‘Cue Smackdown – T.C.’s RIB CRIB v. MEMPHIS CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE

We at ELV get tired of seeing all those “Best Of….” banners all over town — especially when nothing could be further from the truth.

Such is the case with T.C.’s Rib Crib — a friendly, modest little joint on West Desert Inn that has perfectly passable ‘cue, but that’s not even in the same league as Memphis Championship Barbecue.

Of course barbecue, we’re fond of saying, is like sex — the worst we’ve ever had was still pretty good.

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Letter Of The Week

Dear Readers: ELV doesn’t know what to make of this letter (posted March 10 under the comments for L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon). On the one hand, the fellow seems to be a serious foodie. On the other, he’s describing an experience at L’Atelier that we have trouble believing: rude staff, inattentive management, and no cheese? So we at ELV leave it to you for your perusal and comments.

This is a letter that I have sent to L’Atelier du John(sic) Robuchon

Dear Sir,

I attended the above reservation at your restaurant. My partner and I, not to mention my colleague and his partner were most disappointed with the experience.

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