Tennesse - Memphis

Well today was a quiet day for all of us. We wanted to get around to see some more of the sights and neighbourhoods, so we did a farmers market circuit. It took us to some of the different areas and we got to see more of the city.

Sadly no baked goods or artisan purchases were made.
Roxy travelled the day with us and ventured out and about.

On one of our adventure days we took in the Gibson Guitar Production plant. They have a strict no pictures or video policy, but enjoy and ask all the questions you want. This memorable tour of Gibson's Memphis guitar factory consists of an intimate viewing of the facility as Gibson's skilled Luthiers craft some of the finest guitars in the world. It was an opportunity to witness the intricate process of binding, neck-fitting, painting, buffing, and tuning that creates these incredible musical instruments. Gibson has helped shape the world of music for over 100 years and continues to set the pace for the musical innovations of tomorrow. A great value for only $10.00.

To finish our trip in Memphis wouldn't be complete without a trip to the best BBQ in town - Charles Vergos' Rendezvous.For 70 years, the Vergos family has been serving their signature dry rub ribs in a basement through a downtown alley across from the Peabody Hotel. And while the world outside has changed considerably, very little has changed in that magical basement.

It all started in 1948. At the time, Charlie Vergos co-owned a meat and three restaurant called Wimpy’s with his brother-in-law. But they didn’t see eye to eye on everything and Charlie decided he’d move into the basement and sell ham sandwiches and beer in a snack joint he called The Rendezvous. He turned an old coal chute into a smoker to give the meat some flavor. Not much has changed today. While the meat is the calling card, a big part of what makes The Rendezvous special is the experience. The smoky aroma is grilled meat and barbecue shake. The sounds of Memphis soul and delta blues, cut with clinking beer mugs and laughter. The taste is perfectly seasoned southern heaven. It’s a meal that turns into a party you think about for the rest of the year. It’s a great time with friends old and new. And it only happens at The Rendezvous.