Catrina, Jessica, me and Bee. I promised this would be the title photo for this post even though it has nothing to do with burgers.
For one day only, I joined Squeal Street BBQ as they competed in Best Memphis Burger Festival at Minglewood Hall in Midtown. I have always admired the way these guys operated and wanted to be a part of them, if only for a day. Today I got my wish. Here are some photos.
Squeal Street promised they’d take good care of me, and they did.
One of many good Talley pics I would take today.
Our next door neighbors’ Extreme Burger entry
With the Nuh-Uh Girl in San Francisco, Rockey Redbird filled in as the official food panhandler of Burger Fest.
Championship entries, under construction
Bob “Miracle Whip” running an entry to the judges’ tent
Burger sample
Group photo at Minglewood Hall
Bee promised me a tube top and she delivered. THIS IS HOW IT’S DONE, PEOPLE. TUBE TOP.
I didn’t realize Flying Saucer’s managers had volunteered to help with the chalk art.
No idea what was happening here.
Or here.
Danko wearing his Canadian pants
No occifer none of us were drinking at brugger fest today.
Cat lady in training Stephanie Bennett, executive director of Mid-South Spay & Neuter. It’s not often you find a cat lady still in her 20s. Follow her on Twitter at @StephMEM.
Our ride back Downtown
Stevie G raising the roof
Post-festival: Ciara at Double J
The Wagon Wheel at the Double J, probably the best appetizer sampler in Memphis.
Full album (171 photos) here. This is the first time I’ve ever posted an album to a group, so if it’s not publicly visible let me know and I will correct this week. Thanks Squeal Street for an awesome time today.