OT: Prine in Memphis

[dudehead]

My wife and I are going to hear John Prine at the Cannon Center in Memphis in a couple of weeks and we're looking for hotel/restaurant recommendations within walking distance. Any suggestions - either to go or avoid? Thanks.

 

[dudehead]

My wife and I are going to hear John Prine at the Cannon Center in Memphis in a couple of weeks and we're looking for hotel/restaurant recommendations within walking distance. Any suggestions - either to go or avoid? Thanks.

 

[Ol Blue.sixpack]

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[windcrysmary]

the hotel is one of the more famous/historical in the south and the voux has the best ribs I've ever had.. especially if you like the dry rub style... the restaurant is always on t.v. when watching bbq shows...

edited to mention the famous peabody ducks.. real cool

 

[dudehead]

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[hatfieldms]

If you want the best ribs in town walk down to Blues City Cafe

 

[hotdigitydog]

last two times I've been there......

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

plus their pulled pork is outstanding, as is their sauce and dry rub. If you just want the best Q you go to Interstate, if you want a great time you go to Rendezvous.

 

[windcrysmary]

and yes..you can't beat the rendevoux's atmosphere.. as with any bbq joint, the quality can vary from time to time..

do these other places yall mentioned have good dry rub ribs?

 

[jakldawg]

But when it's 3am and you figure "I could go for some tamales." It'll do just fine. Rendezvous can be hit or miss. I've had good luck there, I suppose.
Be sure to check out Chowhound for opinionated food recommendations, too.

 

[memphisbulldog]

My wife and I are going to hear John Prine at the Cannon Center in Memphis in a couple of weeks and we're looking for hotel/restaurant recommendations within walking distance. Any suggestions - either to go or avoid? Thanks.

I love Prine and have seen him about 12-15 times. I have two extra tickets for the Memphis show (long story). Will sell face value ($51 each). Call 901 481 2131

 

[dawgoneyall]

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[MSUCostanza]

Good dry rub there.

 

[jackstefano]

Blues City? Seriously?

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

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[jackstefano]

asdf

 

[AssEndDawg]

If you want the best ribs in town walk down to Blues City Cafe

They aren't in the Top 25 in Memphis. Terrible, fatty ribs. This place only exists because it sponges off tourists who don't know any better.

Interstate, The BBQ Shop, Cozy Corner, The Commissary (although it's been down a little lately), etc. As stated earlier the only thing good about Blues City Cafe is the drunken 2am tamales.

 

[PBRME]

Yes he did pass away a couple of years ago. The ribs have not been the same since. They are still fall off the bone tender, but something is missing. I used to be a die hard Blues City rib guy, but now I'm looking for a new place. Rendezvous is hit or miss. Some nights they're great and some nights they are too tough. I don't like Interstate's ribs although their pork sandwiches are awesome. Central and Tom's are 2 places I'm trying the ribs next.

There's also a MSU alum that has a bbq joint on Hwy 51 betweeen Nesbit and Southaven. That place is pretty good.

 

[hatfieldms]

But I do know thd times I have gone I have loved their ribs. I love everything I have ever gotten at tom's, but I haven't tried their ribs. Might have to soon

 

[mjh94]

is hands down the best bbq in Memphis.. in my opinion.

BBQ Shop on Madison.... Good dry rub there.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

Lots of people love it, there is just something about their sauce I don't like, but I can never really put my finger on it.

 

[zerocooldog]

but I perfer the Peabody.

Downtown has some good places to eat and you can walk to them all whether you stay at the Madion, Peabody, Hampton, or Westin.Circa, Flight, McEwan's are all very goodand the Majestic isn't bad either, its alittle more economical. Of course if you want to drop some cash go to FeliciaSuzzane's, someone mentioned Spindini, although its good it isn't what it once was.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

and it's right on the trolley line to get anywhere else.

 

[windcrysmary]

not trying to be a prick, but a little too much.. good bbq info.. thanks

 

[codeDawg]

I'm getting old, but this used to be the way to go for visitors downtown

1. Stay at the Madison (Westin just as good)
2. Eat at one of ($30/plate):
McEwin's
Circa
Felicia Suzanne's
3. Do tourist B.S. on Beale until around 11:00
4. Go to Rayford's until 2:00 or 3:00 (the original is closed I think, but there is a new one on 2nd or 3rd)
5. Go to Ernestine and Hazel's for soul burgers late night
6. Pretend you are dead until the hotel makes you leave

BBQ in Memphis:

1. Central BBQ
2. Germantown Commissary
3. Tom's
4. Everything else

 

[Porkchop.sixpack]

And you don't have to stay there to enjoy that. The rooms suck. Stay at the Doubletree across the street. And walk across and enjoy the lobby bar, the ducks, etc.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

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[Optimus Prime 4]

entertainment district or something like that. It was five or six years ago they started closing earlier. Occasionally the may stay open later but rarely. Or at least that's how it was two years ago when i left.

 

[windcrysmary]

zone and the caption goes something like "no matter how hard your try, you'll never party this hard" ?..

I wish I knew how to link that kind of stuff.. I'm not savy with the i'net..


can you post it and tell me how I could save that pic?... if it was indeed yours?

 

[DawgX2]

and put it on a plate. It is hard to beat the atmosphere, though.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

if you want to save it just right click and hit save

 

[hankp]

Thats where you should go. They use to serve grape kool-aid. Get the BBQ spaghetti as a side.You are welcome.

 

[windcrysmary]

nt

 

[fishwater99]

Madison is nice, but a little walk to Fed-ex. Great obervation deck on top floor.

Bluefin for Sushi is da bomb..
Rendezous can't be beat for BBQ if downtown
Texas de Brazil for steak
Itta Bena in BB's is good too.

Flying Sauicer for all the beer you can imagine on tap.