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Saveur is one of the world\u2019s premier culinary magazines. It provides its readers with information about food, food travel\u00a0and the best places around the globe to find the best experiences\u00a0with food. It is an honor and a\u00a0privilege to be recognized<\/a>\u00a0by the writers and editors of Saveur as a favorite food destination. That is why the different types of Memphis food that we enjoy and love is being honored by\u00a0Saveur.<\/p>\n

Memphis Food, 2018 Reader\u2019s\/Editor\u2019s Choice<\/h2>\n

Bloggers, food personalities, chefs\u00a0and other culinary stars gathered in November 2018 to spend some time discussing what makes Memphis food special. Attendees\u00a0hailed from as far away as Germany, Chile\u00a0and South Africa, as Saveur issued its choice awards to food and travel bloggers, the elite food photographers\u00a0and those who influence what we think about food.<\/p>\n

Those who came to Memphis for the two-day experience were exposed to some of the best Memphis has to offer. Beyond the briskets and other meats that are traditional to Memphis barbeque, the group was treated to local charcuterie, wines and craft beers, as well as Cuban-inspired fare from local restaurateur Lisa Toro. Dining on Cuban biscuits, sandwiches\u00a0and specialty cocktails gave a different perspective of the type of Memphis food offered that goes beyond what is considered traditional Southern food.<\/p>\n

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A Taste of Winning Memphis Food<\/h2>\n

Those who attended the event were treated to a surprise field trip. They were taken to a lunch\u00a0that was provided by local restaurant favorite Four Way Restaurant. Located at 998 Mississippi Boulevard in the city\u2019s historic \u201cSoulsville\u201d neighborhood, it has been providing down home meals since 1946, nearly 75 years. It was a favorite spot for dining for civil rights leaders like the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/p>\n

Diners got to\u00a0taste truly American food, including greens and okra, fried catfish, turkey with dressing\u00a0and other classically soul-inspired food. A panel discussion featuring Cynthia Daniels, founder of Memphis\u2019 Black Restaurant Week\u00a0and Four Way owner Patrice Bates Thompson helped hammer home the point on how diversity shapes the Memphis food scene and inspires locals from all walks and shades to contribute to the city\u2019s culinary reputation.<\/p>\n

The rest of the world is coming to learn what locals and tourists already\u00a0know about Memphis food<\/a>; it is a favorite food in America.\u00a0The offerings of soul food, barbeque\u00a0and other local, regional\u00a0and national cuisines place Memphis on par with other cities across the country. Whether it\u2019s a visit to Four Way Restaurant, or ribs at Central BBQ (or any of the great barbeque restaurants in Memphis) spending time dining in Memphis can give a great perspective of why the world came in November 2018 to celebrate Memphis food!<\/p>\n

Feast like a king on Memphis’ best BBQ dishes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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