Current Memphis recs?

[elliemonster21]

Any current suggestions? I’ve read though the posts on here and have some great ideas but they are all from a few years ago! We will be there for 2 dinners and 3 lunches and a brunch.

[jennistarr1]

well I went a few years ago too but I went to some pretty classic places

I tried both central bbq and rendezvous for bbq, loved them both

and we did the whole music town, graceland, sun studio, staxx, rock n soul museum...loved them all. Graceland was just as touristy as you imagine. Staxx was my favorite

and the American civil rights museum...WOW, what a powerful experience

and we did do the Peabody ducks...super cute and just the hotel itself and getting a coffee and pastry...really liked it all

[NitaX]

Native Memphian here.

Whatever you do - don't eat at Corky's for BBQ. It's the worst.

BBQ depends on what you like:
Central BBQ - smoked wings are what you want
Rendezous - dry rub
One and Only - good beef brisket, the twice baked potato salad is heavenly
The BBQ Shop - The BBQ Spaghetti and Smoked Sausage Sandwich are faves
Cozy Corner - everything is good
Paynes - meh. I'm not a fan of their sauce

Other eats:
Breakfast - Arcade
Dinner - Majestic Grill, Flight
Drinks - Alchemy, Boscos, Automatic Slims, Interim
Lunch - Boscos, Soul Fish, Char
Beer - Boscos, Wiseacre, High Cotton, Memphis Made, Crosstown Brewery

Attractions - Civil Rights Museum, the Zoo (it's great if you'll be here when it's warm), Dixon Gallery & Gardens (tulips should be blooming soon, they have an awesome bulb display), Stax, Graceland, Brooks Museum (art gallery)

Check out the I Love Memphis Blog for events while you're in town.