Looking for BBQ Ribs near Symrna (metro, place, market)

[kcnative]

Ahh...I gotcha.

You know, I'm not sure...I usually drench mine with (more) sauce anyway, so I guess I never paid too much attention...but I do believe they usually come with sauce in Memphis.

[Diane Giam]

Originally Posted by alleycat

I should have been clearer. When I ask whether all pulled pork barbeque in Memphis came with sauce, I meant did they douse the barbeque with some kind of sauce. They do at Neeley's (started in Memphis) and a couple of other "Memphis style" barbeque places I've been to. In most of Middle Tennessee, traditionally, pulled pork barbeque comes plain . . . with a variety of sauces that you can add yourself (everything from Louisiana Hot Sauce to their "secret recipe" sauce). They don't drench the barbeque in sauce before you get it . . . which is what Neeley's does.

I don't like it with sauce on it either. I like to put my own on. I got some takeout from Martin's after spending the day in Murfreesboro looking at off Campus apartments for my daughter in the fall. I went to 8 complexes .
Martin's now has 3 sauces, and you can put your own on.

Diane G

[alleycat]

Originally Posted by Diane Giam

I don't like it with sauce on it either. I like to put my own on. I got some takeout from Martin's after spending the day in Murfreesboro looking at off Campus apartments for my daughter in the fall. I went to 8 complexes .
Martin's now has 3 sauces, and you can put your own on.

Diane G

Yeah, to me it's like getting a steak that someone has already poured half a bottle of A-1 Steak Sauce on.

Different places each has their own style of barbeque . . . and each think theirs is the best (same with chili). I just don't like "Memphis style" barbeque at all, and neither do most of the people I know. There is a limited number of places to go for lunch over at MetroCenter and I still can't get anyone to go with me to Neeley's even on those rare occasions when I feel like going. Well, except for "Daughter #1" when I offer to buy lunch (she will go with me ANYWHERE when I offer to pay).

I keep hearing so much about Martin's that I wish it was a little closer. A drive to Nolensville for barbeque is a bit far to go.

[kcnative]

Where is neely's, alleycat? I work in MetroCenter and would love some Memphis BBQ every now and then.

As for not liking Memphis BBQ, to each his own. I like it the best, but I was raised on it as well...so I can understand that some people don't like it.

One thing I don't like about MemBBQ is the sauce factor. I love being able to choose from a selection of sauces. Sometimes I may want one kind, next time another. I personally like sauce that is sweet at first, then spicy at the end. Willingham's makes some damn fine sauce.

Famous Dave's is pretty good in that regard (choice of sauces)...

[alleycat]

Originally Posted by kcnative

Where is neely's, alleycat? I work in MetroCenter and would love some Memphis BBQ every now and then.

It's right beside Watkins (where the theatres used to be); or between Watkins and Fountain Square. There's also a pizza place there that isn't too bad. We have to make do with whatever we can for lunch over here.

Do you ever go to Swett's in the Farmers Market?

[kcnative]

I do go to the Farmer's market, but Swett's doesn't sound familiar.

I usually go with the NewOrleans place and the Greek place. Keep meaning to try the jamaican place (I love jerk ckn). The Oriental isn't so good, and I have a hard time paying $5/lb for a salad with store-bought dressings, so I haven't tried it.

We do need to be resourceful when eating out around here. Thanks for the tip on neely's and pizza.

[alleycat]

Swett's is good for a "meat and two" lunch.

The pizza place has a $6.50 buffet. It's not the greatest pizza in the world but it's okay for lunch, plus there's some other things like spaghetti and salad.

If you ever see a big, tall guy in there with a young woman who can't decide what she wants, that'll be me. Oh, and I'll be the one buying.

[kcnative]

haha

I'll keep an eye out for ya.

Yeah, my wife mentioned a "meat & three" place around here somewhere, but I didn't realize it was at the market.

[alleycat]

Originally Posted by kcnative

haha

I'll keep an eye out for ya.

Yeah, my wife mentioned a "meat & three" place around here somewhere, but I didn't realize it was at the market.

They have two locations. I think the main one is on Jefferson Street somewhere.

I need to go try the Germantown Cafe. I didn't even know it existed until a couple of weeks ago. It look good from their website (but then, what doesn't?).

[kcnative]

I've eaten there twice...meh.

It's okay, but compared to everything else around here, it's gourmet food.