Mike "The Legend" Mills, one of the owners of Memphis Championship Barbecue, is a true artist! Mike doesn't exactly paint or sculpt, but his cooking talents and expertise would make the Mona Lisa not only smile, but also bust out loud laughing. So if you're lookin' for good cookin' then look no further than Memphis Championship Barbecue (M.C.B.) There are three convenient locations to serve you; 2130 E. Warm Springs Road, 4379 N. Las Vegas Boulevard and their easy access locale inside the Santa Fe Station Casino 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Watch for their fourth location opening this summer at 1401 N. Rainbow!

What makes these ribs the best in town, Nevada, the World? "Low and slow," according to Mike. "Our ribs are slow smoked over a combination of woods (including apple wood imported from Mike's hometown Murphysboro) at a low heat for 5 to 7 hours. This technique locks in the moisture and seals in the flavor for the best ribs you'll ever taste!" "Low and slow" is the only way to go! But, the real secret to the lip smackin', sweet tastin' fall off the bone ribs is the award-winning barbecue sauce and the "Magic Dust," a combination of over 18 different spices which is rubbed all over the ribs prior to the smoking process. The family recipe for the barbecue sauce dates back over 100 years and won a prestigious ' Blue Ribbon' in the 1902 World's Fair and more recently the "Jack Daniels Best Sauce Award" in 1992! Mike is also the only 3-time World Grand Champion of the International Memphis in May Barbeque Competition.

There's more than just ribs at M.C.B.! Appetizers include onion straws lightly battered and sprinkled with Mike's Magic Dust, fried dill pickles (a crowd favorite), a full pound of smoked to perfection chicken wings, Memphis skins stuffed with BBQ pork topped with cheddar cheese and green onions and (my favorite) juicy crawfish tails fried to a golden brown. Entrees include succulent smoked barbecue chicken, farm raised catfish, blackened 16 oz. Seasoned Rib Eye steak, New York Strip, slow cooked barbecue beef and smoked hot links to name just a few. There's also Mike's "just like mom makes" chili, fresh soups and salads, giant burgers, and tasty sandwiches. Homemade fresh desserts that are worth the extra mile on the treadmill include apple cobbler, pecan pie, strawberry shortcake and bread pudding.

Now you know some of the secrets to Mike and Memphis Championship Barbecues' success. But to me the real secret that makes M.C.B. tops is that Mike and his staff will treat you like one of the family! They're some of the warmest and friendliest folks around! M.C.B is also ideal for take-out and has a convenient drive-through at both the Warm Springs and Las Vegas Boulevard locations. Don't hesitate to call M.C.B for all your catering needs. They can serve 2 to 10,000 anytime and anyplace! Just call 798-2006 for your next catering event. Get great discounts when you join the M.C.B Blue Ribbon eClub. Check it out at www.memphis-bbq.com. You receive special offers like a free rack of ribs on your birthday and a free appetizer just for joining! So for huge portions of authentic, scrumptious barbecue, fair prices and good times - It's all under one roof at Memphis Championship Barbecue. You'll be in hog heaven! See y'all there!