Mama to Memphis
Jul 12th, 2012, 01:21 PM
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I don't know if I said this earlier. Everyone seems to love Corky's, so I know I'm wrong about it. But, it is my least favorite. I don't think Rendevouz is overrated, but I think Neely's is. But I would go back to all of them, including Corky's. Pretty much whichever one I'm at, I'm happy with.
Some of them have better sides. I can't remember exactly which ones though. Just because I think a certain potato salad, cole slaw, or mac n cheese is good might not make everyone's "best" list.
Some of them have better sides. I can't remember exactly which ones though. Just because I think a certain potato salad, cole slaw, or mac n cheese is good might not make everyone's "best" list.
Jul 15th, 2012, 07:37 AM
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I think my problem with barbeque choices come from the sides. I like the idea of Tamales at Blues City and my friend LOVES catfish, but almost no one puts it at the top of their list for bbq. Rendevous sounds wonderful and I like the idea of the restaurant in an alley, but they don't serve bbq spaghetti -- and that intrigues me. Neely's and Interstate have the sketty but their locations are problematic. Neely's neighborhood is apparently dicey for 4 old-ish ladies. Interstate, we'd need a car for.
Richmond and others have listed some great points for renting a car but ... I just don't want to. I don't enjoy driving in unfamiliar cities. I find it stressful and it's not something I want to do on my vacation if I don't have to.
I wish there was a restaurant that served great bbq, spaghetti, catfish, tamales and sock it to me cake that was accessible by trolley or a short stroll from downtown. Since that doesn't seem to be the case, I think I'll wait until we get there then poll the ladies for dinner the first night.
I do think I've decided on our first breakfast. Miss Polly's on Beale seems affordable and yummy and puts us close to where we need to be to catch our tour later than morning.
Here's my Day Two Itinerary:
Mama grabs an early bite downstairs at the hotel's free breakfast so she can take her medicine.
10 AM: Breakfast - Blue Plate or Cockadoos?
After the meal - Catch the free shuttle at Rock n Soul Museum to Graceland. Take the Platinum Tour (3 hours). Maybe try a grilled peanut butter & banana sandwich while we're there?
Back to the hotel for a rest.
4PM-ish - Peabody hotel for pre-dinner drinks and to watch the ducks.
Gus' Fried Chicken for dinner.
7PM - Either head back to Beale Street or find a special event or show nearby that would appeal to the ladies. The other option is to satisfy Mom's new slot machine addiction and take a shuttle to Tunica. It's a 4 hour trip for $25/ea that includes $10 in slot play.
What do you guys think?
Richmond and others have listed some great points for renting a car but ... I just don't want to. I don't enjoy driving in unfamiliar cities. I find it stressful and it's not something I want to do on my vacation if I don't have to.
I wish there was a restaurant that served great bbq, spaghetti, catfish, tamales and sock it to me cake that was accessible by trolley or a short stroll from downtown. Since that doesn't seem to be the case, I think I'll wait until we get there then poll the ladies for dinner the first night.
I do think I've decided on our first breakfast. Miss Polly's on Beale seems affordable and yummy and puts us close to where we need to be to catch our tour later than morning.
Here's my Day Two Itinerary:
Mama grabs an early bite downstairs at the hotel's free breakfast so she can take her medicine.
10 AM: Breakfast - Blue Plate or Cockadoos?
After the meal - Catch the free shuttle at Rock n Soul Museum to Graceland. Take the Platinum Tour (3 hours). Maybe try a grilled peanut butter & banana sandwich while we're there?
Back to the hotel for a rest.
4PM-ish - Peabody hotel for pre-dinner drinks and to watch the ducks.
Gus' Fried Chicken for dinner.
7PM - Either head back to Beale Street or find a special event or show nearby that would appeal to the ladies. The other option is to satisfy Mom's new slot machine addiction and take a shuttle to Tunica. It's a 4 hour trip for $25/ea that includes $10 in slot play.
What do you guys think?
Jul 15th, 2012, 07:55 AM
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oh endeevee, you're going to be "Walking in Memphis, walking with your feet ten feet off of Beale" (Marc Cohn song). Love this city, just a great vibe. I cannot wait for your trip report.
I have been three times to this city. Had a great time on Beale, love the blues at BB Kings, Graceland, the ducks-all cool. I have eaten at Corky's which was finger licking good, but don't know about other places. You just are not going to go wrong here. Have a great time, and say hi to Elvis. He's everywhere.
I have been three times to this city. Had a great time on Beale, love the blues at BB Kings, Graceland, the ducks-all cool. I have eaten at Corky's which was finger licking good, but don't know about other places. You just are not going to go wrong here. Have a great time, and say hi to Elvis. He's everywhere.
