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Going To Alabama VII

Karen · 6 Comments

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We got up this morning and headed out to Memphis. We have passed through several times, but have never taken the time to go and actually see Memphis until today.  The first stop was at the Arcade Restaurant.  It is the oldest restaurant in Memphis, being in business since 1919.

The Arcade Restaurant

It was jam packed on a Sunday morning. There were lots of Japanese tourists there–apparently the Japanese are big fans of blues and Elvis. Scenes from “The Mystery Train”, one of my favorite movies,  were filmed here!

FabGrandpa's breakfast--I did not have the biscuits and gravy. He said they were delicious!

Breakfast was the ususal two eggs over medium, hash browns, and bacon with coffee, but the atmosphere was great! Loved it! And of course, we sat at the counter. For some reason I just love sitting at the counter for breakfast.

The counter at The Arcade

We had a great time, a good breakfast, and lots of the spirit of Memphis by eating here.

FabGrandpa

And doesn’t he look soooo happy? That is priceless!

outside The Arcade

After breakfast, we drove over to Beale Street.  That area is best experienced at night, but we were too tired last night to go.  Our first real date was at the Blues Harbor Cafe in Underground Atlanta. That club is no longer there, but we had such a wonderful time there. And we discovered that we both enjoy blues music there. Being on Beale street like going back in time (sort of).

The Orpheum Theater

We walked from one end to the other, enjoying every moment of it.   There is no way to tell you about all the smells and sights we saw.  There were lots of restaurants, serving up soul food, seafood, barbecue, steaks, tamales–you could find just about anything you want to eat on that one street! And someone singing or playing the blues in every restaruant.

Your first chance for a drink!

Loved this sign: “First Chance For a Drink–next chance 25 feet”

The King's Palace Cafe

OK, so we only had a little bit of time, so about 2 and a half hours after breakfast, we ate again at The King’s Palace Cafe.  We both ordered the King’s Specialty Shrimp–shrimp stuffed with jack cheese, wrapped in bacon, and baked. It came with sauteed squash and rice pilaf. And it was delicious!

Lunch at the Kings Palace Cafe

This was so delicious, it tasted like heaven on a plate. I may have to recreate it at home. What’s not to love about shrimp and bacon?

The Daisy Theater

Love the lobby of the Daisy Theater–just look at that gorgeous red and gold domed ceiling!

Sam and Dave on the Walk of Fame

The Walk of Fame on Beale Street–this one is for Sam and Dave!  How many times did I dance to their tunes when I was a young girl??

Memphis Music

Find all your old tunes on CD here–it was a trip back in time to walk in there!

BB King Blues Club

The King of Blues! BB King’s Blues Club on Beale Street. We went in there and stayed a couple of hours. It was great! We were treated to some blues music by Morris Moore. A Japanese woman sitting next to me told me she was here on a tour, and was so happy to see him playing here, because he is very famous in Japan. Here’s your RV minute for today:

FabGrandpa bought one of their CD’s, and the band all signed it for him.

FabGrandpa with the guys from the band.

After a couple of sets, we had to go, but not before we ordered a rack of barbecued ribs to go, to take home for dinner. And I have to tell you, that even though we pigged out today, those ribs were finger licking good!

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  1. Judy Bell says

    October 31, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    WOW! What an eating and blues extravaganza! 🙂

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  2. Sallie (FullTime-Life) says

    October 31, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    Haven’t had much computer time for a few days — Catching up on your trip all in one sitting is fun! Makes me feel as if I’m traveling along. What a great City visit this was; it just sounds and looks wonderful.

    Safe travels — thanks for sharing!

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  3. geogypsy says

    October 31, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    You are definitely sampling the Memphis fare and your journey back in time. You both glow.

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  4. Sandra Merrikin says

    November 1, 2010 at 7:22 am

    Oh no! You missed the parade of the ducks at the Peabody Hotel. You’ll just have to stay another day! LOL

    On another note, are you ever concerned about eating breakfast out with cross contamination? Just wondering, sometimes it bothers Gordon, sometimes not. We ate dinner at the same restaurant when we were there.

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  5. Thim says

    November 1, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    Memphis has long been one of my favorite cities to visit and “play” in. 🙂

    When I was in college, I spent many, many happy hours on Beale Street during “Memphis in May”, and gained a *serious* appreciation for Jazz and Blues.

    I’m glad you are having so much fun on the way back to ‘Bama! 🙂

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  6. Susan Adcox says

    November 3, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    What a great photographic tour of Memphis! And the shrimp looks delish.

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