Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. develops, owns, operates and franchises Famous Dave’s Barbeque restaurants, an award-winning BBQ chain with roughly 150 locations across the country. Our success is the result of a commitment to the finest food and the best dining experience known to barbeque. Every customer is treated as though they were a "guest" at one of Dave’s famous backyard barbeques. The menu features hickory-smoked ribs and barbequed meats, smokin' sandwiches, mouthwatering burgers, tasty salads and homestyle desserts. Having won over 650 awards for everything from “Best Sauce” to “Best Ribs” to “Best Cookbook”, Famous Dave’s has received wide acclaim from customers and critics alike.
Corky’s BBQ is cooked in the old fashioned southern tradition. We place top choice meat in an open and closed BBQ pit with hickory chips and charcoal and cook at low temperatures. Corky’s cooks it’s pork shoulders for 22 hours and it’s ribs for over 7 hours.
If you have ever had meat cooked long and slow and experienced fall off the bone tenderness and distinctive hickory flavor, you an begin to understand why Corky’s BBQ is legendary...
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Memphis in May hosts the city's largest events like the Beale Street Music Festival, World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and Great American River Run. Memphis in May also produces extensive education, international, and economic programs to benefit the city of Memphis.
Memphis in May International Festival is more than its events. It's also a 501-C(3) not-for-profit, community-based organization that contributes to the economic growth of the community, fosters civic pride, promotes awareness of Memphis heritage and builds international relationships.