Mississippi Terrace – Memphis Flyer

Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid’s Big Cypress Lodge announced today its 7,000-square-foot outdoor lounge — Mississippi Terrace — will open on May 22nd.

Mississippi Terrace’s seating — including oversized couches and circular fire pit tables — will stretch around the outside of Big Cypress’ third floor, offering a sky-high view of the Mississippi River and the nightly Mighty Lights LED light shows.

“We are excited for the Memphis community to experience the Mississippi Terrace as we all return to connecting in-person with friends, family, and co-workers,” Nail Task, general manager of Big Cypress Lodge said in a press release. “A lot of planning went into creating this thoughtful space where Memphians can make new memories and celebrate brighter summer days ahead.”

The release also states that there will be “plenty of separate seating areas for responsible social distancing.”

The lounge will host DJs and live music on select nights and will feature a full-service bar with signature cocktails, wine, and beer, and a light menu of snacks and entrées.

Menu items will include:
Signature Cocktails
• Summer Rye – Rittenhouse Rye, Strawberry, Aperol, Fresh Lime Juice, Absinthe
• Sweet Tea Mule – Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka, Peach Puree, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer, Fresh Mint
• Southern Lady – Maker’s Mark, Jalapeno, Mint, Raspberry, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sparkling Rose

Dishes
• Charcuterie & Cheese Board – seared venison and duck sausage, Genoa salami, Vermont white cheddar and imported cheeses, house-made pimento cheese, red onion jam, whole grain mustard, and garlic flatbread
• Smoked Trout Dip – green onion, capers, red onion, garlic flatbread
• Heirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Salad – arugula, spring mix, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, heirloom grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, balsamic reduction
• Bacon Guacamole – avocado, lime juice, cilantro, tomatoes, smoked bacon, fresh jalapeño, queso fresco, corn tortillas
• Fresh-Baked Soft Pretzel – cheddar ale dipping sauce and whole grain Creole mustard
Italian Flatbread – hearty tomato sauce, roasted grape tomatoes, Italian sausage, mozzarella, red onion, arugula
• Fried Gator & Creole Catfish Fingers – spicy hand-breaded alligator, Creole-breaded catfish, sweet jalapeño cream sauce, house-made lemon tartar sauce

Mississippi Terrace is set to open on Memorial Day weekend. Hours will be 5-10 p.m., Friday, May 22nd, through Monday, May 25th. Following the grand opening, the lounge will operate from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursdays-Saturdays, weather permitting.

Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid

A new outdoor lounge is headed for Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid this fall that offers a one-of-a-kind view of the Mississippi River.

The Mississippi Terrace will overlook the river from the third floor of the Pyramid’s Big Cypress Lodge hotel. The 7,000-square-foot lounge will be open to hotel guests and Pyramid visitors.

The bar will offer beer, wine, and cocktails. The hotel describes its small-plate menu as “New American comfort favorites and down-home Southern twists.“ (See the full menu below.)
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Here’s how the hotel describes the vibe of the Mississippi Terrace:

“A feel-good ambiance evolves from relaxed al fresco afternoons and painterly sunsets over the Mississippi River to lively star-filled nights. Elegant gathering areas across the terrace’s 7,000-square-feet featuring oversized upholstered sofas and chairs with tables, high-top communal tables with modern pendant spheres that glow beneath awnings, striking circular tables that surround cozy fire pits, and dining tables for four with sun umbrellas.

“A copper-top destination bar offers additional seating while DJ grooves and live music (on select nights) filter through the terrace from a stage across from the bar. Hanging market lights, mood-inducing blue uplighting and beautiful landscaped plants, flowers and trees in wooden planters tie the meandering spaces together.”

No firm date was given for the opening of Mississippi Terrace. But when it does open, it’ll serve guests from 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
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Here is a sample of the Mississippi Terrace menu.

Signature cocktails include:

Sweet Tea Mule – Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka, peach puree, lemon juice, ginger beer, fresh mint
Southern Lady – Maker’s Mark, Jalapeno, mint, raspberry, fresh lemon juice, sparkling rose
Mississippi Margarita – Cazadores Blanco, Del Maguey Vida, agave nectar, fresh lime juice, grapefruit
Summer Rye – Rittenhouse Rye, strawberry, Aperol, fresh lime juice, absinthe
Strawberry-Basil Cosmo – Tito’s Vodka, Clear Creek Cranberry Liqueur, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, muddled fresh strawberries
Aromatic Gin Fizz – Slipsmith London Dry Gin, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup

Menu highlights:

Charcuterie & Cheese Board – venison and duck sausage, Genoa salami, aged cheddar, house-made pimento cheese, charred onion jam, wholegrain mustard and garlic flatbread
Smoked Trout Dip – green onion, caper berries, garlic flatbread
Heirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Salad – arugula, spring mix, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, heirloom grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction
Bacon Guacamole – avocado, lime juice, cilantro, tomatoes, smoked bacon, fresh jalapeno, onion, queso fresco, corn tortillas
Fresh-Baked Soft Pretzel – cheddar ale dipping sauce and whole grain Creole mustard
Margarita Flatbread – fresh mozzarella, heirloom grape tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction served on garlic flatbread
Italian Flatbread – hearty tomato sauce, roasted grape tomatoes, Italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced red onion, arugula served on flatbread
Southern Fried Catfish & Gator Basket – spicy, hand-breaded alligator, fried catfish fingers, sweet jalapeno cream sauce, house-made lemon tartar sauce