On the road to Memphis

A crappy morning in Ft Smith, Sure to get rained on, so on goes the gear. Short ride to Memphis, around 275 miles. Rained held off and by the time I got to Memphis it was hot and sunny. Got a scare at a gas stop when VTX would'nt turn over, Turned out to be a loose battery cable. Rolled into Memphis around 1230

Charlie Vargas Rendezvous

Wow!. Everything you've read about this place is true. The ribs are  cooked over coals and tastes like it, Excellent dry rub. Baby backs are good by themselves, but adding either the excellent mild or spicy sauces makes them stand out. Comes with baked beans and slaw. A bit on the pricey side especially when you add parking in the garage next door ($7), Wed. eve and the plave is packed

Taste- A+
Atmosphere- A+
Value- A
 

Now. if thers something I love as much as BBQ, it's fried chicken and Memphis has a  place called Gus's

Gus's Fried Chicken

This place was also packed for a wed eve. I put in an order and had to wait 1/2 hour. Was it worth it?

Chicken was very fresh, moist. Lightly breaded with a slightly hot and spicy coating . A no frills restraunt with no A-C and people still line up to get in. Had similar tasting chicken in Gainesville once

Taste- A+
Atmosphere- A
Value- A+

Boy, am I full!!

Tomorrow - Bamafest

Mileage- 86183