Ragin' Cajun, Bartlett, TN

Ragin' Cajun

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Ragin' Cajun is which I think is a relatively new restaurant in Bartlett on Bartlett Road and Sycamore View Road right across from the softball and soccer fields. I went there a few days ago thinking it was a Mexican restaurant named El Idolo but I didn't realize that had closed. El Idolo moved not too far away but reopened under the name Lopez Grill (and it is great, I reviewed it previously but didn't realize it was the same owner).

I ordered Cajun chicken pasta and a cup of chicken and sausage gumbo and everything was really good. The prices were reasonable. I think my total including a drink and tax was around $30.

I will definitely go back and I recommend trying them!

 

Other recent trips:

 

Dominick's at Fitz Casino, Robinsonville, MS - salmon, mac and cheese, and a salad

 

Riverview Buffet, Fitz Casino, Robinsonville, MS - various items

 

 

 

Yaki Bowl, Bartlett, TN

Yaki Bowl

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Yaki Bowl is a relatively new stir fry restaurant in Bartlett on Stage Road just east of Bartlett Boulevard where O'Charley's used to be. I went there this past week for dinner and was very impressed. I didn't get a stir fry bowl because I wasn't all that hungry but opted for General Tso's Chicken from the Chinese menu.

The prices were reasonable and there was plenty of food and I thought it was very good. The service was also really good.

My friend did get a bowl and said it was very good as well. I definitely recommend them.

The Bar-B-Q Shop, Memphis, TN

The Bar-B-Q Shop

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The Bar-B-Q Shop is a long time Memphis restaurant on Madison Avenue a little east of North Belvedere Road. I had never been there before and went for the first time last week and must say, I was impressed. I like barbecue but it's not one of my favorite foods so I don't order it very often.

The barbecue sandwich at this place was really good. I've heard good things about their barbecue spaghetti also but forget to order that. I'll try it next time.

The prices were decent. I don't remember exactly but for everything I got the total was a little over $20 from what I recall. The service was also very good.

I definitely recommend them if you like barbecue.

 

Other recent trips:

 

Channy's Kitchen, Horn Lake, MS - sushi bento box and jalapeño poppers (it looks like a sushi roll)

 

Hotwangz, Southaven, MS - cheeseburger and loaded fries (the Southaven location doesn't seem to have a FB page

Las Maria's Modern Mexican Kitchen, Horn Lake, MS

Maria's Mexican Kitchen

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Maria's is a new Mexican restaurant in Horn Lake on Goodman Road a little east of Tulane Road. I went there a few days ago for dinner.

The food was good but unfortunately I didn't get exactly what I asked for. I ordered a chicken quesadilla but they brought me a cheese quesadilla. They did charge me the cheaper price for the cheese quesadilla so I don't have any real complaints, it just wasn't what I wanted.

I will definitely go back and try the chicken one next time!

The prices were reasonable for what I got. The total was just over $16 including everything including a couple of dollars for a tip so I was pleased with the price.

Other recent trips:

Wolf River Cafe, Rossville, TN - club sandwich

 

Torchy's Taco's, Memphis, TN - Chicken quesadilla and queso

 

Mr. Donut, Horn Lake, MS

Mr. Donut

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Mr. Donut is a donut shop on Goodman Road West in Horn Lake a couple of blocks west of Highway 51. I had kept hearing how good their tamales were (yes tamales) and I finally got to try them.

They were reasonably priced. My total was a little over $14 for six tamales and a drink. I will definitely be back!

 

Other recent trips:

 

Riverview Buffet, Fitzgerald's Casino, Tunica, MS - various items, three recent trips

 

Art House Cafe, Memphis, TN

Art House Cafe

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Art House is a small cafe on Mississippi Boulevard a few blocks north of I-240. I went there this past week based on a recommendation.

I got a catfish platter with fries and coleslaw. He mentioned the homemade tarter sauce and it was really good. To be honest, the fish had an odd after taste. I think it was the oil it was fried it, however overall the food was really good and the service was great! He also mentioned they have a soul food Sunday each week.

The prices were pretty reasonable. I don't remember my total but the catfish basket is listed as $18.95 on the menu which is pretty good for seafood. It was two pretty large pieces. 

There were several things on the menu that sounded good and I will be back!

 

Other recent trips:

 

Dale's, Southaven, MS - Monte Cristo sandwich and pancakes

 

Kublai Khan, Southaven, MS - Las Vegas Roll and a Crazy Grill

 

 

South Point Grocery (and deli), Memphis, TN

South Point Grocery

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South Point is a grocery store with a deli in downtown Memphis on Webster Avenue just east of Main Street just south of where the Arcade Restaurant is. It's on a nice quiet little street with parking easily available directly in front or just across a small street and some parking directly next to it. I only mention this because many places in downtown Memphis have no parking or very little parking.

I went there tonight based on reviews I've seen and it was great. The guys in the deli were great and made several recommendations. The deli is inside the store but there is some seating just outside on a nice veranda.

I ordered a Reuben sandwich (they call it Rick's Reuben) and it was fantastic. I also got a back of chips, a candy bar, and a Diet Mountain Dew from the store. There were several things that sounded really good so I will definitely be back.

The total was just under $17 for everything which was a reasonable price. Also, the prices in the store for groceries seemed to be reasonable.

 

Other recent trips:

Sushi Kingdom, Memphis, TN - various rolls and crab Rangoon

 

 T.J. Mulligan's, Cordova, TN - chicken nachos