Rendezvous, Charlie Vergos ' In a town with over 100 barbecue shacks, you can expect Memphians to be bbq snobs. But when you ask locals where to go for great ribs, you can expect to hear, " Rendezvous." The Rendezvous has been serving up its unique style of barbecue since 1948 when the owner discovered a coal chute in the basement of his restaurant and decided to put his grilling skills to work. Rendezvous is famous for its dry rub seasoning which makes them unique amongst other restaurants who serve ribs mopped with barbecue sauce. The atmosphere also makes it stand out from the crowd. Their history is plastered on the walls and the red and white checkered table cloths invite you in. It is located in Charlie Vergos ' Rendezvous Alley located across the street from the Peabody Hotel Memphis. In addition to their variety of barbecued bites ribs, pork shoulder, beef brisket, lamb, chicken and shrimp try their tasty appetizer plate of smoked sausage and cheese all seasoned with the famous Rendezvous spice mixture. They have awesome barbecue nachos( pork or chicken) that are piled high with smoked meat, cheese and spices.
Hog & Hominy Keep enjoying the sights and sounds of East Memphis by dining on the patio at one these popular restaurants. Hog & Hominy is a casual hangout that features a bocce ball court and rustic Italian cuisine. Chefs Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman have filled the menu with wood-fired pizzas, creamy gelato and handcrafted cocktails.
Acre At Acre, Chef Wally Joe fuses his Chinese background with classic Southern ingredients and techniques. This labor of love took almost five years of design and construction and features Koji chicken with Brussels sprouts, grilled octopus and even a whole suckling pig with all the fixings( with
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favorite hangouts, and he would often sit at his favorite spot( last booth on the left), grab a bite to eat and jot down song ideas.
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