Moving to Memphis has been a religious experience when it comes to barbecue. Coming from Minneapolis, a hyper-aware city when it comes to eating healthy, it has been a breath of fresh air to experience so real southern barbecue. Barbecue in Memphis is a no-frills experience. People know that its good, and businesses don't have to work to hard to sugar coat the experience. The barbecue will speak for itself, trust me.
Our first night in Memphis, we went to a legendary spot, Central BBQ. Counter style ordering, great beer on tap, and pick your own seating gave the restaurant a real relaxed feel.
I went all out for this stop, as everything on the menu was new and unique to me. I got the bbq pork smothered in a sweet bbq sauce. It literally melted in my mouth! The sauce was a new experience as well. I am used to a tangy, bland sauce but this one was sweet with a touch of vinegar. Delicious! It came with a classic King's Hawaiian bun, a staple for sopping up any leftover sauce. Sides were mac and cheese as well as collard greens. Now I have only had collard greens one other time in my life, so I am no expert,but these were delicious. Soft and mushy with amazing ham flavor, they were a real compliment to the bbq. Not pictured is a Wiseacre Ananda beer. A local brew with great citrus and hops. One of the better IPA's I've had in a while.
One of the other bbq spots I had to try was Rendezvous. This famous spot downtown is a must for any Memphis traveler or resident. Rendezvous is located in an alley. It almost feels like you are on a private guest list waiting to get in to taste some tasty ribs. We went to Rendezvous for a Memphis Grizzlies watch party. Rowdy fans, beer, and prizes were all part of the experience as we watched the Grizzlies play. I knew that Rendezvous was famous for their dry rub ribs. I had only had dry rub one other time, when I made my own rub. This rub at the restaurant was top notch. Sweet and spicy all at the same time. The meat stayed on the bone but when you take a bite, it comes off effortlessly. Well worth all of the hype.
I can't wait to try more BBQ in this city.
I went all out for this stop, as everything on the menu was new and unique to me. I got the bbq pork smothered in a sweet bbq sauce. It literally melted in my mouth! The sauce was a new experience as well. I am used to a tangy, bland sauce but this one was sweet with a touch of vinegar. Delicious! It came with a classic King's Hawaiian bun, a staple for sopping up any leftover sauce. Sides were mac and cheese as well as collard greens. Now I have only had collard greens one other time in my life, so I am no expert,but these were delicious. Soft and mushy with amazing ham flavor, they were a real compliment to the bbq. Not pictured is a Wiseacre Ananda beer. A local brew with great citrus and hops. One of the better IPA's I've had in a while.
One of the other bbq spots I had to try was Rendezvous. This famous spot downtown is a must for any Memphis traveler or resident. Rendezvous is located in an alley. It almost feels like you are on a private guest list waiting to get in to taste some tasty ribs. We went to Rendezvous for a Memphis Grizzlies watch party. Rowdy fans, beer, and prizes were all part of the experience as we watched the Grizzlies play. I knew that Rendezvous was famous for their dry rub ribs. I had only had dry rub one other time, when I made my own rub. This rub at the restaurant was top notch. Sweet and spicy all at the same time. The meat stayed on the bone but when you take a bite, it comes off effortlessly. Well worth all of the hype.
I can't wait to try more BBQ in this city.
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