Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Best Bars In Memphis


When it comes down to finding the best bars there is in Memphis, there is definitely no shortage. While the up-and-coming and most energetic bars and nightclubs can easily be found in the downtown bar strips, there are some quaint ones located at a short distance away. They are usually quieter and less packed - the perfect place for making a new friend, getting connected to the locals, and relax after a hard day at work, or traveling all around Memphis in a charter bus from one tourist attraction to another. Traveling might be fun but it can take a toll on you at the end of the day.
A place that will give you the ‘blues’ is a nice little nook called Beale Street Tap Room located on, well...Beale Street, of course! The bar is often visited by the locals so, if you want to have some insider knowledge or is interested in making friends with the locals, Beale Street Tap Room is most definitely the place to be on an impromptu visit. No admission fee, no frills, no queues....just a quiet, quaint and relaxing place to unwind and relax. However, the bar has been said to get rather crowded on Friday and Saturday nights so, head over early to grab the best seats and enjoy the Happy Hour rates. For those who do not drink, there is a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages being served too.
Another good option to go for would be Rafe’s Deli and Beer Garden located on Poplar Ave. What is unique about Rafe’s is the style of the ‘bar’. It has a very ‘convenience store’ feel to it because you get to do a little shopping (limited selection, mind you, because the focus here is on serving you your drinks) and bring home some of your favorite selection with you. There is clearly a focus on quality and variety instead of simply giving you a whole host of drink choices which often waters down the quality service you might get from the people manning the place. Rafe’s have a good selection of imports and American craft beers which means you get to decide which ones you prefer to have here or take home with you. If you have never tried Pumpkin Beer, then here you go, this is the perfect place to get it. And on a side note, if the owner of the store is there when you are visiting, try striking a conversation with her as she is known for her quick wit and sense of humor.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Dining in Memphis


As the largest city in the state of Tennessee, Memphis is a progressive and active region that offers historic landmarks, museums, art galleries and parks. Among outdoor enthusiasts, Memphis is highly regarded due to locations like T.O. Fuller State Park and Shelby Farms Park Conservancy for hiking, camping and horseback riding. Memphis has a multicultural community, so various dining options are available in the area. If you plan a charter bus visit and would like to enjoy a true southern culinary experience, Memphis offers several options. Visit Memphis with a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus chartered from Bus Charter Memphis and travel through the city in style and comfort.
Napa Cafe is an inviting restaurant located in Sanderlin Centre. Serving the community since 1998, this award-winning restaurant has been singled out by charter bus diners for its atmosphere, wine list, service, and salads. Dishes served at Napa Cafe include first courses like chilled swanki shrimp, short rib sliders and crispy artichokes and main courses such as lamb loin, yellow fin tuna, caramelized diver scallops and pork roulade. Napa Cafe also offers a private room and a wine cellar for Memphis charter bus groups wanting a little private dining.
Serving Memphis for more than 30 years, Paulette's is a coveted dining destination among locals and charter bus visitors due to its fine cuisine, old European-style setting and ambiance. Also popular among couples for its award-winning romantic feel, Paulette’s hosts piano weekend evenings. Paulette's menu features dishes like crab meat and spinach crepe, trout paschal, filet mignon, chicken Sicilian, Louisiana crab cakes and the filet Paulette. This restaurant also features a dessert menu, full bar and banquet facilities suitable for large charter bus groups.
Tsunami restaurant is in the midtown section of Memphis. Charter bus diners can enjoy fresh seafood dishes which are made with salmon, sea bass, tuna, sea scallops, shrimp, calamari, mussels and oysters. The restaurant also serves beef, lamb, soups, salads, pasta, sandwiches and desserts. Tsunami is open for lunch Mondays through Fridays and for dinner Mondays through Saturdays. Tsunami is affiliated with Project Green Fork, a Memphis organization helping restaurants operate in a more environmentally friendly manner by reducing waste and lowering overhead. Tsunami is a short charter bus ride away near Mud Island River Park on Front Street.
Coletta's is the oldest restaurant in Memphis and has been in business since 1923. All of the items on the menu, such as lasagna, manicotti, ravioli and sauces, are homemade. There are two locations of Coletta's in Memphis. At Coletta's, charter bus diners can begin with appetizers such as toasted ravioli or a mini barbecue pizza. Some of the specialty dishes include seafood scampi, chicken Parmesan, and eggplant Parmesan. A selection of pizza is available, including barbecue and vegetarian pizzas. Coletta's offers shipping of its barbecue pizza to charter bus visitors who live out of town.
A visit to Memphis for a sampling of its culinary delights is sure to be fun filled and memorable when you use the services of a charter bus from Bus Charter Memphis’ fleet of charter buses, and take advantage of their friendly, personalized service.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Down in the Jungle Room

A visit to Memphis is always special, especially in a charter bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coaches or school bus chartered from Bus Charter Memphis. Providing a variety of vehicles of various types to cater to any size group, Bus Charter Memphis makes it easy for you to visit that shrine to the King of Rock and Roll, Graceland.
Graceland was Elvis Presley’s residence until his death in 1977. This 13.8 acre estate was purchased by Elvis in 1957, when he gave his parents money to buy him a “farmhouse type” property. Elvis lived in Graceland with his parents, then with his wife Priscilla and their daughter Lisa Marie. In 1982, Priscilla Presley decided to open Graceland to the public, in order to raise funds to avoid defaulting on taxes owed on the mansion. This proved to be a major success with Elvis fans, and today more than half a million Presley fans visit Graceland each year.
A good way to visit Graceland is with a charter bus. The neighborhood around Graceland is described as “sketchy”, and chartering a bus from Bus Charter Memphis is a good way to travel safely and avoid any unfortunate incidents.
Graceland is constructed from tan limestone. This 10,266 square foot mansion as originally built was enlarged over the years to 17,552 square feet. It has 23 rooms spread across 3 levels.  Graceland today is very much a shrine to Elvis’ life. It contains all the furniture and fittings in the house as it was at the time of his death. The house has been variously described as “tacky and kitsch” and “white trash”. However, as a insight into the life of Elvis, it is an incalculable treasure.
Taking a tour of Graceland, the visitor will be led by an audio commentary with narration, comments and stories by Elvis and his daughter Lisa Marie. The Graceland Mansion tour includes Elvis’ living room, music room, parents' bedroom, dining room, kitchen, TV room, pool room and the famous Jungle Room. Visitors will be able to see the rooms where he lived, relaxed and played with friends and family.
Outside, visitors can step inside both of Elvis’ jets. The first is a Convair 880 which Elvis bought and christened “Lisa Marie”. Inside the aircraft, Elvis spent $800,000 remodeling the interior, installing a living room, conference room, sitting room and private bedroom. The second jet is a Lockheed Jet Star named “Hound Dog II”. This smaller plane was used to transport Elvis’ manager and crew to various venues when he was on tour.
The Elvis Presley Car Museum is next on the list. Here you can view Elvis’ automobile and motorcycle collection. Aside from his favorite pink Cadillac, also on display are his Harley Davidson motorcycles, the MG from “Blue Hawaii”, a 1975 Dino, Rolls Royce, a six door 600 Grosser Mercedes Benz and the John Deere tractor he used on his land.
A visit to Graceland will be unforgettable, especially if you are an Elvis fan. Call Bus Charter Memphis today to find out how we can help arrange your group’s trip to Graceland with our choice of vehicles and friendly, personalized service.

Friday, December 21, 2012

Make it a Romantic Moment in Memphis


Every love story begins with that first single step. Take your first one with Bus Charter Memphis and embark on a journey that will take you down all sorts of roads that you could never dream of.
Very often, the clincher in the start of a romance depends where the couple first profess their feelings for each other. What better place to start an evening like that at what some consider the finest restaurants in Memphis – Erling Jensen.
Offering up a romantic atmosphere with smooth music and elegant, yet unassuming decor if the ambiance won’t make you fall in love, the menu truly will. Specialties include grilled bison, roasted monkfish, and rack of lamb. And for that little extra romantic finish, share the chocolate soufflĂ© with your sweetheart. Make the moment even more romantic with an elegant and stylish arrival via a limousine from Bus Charter Memphis.
If you’re not ready for the finest restaurant town, then why not consider the most romantic restaurant in town?
Step off the bus charter like a star, you will be greeted with star treatment from the velvet curtains to the fresh roses on each table, Chez Philippe serves French-Asian cuisine is unique enough to be special, but familiar enough for our Americanized palettes. The entrees are fantastic, but be sure to leave enough room in your stomach and your wallet for Chez Philippe's to-die-for desserts.
Sometimes, romances are meant to be kept secret. If that’s your scenario, then perhaps you should head over in the charter bus to one of downtown Memphis’ better-kept secrets. Circa by John Bragg, newly relocated to East Memphis, proffers a modern, yet inviting decor with an upscale menu that includes regional specialties such as crawfish beignets, wild mushroom risotto, and cornmeal crusted striped bass. We love the foie gras and escargots there.
Not all romantic soirees need to be conducted in the evenings. If Brunch is the only time you and your sweetheart can manage, then head over hand in hand in a spacious and comfortable Memphis mini bus to Paulettes’s. Their dim lighting and soft piano music make the restaurant an undeniably romantic restaurant and their Louisiana crab cakes are rumored to be worth cheating on your diet for.
Make sure there’s more than just music in the air in Memphis by seducing your sweetheart at all the right places and your relationship will be on its way to your dream destination. To make all that happen however, you need to make sure that you start your journey right, by booking your party bus rental with Bus Charter Memphis.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Memphis Walk of Fame


A walk of fame in Memphis, Tennessee? Yes, there is one! Modelled after the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, bus charter Memphis can take you right to where the action is – on Beale Street Historic District in Downtown Memphis that spans 1.8 miles.
It is historic as the location is significant in the city’s historic and also in the history of blues music genre. There are many blues clubs and restaurants that line up Beale Street. Immerse yourself with the melodic rhythm of the genre here at B. B. Kings Blues Club, Alley Katz, Rum Boogie CafĂ©, Dyer’s Famous Burgers, The Lange Place, Ground Zero Blues Club and many more.
You may want to visit the Coyote Ugly Saloon on 326 Beale Street that served as the setting for the movie of the same name starring Piper Perabo and Maria Bello. However, please note that this IS the original Coyote Ugly so it may get rowdier than what you’ve seen on the movie. But don’t worry, if you need to get out of there fast call bus charter Memphis to ride out in style.
By the way, the United States Congress officially declared Beale Street “Home of the Blues” in 1977. In more recent times, you can enjoy the Beale Street Music Festival on the Mississippi River end of the street. This usually happens either in late April or early May, giving you ample time to prepare as the festival features not only blues music but those of other genres as well.
The festival is the major kick-off event for a city wide festival known as Memphis in May. Yes, bus charter Memphis can transport you and your friends directly to the heart of the festivities.
Now, back to the Walk of Fame – although modeled after its counterpart in LalaLand, it is designed exclusively for Memphis singers, composers, and writers. Those who have been honored include Bobby Blue Bland, W. C. Handy, Alberta Hunter and B. B. King.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Travel in style with a bus charter Memphis


If you are trying to plan a group outing and feel overwhelmed, your worries are over. Booking with a bus charter Memphis can make this tedious task simple. If you are looking to not worry about how you and your group are going to get around Memphis and your main concern is getting their safely then a bus charter is the way to go.
Among the reason that we are consistently rated number one for our service is our commitment to for not only the comfort and safety of our clients but also our commitment to service that includes our trained representatives helping you choose the best charter bus that will fit your travel plans and also your budget. From start to finish, we make the planning of your charter bus trip easy and stress free. Our company offers a quick and easy way to book your bus charter Ohio, through one of our highly trained representatives ready to answer all your questions.
There are so many different things to do while you are in Memphis. First stop can be at Graceland visiting Elvis Presley's Graceland takes you on a one of a kind journey through Elvis's humble beginnings and rise to superstardom with up-close and personal looks at the influence that forever changed our music and our lives. Make a stop at an educational location the Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange is to share the story of the cotton industry and its many influences on daily life, the arts, and the development of this region. Another fun location to go to is Beale Street is a street in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street.. It is a significant location in history and the history of the blues. Today, the blues clubs and restaurants that line Beale Street are major tourist attractions in Memphis. Festivals and outdoor concerts periodically bring large crowds to the street and its surrounding areas
Our charter buses are fully equipped with high back reclining seats, restrooms, TV, DVD players and CD players to make sure all our groups are riding in comfort while enjoying the sites Memphis has to offer you. A bus charter Memphis makes planning a group outing easier and fun, making sure everyone is traveling together and their main concern is to sit back, relax and have a good time. So whether you are looking to transport a group of employees or a group of your close friends and family relying on a bus company California is the choice to make. A bus charter Memphis is ready to show your group a pleasant and fun time. Let one of our trained reps answer all your questions and assist in helping you put together your next outing, let us design a package that fit your travel needs as well as your budget.