Memphis in the Meantime
Where to go, what to eat and what to see in the city.
While you're shakin', rattlin' and rollin', don't let Memphis's charms pass you by. Visit Elvis's old haunts, but be sure to sample some of this city's down-home elegance, too.
Memphis Restaurants
Alcenia's
317 N Main St
(901) 523-0200
The place to go for Southern home cooking, Alcenia's serves salmon croquettes with biscuits ($6) and a Saturday breakfast buffet ($10).
Arcade
540 S Main St
901-526-5757
Elvis used to order the fried peanut butter and banana sandwich ($6.95), but this diner also serves a popular smoked turkey sandwich ($6.95) for the less adventurous.
Interstate
2265 S. Third Street
901-775-2304
Interstate smokes their award-winning pork ribs ($8.75) for 12 hours overnight, and also serve a local specialty: barbecued spaghetti ($1.35).
McEwen's on Monroe
122 Monroe Ave.
901- 527-7085
The barbecued duck enchiladas ($9) and sweet potato-crusted catfish ($20) are so popular that owner Mac Edwards says he can't take them off the menu.
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