NNTP-Posting-Date: 10 Dec 2002 18:22:02 GMT Xref: usenet.INS.cwru.edu alt.food.barbecue:58104 (WalkerDlwalke) wrote in message news:... > I'm visiitng east TN over the holidays (family). I have always enjoyed BBQ, > and after reading Doty Griffith's "Celebrating BBQ" have begun to plan BBQ > trips to Memphis, the Carolinas, and KC. I will be driving to Memphis after > visiting family in TN and am looking for any tips. I plan to eat at The BBQ > Shop, Corky's, Neely's, and The Rendezvous BBQ Restaurant...based on > reccomendations in that book. I will try to do this in 2 days which is > basically BBQ at every meal. However, if anyone has any strong opinions about > these or other places based on experience, my itenerary could be modified. > Also, I'm wondering what else there is to do in Memphis. I really have no > interest in Graceland or the Hotel where ducks walk up the stairs. I hear > there may be some good jazz places in Memphis. A casual, downscale jazz joint > sounds like a decent time-killer in the evenings. Any recomendations. Re the > above places....anyone have any thoughts as to what I should get there. For > example, if I go to place X, should I definately try their dry ribs, but > probably avoid the chopped 'Q sandwich? > > Thanks, > Dave As far as Neely's, I'm not sure if you're talking about Jim Neely's or Neely's Interstate, but I'd recomend going to Interstate. I'd recomend a pork sandwhich there, but their ribs aren't too shabby. You might also want to try the Cozy Corner. It also has good sandwhiches. If you go to Rendezvous, get their ribs. That is what they are known for. Their lamb ribs are also pretty good. I'm not that familiar with the area, but that would probably be your best opprotunity to find a jazz club too. Since it's a pain to park downtown, you might as well take some time and check the area out.
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