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FeedDec 27, 201202:05 PM
Southern Meat Market: Serving Rock ‘n Roll, Service and Good Prices
After more than 100 years in the same building, Southern Meat Market is moving to a new location on Park Avenue not far from Pete and Sam’s.
The move, tentatively set for mid-March, will be a homecoming of sorts for owner Randy Stockard, who operated a much-loved bar called Poor Red’s not far from the market’s soon-to-be new home.
“We need a retirement home for all the old rock ‘n rollers,” Stockard said with a laugh, relishing his long-standing ties to the Park Avenue location. “And it’s time to move. There’s only so much you can do with a building that dates back to the Civil War.”
Tenants think the building that straddles Southern and Highland avenues will be demolished and redeveloped for retail use, including a McDonald’s restaurant. “That’s the rumors we are hearing, but we don’t for sure,” Stockard said.
Although I’d driven past the market for years, I hadn’t ventured inside until a few days before Christmas when I wanted a standing rib roast, cut to order. I was impressed by Stockard’s likability and the market’s service and price. Plus, an eclectic assortment of music memorabilia and a red lettered sign for T-Bone steaks painted on the market’s outside wall give the place a charming and funky appeal.
The market’s beef also is quite good, sourced primarily from Wisconsin because “they know how to raise the best cows,” Stockard explained.
Our holiday prime rib was indeed tender and deeply flavored, thanks in part to Tony’s preparation. He cooked the meat on our Weber grill (two hours at 350 degrees) and followed this Prime Rib with Garlic and Blue Cheese Dressing recipe precisely.
3507 Southern Ave. (901-2674)
Memphis Stew is a food blog that celebrates our city’s community table and the people who grow, cook, and eat Memphis food. It is written by Pamela Denney, food editor of Memphis magazine, who sees food as a delicious way to build families, friendships, and a more healthy and sustainable future.
Randy Stockard is a super-nice guy with a heart of gold. A native Memphian, a local treasure, and a great friend. I've ever met anyone in my life who works 7 days a week for years on end, but Randy does. If you want to do business with a man of his word, go see Randy. He will treat you right!
Meant to say: I've never met ...
You are absolutely correct. I've know Randy for years dating back to the days when he ran Poor Red's. Never a nicer guy will you ever meet. With Randy, what you see is what you get.
Gary L. Moffitt
Old Rocker from Red's
High Point, North Carolina