Ramadan iftars at Toms Barbecue are a Memphis thing.
When you live inMemphis, cravings forbarbecueare hard to ignore on any given day.
He still serves pork but prepares it offsite nearby.
The property started out as Taylor’s Grocery in 1950.Credit:Robbie Caponetto
Itayems booming voice rises above the noise of the fryers and grills.
The line moves quickly enough, but my teenage self remains impatient.
Someones ready for iftarbest to get extra ribs for this one, he tells my dad with a laugh.
Adam Itayem, owner of Tom’s Barbecue, offers halal menu options such as beef ribs and brisket.Credit:Robbie Caponetto
Holding the platters of food, we walk back to the tables that are covered in red-and-white checkered cloth.
After a nod from her, we dig in.
A girl my age in a hijab takes her first bite.
Customers line up to order from the extensive menu, featuring smoked sausages and rib tips as well as deli sandwiches as a nod to the history of the place.Credit:Robbie Caponetto
Credit:Robbie Caponetto
