Paradox at PeCo’s City Guide
Follow your curiosity and continue exploring unique treasures around our neighborhood and greater community with our curated guide of locally owned experiences. We pride ourselves on creativity and hospitality.
Eat & Drink
*Located steps away from Paradox within our PeCo district
Memphis’ only tiki bar. Escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday and stop by for superb vibes and delicious drinks. 21+
Otherlands Coffee Bar and Exotic Gifts is not only a coffee shop, it's a cultural oasis in a plastic wasteland. Find us at 641 South Cooper Street in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee.
A quirky ‘one of a kind’ coffeehouse in Cooper Young, serving specialty coffees, milkshakes, chai, cappuccinos, & vegan-friendly drinks.
Bari Ristorante e Enoteca is the city’s only Southeastern Italian restaurant and wine bar. Creating the regional cuisine of his family, Chef Jason Severs’ renditions of antipasto, salads, meats and seafood, over 50 Italian cheeses, plus homemade pasta, bread, and desserts, give diners a true taste of this Italian Region, Puglia in the heel of the boot.
Featuring craft cocktails and an eclectic, global creole menu you don’t want to miss. We’ll be open Wednesday-Sunday *unless there’s a private party* from 5pm- 12am. We are 21+. First come first serve.
Proudly serving our delicious homemade ice cream and handcrafted bubble tea
From sliced brisket and pork ribs to Texas Twinkies and smoked turkey, everything on our menu is bold, honest, and unforgettable. Whether you're grabbing lunch in Cooper-Young or feeding 300 guests at a wedding, we’ve got you covered.
Looking for a drink during these hard times? We will offer the delicious cocktails you know and love from Memphis Whistle as well as classic prohibition-style drinks that have stood the test of time. All from our very own cozy little space in Cooper-Young!
The Liquor Store is a diner bar restaurant serving traditional diner food in the old Broad Avenue Liquor Store building.
Best Breakfast and Meat and Three in Memphis. Breakfast served all day
Reuniting with friends. Rehearsal dinners. Birthdays. Corporate gatherings. Proposals. Anniversaries. Graduation parties. A night out on the town. No matter the occasion, there’s always a reason to slider inn!
Minutes from iconic Beale Street and the Civil Rights Museum, a visit to Memphis wouldn’t be complete without a dinner at Good Fortune Co. Our passionate team is committed to serving quality food, beverages, and vibes. Our menu offers a wide range of items for almost any dietary restriction. At Good Fortune, everyone has a seat at the table.
Tsunami’s daily changing Small Plate menu is designed to take advantage of the freshest seafood and seasonal offerings from the growing number of farmers and food producers in the rich Mississippi Delta area. Our proximity to the FedEx hub here in Memphis guarantees that we have access to a diverse plethora of amazing seafood from around the world delivered within hours of being pulled from the water.
Rooted in seasonality and comfort, Fawn serves a thoughtful menu of tapas style dishes crafted with local ingredients, house infusions, and delicate details that invite pause. Whether you're joining us for an intimate dinner, a celebratory gathering, or simply a glass of wine at golden hour, we invite you to settle in and stay awhile.
Shop
*Located steps away from Paradox within our PeCo district
COOPER YOUNG GALLERY AND GIFTS
Memphis gift shop featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of art, books, stationery, home decor, baby gifts and more!
Mbabazi (House of Style) is a Fair Trade business committed to advocating African designs through modern fashion and quality products. We are committed to training and employing women and men providing them with opportunities to make a fair living.
Flashback, The Vintage Department Store, offers Memphis an opportunity to shop the decades of the 20th century. Elvis impersonators and regular fans visiting Graceland, Sun Studio aficionados, and Stax Records followers, enjoy seeing items that define the scene of the time. Customers can find vintage items from the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.
All purpose music store offering hard-to-find tunes on a variety of media as well as band merch.
Art, Gift, and Curated Vintage Shop
Established in 1875, this book store is known for its unusual stock of new, used & rare books.
We currently carry mens, women's, and kids vintage clothing and accessories, and we have a limited selection of vintage home goods and furniture.
Founded by Elizabeth "Beaver" O'Cain in 1980, Maggie's Pharm has been providing its loyal customers with their favorite herbs, oils, and other things for over 50 years.
Metaphysical Shop with Midtown Memphis Flair est. 2021. "Love, Heal, Be"
Each of us dedicates our time to learning everything we can about the products we provide. The sheer potential of THC, CBD, delta-8 THC, and other cannabinoids continues to astound and amaze us. Whether you are a repeat, loyal shopper or a new customer just trying to understand this crazy business, our earnest desire is to help anyone we can.
Everbloom Design is a special event floral studio and flower shop located in the historic Broad Avenue Arts District of Memphis. We create unique modern designs for your wedding and event. Our shop offers gorgeous custom arrangements for any occasion and offers curated gifts, plants, and home goods.
A lifestyle store offering apparel, furniture, art, and gifts with locations in the heart of the South Main Arts District in downtown Memphis.
Sophisticated retailer specializing in high-end antiques, home decor & vintage jewelry.
Located in Midtown Memphis, Urban Earth is a welcoming, community-minded resource for plants and garden materials and garden design, creation and management. Our mission is to enhance the natural beauty, livability and resilience of our clients’ gardens, and in doing so, enhance our wider community.
Explore
*Located steps away from Paradox within our PeCo district
The Dixon celebrates creativity, beauty, and discovery. With its fine art and living collections, rotating exhibitions in the museum and gardens, unique events, and educational experiences, the Dixon strives to bring people together and cultivate an appreciation for art and horticulture.
Experience the Wild. There's adventure around every corner of the Memphis Zoo for all ages. Watch a reptile shed its skin, a giraffe eat from your hand, or take part in one of our special events. At the Memphis Zoo, there's something magical for everyone to experience
Overton Park is a large, 342-acre public park in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. The park grounds contain the Old Forest trails, Overton Park Shell concert venue, Memphis Zoo, a 9-hole golf course, Rainbow Lake, Veterans Plaza, the Greensward, and other features. The Old Forest contains a 1.4-mile limestone running trail, over a mile of paved trails, and four miles of unpaved walking paths, including the popular Old Forest Loop.
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is one of the largest art museums in the American South and houses an outstanding collection of art dating from antiquity to the present. We're dedicated to enriching the lives of our visitors through the museum’s expanding collection, varied exhibitions, and dynamic programs.
Memphis Listening Lab is a curated collection of music and music history, a forum for music-related talks and performances, and a music education, appreciation, and experimentation space located in Crosstown Concourse.
Art Bar at Crosstown Arts is a full-service bar serving a curated list of wines and craft beers and a menu of artful, cutting-edge cocktails. The cocktail menu features drinks made with local, fresh, and foraged ingredients from Memphis and around the world.
Bao Toan Kitchen & Bar is a vibrant Vietnamese eatery located in the heart of Memphis, dedicated to sharing authentic flavors and heartfelt traditions. Named after the youngest sister of our family, Bao Toan Kitchen & Bar is more than just a restaurant—it’s a celebration of heritage, family, and community.
French Truck Coffee brings communities together with exceptional, freshly roasted coffee in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.
The Green Room is a flexible, acoustically treated space where high-quality music performances are showcased using state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment. The Green Room offers guests a uniquely intimate listening experience without the typical distractions that accompany a bar or restaurant venue.