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GOODS: Memphis Blues Barbeque House Headed To Okanagan Crush Pad July 11/12

There are 5 locations of Memphis Blues Barbeque House in BC (find yours at memphisbluesbbq.com)

The GOODS from Memphis Blues

Vancouver, BC | Separated at birth? Possibly. But there is no denying that Memphis Blues Barbeque House and Okanagan Crush Pad have great minds and great taste. Join them at the Crush Pad (16576 Fosbery Road in Summerland) on July 11th and 12th, from 6-8pm, for a one-of-a-kind Summer BBQ party. Part of the Summer Okanagan Wine Festival, guests will meet at the winery’s gorgeous outdoor patio overlooking their estate Switchback Vineyard, and will be treated to acclaimed wines from Haywire, Bartier Scholfield, and Bartier Bros. The wines will be paired with award-winning, authentic Southern Barbeque from Memphis Blues in Kelowna (289 Bernard Street). Are you a fan of slow roasted pulled pork? Juicy and flavourful smoked brisket? Perfectly baked cornbread? All their traditional favourites will be available for this unique al fresco experience. Learn more after the jump…

Kelowna franchise owner Andre Thomas, who curates a BC-only wine list at his downtown location says, “We’re excited to be partnering with Okanagan Crush Pad for this event. We fully support the BC wine industry and love to showcase the best of what the Okanagan has to offer. We believe that our wines stand up to the best in the world. And of course, they pair so well with our BBQ!”

Indeed. And for the month of July, Memphis Blues in Kelowna is featuring both the Haywire Crush Pad Red and White blends for only $6.50 a glass. Unbeatable value for a wine that drinks well above its price point!

“That’s what we’re here for,” continues Andre, “to offer great food and wine at excellent value.”

Tickets are on sale now, and are only $29 per person (+ HST), with only limited seating remaining. Please visit http://www.okanagancrushpad.com/wine/summer-bbq.html to reserve your space!

1465 West Broadway Ave | Vancouver, BC | 604.738.6806
430 Robson Str. | Vancouver, BC | 604.682.6220
1342 Commerical Drive | Vancouver, BC | 604.215.2599
50-2443-161 A St. (Grandview Corners Mall) | Surrey, BC | 604.531.8005
302-18690 Fraser Highway (Hillcrest Village) | Surrey, BC | 778.574.3355
289 Bernard Street | Kelowna, BC | 250.868.3699
Website: www.memphisbluesbbq.com | Twitter | Facebook
Email: [email protected]

Hours

MONDAY – THURSDAY – 11 am – 10 pm
FRIDAY – 11 am – 11:00 pm
SATURDAY – Noon – 11:00 pm
SUNDAY – Noon – 10 pm

Gallery

  • George And Park
  • Memphis Blues
  • Memphis Blues
  • George
  • Memphis Blues | Slaw
  • Memphis Blues | Cornbread
  • Memphis Blues | Catfish
  • Memphis Blues | Feast Platter
  • Memphis Blues | The Pit
  • Memphis Blues | Ribs
  • Memphis Blues | Sausage
  • Memphis Blues | Shrimp
  • Memphis Blues | Beer
  • Memphis Blues

Key People

George Siu – Co-Owner
Park Heffelfinger – Co-Owner
Deborah Siu – Marketing and Promotions

About Memphis Blues

In January 1999 George Siu (an original owner of Not Just Desserts) and Park Heffelfinger (Vancouver Wine Academy) had a stopover in Memphis while flying from New Orleans. Lunch was a Pulled Pork Sandwich, and it was love at first bite. Since then, they have attended the World Barbecue Championships in Memphis where they conducted extensive research. They were able to reproduce the recipes at home, and decided to bring Authentic Southern barbeque to Canada.

In September of 2001 they opened the doors of the first Memphis Blues Barbeque House on West Broadway in Vancouver. George and Park have gone on to serve tens of thousands of happy customers from all across the globe, winning dozens of awards, and garnering citywide and national acclaim – all in the name of spreading the juicy gospel of succulent, slow-roasted Southern baah-bee-cue.

Southern Barbeque is traditionally meat smoked for several hours at low temperatures over hardwood, resulting in a succulent and tender product. Ribs should be tender enough to pull apart yet still firm, with a nice pink smoke ring. The meat is never mushy, or falling off the bone. (This is a sign that they have been braised or boiled – taboo in the South.) Pulled pork is Pork Butt, slow cooked until you can pull it apart with a fork. Pile it on a white bun, add sauce & coleslaw, and you’re in Pork Heaven. Beef Brisket is the trickiest to cook, it must be tender and juicy, yet have most of the fat rendered out.

The passion-fueled restaurant was an innovator from the start, and continues to be to this day. Indeed, they were the first casual self-serve restaurant in the city with a sophisticated twist to what is now a celebrated, but reasonably-priced wine list, recognized by Wine Access Magazine as being one of the ’50 Best Wine Restaurants in Canada’ three years in a row. Memphis Blues also boasts one of the most extensive Bourbon selections in the city!

In their 10th year of mouth-watering service, George and Park are preparing for further adventures. After the successful issue of their best-selling cookbook, Memphis Blues Barbeque House – Bringin’ Southern BBQ Home (Whitecap Books, 2008), the pair are in the process of releasing a series of unique Memphis Blues Rubs and Sauces, and are planning a series of interesting menu additions, including a yet-to-be-named food challenge to be unleashed on an unsuspecting Vancouver in the next few months.

With its roots in Vancouver, you can now satisfy your BBQ cravings at not just one, but FIVE family-owned locations across BC. A sixth store is set to open in downtown Vancouver in early 2012, and further expansion is planned for Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in the coming months. Memphis Blues has also extensively grown their takeout, delivery and catering division, and are a sought-after partner for weddings, corporate events, and more.

This is messy food, folks – dive in, and eat with your hands.

Accolades

2011, 2010 – Best Barbeque (West Ender)
2010 – Silver for Best Casual Chain (Vancouver Magazine)
2009, 2008, 2006, 2005 – Best Barbeque (Vancouver Magazine)
2006, 2005 – Best Southern Barbeque (Vancouver Sun)
2006, 2005, 2004 – One of Top 50 Best Wine Lists in Canada (Wine Access Magazine)
2005 – Best Restaurant to Eat Meat (Georgia Straight)
2004 – Best Place for Meat Lovers (Georgia Straight)
2002 – Best New Restaurant (selected by Media) – BC Restaurant and Foodservices Assoc.
2002 – One of Best New Restaurants in Canada (EnRoute Magazine)

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