Tigers Play Today, St. Pat's, Jack Daniels Dinner

Josh Pastner and his Memphis Tigers basketball team will face Southern Miss for the third time this season in the quarter finals of the Conference USA tournament in El Paso. The Golden Eagles have given the Tigers fits in both games this year, but Memphis has found a way to come back and win in both contests. Prediction - Either USM will find a way to hold on to the lead and never look back or Memphis will blow them out. Tip off is set for 2:30pm and the game will be televised by CBS College Sports.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade on Beale is this Saturday (March 12) from 4pm to 7pm. This should be a big party kicking off St. Patrick's Day week. If you need a costume, its not too late to pick up some St. Pat's gear.

Speaking of St. Patrick's Day, where is everyone going to celebrate next Thursday? Obvious choices are the traditional Irish pubs like Dan McGuinness, Celtic Crossing and The Dublin House. Where is your favorite St. Patrick's Day hangout? Let us know on Twitter.

The Grove Grill is hosting a "Bourbon Dinner in the Kitchen" on Friday, March 18 at 7:00pm. For $45 (plus tax and tip), you get four courses paired with beverages from Jack Daniels Distillery. Here's the menu:


Duck, pistachio and dried cherry terrine with dried fruit mustard

Jack Daniels

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Lobster Bisque with eggplant caviar and bourbon crème fraiche

Angelo Lucchesi's Old No. 7

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Wood Grilled Pork Loin with prosciutto wrapped grilled peaches and spring onions
and Habenero peach BBQ sauce

Single Barrel

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Fuji Apple Tart Tatin with Gentleman Jack caramel sauce and brown sugar ice cream

Gentleman Jack