Hot Dogs, BBQ and Other Road Food between Phila and Texas

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Corky's BBQ is very good.  Small parking lot, fast service.  You can get the ribs wet or dry or combo.  Be sure to try the dry since that is the Memphis way.  Downtown is the Randevoux, try them but they have odd hours.  Beale street is overrated and expensive.  $25 for two beers and two small appetizers and they give you dirty looks if you don't want dinner and won't sit you in the dinning room, push you to the bar.  Dinner could easily run $100 for two and what we had wasn't that good.

Susan
Julian K. wrote:
> Memphis will be one of your favorite cities if you stop for lunch or
dinner
> at Buntyn's.  I believe there are 3 or 4 locations now, with the main
> location on Park Avenue.  Downhome Southern cooking at it's best!  There
are
> also a couple of fantastic barbeque stops there, but I will have to check
> with my wife on the names and get back to you.
>
> Julian Kitchens
>
>
>
> Hoddy M. wrote:
> > Greetings -
> >
> > I'm taking the long way around on a trip from Philadelphia to San
Antonio
> and
> > back.  Basic route is Columbus OH, Indianapolis, Des Moines, south to
San
> > Antonio - back via Baton Rogue, Memphis and KY and VA.
> >
> > Would appreciate recommendations for basic road food - greasy spoons,
> holes in
> > the wall, roadside stands, hot dog/ cord dog places, bbq, breakfast
spots,
> etc
> > en route or reasonably en route.  I'm the type that doesn't mind a 100
> mile
> > detour for something unique.
> >
> > My site shows you where my stomach's at.  http://www.hollyeats.com
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Holly Moore
>
>

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OK, in Memphis:  BBQ:  Check out PAYNE'S, 1762 Lamar Avenue, (901) 272-1523. This is a tiny restaurant in a converted gas station.  One of the best barbecue pork sandwiches I have ever had.  They also make some delicious ribs!

Also in Memphis I told you about BUNTYN'S, 4972 Park Avenue, (901) 844-2233. I was asking my wife whether or not it was on Park Avenue or not and she just at that moment was holding a copy of their menu.  WOW!  That is a higher power at work urging you guys to stop there!  LOL.  Their homemade rolls are to die for.  They also sell them to go and you will probably grab a tray of them on the way out.  The menu is quite extensive:  Homemade Meatloaf in Tomato Sauce, Fried Chicken, Grilled Calves Liver with Onions and Gravy, Chicken Fried Steak with Brown Gravy, Beef Tips over Rice covered in Gravy, Grilled Ham, Spaghetti, Grilled Chicken over Rice, Roast Beef, Fried Catfish, Grilled Pork Loin, etc.  The veggies are wonderfully southern:  Buttered Squash, Turnip Greens, Candied Yams, Creamed Potatoes, Rice and Gravy, French Fries, Lime Salad, Green Beans, English Peas, Whole Kernel Corn, Fried Okra, Purple Hull Peas, Applesauce, Peaches, Pickled Beets, Baked Beans, Sliced Tomatoes, Slaw, Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Spinach Casserole, Dressing, Dumplings, Pinto Beans, Northern Beans, Cabbage, etc.  And for dessert:  Pies (Chocolate, Lemon, Pecan, Coconut or French Silk Chocolate), Cakes (Carrot or Coconut), and Cobblers (Blackberry, Peach, Strawberry, Cherry or Apple).  They also have Banana Pudding and Ice Creams.

Other Memphis BBQ:  LEONARD'S, 5465 Fox Plaza Drive (between Mt. Moriah and Mendenhall), (901) 360-1963.  This is where Elvis went to chow down on BBQ. Historians credit Leonard Heuberger with inventing the BBQ pork sandwich (shreds of smoked shoulder meat topped with tomato-sweet, vinegar-tangy sauce, weighted with a heap of creamy, cool cole slaw).

I have eaten at GRIDLEY'S, 6065 Macon Road, (901) 388-7003.  They are known for their ribs and their shrimp.  For about twenty dollars, two people can order a "best of both worlds" dinner:  impressive portions of ribs and shrimp.

Julian Kitchens

Please take note that some of the information above comes from one of my favorite books of all time, "ROADFOOD" and "EAT YOUR WAY ACROSS THE USA" by Jane and Michael Stern.  Check with you local bookstore for these and other books by the Sterns.  If you love food and you love travelling, then you'll love their books.

Julian K. wrote:
> Memphis will be one of your favorite cities if you stop for lunch or
dinner
> at Buntyn's.  I believe there are 3 or 4 locations now, with the main
> location on Park Avenue.  Downhome Southern cooking at it's best!  There
are
> also a couple of fantastic barbeque stops there, but I will have to check
> with my wife on the names and get back to you.
>
> Julian Kitchens
>
>
>
> Hoddy M. wrote:
> > Greetings -
> >
> > I'm taking the long way around on a trip from Philadelphia to San
Antonio
> and
> > back.  Basic route is Columbus OH, Indianapolis, Des Moines, south to
San
> > Antonio - back via Baton Rogue, Memphis and KY and VA.
> >
> > Would appreciate recommendations for basic road food - greasy spoons,
> holes in
> > the wall, roadside stands, hot dog/ cord dog places, bbq, breakfast
spots,
> etc
> > en route or reasonably en route.  I'm the type that doesn't mind a 100
> mile
> > detour for something unique.
> >
> > My site shows you where my stomach's at.  http://www.hollyeats.com
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Holly Moore
>
>

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In Missouri:

ARTHUR BRYANT'S, 1727 Brooklyn, Kansas City, MO, (816) 231-1123.  Incredible BBQ at it's best!  A legend of a place.

JUST COATES RESTAURANT & BAR, 9922 Holmes, Kansas City, MO, (816) 941-0399. Here you can chow on some wonderful Kansas City Fried Chicken.  If you aren't a fried chicken eater there are other choices:  chicken-fried steak, gizzards and livers, catfish, and steak.

LAMBERT'S CAFE, 2515 East Malone, Sikeston, MO (314) 471-4261.  You'll see the signs for this place miles and miles before you even get close.  They advertise as Lambert's, Home of the Throwed Rolls.  Fresh hot rolls are thrown across the dining room by waiters from the kitchen to the customers at tables, where they are gobbled up with sweet sorghum molasses.  They also will come out and pour out yummy fried okra on your table for you to enjoy. Really good food and a fun place to spend some time.

STROUD'S, 1015 East 85th Street, Kansas City, MO (816) 333-2132.  My wife and I agree that the best fried chicken we have ever had was here. Wonderful atmosphere and be aware that there may be a long wait.  I'm not sure if they take reservations or not.  They also bring you some great little cinnamon rolls with your meal.  You'll be beggin' for more.

Julian Kitchens

Please take note that some of the information above comes from one of my favorite books of all time, "ROADFOOD" and "EAT YOUR WAY ACROSS THE USA" by Jane and Michael Stern.  Check with you local bookstore for these and other books by the Sterns.  If you love food and you love travelling, then you'll love their books.

> Hoddy M. wrote:
> > Greetings -
> >
> > I'm taking the long way around on a trip from Philadelphia to San
Antonio
> and
> > back.  Basic route is Columbus OH, Indianapolis, Des Moines, south to
San
> > Antonio - back via Baton Rogue, Memphis and KY and VA.
> >
> > Would appreciate recommendations for basic road food - greasy spoons,
> holes in
> > the wall, roadside stands, hot dog/ cord dog places, bbq, breakfast
spots,
> etc
> > en route or reasonably en route.  I'm the type that doesn't mind a 100
> mile
> > detour for something unique.
> >
> > My site shows you where my stomach's at.  http://www.hollyeats.com
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Holly Moore
>
>

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In Texas:

CATTLEMEN'S STEAK HOUSE, 2458 North Main Street, Fort Worth, TX (817) 624-3945.  This place does not qualify as cheap, good food, but if you have a hankering for a really, really good steak then this is the place.

SONNY BRYAN'S, 2202 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX (214) 744-1610.  There are many other locations as well.  This is the place for BBQ brisket.  MMMMmmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.  We left this place with a case of there BBQ sauce in tow.  We'll be using this delicious bottled sauce to accent themed Christmas baskets that we will give to friends.  It's a fun place to dine and very inexpensive.  My wife swears that the best BBQ beef ribs in the world can be found here.

BISHOP GRILL, 321 North Bishop Avenue, Dallas, TX (214) 946-1752. Inexpensive blue plate special, cafeteria style food.  Real good yeast rolls and southern style Texas cookery.  Texans are most proud of their chicken-fried steak with cream gravy.

Julian Kitchens

Please take note that some of the information above comes from one of my favorite books of all time, "ROADFOOD" and "EAT YOUR WAY ACROSS THE USA" by Jane and Michael Stern.  Check with you local bookstore for these and other books by the Sterns.  If you love food and you love travelling, then you'll love their books.

Julian K. wrote:
> Memphis will be one of your favorite cities if you stop for lunch or
dinner
> at Buntyn's.  I believe there are 3 or 4 locations now, with the main
> location on Park Avenue.  Downhome Southern cooking at it's best!  There
are
> also a couple of fantastic barbeque stops there, but I will have to check
> with my wife on the names and get back to you.
>
> Julian Kitchens
>
>
>
> Hoddy M. wrote:
> > Greetings -
> >
> > I'm taking the long way around on a trip from Philadelphia to San
Antonio
> and
> > back.  Basic route is Columbus OH, Indianapolis, Des Moines, south to
San
> > Antonio - back via Baton Rogue, Memphis and KY and VA.
> >
> > Would appreciate recommendations for basic road food - greasy spoons,
> holes in
> > the wall, roadside stands, hot dog/ cord dog places, bbq, breakfast
spots,
> etc
> > en route or reasonably en route.  I'm the type that doesn't mind a 100
> mile
> > detour for something unique.
> >
> > My site shows you where my stomach's at.  http://www.hollyeats.com
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Holly Moore
>
>