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 ...

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 ...

Chester Moore III was raised in Kissimmee. But he was born in Memphis. And you can taste it in the dry rub that has folks ...

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 ...

No one knows exactly how or when Memphis-style barbecue came into being, but Charlie Vergos, founder of The Rendevous and ...

Memphis barbecue is distinguished by the creativity of its spice rubs, often featuring dozens of ingredients. Pork ribs are a Memphis specialty, prized for their tender texture and flavorful dry rub.

Barbeque is one of America’s favorite comfort foods, and no matter where you go, there’s always a local spot that claims to be the best. From Texas brisket and Carolina pulled pork to Kansas City ribs ...

What to eat in Tennessee. Whether you are visiting Knoxville, Nashville, or Memphis there are some tasty treats you need to eat in the state of Tennessee. Today we cover Memphis Dry Rub Ribs, ...

Memphis ranked fourth on Yelp's 2025 Top BBQ Cities in the U.S. list. Austin and San Antonio took the top two spots, followed by Kansas City. Yelp highlighted Memphis's dry rub ribs and pulled pork, ...

Kick off summer with these dry-rubbed baby back pork ribs. What makes these ribs so tasty is a heady rub that does not skimp in the flavor department. It’s an evolution of a dry spice rub I was ...

Kick off summer with these dry-rubbed baby back pork ribs. The key to this recipe is a heady rub that does not skimp in the flavor department. It’s an evolution of a dry spice rub I was inspired by ...