Memphis, TN|Memphis Barbeque – One Week of Delicious, Smokey Heaven

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Memphis Barbeque – One Week of Delicious, Smokey Heaven – Food

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I am a huge Barbecue Nut. So one of my favorite cities to visit on Earth is Memphis, Tennessee. The Home of the Blues is also the home of some sweet Memphis Barbeque.

There is nothing else quite like biting into the smokey goodness of the just right ribs at Charlie Vergo’s Rendezvous or enjoying the Blues-backed tangy sauces on Beale Street. If you love good barbeque it’s hard to go wrong in Memphis because there is a great joint on almost every corner. Your hardest problems you will have will be deciding were to begin, where to eat next and not wanting to leave.

Here are my can’t-miss choices for Memphis Barbeque Heaven if you have a week to eat in the hometown of “the King”.

I’d suggest starting at the most well known of all of Memphis barbeque restaurants, Charlie Vergo’s Rendezvous. The entrance to the restaurant in located in an alley that’s full of heavenly smells of smoking pork and customers waiting to get a seat. How can you not love a world famous barbeque joint that’s in an alley? The ‘Vous is known for it’s “dry ribs” that use only a spicy barbeque rub and no sauce. Not to worry if you love barbeque sauce — a cold drink of beer with each bite will work just nicely.

The Rendezvous is in midtown near the world famous Peabody Hotel. Walk a couple of blocks south to “The Home of the Blues”, Beale Street, and you will find several more excellent restaurants to try. Facing each other at the entrance to Beale are B B King’s and Blues City Cafe. Both serve tangy sweet, sauce covered ribs and pulled pork with a backdrop of some of the best blues music you’ll ever hear. Both restaurants feature full menus, ranging from gumbo to crab. But who cares — we’re here to eat barbeque!

East a bit on Beale, past the Elvis stores, the Blues bars and Fed-Ex Forum, you’ll find Silky O’Sullivan’s. Don’t let the Irish name fool you. Mr. O’Sullivan knows his barbeque. Start your meal with a plate of BBQ Nachos then get down to serious eating with a rack of the ribs. Just be careful with the “Diver!”

Getting out of the downtown area, don’t miss Corky’s and Interstate. Even though both places have gone “chain” and are apt to be full of tourists, both have excellent barbeque and you can pick up a bottle or two of their sauce to take home with you.

On the last night of your stay treat yourself with a trip to the place where the locals go for barbeque, Cozy Corner. Michael Stern of “Roadfood” says, “If you have time for just one barbecue meal in Memphis (or anywhere on earth), go to Cozy Corner.” The specialties of this down-home joint are barbequed cornish game hens, barbecued spaghetti and barbequed baloney. All three have to be tried to be believed.

That’s one week’s worth of Memphis barbeque for a normal person to try or about a day and a half’s worth for the true barbeque Nut. But even if you eat barbeque for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can get your fill in Memphis.

About the Author

Mark Hester is a TRUE barbeque Nut! He has created the website The Weekend Grillers along with Jamie Clark of Derby City Sauces to celebrate the art of Grilling and all things Barbeque. He also thinks it will give him more chances to eat barbeque! If you love Grilling and Barbeque visit Memphis and stop by The Weekend Grillers

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