When Charlie Vergos opened his tavern in the basement of a Downtown building in 1948, we doubt he knew his recipes would create a dish that would put Memphis on the culinary map. Fast forward 75 years ...

Memphis barbecue can technically be served either wet or dry, but let's be real — if you're in Memphis, dry rub is the way to go all day, every day. Memphis-style barbecue began in the 1920s with John ...

Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous in Memphis was named the best barbecue joint in Tennessee. The restaurant is known for its dry-rubbed ribs cooked over charcoal. The results came from Southern Living's ...

Memphis isn't just a city, it's a smoky, saucy pilgrimage site for anyone who takes their ribs seriously. From downtown alleyways to suburban strip malls, the air is thick with hickory smoke and the ...

Memphis-style BBQ is celebrated the world over, and asking for the “best” place to get it can spark heated debate. To offer folks a comprehensive taste of the local BBQ scene — from unassuming ...