The story
A converted coal chute in a basement discovered by accident became the smoker that created Memphis-style dry rub ribs.
Everything that was here
- 1948–present · still open
Charlie Vergos' RendezvousRestaurant
A converted coal chute in a basement discovered by accident became the smoker that created Memphis-style dry rub ribs.
See the map in 1949 → - 1921–1985
Loew's Palace TheatreMovie Theater
One of Memphis's grand movie palaces holding thousands of people was demolished for a parking garage.
See the map in 1922 →
Nearby history
Cossitt Library (Original Building)
33 South Front Street · 344 m away
Palace Theater
Beale Street (Rufus Thomas Blvd), Memphis, TN 38103 · 438 m away
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
324 Beale Street · 445 m away
Pee Wee's Saloon
Beale Street at S. Third (Rufus Thomas Blvd), Memphis, TN 38103 · 462 m away
Club Handy (Mitchell Hotel / Domino Lounge)
Hernando Street at Beale, Memphis, TN 38103 · 468 m away
Orpheum Theatre (The Malco)
203 South Main Street · 495 m away
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