Memphis Photos

Photos by Michael Donahue

  • Frank's Special Habanero Salad - poster
  • Frank’s Special Habanero Salad at Frank’s South Main Market & Deli.
  • Strawberry shortcake from Houston's.
  • Beni and Dr. Michael Dragutsky (center) hosted a $1,000-a-plate dinner at their home as part of the Memphis Wine + Food Series. Among those taking part in the dinner were (from left) chefs Andrew Adams and John Bragg; vintners Bob Cabral, Dan Kosta and Regina Martinelli; and chefs Wally Joe, Erling Jensen and Oscar Williams. Not pictured is pastry chef Patrice Boely.
  • Moussaka from Jim's Place East
  • Members of Black Lips — Jared Swilley (from left), onetime Memphian Ian St. Pé, Cole Alexander and Joe Bradley — stand in front of Al Green’s trailer after playing Saturday at the Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival in Tom Lee Park.
  • Charles 'Skip' Pitts
  • Dancer Crystal Brothers (center) has been at Ballet Memphis the longest — 16 seasons. With her at the company’s 25th anniversary party, “Jubilee in Silver,” are veteran Ballet Memphis members (from left) Stephanie Hom, Rafael Ferreras, Steven McMahon and Travis Bradley.
  • Hummus, tabbouleh and eggplant dip make up the sampler trio, which is served with a basket of warm pita wedges at Petra.
  • The zesty Petra gyro boasts the excellent pressed lamb and beef roll.
  • The Midtown location of Petra Cafe is the local chain's fourth.
  • Celebrating Africa in April on Sunday at the International Vendors’ Marketplace were (from left) Mike Johnson, Shae George, Dee Taylor, Diamond Telfare, Chris Thompson and Stephanie George.
  • Andaman Secret at Bhan Thai restaurant
  • A variety of styles of hot wings will be available to sample at the 10th Annual Southern Hot Wing Festival on Saturday in Jefferson Davis Park. The rain date is Sunday.
  • Jeremy Rooks held a live crawfish at the 20th annual Porter Leath Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival.
  • Tomato Tartar
  • Veda Reed, with her painting stands by her painting, “King of Clouds,” attended the opening reception of her new exhibit “From Dusk to Dawn” at David Lusk Gallery. The exhibit will be on display through April 28.
  • Bacon and Eggs at The Brass Door restaurant.
  • Artists exhibiting at the Wrong Again Gallery aren't allowed to attend opening receptions hosted there by Greely Myatt (left). So artist Kyle Wingo (on screen) kept in touch via Skype and watched attendees coming and going for beers from the refrigerator.
  • Hot cross buns at La Baguette French Bread and Pastry Shop.
  • Blacksmith Abraham Pardee will demonstrate forging techniques Saturday at the National Ornamental Metal Museum.
  • Based on audience applause, Bleu restaurant won the Best Showmanship award at Flavors of Memphis. Robbie Cirillo (center) the restaurant’s executive chef, was assisted by L’Ecole Culinaire students Elliott Birch (left) and Casey Cummings.
  • Coconut Cream Pie at the Germantown Commissary.
  • The Whiskey Republic includes, Chris Vickers (from left), Kevin Blair, Dan Larkin and Brian Lindsey.
  • Gloria McIntyre, 83, celebrated St. Patrick's Day with her grandsons Bo Reed, left, and Matt Prager at Celtic Crossing.
  • Abraham Wilson from Celtic Crossing and Christyn Parker were on hand for the bar's St. Patrick's festivities Saturday.
  • Rod Pitts
  • The gyro at Castle Restaurant.
  • Lindsey Gwaltney is showing her work at Germantown Performing Arts Centre. With her is her husband, Caleb Todd.
  • Montrail 'Money' Brown, who was featured in the feature documentary 'Undefeated,” gave autographs at the Oscar Night America 2012 party at Minglewood Hall after the film won an Oscar for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards. With him are Ethel Hayes (left), grandmother of O.C. Brown, a player who was highlighted in the film, and O.C. Brown's sister, Rachel Hayes.
  • Telephone poles dot the landscape in 'Bible Belt' by Joey Young.
  • Party Line -poster
  • King Cake
  • Jack Wohrman (from left) and Liza Creech and David and Sarah Thompson were at the Cirque du CMOM party.
  • Best Bets: quiche
  • Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank (center) was a special guest at the FedExFamilyHouse “Home is Where the Heart is Gala” on Saturday night at The Peabody. With her are (from left) Trent Luckinbill and party hosts Molly Smith and Allison and Richard Smith.
  • Nicholas Gwinn (right) tosses dough to prepare a pie at Mama Mia's Pizzeria
  • Nicholas Gwinn (right) tosses dough to prepare a pie at Mama Mia's Pizzeria
  • Hummus at Sean's Cafe.
  • Wearing the Super Bowl ring he won during his playing days with the NFL’s Green Bay Packers, Horn Lake native Brandon Jackson poses with Damian Ketchum (left) and Karter Porter at Celebrity Waiters Night during the Rock 103 Radiothon.
  • Brunswick Stew at Central Barbecue
  • Rapper 'BigMac Jack' Fargotstein entertains the audience at the Invisible Children benefit.
  • “The Blues Ball Celebrates Ol’ Man River Got Lit.” General chairwoman Pat Kerr Tigrett transformed Mud Island into a multi-decker party palace in September to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the lighting of the Hernando DeSoto Bridge. From left, Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins, his wife, Angie and their son, Anthony, were there.
  • Ginger doughnuts with coconut sorbet at Tsunami Restaurant.
  • Ginger doughnuts with coconut sorbet at Tsunami Restaurant.
  • Grace Bethell (second from left) is president of the Memphis Junior Cotillion Club, and Caroline Hughes is vice president. Their escorts at the Presentation and Holiday Ball were Frederick Scharff (left) and Lane Sally.
  • Striking a pose before they were presented at the Memphis Chapter, The Links Inc. 22nd Holiday Cotillion were (from left) Alison Jones, Meagan Thornton, Nora Sanders, Taylor Denton, Morgan Dillard, Allison Blankenship and Storm Kimbrow.
  • Poster -- Fried egg sandwich at Sweet Grass Next Door
  • The fried egg sandwich at Sweet Grass Next Door is a customer favorite.
  • Marzipan - poster