Restaurant Updates: Automatic Slim's, Circa, Blue Monkey, Bigfoot and Mantia's

Lots of restaurant updates/commentary today. So let's get started.

Automatic Slim's
Looks like Automatic Slim's has new ownership. The new owners will keep some menu favorites from the prior regime and spice things up with their own dishes. Look for more live music on Friday and Saturday nights, including Walrus this weekend.

Circa
Revisited Circa a couple of weeks back. Circa continues to have a great wine list and solid happy hour specials. For those on a budget, be sure to try some the small plates (3 items for $5). Go for the carpaccio, pate and the tuna.

Blue Monkey
On a recent visit to the Downtown Blue Monkey, we decided to take advantage of the Tuesday filet special. For $15 you get a 10oz filet cooked to order, a salad and a side. Good food for a great price. I believe the Midtown Monkey has the same special on Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

Bigfoot Lodge
Supporting the St. Jude Marathon, Bigfoot will participate in the Carb & Pasta Dine Around on Friday, December 5. Bigfoot will offer all you can eat spaghetti with your choice of marinara or meat sauce for only $5.99. Sounds like a great deal.

Mantia's
After a long run in East Memphis, Mantia's is closing its doors. We will miss the great food, friendly service and the awesome pickles. Good luck Alice!