MEMPHIS!!!

Bob-BQN · well done Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 12525 Location: Texas

Welcome to the board Ty! Very Happy

And a big welcome to Texas. Cool

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Ty · raw Joined: 26 Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Location: DFW

jimneva · rare Joined: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 35 Location: Memphis, TN

Eek · Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:13 pm Post subject:

As a native Memphian, I can't believe nobody's mentioned The BBQ Shop on Madison (between McLean and Belvidere). The ribs are excellent. I'm a dry rib lover and these are my favorite, though I have to admit, the wet ribs are nearly good enough to make me a convert. As for sandwiches, while I won't turn my nose up at a Tops or a Showboat, The BBQ Shop serves up a sandwich piled high on Texas toast that can't be beat.

I also remember Coletta's serving up a great BBQ pizza. Now I've done it. I've made myself homesick.

ubbergubber · Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject:

Been doing back reading on old threads and I had to get new blood into this one...

Every bbq pilgrim should get to Memphis once in there lives...or so I think .took my wife out to eat thare... (I live in Wi. and some women complain there men don’t take them any where ... Surprised

...) and try the real original dry rub at the randezvue.
For some strange reason after finding a copy of the bar-b q bible I just had to try some of these places, kinda’ like a pork grease safari .and the killer red beans and rice.

Now if any one finds this .......keep the dry rubs thick and this thread lively ....next time I’ll write about B.B.’s place..
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chesley · raw Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 3

Bob-BQN · well done Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 12525 Location: Texas

Welcome to the board chesley! Very Happy

I hope you're referring to "restuarant ribs" in Texas. Laughing

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chesley · raw Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 3

Well, yes, I guess that I am. I ate at other people's houses while I was there, but none of them served ribs. Had some fantastic chili, though.

However, my real objection to Barbecue, the way it was done in Texas, is the closed pit method. I prefer the flavor of the open pit method of the Southeast. Direct grilling, at about 3 feet from the fire. The fat drips onto the burning wood and ignites giving a very nice taste. Also, the temperature seems to be higher, giving a tender bite, yet one with texture. Finally, smoke is like salt as a flavoring, a little goes a long way. Smoked meat can be very good, but it is very easy to overdo. The open pit lets it dissipate some.

All that being said, Texas is a huge state, and I only ate at about 10 different barbecue joints in the time I was there, all in the Houston area. This is hardly a fair sampling, so I could be very wrong.

Also, there is the matter of sauce. Everybody has his own opinion, and mine is no better than yours or anybody else's. However, I prefer a vinergary, thin, tart sauce to the sweeter, thicker, if hotter, sauces that I encountered in Texas. While good barbecue doesn't really need sauce, it is an added little touch that I appreciate.

Now I've made myself hungry. Laughing

ajhunter · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 12:00 am Post subject: Re: Memphis

Swinebuck · raw Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Memphis TN

ajhunter: Congratulations on the anniverary! All the spots in Memphis are good but none better than Memphis In May. You can smell the BBQ for miles. Swinebucks is competing in the rib competition. Hope you can get back for the festivities.
Thanks
Mike
Swinebuck

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ajhunter · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 3:29 pm Post subject:

coachdavis · raw Joined: 28 May 2006 Posts: 4 Location: Memphis, TN

I like Corky's the best, although I also like Neely's. I prefer BBQ Nachos. On a slightly off-topic note, I was excited to discover an all you can eat Mexican Buffet recently on Hacks Cross Road.

C-pher · Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 3:21 am Post subject:

Oh man, do I miss May in Memphis. We moved there from Louisana when i was in High School, lived there until College. After College, went back to NOLA, but my Mom never left Memphis. She even opened her own place. (not BBQ) Memphis in May was my favorite time of the year. I lived for BBQ week.

I'm supprised that not one person from Memphis even brought up the best BBQ joint in the area. Interstate BBQ...I think that it's one ot the best around...

And I'm going to agree, Corky's is OK. But there are so many that are so much better... I do like Corky's rub for things like grilling Potatoes and the like...makes a good veggy seasoning.

jhigley · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:29 pm Post subject:

Memphis gets my vote too.. I lived in Memphis for 2 years and worked on Union street downtown by the river. MIM was always the best time of year, granted, it got a bit crazy downtown then too.

The best BBQ there is Commisary by far for pulled pork. Neelys has the best BBQ Nachos. Roudevous has the best dry ribs and sampler platter. (Also, if you're in memphis and the Red Birds are playing, don't miss a game, besides the fun, they serve Roudevous BBQ nachos there.)

The best steak is a joint out in Arlingtons called Vinigar Jims.. wow, for all the pork we ate there in memphis, it was a good to have some of the other meat from time to time.
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Coltrane · raw Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Location: STL

Will be passing thru Memphis next month. Do plan on stopping for some BBQ. Can anyone suggest a great BBQ place that is friendly to kids? Thanks.