Going to Memphis

BigdaddyMatt · Newbie Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 81 Location: GA

We have all heard about the great bbq in Memphis, but what 3 places would you say are a must to eat at while in Memphis? My wife and I are planning a trip may be in May or April. Only going to be in there for 3 days. (Long Weekend) Thanks for the help.
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lantern · Posted: Mar 14 2008 Post subject:

The Bar-B-Q shop is one that I like quite a bit. Interstate BBQ isn't bad as well.

1MoreFord · Posted: Mar 15 2008 Post subject:

Centrol BBQ for me. Then Interstate. Haven't tried the BBQ Shop yet but that's the next one on my list.

lantern · Posted: Mar 15 2008 Post subject:

Wkdforit · Posted: Mar 17 2008 Post subject:

My Wife and, I went to Neelys BBQ on the east side and , I have to say it was Dang GOOD!! I know I have seen some on here that thought they were alright. But not great, but maybe we caught on a good day. Well worth trying.

Michael

Big Tom · Posted: Mar 17 2008 Post subject:

All the above are good choices.

I also agree that Rendezvous is kind of over rated, but does offer neat atmosphere.
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BigdaddyMatt · Newbie Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 81 Location: GA

Thanks for all the help. This will be our first trip to Memphis in May. I hope we can also find a good place to stay. Wife wants to go visit Elvis. (thank ya very much) I'm going for the BBQ. Very Happy

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swinebuck · Posted: Mar 17 2008 Post subject:

If you can go to Memphis between the 15th to the 17th you can come be our booth at Memphis In May World Championship. You can get some of the best BBQ ever from some of the contributors on this web site. See 250 teams competing and partying. Make some new friends and have fun!
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Mike
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BigdaddyMatt · Newbie Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 81 Location: GA

Thanks swinebuck, Ill be sure to look you up. We are planning to go to the World Championship on Sat 17th. But I know everyone will be wide open. It will be my first time going to Memphis in May. I know that I'm going to love it.
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swinebuck · Posted: Mar 17 2008 Post subject:

If you are going on Saturday be advised that judging is on Saturday and it will be very difficult to get into any booths before late afternoon. All the teams will be doing is nothing but concentrating on the contest. The best time to go is Thursday night or Friday night! Hope this helps
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Mike
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BBQMAN · Posted: Mar 17 2008 Post subject:

What time should I show up Mike?! Wink

Looking forward to seeing you all again!
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BigdaddyMatt · Newbie Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 81 Location: GA

Thanks for the advise Mike, We will try to come by Fri night.
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HOLYSMOKER · Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 4

Thursday or Friday are the only times to go. Saturday is just to busy until after 2-3:00. Some teams will be very cordial others will not (private parties etc.) Teams that do not have corporate sponsership often sell s--t which allow you to go in their booth. Often you will see teams from around where you live & they will let you in. This year will be my 23 straight year since 1985. Our team was Grand Champion twice 1985 & 1988 & catagory winner in 1994.
3 generations of family members are now on the team.
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John
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JimmieOhio · Posted: Mar 19 2008 Post subject:

mark8086 · Posted: Mar 19 2008 Post subject:

I love Memphis.

There is NO WHERE else where you can WALK to so many excellent BBQ joints.

Don't want to toot my horn too loudly here but over on my site The Weekend Grillers I resently posted a back and forth email discussion I had with Memphis resident and BBQ Lover, Ben Meeks. We discuss many of the best BBQ restaurants in Memphis and what to get at each.

You can read it here if you are interested -- http://www.weekendgrillers.com/memphis-restaurants.html

Hope this helps.

I plan on meeting Ben for some BBQ when I visit Memphis later this Spring. Anyone want to join us?
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mattycamp · Posted: Mar 25 2008 Post subject:

Cozy Corner is a must. Rendezvous can be hit-or-miss, but it has been really good the last two times I've gone. Interstate was nearly inedible when I went back in September (the pulled pork was mushy and flavorless, the ribs were incredibly overcooked, and the sides were bad), but I know a couple people who swear by it.

All of which is to say that, other than Cozy Corner, I think there are a number of "famous" spots that may or may not be great the day you go in.

*Oh, as an aside, Pig on Beale has pretty good ribs if you catch them early in the afternoon. By late afternoon, they are usually overcooked and dry. If you are not on Beale, I wouldn't worry about making a special trip there, but if you are craving BBQ as you walk around, Pig is much better than the diner-type place up at the west end of Beale.
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mattycamp · Posted: Mar 25 2008 Post subject:

todo · Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 23 Location: Mississippi Delta

I drive by Cozy Corner every morning on the way to work, if the winds out of the north i get a good shot of smoke in my face, never eaten there thou.

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