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Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

They're not wet; they're not dry. They're “'Vous-style” ribs and they're famous. Basted just before serving with a vinegar solution and followed by a dusting of spices (including bay leaf and oregano), the savory ribs' bright flavor is a nod to the founding family's Greek heritage. Rendezvous, in an alleyway basement in the business district, is a cavernous maze of dining rooms (tablecloths! lots of napkins!) packed with fascinating bric-a-brac and Memphis memorabilia.

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From Travel + Leisure , AUG 2008

They're not wet; they're not dry. They're “'Vous-style” ribs and they're famous....MORE>>

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Last updated August 2008