Lost Restaurants of Memphis

by G. Wayne Dowdy

Book Overview

Memphis is well known for its cuisine, and there is no end to the iconic restaurants that hold a place in the hearts of locals. Johnny Mills Barbecue was home to the barbecue king of Beale Street. Gaston's Restaurant was owned by John Gaston, the prince of Memphis restaurateurs. Leonard's Pit Barbecue was operated by Leonard Heuberger, the man who invented the pulled pork sandwich. Gayhawk Drive-In was hugely popular with African Americans during...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467142522
• ISBN13: 9781467142526
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"