A question to those of you in Memphis.

[borlis]

I am taking my son (steve nash is god 13) to Memphis this weekend to see the Suns/Grizzlies playoff game. Does anyone happen to know if athletes stay in a certain hotel there? He is just dying to get a picture/autograph. I was thinking the Peabody because it's the most $$$, but I am not sure. If any of you in Memphis have any input, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks :hi:

[Blue-Jay]

1. No idea.

But visit the Rum Boogie Cafe for some live music and good food. I sure could go for their chicken BBQ sammich and a bowl of gumbo right now....

[forgethell]

2. I have better questions.

When's "Memphis in May"? Does the Barbecue contest have a 'people's choice award"? What's it cost?:beer:


Have fun at the game

Rum Boogie is good!! Try the dry ribs

[borlis]

4. I really don't know. We are from Illinois.

I have only been to Memphis one other time years ago. We are going specifically for the basketball game.

[Huckebein the Raven]

6. It begins this weekend with the Music Festival

If you want to find out about the BBQ contest go here:

http://www.memphisinmay.org/mim.asp?ID1=World+Championship+Barbecue+Cooking+Contest

[forgethell]

7. thanks n/t

[Huckebein the Raven]

8. no problem

:hi:

[Huckebein the Raven]

3. I have no clue.

It's going to be crowded though. I think the Beale Street Music Festival is this weekend as well.

Have a fun time here and sample some of the BBQ.

:hi:

[borlis]

5. Thanks. We are looking forward to it! n/t

[pdx_prog]

9. The Radisson is right by the Peabody

I have seen a lot of different clebs there...

[pdx_prog]

10. The BBQ cookoff

is usually mid May or toward the end of May. The music fest is this weekend. Drop into the rendevous for some fantastic bbq ribs. It's right across Union from the Peabody on 2nd (little alley way actually). Make reservations first though.

[sgtyellerdawg]

11. visiting NBA players

From what I have heard most of the NBA players stay at The Madison Hotel - swanky boutique hotel!! It is downtown at the corner of Madison and the trolley line.

[deadparrot]

12. I'm from St. Louis

and we've gone down on two seperate occasions to see the Cardinals play the Redbirds (AAA affiliate), and yes, the Cardinals did stay at the Peabody. Can't answer for the NBA, but Pujols, Edmonds, etc. were all at the Peabody. :)