Italian restaurant · Colonial
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Nominee: Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman, Best Chef: Southeast
Pizza restaurant · Binghampton
Humble haunt adorned with Elvis memorabilia & dishing out pizzas, burgers, sandwiches & wings.
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Chicken restaurant · Colonial
Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.
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Hotel · Beale Street
Nestled in downtown Memphis, this chic hotel boasts stunning river views, a lively rooftop bar, and an easy stroll to Beale Street's vibrant scene.
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Live music venue · Midtown
Nestled in Overton Park, this historic open-air amphitheater buzzes with free concerts and cultural events, echoing the legacy of Elvis and more.
Seafood restaurant · Lenox
This local chain dishes up Southern classics, from po' boys to catfish, in a casual vibe with welcoming service and a touch of local charm.
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Hotel · South End
Polished hotel adjacent to a train station in a 1914 building, plus French dining & a lobby bar. Sharing a 1914 building with the Memphis, Tennessee Central train station, this refined hotel is a 15-minute walk from the National Civil Rights Museum and a mile from the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Understated rooms come with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and city views, as well as minifridges and Keurig coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add sofas. Room service is offered. Amenities include a sophisticated French restaurant/bar with a retro vibe, plus a fitness center, and an industrial-chic lobby bar that features regular DJ nights. Breakfast and parking are available, as is meeting and event space.
Hotel · Mud Island
Posh accommodations featuring Italian linens & 4-poster beds, plus 3 eateries & a rooftop terrace. Overlooking the Mississippi River, this upscale hotel in the Harbor Town district is 1 mile from both the Memphis Cook Convention Center and the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. The elegant rooms feature Italian linens and 4-poster beds, plus 32-inch flat-screens and free Wi-Fi. Suites offer sitting areas, wet bars and/or fireplaces. Free perks include a wine reception, breakfast, and evening port and truffles. There are several cozy sitting areas, a lobby with a crystal chandelier and a fireplace, plus 3 restaurants and a rooftop terrace bar that overlooks the Mississippi River.
Clothing alteration service · Cordova
This cozy tailoring shop excels in quick and expert alterations, with a friendly staff ready to help your clothes fit just right, though communication can be hit or miss.
Mexican restaurant · Kirby
Las Tortugas is a cozy spot where friendly owner Pepe serves up fresh, authentic Mexico City tacos and street fare, all bursting with flavor.
Hamburger restaurant · Downtown
This beloved diner has been crafting legendary deep-fried burgers in its century-old grease, hailed as a late-night snack of the gods.