April Beer Dinner in Southaven was a REAL FIESTA!!!!!!

We celebrated Cinco de Mayo a little early this year. Our April Beer Tasting featured Mexican Beer paired with a Tex Mex Menu. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the food as well as the beer. We had Sol, Bohemia, Dos Equis Amber and Lager paired with Margarita Scallops, Tex Mex Chicken Skewers, Ribeye Steak with 3 Pepper Salsa and Flan for dessert. We gave away a Golf Bag, a Nike Driver (Courtesy of Great River Beverages)and Free Rounds of Golf at Hernando Hills Country Club (Courtesy of Art Chaput, General Manager) A good time was had by all who attended.

We hope to see you at our next Beer Tasting on May 21st!

May 7th Wine Tasting Menu-Southaven

Our next Wine Tasting is coming soon. We have limited space available, so make your reservations early! This month we are tasting wines from the Pacific Northwest.........

Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Sparkling, Washington- Smoked Salmon and Gruyere Mini Quiche with Hollandaise Sauce

2005 Elk Cove Pinot Noir, Oregon- Hickory Smoked and Mesquite Grilled Duck over a bed of Mixed Greens with a Sun Dried Cherry Vinaigrette

2003 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington- "Steak en Croute" Ribeye Steak, Carmelized Onions, Goat Cheese and Red Bell Peppers wrapped in a Puff Pastry and topped with a Roasted Red Pepper Demi-Glaze

2006 Silvan Ridge Early Muscat Dessert Wine, Oregon- Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee topped with flambe Peaches.

$45.00 per person-Reservations Required 662.890.2467

Hope to see you there!

Martini Party Season is Officially OPEN!

Southaven-We had our our first Martini Party of 2008 on Thursday, April 10th. The weather did not cooperate with us, but the party went on! Pam and Terry set up in the Jazz Lounge and we had a nice little crowd at the bar all evening long. This Thursday promises to bring us better weather so come and join us on our newly enhanced patio. We have installed beautiful wrought- iron lamp posts and have umbrella heaters to ward off the chilly evening air. With these new heaters, we should be partying well into the Fall! Don't forget, we have fresh shucked oysters on the half shell for a quarter each, we also have a different Feature Martini each week offered at a special price, Pam and Terry entertain us with a wide array of music and we have 30 different martinis as well as flavored Mojitos. Something new this season is our Martini Flights (see picture). We offer two ounce portions of 3 different flavors ....why have one when you can try three? Find your favorite......we offer 3 new flavors each week! This week we have the Tropical Martini, Red Raspberry and Pineapple Cosmo. I look forward to seeing all of our old friends as well as meeting new ones this year. Come and join us!

See you this Thursday on the Patio at 6pm!!!!

Memphis Redbirds First Home Game!

Baseball season is here and after weeks of rain (including last night) it looks like there will be beautiful weather for the Redbirds' home opener in Downtown Memphis tonight.

After the game, stop by the Mesquite Chop House Downtown for an incredible Prime steak. If you filled up on hot dogs at the game, stop in for coffee and dessert and wait for the traffic to clear out of downtown. It's a great way to top off a beautiful spring night.

Go Redbirds!

Southaven Beer Tasting Less Than A Week Away....

If you have not already made reservations for the Beer Tasting, we are filling up fast! This month's Beer Tasting is in honor of the upcoming Cinco De Mayo. We are featuring Mexican Beers paired with a Tex-Mex Menu.

• Sol Beer with Margarita Scallops


• Bohemia Beer with Tex-Mex Chicken Skewers


• Dos Equis Lager with Mesquite Grilled Ribeye and a Three Pepper Salsa


• Dos Equis Amber with Flan

Hope to see you on Wednesday, April 16th at 6:30!

Martini Parties Are Back!!! Every Thursday in Southaven!!!

Starting on Thursday, April 10th we will begin our weekly Martini Parties on the Patio in Southaven. If you have never been, you need to check it out! Pam and Terry will be entertaining us from 6:30 to 10pm (or later!) and we have fresh shucked Oysters on the Half Shell for a quarter each. This year we have 30 different Martinis to choose from as well as flavored Mojitos. Just to name a few.........Tropical Martini, Tiramisu Martini, the Candy Bar-Tini, Pineapple Cosmo, Grape Twist, the Coffee Cake Martini, Ultimate Orange Martini...........we have a flavor for everyone!

Hope to See You on the Patio!

Who's Who at the Chop House in Southaven

Meet Cory Gatewood! Cory has worked for the Mesquite Chop House since September of 2006. With 18 years cooking experience under his belt, he mans the Saute Station and trains all new Saute Cooks. He is from Memphis, TN and graduated from Frayser High School. After spending three years at University of Memphis, Cory enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. He currently resides in Olive Branch with his wife, Claudia and his three year old son, Corwin.

Old friends in a new place

We had some old friends stop in (from left to right) Mike Huffman, Ben Hubbard, Jill Hubbard, and Joanne Huffman. They are from Blytheville Ar. They were in a few times a week when it was Sleep Outs. This was there first time being in the Chop House. Now they are Vips and will be coming here a few times a week.

Shaken or Stirred?

We are less than a week away from the first Martini Patio Party of the spring. Next Thursday, April 10 starting at 6pm we will officially leave this long winter behind us and sip martinis (or whatever your drink of choice is) while we listen to the musical talents of Pam & Terry.

"Join me at the Mesquite Chop House Miss Moneypenny?"

The Easter Crew in Southaven

Easter 2008 was one of the biggest Holidays yet in Southaven. My crew worked harder than ever to take care of over 350 Brunch guests and they were happy to do so. My thanks to them and their efforts!!

Dan Michaels from D Vine Wine and Spirits and Josh Cobbs GM

April Wine Dinner in Southaven

The Wine Dinner this month took on an International flair where we paired wines from France, California, Italy, and Australia with some truly delicious entree selections. We began with Coquilles Ste Jacques with the 2005 Louis Jadot "Pouilly-Fuisse". The second course was a California Cheddar and Apple salad with a 2006 Chateau St. Jean Sonoma Chardonnay. The third course was a zesty Petite Smoked Chicken Cannelloni with a just as spicy 2005 Da Vinci Chianti. We ended the dinner with one of my specialties, Sun Dried Cherry Stuffed Pork Loin paired with a 2005 Wishing Tree Shiraz. It was another wonderful dinner where good friends always find great food and wine.

Taste Of Desoto

The Fourth Annual Tim Mote Taste of Desoto was another very successful event for my staff in Southaven. We worked long hours to bring together a wonderful menu with selections of Mesquite Grilled Bison Tenderloin, Hickory Smoked Quail, Sold Smoked Salmon Bruchetta, and Petite Strawberries & Sweet Cream. Our efforts were acknowledged when we received awards for "Tastiest Food" and the coveted "Best of Show". This was our third year to participate and the third consecutive year to bring Top Honors back to the Mesquite Chop House. Thank you to all of Desoto County who came out and supported us.

March 26 Downtown Wine Tasting

The March 26 Mesquite Chop House Downtown Wine Tasting was our best yet. We had a combination of newbies and veterans this time around and the conversation was lively.

Our wine tastings are always fun, educational, and delicious for patrons and staff alike, but Downtown we are noticing an unanticipated phenomena. Downtowners who are strangers to one another when they arrive are leaving as friends and business contacts. That is a great thing to see as more and more folks move into the Downtown core.

Now…the photos!

Here is a great shot of the group with glasses at the ready. Four incredible food courses paired with four exquisite wines...no wonder they are smiling.



Pictured below is wine expert John Arnold of Victor L. Robilio Co., Inc. We greatly appreciate Robilio Co. and John working with our chefs to create our pairings. Never at a loss for words, John is an animated and knowlegeble sommelier.




Bobby and Tracy Hoard




Marquise and Jahari Dowdy




Steve and Jane O'Mell




Alan and Linda Lu Hargraves



We look forward to seeing everyone again for the April Wine Tasting at the Downtown location on April 30. Chef Marcus Lockett and John Arnold will have another excellent multi-course wine pairing planned soon. Check back here for details.

Have A Great Wild Game Recipe?

This May the Mesquite Chop House Southaven is holding its 1st Annual Wild Game Dinner featuring recipes from... well, possibly you!

The Midsouth is one of the great areas in the world to hunt and fish, and there are many folks here who do one or both proficiently. There are far less however who can prepare a meal from their catch or kill that is worthy of eating outside the cigar-smoke stained walls of the fishing or hunting camp.  

Are you the exception? Are you a sportsman and a chef? 

Do you have a wild game recipe so good your wife or girlfriend actually allows it to be prepared in her home for polite company? We want to take that thought a step further and ask,  do you think it's good enough to be prepared by professional chefs at the Mesquite Chop House Southaven and served to a packed restaurant? 

Talk about braggin' rights!

If you think you have what it takes, submit your recipe by email to General Manager Josh Cobbs ( jmcobbs@gmail.com ). Josh and his team of culinary experts will select the best of the best to be featured at the Wild Game Dinner on May 28, 2008. 

More details soon...

Living Rich!

Motivational speaker and blogger Tim Richardson was in Memphis last week and not only enjoyed his meal at the Mesquite Chop House Downtown, but also the philosophy behind it.

Thanks Tim!

Rave Review From Customer

The following is an excerpt from an email we received Friday (3/28/08).

"I have eaten at the Mesquite Chop House the last two times I’ve been in Memphis
– including yesterday at lunch.

It is my new favorite restaurant –
not just in Memphis – in the world. The Business Lunch steak is the best steak I
have ever eaten – and I am a steak freak. My friends in Nashville are getting
tired of me talking about how good the steak is and how incredible the dressing
is on the lettuce wedge.

I’ll be sending more and more people to
the Chop House and I’m already looking for another excuse to come to Memphis
soon."

We love getting emails and phone calls like this. The staff works hard to make sure the food and service is excellent for every patron, and feedback like this is wonderful to read.

The Business Lunch referred to in the email ($21 on the Mesquite Chop House Downtown lunch menu) includes a Chop House Wedge Salad, a 6 ounce Prime Aged Filet, and a choice of vegetable (Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Salt Encrusted Baked Potato, Chop House Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Cabernet Rice Medley, Chop House Scalloped Potatoes, Burgandy Button Mushrooms, Smoky Spinach Crema, Sauteed Asparagus, or Lemon Pepper Broccoli Crowns).

Our downtown patrons love the Business Lunch and have told us it makes scheduling lunch meetings easy, knowing that they will have an incredible meal served by a staff that is aware that they are under time constraints.

New Flavors from the Lounge!

We are looking forward April 10Th when the Martini Parties on the patio will start again. My skilled and amazing "Mixologists" behind the bar are creating new items daily. Here is their latest prize the Wedding Cake Martini! It is made with our House Infused Vanilla Bean Vodka and is truly delicious.

March Beer Dinner in Southaven

With a touch of Irish luck the March beer tasting was a great success. This was my first attempt at cooking Corned Beef and Cabbage from scratch and from the many compliments I received my Official March name will be Josh O'Cobbs. It was a pleasure to work with Rick & Mike from Great River Beverages and Daine Marold from Guinness USA. Daine brought each guest a book on the history and brewing of Guinness and a true Pint Glass as a keeper. Other menu items were a Potato & Leek Soup and a Smoked Salmon and Watercress Salad. The monthly Beer Dinners are a lot of fun and I hope to see you in April.

NEW! Appearing Nightly in Southaven!

Mesquite Chop House Vodka Infusions!

These have been a real hit, especially with the Martini drinkers. We are featuring a Madagascar Vanilla Bean Infusion, wonderful mixed with Coke or used in the Toasted Marshmallow or Wedding Cake Martini, a Fresh Pineapple Infusion, awesome on the rocks or used in our Tropical Martini, and of course......... a Pepper Infusion for our Chop House Bloody Mary, it also makes a fantastic Cajun Martini! We also have a Feature Martini available. This week's flavor is a Green Apple Martini made with Fresh Green Apple Infused Vodka and Apple Pucker.

MMMMMMMMMM! Come in and try one today!