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    BBQ in Memphis

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    I'll be one night in Memphis for work next week and hoping to pull my group to a BBQ joint for dinner on Monday night.  Recommendations?
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      Blue City Cafe. 
      Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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      Checking with a buddy who works for the Memphis Men's Basketball program....

      LBGE since 2014

      Griffin, GA 

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      edited October 2015
      Interstate; get the BBQ Nachos.
      Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?

      1LBGE, 1MMBGE, somewhere near Athens GA
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      Great - two good suggestions, thank you.

      Which has the better brisket?
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      That I can't answer, but the recipe I use for BBQ Nachos came from Neely's Interstate and it really is what I would order as my last meal if I were on death row. I have family in Memphis and Interstate is always a must when we visit.
      Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?

      1LBGE, 1MMBGE, somewhere near Athens GA
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      BBQ Shop, Paynes, Germantown Commissary
      Canton, GA
      LBGE, Joe Jr., 28” Blackstone
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      Depending on what part of town you're staying in, I'd recommend Central BBQ, (several locations), or Germantown Commissary. I personally think Cozy Corner is best, but I don't think they're open late. 
      LGBE-1999, MBGE-2003, SBGE-2007

      Midlothian, VA
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      Blues City Cafe and get the ribs....
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      I ate at Marlow's and had great ribs - many years ago. I can't compare to the other reccommendations.
      Coleman, Texas
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      You won't find great brisket in Memphis.  It's not a memphis bbq thing. Ribs and pulled (pulvarized) pork (with cole slaw) are the go to Memphis bbq items.
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      This is kinda repeating what others have said, but East of the Lone Star State, brisket isn't BBQ. Most of us bbq enthusiasts on here have come to appreciate it, but the few places that do brisket in TN, MS, AL, GA and so on really don't know how to treat it like I'm sure you're used to.

      If you're in Memphis, get the ribs or pulled pork wherever you go.
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      Sorry, I was just joking around with the Brisket comment.  If I had said that while inquiring about BBQ in NC I'm sure there would be been threats made, fists thrown and maybe even a "bless his heart" or two.  I guess folks in TN just have an kinder, easier way about them.  

      I fully intend to eat ribs and pulled pork.  I'd have to think about Neely's, not a huge fan of their shows.

      Thanks for all of the good advice, waiting on the hotel info from our travel group, but I think it will be on the east side closer to Germantown.
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      My Memphis buddies, all of whom are Memphis In May BBQ competition guys said the downtown location of Central BBQ was the best. 

      LBGE since 2014

      Griffin, GA 

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      DaveRichardson said:
      My Memphis buddies, all of whom are Memphis In May BBQ competition guys said the downtown location of Central BBQ was the best. 
      Excellent, how's their brisket?  j/k. I appreciate the research on my behalf.
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      Stay clear of rendezvous... Many 1st timers want to go but I'd pass. 
      Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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      Probably to late here but The BBQ Shop on Madison is best in town. Central BBQ is second and Commissary is third, in my book. 
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      Agree with Henapple above. I would rather have a McRib sandwich than eat at Rendevous.  
      Henderson TN. 1 large BGE, 1 Webber Gasser (recently seems to have converted into a warming oven)
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      edited October 2015
      Memphis BBQ Co. It is in Horn lake, MS. Really close to Memphis. I remember hearing the owner and cook won 2 or 3 Grand Master Titles in a row for Memphis in May. Melissa Cookston is her name.

      XLBGE, LBGE 

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      Central BBQ original location at 2249 Central is AMAZING.  BBQ nachos out of this world.  The meat plate is tender and delicious.  My office window looks out to their smoke pit and the smell is divine!!
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      Fantastic recommendations, thanks for all of the great input.  This will probably be a game time decision since I won't be driving the bus and will have to coerce our BD guy.
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      I live in Memphis from 2007-2013.  Depends on what you are looking for.  Best PP and nachos is Central.  BBQ spaghetti and ribs is Interstate.  (This is the dad of the guy from the TV show).  Another great place that not a lot of people don't know about is Double Js.
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      As a Memphian, I would recommend in this order: BBQ Shop, Central BBQ (either downtown or on Central), Germantown Commissary.  BBQ Shop has some of the best ribs in the city, and BBQ spaghetti. I'd stay away from Rendevous.
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      I have had the BBQ Spaghetti.  Never would have thought thad would have been good but I gave it a try. It was account!
      Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

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      saluki2007 said:
      BBQ spaghetti 
      I have ate tons of both Q and spagetti in my time. They happen to be two of my favorites. But i have never had BBQ spagetti. The very name sound incredible. This i have got to try.

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      Germantown Commissary-Check out Gus's Fried Chicken for lunch if you have time.
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      man i hate that i missed it but yea, central or bbq shop. The end. They'll cover all your needs.
      Memphis TN - Large Green Egg
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