Restaurant Updates: Circa Moving, Cajun-Creole Wine Dinner

Chef John Bragg has announced that his restaurant, Circa by John Bragg, is moving to East Memphis this fall. Circa will move into the space formerly occupied by Mikasa in the Regalia Shopping Center near Poplar and Ridgeway. After the move, Bragg will open a new casual dining restaurant in space currently used by Circa. Its unfortunate to see Circa head to East Memphis. Casual dining spots are nice to have, but Downtown Memphis needs more upscale restaurants.

The Grove Grill is hosting a Cajun-Creole wine dinner on August 25th. The menu looks fantastic.

Sweet Corn Johnny Cakes with smoked Tennessee duck

Mas Amiel, "Spheres" Brut

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Creole Tomato Crab Bisque with crawfish and tasso Croque Monsieur

Brandborg Pinot Gris, 2008, Oregon

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Andouille and Okra Stuffed Lemon Sole over summer corn maque choux

Merryvale Starmont, Chardonnay, 2008, California

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Wood Grilled Newman Farms Pork Loin local shiitake and asparagus crepes
Whole grain mustard veloute

Rosenblum Zinfandel, 2006, Paso Robles

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Golden Raisin and Croissant Bread Pudding Prichard's rum anglaise and
sweet potato ice cream

Merryvale Antigua

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$55.00 plus tax and gratuity
For reservations call 901-818-9951, or go to www.thegrovegrill.com