Memphis is well known for its cuisine, and there is no end to the iconic
restaurants that hold a place in the hearts of locals. Johnny Mills
Barbecue was home to the barbecue king of Beale Street. Gaston's
Restaurant was owned by John Gaston, the prince of Memphis
restaurateurs. Leonard's Pit Barbecue was operated by Leonard Heuberger,
the man who invented the pulled pork sandwich. Gayhawk Drive-In was
hugely popular with African Americans during segregation. Author G.
Wayne Dowdy details the history of Memphis's most celebrated restaurants
and the reasons they will live forever.