My City August 2022

MYEATS

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On Friday and Saturday evenings, Beale St. comes alive with blues and Memphis rock ‘n’ roll music. Musicians perform on a new stage that was built in the bar dining room, with the stage backdrop that was moved from the old restaurant location.e entranceway wall is lined with photos of the bands that have performed there, including Sweet Willie Tea, Twelve Above, Stu & Friends, Elizabeth Reed, Delta Twins, Larry B & the Boomers, Greg Ellis, Out of the Blue and many others. While Beale St.’s address and decor have changed, one thing hasn’t: the food.e Memphis-style ribs and brisket are customer favorites – smoked in one of three large smokers that run contin uously, 24 hours a day. Specialty sandwiches are also popular such as the Big Bad Wolf, a succulent half-pound Angus burger stacked with juicy, slow-smoked brisket, ‹ery ghost pepper cheese, crispy onion straws and spicy chipotle mayo. “Our specialty sandwiches are really, really good,” says the co-owner. Smoked chicken wings are becoming extremely popular, espe cially for carryout on big game days. “We smoke whole bone-in wings with dry rub and then deep-fry them for extra crispiness,” Canup shares. “ey are a new favorite.” Diners may soon see some new additions to the menu: shrimp, ‹sh and hush puppies. When driving by the new Beale St., the ‹rst thing you’ll see is the building’s bright exterior decorated with colorful murals.e music-themed artwork was painted by a gra“ti artist from Flint who happened to stop by the restaurant one day looking for a side job. “He was phenomenal!” Canup exclaims. Beale St. Smokehouse BBQ has many loyal customers who love the new look and the new location. “It was a good move!”Canup as serts. “People still came to the old place during the move and with the support of the community, our business was able to survive. I want to thank all of the people who supported us through this transition.” ®

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