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Posted: 5/18/2024 8:42:47 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/18/2024 8:42:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fugitive: Everyone talking about getting shot. Nobody talking about the ass raping before that happens. Or after. 
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2024 8:45:24 AM EDT
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Cozy Corner for bbq Cornish hen. Go in daytime.
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Posted: 5/18/2024 8:47:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLPettimoreIII: you said rape twice. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLPettimoreIII: Originally Posted By Fugitive: Everyone talking about getting shot. Nobody talking about the ass raping before that happens. Or after. 
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NH, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2024 8:54:49 AM EDT
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The zoo, Graceland, Sun
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MS, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2024 9:50:44 AM EDT
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I heard a Tornado hit Orange Mound and did a million dollars worth of improvements.
RIP Tim, Bev and Bad Dog. |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 9:53:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Kidnap_44]
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Go shooting, man, for real, for real.
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Posted: 5/18/2024 1:24:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/18/2024 1:26:50 PM EDT
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Long time ago I did the varsity blues thing and walked out of the purple church into daylight.
Pretty sure if Platinum Plus is still open, it's not the stellar establishment it used to be. |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 1:31:54 PM EDT
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Only drive through Memphis during daylight. Stay on the Interstate highway. Do NOT stop.
Do NOT stop across the Mississippi River in West Memphis either. Collierville (just east of Memphis) is safe if you need gas or food. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2024 1:44:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NRA_guy: Only drive through Memphis during daylight. Stay on the Interstate highway. Do NOT stop. Do NOT stop across the Mississippi River in West Memphis either. Collierville (just east of Memphis) is safe if you need gas or food. I’ve been to west Memphis both in daylight hours and after dark. 0/10 do not recommend but the doughnuts were good  Rendezvous is better than Central BBQ IMO Don’t walk around at night unless you’re behind a locked gate |
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USA
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Posted: 5/20/2024 1:14:37 PM EDT
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Good lord at the people recommending the Rendezvous. It's not even remotely good. Wife likes it for "the atmosphere" so I have to go there a couple of times a year. It's edible, but I think I'd just assume eat a McRib.
If you're downtown, go to Flight and valet, or go to the Peabody and valet. The Peabody charges $29 to valet your car. You'll pay $10 or more to self park, and you will come back to a vehicle missing windows. This spring wife and I were having drinks at the Peabody (think it was Valentine's Day), and ran into my oldest kid and her boyfriend, who were eating t. About 10 mins after the walked out I got a call saying both passenger windows on his truck were knocked out, along with 17 other vehicles in that one parking lot. This past weekend, one of my coworkers went to a Redbirds game, came out to a parking lot full of vehicles with busted out windows. They were nice to only knock out her passenger window instead of hitting multiples like they've started doing. So paying $30 to park at the Peabody is well worth it. It sucks, but better than coming out to a ventilated vehicle. It's an epidemic in Downtown Memphis now. Don't park yourself anywhere. Pete and Sam's has the best "real food" in Memphis. Everything there is pretty good. I get spaghetti with italian sausage or a BBQ pizza. Wife likes their steaks. Flight is great fare as well, if you want to go somewhere fancy. |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 1:16:44 PM EDT
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Rendezvous
Pyramid Graceland Redbirds game |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 1:27:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fortydelta: Long time ago I did the varsity blues thing and walked out of the purple church into daylight. Pretty sure if Platinum Plus is still open, it's not the stellar establishment it used to be. That place was a strip club up until 1am, then it became a proper whore house from 1am to daylight. And I'm pretty sure it got shut down years ago. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2024 1:33:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Escape_from_NY: Walking. Walking in Memphis.  Only if your feet are ten feet off of Beale, though. |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 1:34:45 PM EDT
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I had to pick up a piece of furniture in Orange Mound yesterday. Pretty quiet on Semmes since it was 9am. No shots fired.
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Posted: 5/20/2024 1:38:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: alc1343]
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I enjoyed Beale Street.
Never felt unsafe. Cops everywhere, VERY vibrant. We witnessed a twerk-off in the middle of the street. ETA: I may or may not have had a LOT of fun at The Gold Club. |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 1:50:43 PM EDT
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Yeah, last time we went through there, we were very selective and didn't stay long.
I was disappointed that you couldn't at least drive past Graceland and see the house. There was a nice Dollar General down the street that sells Tylenol. If you're into paranormal boogeyman stuff, Sardis Lake to the south is full of dogman stories. It's always fun whether you believe in any of that or not. |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 4:00:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By C3H5N3O9: Stay strapped or get clapped OP. ETA: If you’re looking for a good meal, Flight is worth a try. Everything is served in flights, thus the name. Can confirm, Flight is really good. |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 4:05:44 PM EDT
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I say moving on down the road, after bass pro that is, maybe some Q, then get the fuck out.
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Posted: 5/20/2024 4:06:06 PM EDT
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Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken.
If you're brave enough.  |
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USA
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Posted: 5/20/2024 4:06:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rheinmetall792]
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Originally Posted By Thoughtcrime: Going to be travelling through Memphis in a couple weeks. Figured I could stop and visit. Cabelas Pyramid (fuck Bass Pro) The King Central BBQ Beale Street Besides getting shot, anything else worth stopping for? If you don't want to get shot, someone may simply rob you. |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 4:10:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GrimEReaper: I heard a Tornado hit Orange Mound and did a million dollars worth of improvements. RIP Tim, Bev and Bad Dog. Did Tim and Bev die? I met all three of them at various events. |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 4:20:08 PM EDT
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Graceland
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Posted: 5/20/2024 4:21:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M1tchell: Drive 3 hours east and visit Nashville. What is in Nashville other then a bunch of country music bars ? I'd rather drive another 3 hrs and be in East TN with the mountains. |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2024 4:21:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fortydelta: Long time ago I did the varsity blues thing and walked out of the purple church into daylight. Pretty sure if Platinum Plus is still open, it's not the stellar establishment it used to be. Platinum is closed. Has been for years. Go to Havana Mix Cigar for a smoke and a tequila. |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 4:35:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cpt_Kirks: Did Tim and Bev die? I met all three of them at various events. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cpt_Kirks: Originally Posted By GrimEReaper: I heard a Tornado hit Orange Mound and did a million dollars worth of improvements. RIP Tim, Bev and Bad Dog. Did Tim and Bev die? I met all three of them at various events. ‘ Damn they were funny. I sure miss their show. Back when Rock103 was still a good station. . |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 4:49:25 PM EDT
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As someone who has lived in the area for about 50 years here is my BBQ recommendation:
My favorite is Memphis BBQ Co in MS, about 15 minutes from downtown. One and Only BBQ by the Ag Center is very good. Central BBQ (Poplar East Mphs) and Corky’s are both good. |
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Posted: 5/20/2024 11:37:28 PM EDT
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What’s the deal with the Bass Pro pyramid anyway?
Ordinary Bass Pro locations suck, does this one have a greater variety of merchandise or better prices 
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Posted: 5/21/2024 5:39:39 AM EDT
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Hookers and blow
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Posted: 5/21/2024 8:24:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By XJ: What’s the deal with the Bass Pro pyramid anyway? Ordinary Bass Pro locations suck, does this one have a greater variety of merchandise or better prices As far as merchandise goes, it's really just more of the same stuff. The experience is the bigger draw. Between the hotel, the balcony towards the top with the supposedly great view, the Ducks Unlimited museum, the bowling alley, indoor shooting/archery ranges, and the larger than normal fish display (it's like walking through a bayou swamp on a wooden bridge/pathway, complete with a gator display), there are things you're not going to get at your normal Cabela's/Bass Pro Shop. |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2024 10:20:29 AM EDT
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Central BBQ or Germantown Commissary for BBQ
Arcade Restaurant if you want to sit in Elvis's booth and eat Cheesecake Corner for dessert Pyramid is worth visiting Beale Street is pretty safe, not so much if you stray too far after dark Pink Palace and the Zoo are pretty good |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2024 10:30:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By civic96hb: You’ll be okay if you stick to tourist areas. Peabody Hotel if you like to see ducks Rendezvous BBQ is nearby which IMO is better than Central Raifords Disco down the street if you’re feeling frisky and want 40s Edit: stay away from Beale after dark Central is ok, Rendezvous was dry trash served in a dirty and dimly lit basement. Agreed on your last point. The entire area is sketchy AF after dark. Made the mistake of staying at the Canopy hotel across from the Peabody a couple of times and you feel like you are trapped after dark. I was blessed to witness an intersection take over from the Canopy bar that lasted about an hour it seemed. |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 10:54:22 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By JLPettimoreIII: survive. Originally Posted By M1tchell: Drive 3 hours east and visit Nashville. Originally Posted By Low_Country: Leave Only 3 quotes allowed for auto quote.... |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 10:58:53 AM EDT
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I spent a lot of time in Memphis for work.
I never felt threatened in all of the places and times I spent downtown. There is a French restaurant not far from Beale and it was amazing. Texas de Brazil at the Peabody Hotel. Of course the Peabody Hotel ducks are worth it to see, since the bar at the hotel is one of the nicest places to have a drink in Memphis. Graceland is an interesting place to visit, just once, get the full package, with the airplane. |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 10:59:36 AM EDT
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Err’body up in Memphis seems to be very proud of the African-style murder carnival their city has become.
They make memes about it and brag like amateur combat veterans about who got shot here or who got shot there. I think it’s fucking disgusting, that some parts of our society have sunk into animalistic savagery and the rest of us are expected to just shrug and smile, hoping not to make the violent illiterates angry. |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 11:05:09 AM EDT
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Just don’t.
Been there dozens of times over the years. We don’t go anymore. Stay strapped or get clapped. |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 11:17:22 AM EDT
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Rendezvous was a cool BBQ place, the history and all the weapons on the wall.
They had one display of every battle rifle used by the US since the revolution. I was also able to screw over an asshole VP that was there from my company. He was waiting, with two other big wigs, for a table and I had brought the construction crew in, about 12 guys, and he sneered, said we would never get a table, and definitely not before them. I told him he was welcome to join us, since we would be seated in less than 5 minutes. He said no, and when I shook the restaurant manager’s hand and passed him a 50, I asked him quietly to seat us soon and before the arrogant asshole. He said no problem and led us right in. The arrogant asshole was still waiting a half hour later. |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2024 11:18:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By borderpatrol: Make sure you are inside when the sun goes down. 
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Posted: 5/21/2024 11:19:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joemama74: Yeah, last time we went through there, we were very selective and didn't stay long. I was disappointed that you couldn't at least drive past Graceland and see the house. There was a nice Dollar General down the street that sells Tylenol. If you're into paranormal boogeyman stuff, Sardis Lake to the south is full of dogman stories. It's always fun whether you believe in any of that or not. Why couldn’t you drive past Graceland? |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 5:11:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By arowneragain: Just don’t. Been there dozens of times over the years. We don’t go anymore. Stay strapped or get clapped. Oh, it ain't that bad. In 30 years there I only had to nearly draw 3 times. But I'm glad we're away from that shithole. I'd never go back except we have family there.  |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 5:13:10 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Thoughtcrime: Going to be travelling through Memphis in a couple weeks. Figured I could stop and visit. Cabelas Pyramid (fuck Bass Pro) The King Central BBQ Beale Street Besides getting shot, anything else worth stopping for? Take cover. |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 5:17:34 PM EDT
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If you're looking for a good restaurant, I can recommend Itta Bena (above B.B. King's on Beale St.)
https://ittabenadining.com/memphis/ |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2024 5:33:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Zebra120]
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We went for a few days last summer, had a ball. Spent quite a bit of time on Beale, had the best ribs I’ve ever eaten at Charlie Virgos. Watched the ducks at the Peabody, and went to Graceland. Sun Studios was cool, and the Memphis Drum Shop is amazing if you’re remotely into that sort of thing.
Very cool place to visit. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2024 5:54:23 PM EDT
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You can participate in mass theft at Walgreens, practice your drive by skills, sell crack in broad daylight, your opportunities are endless.
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Posted: 5/21/2024 6:00:13 PM EDT
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I was there last November with a couple of AWS employees from Canada. We stayed in the Hilton downtown and walked to BB Kings. Live music abd good BBQ. No one got killed.
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Posted: 5/21/2024 6:01:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cpt_Kirks: Oh, it ain't that bad. In 30 years there I only had to nearly draw 3 times. But I'm glad we're away from that shithole. I'd never go back except we have family there. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cpt_Kirks: Originally Posted By arowneragain: Just don’t. Been there dozens of times over the years. We don’t go anymore. Stay strapped or get clapped. Oh, it ain't that bad. In 30 years there I only had to nearly draw 3 times. But I'm glad we're away from that shithole. I'd never go back except we have family there. There's an ARFCOM member with a CONUS kill outside BB King's. |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 6:05:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FlashHole: This. Ribs are a good there. Cooked over charcoal, which is a bit of a change from your typical slow smoked BBQ. Plus I like their sauce. It is savory, not sweet. Other than that, and Bass Pro, I don't have much good to say about Memphis. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FlashHole: Originally Posted By Guntoter: Go to the Rendezvous restaurant downtown, a block or 2 off Beale street. Ask to be seated in the Gun Room. Everything is barbecued and excellent. It's down an alley behind a big hotel. This. Ribs are a good there. Cooked over charcoal, which is a bit of a change from your typical slow smoked BBQ. Plus I like their sauce. It is savory, not sweet. Other than that, and Bass Pro, I don't have much good to say about Memphis. Stay strapped. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2024 6:08:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Magoo6541: I'll 3rd or 4th or 5th... whatever... Charles Vergos Rendezvous is worth the visit if you're in Memphis. Stay strapped. I am sure its edgy and hip to not like places that are considered good by the masses. Sometimes, they are good because they are good. Rendezvous' ribs, when I had them, were far from dry. In fact, they were very tender and moist. I love ribs, and have eaten from Texas to Kansas City, and the ribs I had at Rendezvous were absolutely my favorite. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2024 6:27:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ISED8U: That place was a strip club up until 1am, then it became a proper whore house from 1am to daylight. And I'm pretty sure it got shut down years ago. Yep, I saw pics of it being bulldozed a couple years back. Used to stay next door at the Holiday Inn. |
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