Please enable JavaScript if you would like to comment on this blog. Report on Automatic Slim’s 2018 to follow, … maybe.ĪDDENDUM:As expected, the Iggy/Dolls pics are long gone, but it's still a very cool place. Click here and step back into locales, establishments and neighborhoods that are nor barely recognizable and, if possible, enjoy. Upon reminiscing about the place, I was reminded of the photo I took up top, which led my back to my long-dormant Flickr page, which has many of my old-timey NYC pics preserved like a disgruntled mosquito in a block of amber. In any case, the purpose of this post was not to extoll my inebriated exploits of yore. He and I had a similar quandary regarding a framed Ramones photograph at (long-since-vanished) Wowsville on Second Avenue about year later ( you can read that tragic saga here). ![]() In a rare moment of wisdom, we demurred from this half-baked endeavor, but it was not as stealthy an instant of clear, common sense and considerate good-will as it should have been. drunkenly conspiring to somehow make-off with one of them whilst the barkeep was distracted. The magnificence of same had myself and my friend Rob D. My other pervading memory of nights at Automatic Slim’s involves some framed prints of Iggy and the Stooges and the New York Dolls that were hung about its walls, at some point, in the late 90’s. One assumes this evening will be slightly different. Somehow I made it home, only to throw up with a robust sense of purpose. & Rob C., only to ascend from my seat some twenty minutes later, and wordlessly exit the establishment without notifying any of my compatriots. NY, NY 10014 212.645. In fact, I want to say the last time I was in the place, I was forced to imbibe a veritable flotilla of shots by my friends Rob B. I snapped the photo of its signature corner-occupying entry way (with a great, big, fuck-off wide-angle lens) in about 1998, or so.Įvidently, they serve food at Automatic Slims, which is something that never occurred to me, as my associations with the place inexorably involve heroic amounts of ill-advised beverages, and precious little else. While not quite “regulars,” myself and a select coterie of like-minded idiots used to frequently darken the doors of this establishment throughout the 90’s, although I cannot say I’ve been since the dawn of the new millennium. I did a double-take when my wife told me where we were headed. Tip: they take reservations by phone, but not via Open Table.Hopefully she’s not reading this blog right now, but we’re going to a surprise party, this evening, for a friend at Automatic Slim’s in the West Village. Automatic Slims in Memphis, Tennessee is an upscale restaurant that offers brunch, lunch and dinner. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and CEO insights. If you find yourself in Memphis on a weekend, be sure to go to Automatic Slims for brunch. Find out what works well at AUTOMATIC SLIMS from the people who know best. Perfect for sharing as a dessert after brunch. Depending on the American food, a variety of factors such as geographic location, specialties, whether or not it is a chain can influence the type of menu items available. When compared to other restaurants, Automatic Slim's Restaurant is moderate. My sister in law had an Oreo waffle, and it was like having dessert after brunch!ĭelicious but super sweet. Automatic Slim's Restaurant has an average price range between 6.00 and 32.00 per person. My brother had the scallops and they were so good! Ended up being my favorite meal of brunch. Grandma always sticks with the basics, and hers is usually the best. So in exchange for parts of my sandwich, I got to have some sausage and biscuits that were just spicy enough that I really liked them and grandma didn’t find them to be too hot. So I tried to eat around it, but in the end had to bargain for other family member’s food! ![]() I ordered it that way, but it came out quite pink in the middle. Only problem is that I don’t really like meat, and when I do eat it, it must be well done. The menu said it won an award at a world food competition, so I just had to try it. I went way out of character and ordered an inside out patty melt. Why does fried chicken and sweet waffles and syrup taste so good together? ![]() The Husband loves them and mother wanted to give them a try. Save the mimosa bong, the reason we wanted to go here for brunch was the chicken and waffles. The place was super cute and trendy, and I loved the paper lanterns on the ceiling. My mother, brother, sister in law, Husband, and grandma! Cheers! We managed to only take two group photos on the whole trip, and one had a cameo by the mimosa bong. I was particularly interested in in their mimosa bong! The Husband found Automatic Slims on Twitter, from and her blog I Love Memphis. After watching the ducks play in the fountain at the Peabody Hotel (read about that here), we headed next door to Automatic Slims for brunch.
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