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Is The Bar-B-Q Shop Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Memphis, TN)

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As of September 2026, The Bar-B-Q Shop is listed open on thebar-b-qshop.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The Bar-B-Q Shop's website, last modified 2026-09-08, was live with an active operational notice about paused shipping, matching Google Places' operational status for the Madison Avenue address.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

On the episode "BBQ Bragging Rights," The Bar-B-Q Shop was featured for its Memphis-style barbecue and house-made sauces and seasonings, sold both in the restaurant and by mail order. The Bar-B-Q Shop is a barbecue restaurant located on Madison Avenue in Memphis's Midtown area, known locally for its sauce and seasoning line alongside its smoked meats, according to the restaurant's website. According to the site, which the web server recorded as last modified 2026-09-08, the shop's site was actively maintained and displayed a notice that mail-order shipping was temporarily paused while the business worked to resume it, with an apology to customers for the delay. The site also linked to a page listing grocery stores that carry its products. Google Places separately lists the Madison Avenue location's business status as operational.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 12, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
BBQ Bragging Rights
What was featured
Memphis barbecue with house-made sauce and seasoning
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Bar-B-Q Shop

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bar-B-Q Shop still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Bar-B-Q Shop is listed open on thebar-b-qshop.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Bar-B-Q Shop after Food Paradise?

On the episode "BBQ Bragging Rights," The Bar-B-Q Shop was featured for its Memphis-style barbecue and house-made sauces and seasonings, sold both in the restaurant and by mail order. As of September 2026, The Bar-B-Q Shop is listed open on thebar-b-qshop.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Bar-B-Q Shop located?

1782 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured The Bar-B-Q Shop?

Season 12, Episode 3 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “BBQ Bragging Rights”.

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Address
1782 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
thebar-b-qshop.com

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