Memphis ranks No. 4 for barbecue, but local pitmaster says it’s still king
Memphis has been named No. 4 on Yelp’s list of top 10 barbecue cities in the U.S. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Memphis has been named No. 4 on Yelp’s list of top 10 barbecue cities in the U.S. — but for local pitmasters and fans alike, the Bluff City will always be the true capital of ’cue.
Yelp’s rankings, released this week, analyzed consumer interest, total barbecue business count and average ratings to create a list representing barbecue excellence across the country.
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Christin Yates
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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