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 ...

Join the Jolly duo as they embark on a flavorful journey at The Bar-B-Q Shop in Memphis, Tennessee. Guided by owner Eric Vernon, discover the secrets behind their award-winning glazed ribs—celebrated ...

Here's a preview of some of the major festivals and events set for Memphis in 2026, for fans of music, art, suds, mudbugs and ...

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 ...

The competition field at the 2024 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is as fierce as ever. The teams will battle May 15-18 at Liberty Park for the title of Grand Champion.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Bar-B-Q Shop in Midtown ...

Downtown Memphis was hazy Saturday afternoon, with a combination of smoke and overcast skies. Just off Beale Street, people walked in and out of Handy Park and popped over to the various tents where ...

Chef Tamra Patterson of Chef Tam's Underground Cafe was featured on A&E's new food show "Deliciously Twisted Classics." The Memphis chef appeared on the "Deep Fried & Funky" episode that aired Aug. 12 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

This BBQ Grill rib rub is just magical on grilled or BBQ’d pork ribs. It has a rich earthy taste that brings out the best in your ribs. Yeah we got this recipe from ...

DeAngelo Williams, the best Memphis football player ever, gets sidetracked when he's talking about all of the positive things he accomplished during his career with the Tigers. "We never could beat ...

The Memphis Flyer is Memphis’ alternative newsweekly, serving the metro Memphis area of nearly a million residents. The Flyer was started in 1989 by Contemporary Media, Inc., the locally owned ...