Redbirds host a BBQ weekend; Abner’s expands; Bari is back
The Memphis Redbirds will morph into the Wet Ribs and Dry Rubs one weekend this month, as the minor league team welcomes backyard barbecue competitors into AutoZone Park. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Jennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
The Memphis Redbirds are getting in the barbecue spirit with an upcoming weekend ribs competition; they’re even changing the team name for two games.
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