Jane & Michael Stern

"Intensely flavorful under their blanket of spice, Charlie Vergos' dry-rub charcoal ribs have become a Memphis signature dish. "

Matt and Ted Lee

"Cue cops note that Rendezvous’ ribs are not true barbecue, since they are grilled with direct heat over charcoal, but they’ve become a Memphis landmark and they are undeniably delicious."

Francine Maroukian

"The 7 Best Memphis Barbecue Joints: Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous - Basted just before serving with a vinegar solution and followed by a dusting of spices (including bay leaf and oregano), the savory ribs’ bright flavor is a nod to the founding family’s Greek heritage."

Kate Kolenda

"America’s 35 Best Ribs: Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous - What makes these ribs so good is the rub, or as they call it, "the seasoning"."

HuffPost

"Memphis newbies will get a real education in the art of the ribs and rub at Charlie Vergo’s Rendezvous, where they’ve been cooking his signature paprika-heavy ribs over charcoal since 1948."

Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

"Ribs at “The Vous” are a Memphis hallmark, although sticklers will point out that technically, the ribs are grilled over charcoal and not smoked over a pit like true barbecue."

Phil Newman

"Whether choosing dry-rub or wet ribs, this Rendezvous specialty induces oohs, ahs and requests for extra napkins."

Lily Lou

"Instead of hiding the meat flavor in a pool of barbecue sauce, Charlie’s meat flavor is complemented by their smoky dry rub and tender just-about-to-fall-off-the-bone texture."