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We Are Back! Joe's Fried Chicken is the first of many future gatherings!
December 10th Gathering...
You do not know how excited I am to be writing this...it has been too long. I can't wait to see old friends and to make some new ones. I hope you are looking forward to getting back into the foodiememphis groove as much as I.After some Facebook teasing, our first foodiememphis gathering is going to be December 10th at 7 P.M. at...
262 S. Highland St. Memphis TN 38111
Phone: (901) 337-7003
I have been talking with the folks over at Joe's Fried Chicken planning our meal. I will admit, they have done all the heavy lifting in putting it together. I really appreciate all their hard work, and I know you will as well, because it looks like our kick-off meal is going to be a mouthwatering extravaganza!
This is going to be AMAZING! The menu for our gathering is listed below. Remember, we eat family style, so everyone will get a little of each of the items listed below. All pictures included in this post are via Joe's Fried Chicken website.
Appetizers:
Pickles and Okra Fritters
Soup/salad:
Cranberry Pecan served with a Chicken Leg
Entrees:
Blackened Catfish, Shrimp and Grits
Beef Stroganoff
Dessert:
Butter Pecan Pudding Cake
Grasshopper Pie
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
September Gathering: Belle Diner, September 24, 2013
Oh My! Oh My! Am I looking forward to this month's gathering. Chef David Johnson, the owner of Belle Diner has lined up an amazing looking menu. Last Easter, we had a gathering at his last place called Southern Belle, which had been on Madison. He moved to a new location, therefore we are having another gathering with him at his new place. I didn't get to sample his food that night, so I am especially excited about this month's gathering.
Ticket link is at the bottom of the page. Price is $25 tax and tip included. As always, alcohol is on you.
Take a gander at this menu. If after reading this, you don't want to slap your mamma, kick your dog, and punch your best friend, I don't know what will.
1st Course:
Local Field Greens Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, croutons and choice of dressing.
2nd Course:
Fried Mississippi Catfish bites with jalapeno hushpuppies, pepper jelly, and pickled okra tartar sauce.
3rd Course:
Bourbon Brown Sugar glazed beef brisket with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and braised collard greens
4th course:
Petite house made fried pies (apple & peach)
Canned food items for foodbank donations are always welcome.
117 Union Ave.
901.433.9851
Hrs: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday, August 5, 2013
Meet the Chef/Owner: Marguel Polania . Arepa and Salsa
I am looking forward to introducing everyone to a great restuarant as well as a great family this month. This restaurant epitomizes what I want to do with this dinner group...help the mom and pop restuarants out there that are putting out amazing food. The Polania family has created a (hopefully not too much longer) hidden gem here in Memphis. Although I haven't tried the food, I only hear amazing things about it. Multiple people have reached out to me about this place, complimenting both food and family. They must be doing something right over there on Madison.
I often get to see the best and the worst of people when setting up these gatherings. Not only has the Polania family been extremely gracious, they have been a lot of fun through this process. Although I have two left feet, I am looking to heading out to their place on a Friday night and try learning the Salsa! Without further ado, I present to you the Polania family!
Are you from Memphis or the area? If not, how did you get here?
I am from Venezuela and my husband is from Colombia, but Memphis was the city that united us and where we started our family.
Who is involved in the restaurant?
Family? Friends?
100% Family owned. Since the
remodeling of the restaurant, the participation of brothers and nephews, was
vital. Each one of them has given us a helping hand to better the restaurant.
My husband created the ambience and theme that gives the restaurant a warm and
inviting atmosphere. My mom by defining the menu in the kitchen, the nephews
help in the construction and artistic touches. My brother-in-law is our
technical support guy, without forgetting those friends that are really part of
our family helping us with different details.
This is one of the most difficult questions that customers ask us everyday day, because everything included on the menu are our favorite recipes that we enjoyed as a family and we love all of them. It was truly difficult to select the dishes to include in the menu.
What is your favorite thing to make on the menu?
The “Arepa de pernil”, from the moment of selecting the meat, marinating it, cooking, filling the arepa, and presenting it to the customer. I enjoy the whole process.
What special events do you have throughout the week? On the menu?
We have complimentary Salsa dancing classes every Friday night at 8:30 pm for our customers.
Fact or fiction: I hear you are a great dancer.
I do not know if I am a great dancer, but for me Salsa is a sort of communion of love that involves happiness and enjoyment. Through it I met my husband and we fell in love with each other. I love to dance Salsa.
I often get to see the best and the worst of people when setting up these gatherings. Not only has the Polania family been extremely gracious, they have been a lot of fun through this process. Although I have two left feet, I am looking to heading out to their place on a Friday night and try learning the Salsa! Without further ado, I present to you the Polania family!
What is your cooking or educational
background?
I
come from a family where the food is the centerpiece of any family event. In my
grandmother's house, who was an excellent cook, the gatherings always ended up
in the kitchen in spite of having a house with large terrace, a large living
room or dining room. The process of cooking was part of the enjoyment.
What/who are your culinary or
gastronomical influences?
Although our food is authentic
Venezuelan, I recognize that I have some influence of the Spanish tastes
inherited from my maternal grandmother who knew how to combine both styles to
achieve excellent dishes.Are you from Memphis or the area? If not, how did you get here?
I am from Venezuela and my husband is from Colombia, but Memphis was the city that united us and where we started our family.
Tell us the story of how you decided to open Arepa and Salsa.
I think that is an idea that life gave
us. Because when we had a meeting/party with friends or work colleagues, they
always asked us for the same thing; "please bring Arepas and Diego, “do
not forget the Salsa music." We saw how they enjoyed the arepas and Salsa
music. One day we said, "Why not carry this happiness to a greater number
of people? ... Therefore, we embarked on this beautiful adventure.
What is the best thing about running
your own restaurant/kitchen?
We enjoy many things from having our
own business such as:- To arrive each morning to the restaurant and the challenge of making sure that each customer is satisfied and leaving with a smile because they love our food.
- When we see that a customer is enjoying his/her meal that is the result of the dedication of our team.
- See that our dream grows every day.
This is one of the most difficult questions that customers ask us everyday day, because everything included on the menu are our favorite recipes that we enjoyed as a family and we love all of them. It was truly difficult to select the dishes to include in the menu.
What is your favorite thing to make on the menu?
The “Arepa de pernil”, from the moment of selecting the meat, marinating it, cooking, filling the arepa, and presenting it to the customer. I enjoy the whole process.
What special events do you have throughout the week? On the menu?
We have complimentary Salsa dancing classes every Friday night at 8:30 pm for our customers.
Tell us something that most people
wouldn't know about you…non-restaurant related?
According to Isabella Polania, I am
the best mom ever. Fact or fiction: I hear you are a great dancer.
I do not know if I am a great dancer, but for me Salsa is a sort of communion of love that involves happiness and enjoyment. Through it I met my husband and we fell in love with each other. I love to dance Salsa.
Anything else you want to say about
your business that I haven't asked?
We conceived this idea a few years ago
but opened our doors in September 2012. In these 10 months we have received a
great acceptance from the Memphis community and I feel so blessed and grateful
to get their support and am committed every day to keep exceeding our
customer’s expectations.Monday, July 22, 2013
August Gathering: Arepa and Salsa
Gathering at Arepa and Salsa - Venezuelan Cuisine
I am so excited about this gathering. It should be great fun. Food looks incredible, and I know the folks that run it are really great people. They have a back room that has Salsa Lessons on Friday nights. (Maybe we can get a group together to go Salsa!) I am apologizing in advance for any toes I might step on if said Salsa gathering ever occurs. I am strictly a white man's overbite kind of dancer...enough of that! On to our Foodie gathering.
Everyone is welcome, but you must buy a ticket to attend. Go to the bottom of this to buy ticket.
When:
Tuesday, August 6th - 7 PM
Where:
Arepa and Salsa
662 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38105
901.433.9980
11:30 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Who:
You
What:
Starters:
Tequeno
Tostone cup (Shrimp)
Empanada (Beef)
Naked Arepa (Chicken)
UFO’S
Entrees:
Half Pernil Arepa
One Toston (Chicken)
Small Cachapa (Two cheese and Beef)
How Much:
$25 (tax and tip included)
Drinks are extra this time...
Soda: $2.19
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite.
Natural Juices $3.50
Beers:
Budweiser, Light, Lime $3.50
Miller Lite, Coors Light $3.50
Dos XX (Amber) , Samuel Adams (Boston Lager) $4.25
Heineken $4.50
Beautiful photos courtesy J. Terrell Studios
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
June Gathering: Ethiopian Restaurant
HELLO FELLOW FOODIES!
Man does it feel good to write that! I am so excited to announce the return of FoodieMemphis.
We will be gathering next tuesday night, the 25th at 7 pm. The location will be the Ethiopian Restaurant in Cordova. I have heard many great things about it and am excited about seeing everyone and sampling some of my favorite foods...Ethiopian!
Our menu for next weeks gathering includes:Injera - a unique sour dough bread.
Rice and Salad - Seasoned rice served with injera and salad.
Veggie Combo - Vegetable combination plate of chopped collard greens, lentils, cabbage, carrots, chickpeas, green beans, and salad.
Doro Wot - Spicy sauce made with chicken, onions, garlic, berbere, ginger, and spice butter, topped with a hard boiled egg. It is the most famous dish.
Yebeg Wot - Tender pieces of lamb marinated in spices and cooked.
Zilzil Tibs - Savory beef cubes sauteed with onions, jalapeno peppers, and exotic spices.
Please visit the blogsite and buy your tickets. as usual, ticket price will be $25. It includes tip, and taxes. So all you do is show up and enjoy. I am mot sure about adult beverages, but if they are provided by the restaurant, they are extra.
Hope to see everyone there!
Christopher
Man does it feel good to write that! I am so excited to announce the return of FoodieMemphis.
We will be gathering next tuesday night, the 25th at 7 pm. The location will be the Ethiopian Restaurant in Cordova. I have heard many great things about it and am excited about seeing everyone and sampling some of my favorite foods...Ethiopian!
Our menu for next weeks gathering includes:Injera - a unique sour dough bread.
Rice and Salad - Seasoned rice served with injera and salad.
Veggie Combo - Vegetable combination plate of chopped collard greens, lentils, cabbage, carrots, chickpeas, green beans, and salad.
Doro Wot - Spicy sauce made with chicken, onions, garlic, berbere, ginger, and spice butter, topped with a hard boiled egg. It is the most famous dish.
Yebeg Wot - Tender pieces of lamb marinated in spices and cooked.
Zilzil Tibs - Savory beef cubes sauteed with onions, jalapeno peppers, and exotic spices.
Please visit the blogsite and buy your tickets. as usual, ticket price will be $25. It includes tip, and taxes. So all you do is show up and enjoy. I am mot sure about adult beverages, but if they are provided by the restaurant, they are extra.
Hope to see everyone there!
Christopher
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