, milk, eggs, greens, sweet potatoes, and other assorted products from local growers/producers. Come out to support the farmers at one of the only places in town where you can [...]
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By Brad on February 15, 2010
your energy efficiency, that is.
Mayor Wharton, along with MLGW, announced a new program to provide grants to homeowners in the city with up to $5,000 for energy efficiency upgrades. The cash comes from the $787 million Stimulus Package, of which Memphis gets $6.76 million.
From the press release:
“Energy efficiency measures will include the applicable combination of [...]
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By Brad on February 12, 2010
After it hit the news that Dish and Blue Fish were closing in the same week, some people were ready to write off Cooper Young as a failed experiment. Memphis Flyer posted an update today on their food blog about the neighborhood’s recent restaurant turnover.
Blue Fish is being reopened today as The Reef
Grace is expanding [...]
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