Try some signature barbecue at a Memphis restaurant.
Although the term "barbecue" is of uncertain origin, it has been established as an important regional cuisine in the United States. The food type became popular in the 19th century as it was easy to serve large groups of people, and due to the number of pigs found in the American South, pork is frequently emphasized. Memphis is home to one of the four major styles of barbecue, specializing in pulled pork shoulder with a sweet tomato sauce. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Rum Boogie Cafe
Founded in 1985, Rum Boogie Cafe is adorned with autographed guitars and local memorabilia, music and movie posters dotting its brick walls. Winner of several local cooking contests, such as the Memphis Gumbo Cookoff, Rum Boogie serves dishes such as fried green tomatoes, red beans and rice, blackened chicken sandwiches, barbecue pork shoulder, po boy sandwiches, barbecue chicken, fried catfish, breaded green beans, gator gumbo and barbecue bologna. Hosting live blues each evening, the lively eatery, which features a full bar, is open during lunch, dinner, and late-night hours seven days a week.
Rum Boogie Cafe
182 Beale St.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-528-0150
rumboogie.com
Central BBQ
Homemade potato chips with blue cheese, hot wings, beef brisket, smoked turkey, ribs, macaroni and cheese, smoked sausage, onion rings, portabella mushroom sandwiches, barbecue bologna sandwiches and pork rinds are among the menu choices at Central BBQ. The recipient of positive press from Bon Appetit Magazine, the restaurant has also scored awards from the reader's polls in Memphis Magazine and Memphis Flyer. Open since 2002, Central BBQ boasts environmentally-friendly policies at its two locations and offers catering services and online ordering. With special events such as kids-eat-free evenings at the Summer Avenue eatery and live music, both restaurants are open daily for lunch and dinner.
Central BBQ
2249 Central Ave.
Memphis,TN 38104
901-272-9377
cbqmemphis.com
Central BBQ
4375 Summer Ave.
Memphis,TN 38122
901-767-4672
cbqmemphis.com
Corky's Ribs & BBQ
Established in 1984, family-owned Corky's Ribs & BBQ features neon signs, exposed brick and barn walls as decor, all set to classic tunes from the 1950s and 1960s. The restaurant has scored awards from the reader's polls in Memphis Magazine and Southern Living Magazine and has been featured on television's Food Network. Specializing in hand-pulled pork, Corky's serves up items such as deep-fried potato skins, fried catfish sandwiches, hush puppies, ribs, smoked turkey, spaghetti, Cajun barbecue shrimp, hot tamales with chili, beef brisket, smoked sausage sandwiches and barbecue nachos. It is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Corky's Ribs & BBQ
5259 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38119
901-685-9744
corkysmemphis.com
The Pig on Beale
With a casual interior featuring exposed brick, old movie posters, a jukebox and vintage-style bar, The Pig on Beale regularly hosts live music, such as weekend blues. Meal options at the restaurant include hot wings, burgers, barbecue ribs, onion rings, shoestring fries, smoked turkey sandwiches, barbecue chicken, cole slaw, corn on the cob and beans as well as large platters to share and desserts like peanut butter pie. The Pig on Beale has received awards from the likes of the Memphis Flyer and Beale Street Merchants Association. It is open for lunch and dinner each day.
The Pig on Beale
167 Beale St.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-529-1544
pigonbeale.com
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