October 2006

Backtalk

Letters to the Editor

The Great Defender

Mary Winkler's gunshot blast sent shock waves through the nation. Meet a Memphis attorney who'll stand up for her in court.

Marilyn Sadler

Room Full of Mirrors

Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of Jimi Hendrix (hyperion)

Frank Murtaugh

The White Hotel

For her new collection of stories, Cary Holladay revisits a "writer's dream."

Leonard Gill

High Marks

It's time to give credit where it's due.

Tom Jones

Life of the Party

This fund-raiser wants patrons to mask their support.

Marilyn Sadler

Bow to the Caller

This fund-raiser wants patrons to mask their support.

Genetta Adair

Contributors

King of the Strip

Lobster King

A recent addition to Midtown's ethnic eateries is clawing its way to the top.

Nicky Robertshaw

Perfectly Seasoned

Editor's Letters

Mary Hellen Tibbs

Go Westin, Young Man

Will a hotel boom mean big bucks for the city?

John Branston

Lighting the Way

Local consultants and designers collaborate to illuminate.

Marilyn Sadler

Too Cool for Ghoul?

I have a message for those of you out there who are too uptight or think it's sophomoric to deck yourself out in a costume on Halloween: Lighten up.

Mary Helen Tibbs

Six Appeal

Will Lucero's newest release propel Memphis' darlings into the national spotlight?

Chris Herrington

News Bites

By the Numbers

Freddy Krueger vs. Michael Myers: Who's scarier?

Mary Helen Tibbs, Sarah Galpern

Q & A Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

Frank Murtaugh

Scallops with Champagne Butter and Caviar

This dish, created by executive chef Stephen Hassinger of the Inn at Hunt-Phelan, is perfect for a romantic evening.

Put a Cork In It

Getting some closure on the newest trends in sealing wine.

Tom Black

Memories of Marjorie

Our trivia expert solves local mysteries of who, what, when, where, why and why not.

Vance Lauderdale

Partner in Crime

Death Threats? Media Madness? All in a day's work for Steve Farese.

Marilyn Sadler

Newsmakers

Some of Leslie Ballin's high-profile cases.