American Food

[SerenityNigh]

Guys I will be in Memphis, Tennesse for a couple of days next week.

What's the local specialities?

Thanks

TE

Memphis is BBQ and Blues. I don't have any specific recommendations (I'm sure you'll get great personal stories from those that have them), but you can do much worse than heading to Beale Street and looking for both. Have fun.

However, before Chico starts telling stories that never were, here are a few decent reads:
Where to eat: 1, 2
Blues: 1, 2

 

[The Esk]

Memphis is BBQ and Blues. I don't have any specific recommendations (I'm sure you'll get great personal stories from those that have them), but you can do much worse than heading to Beale Street and looking for both. Have fun.

However, before Chico starts telling stories that never were, here are a few decent reads:
Where to eat: 1, 2
Blues: 1, 2

Thanks @SerenityNigh - much appreciated

Blues of a different kind!

 

[SerenityNigh]

Thanks @SerenityNigh - much appreciated

Blues of a different kind!

Maybe swerve the 40oz drinks, but otherwise you should find great food at any local shop; The Flying Saucer is my recommendation for beer whenever available. If you like beer, TFS is a good destination (reasonable food too).

 

[The Esk]

@SerenityNigh

From the article you posted - sounds great!

Then, for the real deal, head north to Wild Bill's (1580 Vollintine Avenue), an urban juke joint, where people come to dance, drink 40oz (two-pint) beers, and eat late-night chicken wings that reduce the belly's sloshing when you lie in bed. (You can bring your own harder spirits for a small fee.) The room glows with red Christmas lights and the memories of cigarette smoke, and the revolving band (often featuring members of the Hi Rhythm Section, who played on Al Green's hits) is as likely to play Elmore James as James Carr, Otis Spann as Otis Redding.

 

[SerenityNigh]

I shouldn't be reading this before lunch. I might have to plan a business trip to Memphis myself... it's about time we did some business in TN.

 

[Rook]

Wtf, not sweet donuts? With cheese and minced steak? How does the donut work in the amalgam?
Looks fantastic, is it Rook?

there is a burger shop in phiily that does these things, never been there even though I go to Philly often

http://pytburger.com/

 

[RAFUH]

Guys I will be in Memphis, Tennesse for a couple of days next week.

What's the local specialities?

Thanks

TE

I didn't look at @SerenityNighs links, but from what I remember Central Ave and Cozy Corner. Both have great ribs and BBQ in general.

 

[obc]

One of my best friends might get a new job in Memphis next year. If so, when we return to the States, I'll be hitting the BBQ pretty hard.

 

[ilikecheese]

I was in Memphis a several years ago...I don't remember much. Had a great time!

 

[SerenityNigh]

Thanks in no small part to The ESK (or my nosiness, maybe) I went to Shane's, probably our best local BBQ, for The Blink (chopped beef w/hotlink sandwich).

This took more sauce than was initially offered

 

[mezzrow]

I was in Memphis a several years ago...I don't remember much. Had a great time!

My memories are much like yours, cheesey. I remember crossing the Mississippi line more than once (my line of the night was "what state are we in now?" - the answer was always "drunk!"), but the rest is a blur...

 

[SerenityNigh]

My memories are much like yours, cheesey. I remember crossing the Mississippi line more than once (my line of the night was "what state are we in now?" - the answer was always "drunk!"), but the rest is a blur...

Casinos? I think I could spend three days in Memphis within a two-block area.

 

[wm02]

Since we're talking Tennessee, does anyone have similar recommendations for Nashville? I have an upcoming business trip

 

[mezzrow]

Casinos? I think I could spend three days in Memphis within a two-block area.

Convention, actually. Parties, etc at the house of locals (old school friends) who lived in MS, etc...

I was subject to the kindness of strangers that week for transport, as well. Worked out great. Nice people. I smile every time I think about that trip. Love those dry rub ribs, @the esk. Just saying.

 

[Hellerad]

Guys I will be in Memphis, Tennesse for a couple of days next week.

What's the local specialities?

Thanks

TE

Memphis is less than an hour from me.

Specialties are probably BBQ ribs and cole slaw.

Graceland (if you love that kopite Elvis) and Beale Street are probably the biggest tourist draws.

Rendezvous downtown is the most famous rib place in the South U.S. Located down an alley, but good food.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is great and also near downtown.

Bar B Que Shop in mid town is great casual BBQ. Try the BBQ spaghetti.

Dyers on Beale Street has wonderful burgers.

Hueys is downtown and pretty great sandwiches.

Flying Fish if you want American seafood.

Flying Saucer if you want a pub with hundreds of beer and cider on draught.

If you have questions, PM me.