Yearly Archives: 2010

Readers and locals alike have said that this is a must-taste restaurant in Memphis. World famous fried chicken is just a plane ride away! Gus’s in Memphis is supposed to be THE place for true southern food. We’re there.

Living near the water is my absolute favorite thing about our current apartment. It is so sweet to walk a couple city blocks and make eye contact with a seal. So, when a friend from the old neighborhood invited me to a whaleboat row with The Embarcadero Rowing Club – I knew I had to…

Of course! He’s the reason we’re going. Admittedly, I know a lot less about Elvis than Jackie. But I’m sure I’ll get an excellent primer in Memphis. This is my favorite Elvis song.

The minute our plane tickets were booked, I emailed Kery from I Love Memphis for tips. She hooked us up with an amazing list of recommendations and – so exciting! – tickets to the see the Memphis Roller Derby. We’ll be cheering on Women of Mass Destruction in the championship bout Saturday night out at…

Many, many different opinions about which is the best BBQ restaurant in Memphis. No matter how highly praised, they all seem to look something like the Bar-B-Q Shop, though. Luckily, I love rough exterior restaurants that hide some seriously genius pulled pork on grilled Texas toast inside. If you have a BBQ recommendation (or any…

I love adding new clubs to the Ladies Activity Club website! The Columbus Ladies Activity Club in Ohio has been going strong for two years, with activities including game night, wreath making and cocktail hour at the local conservatory (pictured). They’re looking for new members. So, if you’re interested in joining the Columbus LAC, just…

Only a few days until we’re headed to Memphis with a group of fantastic friends. So I’m dedicating the rest of the week to researching and celebrating all things Tennessee. Starting with Arrested Development. Loving this song makes me feel a bit old…and gives me an urge to wear overalls backwards.

Quite a few bike adventures this weekend! Starting with Critical Mass on Friday with Rob. While I support the cause, I don’t usually love this ride – but this was more fun that usual. This time, the route took the thousands of riders out to Bayview, Portola and a few other impoverished-dangerous neighborhoods on the…

Breezy and light, I Will be the One Who Loves You the Most is the perfect song to listen to while preparing a casual summer night dinner. Since the brief heatwave we had in San Francisco is now long gone and the fog is back in force – the lyrics about the wind raging are…

These beautiful black mission figs have been in my breakfast cereal all week. They’re one of my favorite late summer treats. I wish I knew of a hidden fig tree where I could pick them instead of paying outrageous prices at the market. Have you tried them stuffed with goat cheese and baked? Or wrapped…