Southwest Coming To Memphis?, Three Angels Diner, Wild Abundance, Pig Party

Southwest Airlines has announced that it will buyout AirTran. This could be great news for travelers looking for lower airfares out of Memphis. AirTran currently has five flights per day out of Memphis and one out of Tunica. Southwest will most likely take over these routes and, hopefully, add flights to more destinations. Delta may be forced to compete with Southwest's lower fares, which will be a good thing for Memphis travelers who are getting hosed by Delta's high fares.

On a friend's recommendation, I made it over to Three Angels Diner last week for lunch.  The menu ranges from soups and sandwichs to plate lunch/dinners and fried chicken. I recommend the adult grilled cheese sandwich. The sandwich is loaded with cheddar, smoked gouda and goat cheese. Add bacon for a buck more and you are good to go. Three Angels is not currently serving alcoholic beverages, but should do so in the near future. The restaurant is a much needed and welcome addition on up and coming Broad Avenue. Definitely a good spot for a good, inexpensive meal.

Hunting season is upon us and ArtsMemphis has released a new book just in time for the season. Wild Abundance: Ritual, Revelry & Recipes of the South's Finest Hunting Clubs. The book is described as a "tribute to the cooks, spirit and culture that make Southern duck hunting clubs unique" and features stories and recipes from chefs including John Besh, John Currence, Kelly English, and more. This could be a perfect holiday gift for an outdoor enthusiast.

Don't forget to wear your Pink Pig clothing this Friday. Downtown's Shelton Clothiers is hosting its 3rd Annual Pink Pig Party on Friday from 5p to 9p. To get in the party, all you need to do is wear a Pink Pig item or buy special event items that night. Once you get in, you'll be able to enjoy bbq, wine and beer.

Speaking of pigs, Arkansas fans are still reeling after the Razorbacks' heartbreaking  loss to Alabama on Saturday. Ryan Mallet still has a lot to learn, after throwing two careless interceptions with the game on the line. Here's to hoping the Crimson Tide drops a game to Florida this week.