Memphis in the Meantime

Payne's
1393 Elvis Presley Blvd.
The chopped pork shoulder sandwich ($4.50) at this beloved barbecue joint comes topped with a mustardy slaw. Even better, it's only a five-minute drive from Graceland.

Wild Bill's
1580 Vollintine Ave
(901) 726-5473
This old-fashioned juke joint serves beer by the quart and features local blues bands that play until 3a.m.

The Rendezvous
355 North Main St.
(901) 522-8840
This restaurant, a Memphis landmark since 1948, is famous for its ribs

La Tourelle
2146 Monroe Ave
(901) 726-5771
Fine French restaurant that has been in Memphis since 1977

Paulette's
2110 Madison Ave
(901) 726-5128
Their specialty is the File Paulette, filet mignon in a butter cream sauce ($39.95).

La Baguette
3088 Poplar Ave
(901) 458-0900
Authentic French pastry shop with a café.