​Y'all!! First of all, this place is BOMB but let me give you a full review before I start lusting! So, on yesterday (Wednesday, March 28, 2018) I had the opportunity to attend a community mixer for Hopdoddy Burger Bar and could even bring one guest! I decided to take one of the toughest critics I know, my mom! The mixer gave those in attendance the chance to preview the menu, atmosphere, and staff of the restaurant. I can't tell you how I got the invitation. I know I am always signing up for different newsletters but shout out to sweet baby Jesus for coming through. The experience was amazing and I am so glad I was able to be a guest. We were immediately greeted by smiling faces that were ready to serve us and with cocktails! We were told we could look around, mingle, and that the food would be out shortly. We took a seat at table twenty-two and then this variety of fries appeared. Buffalo fries, chili cheese fries, truffle fries and more all waiting for us to dig in and that we did. You could taste all of the fresh ingredients in the drinks that were given and they all had the right amount of alcohol. Every single burger I tried was filled with flavor, juices, and uniqueness. I actually don't eat burgers often so when I venture out to get a burger it's always at places that have been recommended. However,  these burgers weren't your normal cheese burger. These burgers were like Five Guys on steroids or just your favorite burger joint multiplied. Everything was exceptional! The prices on the menu were reasonable and they even have a burger where they donate a dollar from each sell to Stax Music Academy to inspire and nurture young people through music education!! 

I would recommend Hopdoddy Burger Bar Midtown to all burger lovers/food lovers and residents just looking for a cool spot to hang out and have great drinks. They have a patio for your spring/summertime adventures and if you're not really looking to eat burgers they have a  turkey burger sent from GOD and two vegan burger options for all against using anything animal for their personal consumption. Hopdoddy Burger Bar has thought of it all! Visiting will not only please your taste buds but give you a dope experience.

To the city I ask that you take care of this gem and appreciate it for adding to the list of already delicious eateries. I also want to say thank you to Hopdoddy and their staff for being an example of superb customer service, diversity, and originality. Huge shout out to Hopdoddy employees Erin, Dalton, Jimmy, Arielle, and Fish, they made our experience one to remember! Once we left I asked my mother what rating would she give Hopdoddy if the scale ranged from 1 to 10 and she quickly stated a 10.  If you know my mom you know this is a HUGE deal because like I said before she can be hard to impress! 

PLEASE go see them when they open on next Monday, April 2 they are looking forward to seeing you! Be sure to follow my blog page on Instagram @Plug901 for more stories and updates on what's going on here in the city. I have more pictures from last night on my Insta Story! 

Dr. Edmund Ford, Jr. of Memphis City Council District 6 is holding a community meeting focusing on the closing of the Kroger Store on Third. The meeting will be (Today)Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 5:30. The location will be Oak Grove M.B. Church 183 Joubert Ave Memphis, TN 38109. For more info call Sophia Wordlaw 901-636-6798 or Rebecca Garcia 901-636-6795.

Manhood University is a new program presented by Mayor Strickland that is set to start on March 10, 2018.
This six week program aims to inspire men to build up their communities, find jobs, and create stronger relationships. For more information contact the Office of Community Affairs 901-636-6507, e-mail them at oca@memphis.gov , or click on the link provided www.memphistn.gov/manhood. Classes will only be held on Saturdays.

​The City of Memphis is offering FREE summer camp at 24 summer camps this summer. Registration begins April 7th at the community centers and children must be a resident of Memphis. For more information on what is needed for registration please click the link provided www.memphistn.gov and search "Free Summer Camp" once on the website. You may also call 901-636-4203 for more info. If you need any assistance finding the site leave a comment on the blog and I'll be happy to assist you in finding what you need.

If you have any kids that are  interested in becoming a DJ there is a DJ camp being held this summer. "Camp DJ Memphis" is currently open for registration and accepting applications for their June camp. Only 16-18 kids will be selected, camp will be June 4th-8th, and the camp is for children ages 10-16. This camp will give the kids the opportunity to be mentored and coached by DJ legends such as Devin Steel, Big Sue, Mic Tee, and DJ Xclusive. Click the link provided for more info and  to register. campdjmemphis.com/ 

If you're like me and interested in the break down of the city's poverty rate I have included the poverty report for your viewing. I believe this information is vital in helping us defeat and decrease poverty rates! Let's get to work!
www.scribd.com/document/372591374/Poverty-Report

February may be over but the celebration continues! Here are some Black Owned businesses for you to check out. I will leave an asterisk symbol (*) beside places I can give insight on. Think of it as your little black book, a directory to support your own.


Food and Beverages
Mot & Ed’s
1354 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38104
901-249-8976
www.mot-eds.weebly.com

Onix Restaurant*
1680 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 3810
901-552-4609
www.onixrestaurant.com
instagram ​@onixrestaurant

LunchBox Eats*
288 S 4th Street Memphis, TN 38126
901-526-0820
www.lunchboxeats.com/
Instagram @lunchboxeats

The Office at Uptown
594 N 2nd Street Memphis, TN 38105
901-522-1905
www.theofficeatuptown.com/

Slice of Soul
1299 Madison Ave. Memphis, TN 38104
901-509-2087
www.sospizzalounge.com/
Instagram @sliceofsoulpizzalounge

Flava House*
3279 Kirby Parkway Memphis, TN 38115
901-417-7085
flavahouse.business.site
Instagram @flavahousememphis

Mike's Hot Wings*
6825 Winchester Road Memphis, TN 38115
901-318-5778
mikeshotwings6825.wixsite.com/mikeshotwings
Instagram @mikeshotwings

901 Wings*
97 N. Main Street Memphis, TN 38103
901-425-5980
Instagram @901wings
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Bluff City Crab*
3705 Malco Way Suite 102 Memphis, TN 38125
901-661-3071
www.bluffcitycrab.com
Instagram @bluff_city_crab

D. Arthur’s Catering*
901-300-0026 (Desmond A. Robinson)
www.darthurscatering.com
Instagram @chef_darthur

Scoops Parlor*
106 GE Patterson Ave Memphis, TN 38103
901-305-8577
www.scoopsparlor.com
Instagram @scoopsparlor

Phillip Ashley Chocolates*
798 Cooper Street Memphis, TN 38104
​901-207-6259
www.phillipashley.com/
Instagram @phillipashley

MaKeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies (2 locations)
2370 Airways Blvd Memphis, TN 38114
901-745-2667
www.makedascookies.com
Instagram @makedas_cookies

Sweets by Chan
Contact Via Facebook and Instagram
www.sweetsbychan.org/
Instagram @SweetsbyChan

Flavor Favors
Instagram @flavorfavors901
​901-550-0976

ElectroLyfe Juice Bar
4466 Elvis Presley Blvd Suite 164 Memphis, TN 38116
901-244-6727
www.electrolyfejuicebar.com/
Instagram @electrolyfejuicebar
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Applesauce Bartending *
PO Box 16465 Memphis, TN
901-337-1003
​www.applesaucebartending.com
Instagram @applesaucebartending

Sage Restaurant
94 S Main Street Memphis, TN 38103
901-672-7902
www.sagememphis.com/
Instagram @sage_memphis

WKND Hang Suite
115 Vance Ave Memphis, TN 38103
901-654-3867
​www.wkndhangsuite.com/
Instagram @wkndmemphis

I have included the flyer for Memphis Black Restaurant Week. There are some Black owned restaurants on the flyer that aren't listed on the blog. Also, I will add the link to the website so that you may get all the details for what will be taking place during the week.
www.blackrestaurantweek.com

Goods and Services
City Tasting Tours*
901-826-2376
​www.citytastingtours.com/
Instagram @citytastingtours

Xpressive Designs 101
901-453-0285
@xpressivedesigns101

BeLeaf Cigar Lounge
4593 Elvis Presley Blvd Memphis, TN 38116
901-937-9660
beleafcigars.com
Instagram @beleafcigarcompany 

A. Lever Studio
Instagram @antoinelever
www.antoinelever.com

Kinetics Media Group*
Instagram @trey.easter
kineticsmediagroup.myportfolio.com/

Unexpected Films
@unexpected__films
Facebook Unexpected Film

Corinthia Denise Fair Enterprise
(Real Estate & Credit Repair)901-843-8756One Stop Taxes DL
1138 Germantown Pkwy Ste. 101-284 Cordova, TN 38016
901-800-9498

Marie's Goods and More
Instagram @mariegoodsandmore
901-496-5992

The Elephant Ear- Green Thumb Services
 Instagram @Theelephantear
901-633-5038

D&F Hilltop Liquors*
3277 Kirby Parkway Memphis, TN 38115
901-474-7403

South Memphis Farmers Market
(Black Farmers Come to Sell Their Produce)
1400 Mississippi Blvd Memphis, TN 38106
901-505-0221
www.somefm.org
Instagram @somefm

Tri State Bank (3 Locations)
4606 Elvis Presley Blvd Memphis, TN 38116
901-398-1342
www.tristatebank.com
Instagram @tristatebank

​Hair, Nails, and Skin
Bubble Bistro
425 N Watkins Street Memphis, TN 38104
901-272-2300
Instagram @bubblebistro

Gifts from Nature
80 Tillman St. Ste. 108 Memphis, TN 38111
www.gfnsoap.com/
Instagram @gfnsoap

Makeup by Paris Chanel *
Instagram @ParisChanel
www.styleseat.com/makeupbyparischanel

Flawlessly Fierce Cosmetic Services by Heather Boddie
Instagram @flawlesslyfierce_
901-843-8756

Beautifully Blended 901 by Kellee Miller
Instagram @justxdope_

Glam Me Up Kena by Shekena Robinson
Instagram @kenalovesglam_416
www.glammeupkena.com

MakeUp By Dr. Nikki*
Instagram @dr_nikkiedwards @dr_nikki_makeup
901-337-8247

Maddie's Minks by Andrea Teal
Instagram @maddies_minks
901-585-3073

Natural Hair Affair* (Book Caresse)
2869 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38111
901-320-6300
www.anaturalaffair.com/

KleSure Hair Studio
1200 Sycamore View Ste. 102 Memphis, TN 38134
901-239-5025

Forever Young Beauty Bar
750 N Germantown Pkwy Suite 110 Memphis, TN 38018
901-233-2904
Instagram @foreveryoungbeautybar
www.foreveryoungbeautybar.com/

D'Stinguished Hair Extensionz
Instagram @my_distinguished_hair
www.mydistinguishedhair.com/

Polish Girl Nail Café
2852 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38111
901-761-5999
Instagram @_polishgirlnailcafe
www.polishgirlnailcafe.com/
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September Nail Salon*
2101 Merchants Row #1 Memphis, TN 38138
901-249-5383
Instagram @septembernailsalon
www.septembernailsalon.com/

Wonderfully Made Beauty Supply*
8952 Mid S Drive Olive Branch, MS 38654
662-420-7104
www.wonderfullymadebeautysupply.com/

Organizations
Starlings of Memphis Volleyball Club
This organization provides young girls from all socioeconomic
backgrounds the opportunity to play volley ball.
www.starlingsofmemphis.org

The S.O. What! Foundation*
This organization helps youth overcome obstacles and eliminate excuses
by providing hope, love, support, encourage, direction, and training.
​www.thesowhatfoundation.org

Memphis Urban League Young Professionals*
This organization is a service oriented leadership organization promoting
the development of young professionals and serving their affiliates
through social and community actions.
​www.memphisulyp.org

STS Enterprise*
This organization is a development organization for
high school and college students in the Mid-South.
www.stsenterprise.org

Taylor's World*
This organization educates, promotes awareness, and provides a positive
outlet for individuals who have become prisoners to issues and roadblocks.
www.mytaylorsworld.com

Perfectly Me & Proud LLC.
This organization is committed to eradicating stigma and low self-esteem
in women by embracing, educating, and empowering the total woman.
Facebook and Instagram @Perfectly Me & Proud

901 Natural Cutie
This organization's mission is to promote positive images, people
and activities in the African American community.
www.iamanaturalcutie.com

Cynthia Daniels & Co.
This organization creates events for urban professionals.
www.cynthiadanielsco.com

JUICE Orange Mound
This organization exist to unite, empower, and support each resident
in HISTORIC Orange Mound by finding and funding innovative ideas within the community.
​www.juiceorangemound.weebly.com


The Collective (CLTV)
This organization's mission is to inspire and cultivate creativity within the
our community, to provide a platform for African American artists in Memphis to display
their talents, and use that creative expression as a vehicle to uplift our community.
www.thecltv.org/

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Online Boutiques
The Connoisseurs of Chic TCOC Shop
Instagram @tcoc.shop
tcoc.shop/

Collections by T. Dish
Instagram @collectionsbytdish
​www.collectionsbytdish.com/

A.J.'s Luxe Wear
Instagram @ajsluxewear
​www.shopajsluxewear.com/

Shop Paris Chanel
Instagram @shopparischanel
www.shopparischanel.com/