Getting to Know Father Ben:His Passion for Faith & CommunityBy Lesley Harris Colvett Photography by Mark Ramirez A few years ago a friend of mine said to me, “Have you ever heard one of Father Ben’s homilies? I just heard the best homily at his mass today, I’m sending it to you!” It was a Sunday afternoon, and while I …
Erling Jensen, More Than a Restaurant
By Lesley Harris Colvett Photography by Mark Ramirez The name Erling Jensen evokes many wonderful things: decades of fine dining in our city; and a cozy, rather romantic, restaurant that we go to for memorable dinners and special occasions. Erling Jensen the person is very warm, kind, funny, and philanthropic. It was a real treat sitting down with Erling and …
Mixing it up with Strangeways Cordials
The colorful, fresh, concoctions known as Strangeways Cordials have hit the shelves across the country, and the burning question I had when interviewing award-winning Mixologist Christian Sanders, owner of Strangeways Cordials / founder of Strangeways Solutions, LLC, was this: Why the name Strangeways? What could this possibly mean? “I was having a candid conversation with a friend about what direction …
Fall Fashion Outlook
Fall 2020 is like no other. But style still matters whether you are entertaining at home or attending an intimate event or wedding. 4Memphis Fall Fashion Outlook brings together the trends of the season – cropped sweaters, babydoll dresses, bra-tops, bold prints, tie-dye, and splashes of merigold. Shop local, support local, and look great if you’re staying in or putting …
LOOKING BACK & LOOKING FORWARD:
In Memphis, some of the peaceful demonstrations took place downtown right outside the National Civil Rights Museum located at the Lorraine Motel. The National Civil Rights Museum was the brainchild of D’Army Bailey (a vision and commitment that he worked wholeheartedly from 1981-1991 to make a reality) to preserve the motel where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968.
Pastor Wil Franco Leading Highpoint Church in Faith, Grace and Gratitude
Pastor Wil Franco is a rock star on stage at Highpoint Church in Memphis. Wil’s passion for Christ and preaching the Gospel is quite inspiring. Pastor Wil moved to Memphis in the fall 2019 to serve as Lead Pastor at Highpoint.
Put on Some Red Lipstick and Live a Little
By Leslie Harris Colvett”If you have red lipstick, sunglasses, and wear black, you can go anywhere,” laughingly says Cathy Farrell, 4Memphis magazine account executive. Cathy’s red lipstick is part of her signature style, but sadly her favorite red lipstick was discontinued. Cathy rationed what she had left and wore it sparingly (mainly for special occasions). Recently, she was able to …
In the Kitchen with: Renee & Justin Bailey
In the Kitchen with Renee & Justin BaileyStory by Lesley Harris Colvett Photography by Mark O. RamirezYou could say it was love at first sight – and bite! Renee made this delicious Mediterranean inspired dish while she was dating Justin, and the rest is history. Justin and Renee got married May 7, 2019. The couple loves to travel and are …
Shareables
ShareablesThese bites and nibbles from our 4Memphis culinary partners are the perfect shareable noshes for wedding events or watching the big game! Cheers to sharing the perfect dining experience in 2020!Photography by Mark O. RamirezErling JensenPork Belly with Pickled Fruits & Vegetables Pork Belly: Cure pork belly in a salt-sugar mixture, spices as desired. Cure for two days. Rinse mixture …