City guide
In Memphis, barbecue is the obvious move and still worth doing carefully. Start with the institutions that define the city.
The short list
Central BBQ is the flexible pick: casual enough for a quick meal, serious enough to belong in a barbecue itinerary.
Corky's is approachable, deeply Memphis, and built around the wet-or-dry rib decision that every visitor should make at least once.
Cozy Corner has the personal, lived-in feeling that makes a food city real. It is not just a barbecue stop; it is Memphis culture on a tray.
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