There is a new B&B in Memphis, Veronica & Steve’s Bodacious B&B. Now you are probably thinking B&B, Bed and Breakfast, and in most cases you would be correct. However, in this case the B&B signifies Beer and Bed. It is a new twist on an old favorite.
The proprietors, Veronica and Steve, run an establish full of down home cheer. Veronica is a native Memphian. Steve is a transplanted Canuck who brings his Canadian reserve and sensibilities to the establishment. Veronica handles the domestic portion while Steve is brew master and master gardener. Veronica has a ready smile, and is a fine conversationalist on a range of topics. While we arrived somewhat late, this did not seem to faze her, and we were gracefully greeted. She directed us to amply sized rooms with comfortable beds. As in an old world B&B and some European hotels you share a bathroom. This was not a problem, as long as we waited 15 minutes or so after our traveling partner had used the facilities.
Steve has the yard and gardens looking absolutely magnificent. The stand of banana trees in the front yard is worthy of a Costa Rican plantation. His vegetable gardens in back supply a variety of delectable treats. While there, I tried two of his in-house craft beers. Continue reading “New Memphian B&B”