Monday, November 28, 2011

day trip to memphis, tn

Memphis is only about an hour north of Oxford, so we headed up to Elvis' hometown for a day of eating, Christmas shopping.... and more eating!

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We were in Memphis September 2010. You can read about great fried chicken, Beale St., a grandma with a lime green tongue ring and what a fried Oreo tastes like here.

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Arguably, the best BBQ in Memphis can found found at the Bar-B-Q Shop on Madison Ave. Their award winning Dancing Pigs BBQ sauce and dry rub placed #1 out of more than 600 entries across the country. I am not a large fan of pork, but I am a foodie, therefore I happily devoured my pulled pork on Texas Toast sandwich doused with BBQ sauce.



After The Bar-B-Q Shop we headed over to Muddy's Bake Shop for some mouthwatering cupcakes. Muddy's is a small local bakery and, from my perspective, rivals DC's wildly popular Georgetown Cupcakes.


Red Velvet & Pumpkin D'light

Yum!

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9 comments:

  1. C MaeNovember 28, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I can't say enough good things about Memphis, TN. Did you know it's listed as one of the cleanest cities? Tis true! (at least it was on 2005 that's when I was there last) I was born in Memphis, and we lived there till I was 4. I have a secret obsession with Elvis, and have been to graceland twice. I have often said I would name my daughter Presley. No joke! :)

    Best BBQ is legit. I wish i liked BBQ stuff more!

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  2. MandyNovember 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I've always wanted to go to Memphis! My little in my sorority is from Memphis- perfect excuse to make a trip :) Glad you had a great time!

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  3. BethNovember 28, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    memphis is on my bucket list.

    and um...that pulled pork sandwich and fries make me SOOOOOOO hungry. it looks uber delish.

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  4. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    wow that pulled pork looked delicious! and cupcakes for dessert - YUM! =)
    The husband and I have talked about traveling to TN for a little getaway - Memphis may need to be at the top of the list =)

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  5. MichelleNovember 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I want to visit Memphis! I'm going to Nashville in a few months, which is was possible to visit both! Looks like a fun time! All the food looks delish!

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  6. Kelsey @ Seattle Smith'sNovember 28, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    That BBQ looks INCREDIBLE!!!

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  7. Dear Boys Love MomNovember 28, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I want to go to Memphis! I am here is San Francisco, where my husband and I are raising our two boys. Someday we hope to travel to country and the world the way you guys do! so jealous! Love you blog.

    http://hanlonfamily2.blogspot.com/

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  8. RissyNovember 28, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    thank you for the mouth watering post... and I just ate!

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  9. MauraNovember 28, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    i want to go to memphis and eat all that deliciousness!! i also love your scarf girl!

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