Posted by ayersian
, February 22, 2009 22:27
Roadfooding in a big city is fun, but Roadfooding in a big city with other Roadfooders is a real party. Such was the scene last weekend at the 2009 Memphis meeting of the Roadfood Glee Club, which officially began their festivities (though some chose to start their weekend a day or two beforehand) at the original location of Doe’s Eat Place in Greenville, Mississippi on Friday night. Saturday consisted of lunch at the Cozy Corner in Memphis, and owner Desiree Robinson was on hand to greet the group. Beale Street was a popular afternoon destination, and many found their way to Dyer’s Burgers for a snack before chowing down at the BBQ buffet at Leonard’s that evening. The door prize presentations were particularly entertaining, and some wrote poems to accompany their regional food gifts. Sunday morning found the group ordering everything from pancakes to pizza at the Arcade, after which the group went their separate ways, promising to convene again next year in Charleston, South Carolina. What struck us as first-timers to a Glee Club meeting was the welcoming camaraderie of the group, the family-style sharing of food, and the bountiful laughter during the group’s tall tales. The fact that twenty-five folks traveled from the Midwest and from up and down the Eastern seaboard to break bread together (in this trying economy, even) is a testament to the true spirit of Roadfood. Check out this RF Forum thread for continuing reports, and mark your calendars for Presidents’ Day weekend in 2010. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable meeting to sample Charleston’s Lowcountry specialties!
