New Prez, Another Bayou in Midtown, Downtown Changes, Grizz Lose...Again

The United States welcomed a new president today. It was impossible to miss coverage of the historical event.

Highlights:

1. Cheney in a wheel chair. Sure, he injured his back, but he looked plain creepy.
2. Presidential rhetoric. Obama's speech was short and simple and sounded very similar to many speeches given by prior administrations. He is quickly learning he is going to have a difficult time fulfilling all of his promises.
3. The rhyming speaker near the end of the ceremony. Classic.

In Memphis news...

Don't be confused, but there is another "bayou" restaurant coming to Midtown. The new eatery is not associated with the orginal Bayou near Overton Square. The Bluff City Bayou will move into the space formerly occupied by the One More bar on Peabody.

Jillian's has announced that they have closed their Peabody Place location. Preston Lamm will move into the space and open a sports bar and a dance club. Hopefully these concepts are more original than his other establishments and will be peek the interests of locals along with Memphis tourists.

The Silly Goose opened tonight its Downtown location. They are located in retail space (formerly Swig) near the Flying Saucer. Not a fan of the name, but a visit is in order.

The Grizz lost again on MLK Day and have now lost 14 of the last 16. Have the Grizzlies ever won the MLK game?