445830 Fri Sep 28 13:02:10 -0700 2007 13 11 South 0 2986368 We will be in Memphis later in October for a conference. I'm looking for a great, fun, and just cool place to take around 15 people. Someplace interesting, with booze and good food. We will be going to Rendezvous Tuesday, btw. Would prefer something that's walkable from the Peabody. I'm so excited!!!! I've always wanted to go to Memphis! Thanks! Fri Sep 28 13:02:11 -0700 2007 15599 jan 1 2986444 Automatic Slim's is right across the street. Eclectic and hip with good food. Fri Sep 28 13:20:14 -0700 2007 2986368 108300 moodyfoodie63 1 2986544 There are probably 50 restaurants or more within walking distance of the Peabody. What kind of food are you looking for? What's your price range? If price is no object, then take them to Felicia Suzanne's for the ultimate in contemporary Southern. Stella is also great. If you want a little more of a party scene, take them to Itta Bena on Beale St over BB King's. It's a fine dining steakhouse with an exclusive club feel that is also very Memphis. Automatic Slim's is across the street and very hip and funky. Texas de Brazil, a Brazilian steakhouse, is right next to the Peabody. Fri Sep 28 13:39:27 -0700 2007 2986368 105991 tennreb 1 2989073 Make sure you get the Rondezvous special plate. It's a great app. with sausage, cold cuts, cheese and hot peppers, sprinkled with bbq seasoning. Great stuff. DT Sat Sep 29 16:34:56 -0700 2007 2986368 11291 Davwud 1 2989097 I spent several months in Memphis a few years ago, and loved many restaurants. I stayed at the Madison Hotel and they have a wonderful restaurant, Grill 83, that is quite good. Stella was a favorite, as was McEwens. Sat Sep 29 16:44:26 -0700 2007 2986368 64168 kkak97 1 2993848 One thought for a group is reserving the wine cellar at McEwan's on Monroe. Not sure how many it seats, but 15 seems about right. Really fun setting, and the food is very dependable. Mon Oct 01 14:38:19 -0700 2007 2986368 129608 Michael H 2 2993871 Here's the link. http://www.mcewensonmonroe.com/thecave.html Mon Oct 01 14:45:41 -0700 2007 2993848 129608 Michael H 3 2994377 Thanks everyone!!! Mon Oct 01 17:27:33 -0700 2007 2993871 15599 jan 1 3008752 Encore, about 1/2 block south on 2nd is the resto of Jose Guttierez, the former chef at Chez Phippie, the flagship resto in the Peabody. It is excellent as is Slim's, Felicia Suzanne's, Bluefin(for aisan fusion and excellent sushi), Gus's for fried chicken, Sawadde Thai on Union and a host of other decent places, depending on your mood taste and budget Fri Oct 05 13:56:02 -0700 2007 2986368 106255 chazzerking 2 3009525 Thanks to all, I made a reservation today at Slim's for what is now 21 people. They were very wonderful on the phone, and I'm really looking forward to it!! Fri Oct 05 18:54:35 -0700 2007 3008752 15599 jan 3 3013070 Be sure to report back. Sun Oct 07 17:29:40 -0700 2007 3009525 105991 tennreb 4 3151719 Automatic Slim's was wonderful. The food was excellent as was the service. Would highly recommend it for a large group of rowdies. We also had a dinner at BB Kings. My company rented the whole place out for a couple of hours and it was fabulous. Unbelievable band and just a great time. The only downside is the area around the hotel and the unbelievable amount of touchy, grabby panhandlers! Sat Nov 24 16:08:54 -0800 2007 3013070 15599 jan 5 3152159 We loved Automatic Slim's, the food and service were wonderful. You're right about the panhandlers, but if you're firm and "no thank you and please go away," they will. They can spot a tourist a mile away! Sat Nov 24 20:32:07 -0800 2007 3151719 18795 pilches 5 3152907 Jan, I'm glad you enjoyed your experience in Memphis. I just think it is a great town. I've had great culinary experiences there. Sun Nov 25 09:54:52 -0800 2007 3151719 64168 kkak97