Published February 7, 2007 in the Memphis Flyer
Madison Avenue may elicit visions of well-coifed, high-fashion types in New York, but here in Memphis, Madison Avenue offers a plethora of venues for the ultimate cheap date. The P&H Café, the Lamplighter Lounge, and Yosemite Sam's all offer full menus, beer on tap, and entertainment at a reasonable price.
At The P&H Café, you can enjoy a game of pool or darts, live music, free wi-fi, and the best bathroom graffiti in town. The menu offers a variety of items ranging from spaghetti to a feta-and-caper-stuffed burger. If your date is in need of a sugar rush, go for the Bunny Cream -- a deep-fried honey bun topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.
A little farther east on Madison is The Lamplighter Lounge. It's intimate and ... smoky. Belly up to the bar for a PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon) on tap and a deliciously greasy "Shirley" burger. (If Shirley's not there to put a little extra love in the sauce, ask if tamales are in season.) The regulars can usually help out in terms of lively conversation. At the very least, they can assist you with The New York Times crossword puzzle.
On the corner of Madison and Cooper is Yosemite Sam's, once known for its eye-catching turquoise exterior. Go straight for a stiff drink and the karaoke menu. Even if you think you are not the karaoke type, chances are you will change your mind after an hour or two. The crowd is very accepting of the tone-deaf. Once you have a few songs under your belt, a Varmit burger will hit the spot...(Read more)
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