Overton Square Upgrades, Grey Goose Tasting, Memphis Football Rivalry Renewed.

More upgrades are on the way for Overton Square. Local Gastropub is adding what appears to be a double-decker patio at its new location in the former Yosemite Sam's on the corner of Cooper and Madison. And national chain Bar Louie announced it will open its first Memphis location on the opposite corner of Madison and Cooper in the space that used to be the home to Vortex. Local businesses would be preferred, but the new addition of Bar Louie will add more flavor to the square. Franchise owners are encouraged create an atmosphere reflective of the local culture.

Cafe Society will be hosting a Grey Goose cocktail tasting Wednesday, July 25th at 6:30PM. For $25 (plus tax and tip), you will get 5-6 cocktails. Small plates will also be available for $5. Seats are limited, so call  722-2177 soon to snag your reservation.

The University of Memphis has announced it will renew its football rivalry with Mississippi beginning in 2014. The four game series will feature two games at the Liberty Bowl and two in Oxford, with the 2014 game being played at Ole Miss. It's good to see the new athletic directors at both schools could work together to get the rivalry going again. Memphis athletic director Tom Bowen said "this is just the start" of the new Memphis scheduling philosophy and that there is "more to be announced". Future out of conference games for Memphis includes series with Arkansas State, Duke, Miami, Middle Tennessee State, Missouri and Tennessee-Martin. Both schools also announced that they are working to renew the men's basketball series as well.