I met some of my scooter girlfriends here for brunch one morning and it was EXCELLENT. The staff was polite and funny, and I was wild about the tacky BBQ decor. I hail from the Deep South and I was... More

I met some of my scooter girlfriends here for brunch one morning and it was EXCELLENT. The staff was polite and funny, and I was wild about the tacky BBQ decor. I hail from the Deep South and I was thrilled beyond reason to find they had shrimp-n-grits (a Charleston favorite) on the menu! Of course I ordered it. I ate the whole huge bowl and it was delicious. They also have REAL sweet tea (serve yourself) - none of that bottled corn syrup crap - and big huge cornbread muffins, plus biscuits. The prices are reasonable (shrimp-n-grits just $9.95) and the long, picnic-table seating is roomy. Now Ya'll go on, git to Memphis Minnies!
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So, the mac and cheese is better at the Hard Knox, as is the cornbread... but when you're having soul food, it's all about the side dishes. At a good BBQ joint, it's all about the meat. Meat is... More

So, the mac and cheese is better at the Hard Knox, as is the cornbread... but when you're having soul food, it's all about the side dishes. At a good BBQ joint, it's all about the meat. Meat is what they do well here. I personally go for a Southern Star: half a brisket sandwich and half a pulled pork sandwich. With potato salad or slaw, it's a fantastic lunch made better only by a post meal beer across the street at the Toronado. Here's the tip... Wednesday is pastrami day (which they reckon might be the best east of 2nd Ave in New York). While it certainly isn't New York deli pastrami, it's amazingly good and addictive. Beer, BBQ and sake (I know, I still can't figure it out) and pretty decent sides give Minnie's a clear 4 stars.
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