This past weekend, Collin and I, along with our friend Jeff (who is from Memphis and grew up with Collin), went to a TN State Society event. In DC since everyone is from somewhere else, most of the states have a society where the people from that state can "celebrate the culture, history, traditions, and people of each respective state." It's a great way to network and meet other people from your area, and it gives you something to do from time to time. (For the record, we are members of both the TN and AL State Societies.)
This event was a Memphis BBQ held in a park in nearby Rosslyn, VA. It was the perfect afternoon: bright, sunny skies, temperature in the 70s, nice breeze, and no humidity. However, we went with a slight bit of skepticim and a backup plan. While DC has a lot of nice, very good restaurants, they are definitely lacking on the bbq. There are several places that claim to be "Southern BBQ," but those are only words, and we feared this event would be catered. Our fears would soon laid to rest as the smell of cooking pork wafted through the air. The event planners must've had DC barbeque too because they decided to make their own, complete with a selection of Memphis bbq sauce (which received accolades from Collin, a self-proclaimed bbq afficionado.). And it was so yummy! As if that weren't enough, there was also a bluegrass band providing entertainment.
I must give kudos to the TSS for putting on a great (free!) event. And I also thank the band for not playing "Rocky Top."
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