497576 Mon Mar 10 07:54:19 -0700 2008 26 11 South 0 3477394 Even with how much it was built up for me in the research I'd done, the chopped pork sandwich at Payne's exceeded my expectations. It's the real deal. Best BBQ sandwich I've ever had. If you go to Memphis and are looking for BBQ, you've got to go to Payne's. Questions? Comments? Mon Mar 10 07:54:19 -0700 2008 142925 jamiecarroll 1 3479123 I live in NC where tuly great barbecue sandwiches can be found. Payne's sandwich is still my favorite. Mon Mar 10 14:42:57 -0700 2008 3477394 17236 Hushpuppy 1 3480074 Payne's is one of the few highly respected BBQ meccas in Memphis that I haven't visited yet- I'm going to go there this week! Mon Mar 10 19:51:07 -0700 2008 3477394 96658 Clarkafella 1 3480797 Yep,they just serve a fine pork sandwich,and maybe the pie. Being doing it well for a lot of years. Tom Tue Mar 11 06:09:45 -0700 2008 3477394 48669 TomFl 2 3483045 I did a huge write-up on these boards of a summer excursion of mine that covered over a dozen of the finer bbq places in Memphis, and Payne's stands out the most in my mind. It is certainly the first place I'll return for a sandwich when I get back to Memphis. Tue Mar 11 14:58:04 -0700 2008 3480797 69116 notgreg 3 3614477 Is the Elvis Pressley Blvd location just as good as the original location?? Mon Apr 21 08:23:01 -0700 2008 3483045 185458 gottseam 4 3616223 I'm not aware of a location on EPB, gottseam. But then I'm not from Memphis. Mon Apr 21 14:55:17 -0700 2008 3614477 142925 jamiecarroll 4 3616936 Yes, it is. Mon Apr 21 18:44:45 -0700 2008 3614477 17236 Hushpuppy 1 3615951 The sliced pork is also very good and unique even for Memphis I believe. Great Great sandwiches! Mon Apr 21 13:53:47 -0700 2008 3477394 108300 moodyfoodie63 1 3616229 This is alittle bet of a digression, but do any of you know whethere they are barbecuing again at Big S grill? the last time we tried there, they said that they weren't cooking then, that there had been a problem with their cook, but that they were going to be starting back soon. I didn't ask whether it would be the same cook that had been barbecuing there for the last several years, or someone new, but hadn't been back since last fall, and was wondering if anyone else had. I just figured this was a well-experienced Memphis BBQ group and thought I'd ask. Mon Apr 21 14:55:34 -0700 2008 3477394 106255 chazzerking 2 3616283 Yeah, I looked into going there last time I was in Memphis. From what I could tell, Big S was pretty much a one man show when it comes to the BBQ (JC Hardaway being the one man). And from the internet research that I did, it looks like Hardaway has died???? That's just the conclusion I came to...don't know if anyone can confirm or deny??????? Mon Apr 21 15:12:20 -0700 2008 3616229 142925 jamiecarroll 3 3630679 That's correct, jamiecarroll. Mr. Hardaway died 4 years ago. Never made it to Big S but that name still gets mentioned when the best is brought up. My favorite is still Paynes and the BBQ Shop. Fri Apr 25 17:30:27 -0700 2008 3616283 16152 tater 1 4592028 What is the pork sandwich at Payne's called? Barbecue Sandwich? Pig Sandwich? Chopped Pork? What do they call it?? Also, is there more than one location? Which one should I visit when in town? Thanks all! Mon Apr 13 12:41:03 -0700 2009 3477394 25243 magic 2 5130824 When J.C. -- we're convinced the initials stood for Jesus Christ -- died, Sam (the "S" in Big S) halfheartedly tried to find a new pit man, but no one was up to par. We went to visit J.C. in the hospital during the last few weeks of his life, and he was very confused/sedated and kept trying to take our orders. so sad. re: Payne's -- the sandwich you want is the chopped shoulder. used to cost $2.35, now it'll set you back about $3.50. I've only been to the one on Lamar -- I go 2-3 times a month, ought to go much more. delicious! Sun Oct 25 22:15:35 -0700 2009 4592028 1119255 lil_a 3 5131774 Thanks for the info. Appreciated! Mon Oct 26 10:05:10 -0700 2009 5130824 25243 magic 2 5132034 The barbecue bologna is also wonderful & unique. And try to get there early for lunch if you want one of their delicious fried pies - those always sell out quickly. Mon Oct 26 11:18:18 -0700 2009 4592028 205126 mamasquirrel 3 5132976 Definitely good info, thanks so much. Will do! The bologna and pies sound damn good. Mon Oct 26 16:50:05 -0700 2009 5132034 25243 magic