How Pitmaster Bobby Bradley, Jr. Keeps His Family Rib Recipe Alive - Smoke Point

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  • Опубліковано 10 жов 2023
  • Cozy Corner is one of Memphis's most popular barbecue restaurants, opening in 1977. Owner Bobby Bradley, Jr. is carrying on his family’s traditions by making the restaurant’s popular ribs, bologna sandwiches, and barbecue spaghetti.
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    Producer: Connor Reid
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  • @bigbwitdathirdeyeopen4526
    @bigbwitdathirdeyeopen4526 7 місяців тому +138

    I like how humble he sounds and the props he gives his grand parents

    • @mrlevhil
      @mrlevhil 7 місяців тому +12

      They whole family is extremely humble. I grew up with the Robinson/ Bradley fam.

  • @adrianscherer3420
    @adrianscherer3420 7 місяців тому +87

    Of all the crazy things in this video, the Pit Master grilling in a Louis Vuitton shirt has to be the craziest.

  • @banjoeypicks
    @banjoeypicks 5 місяців тому +20

    In 2018, wife and I went to Memphis for my birthday. Looking for a place to get lunch, I asked a local. He told us this was the place to go. He did not lie!!!! The ribs were excellent. Got there just in time, as we were sitting down to eat, a tour bus pulled up...... Two thumbs up!!!!

  • @forgotn42
    @forgotn42 7 місяців тому +138

    I never thought I'd say this, but that bologna sandwich looks incredible.

    • @francescastillo8243
      @francescastillo8243 7 місяців тому +6

      @forgotn42: The very crispy slices are mine, 😂😂😂

    • @timmyturner013
      @timmyturner013 7 місяців тому +7

      Grilled seasoned bologna hits bro you gotta trust it 🤟

    • @flowrinse9671
      @flowrinse9671 4 місяці тому +1

      It is delicious 🤤 .

  • @Vablonsky
    @Vablonsky 7 місяців тому +87

    It's so great to see such an iconic and historic restaurant continue on to the next generation. And, not only that...to see it prosper. Business is good. The food looks good. This is how tradition lives on.

  • @slyck101
    @slyck101 7 місяців тому +15

    Pitboss working in Louis Vuitton silk.. that's class! 😊

  • @benpetot1515
    @benpetot1515 2 місяці тому +2

    I've been there multiple times, and it's always great. Thank you for keeping it alive Bobby! Your grandpa would be proud.

  • @dwaynekoblitz6032
    @dwaynekoblitz6032 7 місяців тому +32

    Rarely eat at a bbq restaurant but it's always so enjoyable to see how much difference there is between not just restaurants but also regions. Very cool operation here.

  • @prowrestlingisart6742
    @prowrestlingisart6742 7 місяців тому +47

    Awesome seeing the passion, care, love, and dedication put into their product. It's obvious that it shines through in the quality of the food.

  • @staceyk.210
    @staceyk.210 6 місяців тому +7

    Being a native of Texas I know good barbecue when I see!! And this place will definitely give Texas a run for it's Money 💰!! Nothing brings people more together than good food and Great 👍🏽 Service which is what this spot is during!! On my next road trip to Tennessee I'll be making way over to this spot!! Phenomenal 🎉 Video and Thanks for Sharing🧡🤍🔥🤍🧡

  • @whatevereyewant
    @whatevereyewant 7 місяців тому +199

    WHOSE GUNNA CARRY THE BBQ LOGS?!

    • @MichaelOrton
      @MichaelOrton 7 місяців тому +9

      Damn, that made me laugh harder than it should have

    • @stickiestring
      @stickiestring 7 місяців тому +37

      STAY TENDER!

    • @touvue9362
      @touvue9362 7 місяців тому +12

      David Grillgins

    • @ergo7982
      @ergo7982 7 місяців тому +6

      That's why I clicked the video 😂

    • @kelsblu
      @kelsblu 7 місяців тому +5

      😂😂😂😂 Best Thread EVER!!!! 🏆

  • @ronalddowdell9231
    @ronalddowdell9231 21 день тому +1

    So proud of these folks.....wish them continued success.

  • @fishinhank942
    @fishinhank942 7 місяців тому +17

    Kudos to you sir, if it ain't broke it doesn't need to be fixed. Granddad is proud and smiling right now

    • @castillramsey5741
      @castillramsey5741 6 місяців тому

      That’s what I tell ppl. Stop breaking stuff.

  • @user-sn3be4ei6h
    @user-sn3be4ei6h 5 місяців тому +4

    Ive eaten his food. First time i ate so much i could not stand to leave til i unhooked my belt and jean buttons and waddle to the truck holding my pants up. Next time i wore sweat pants. Yeah baby. Once we were done grubbin' we ordered everything again to go. He is legit.

  • @panken
    @panken 7 місяців тому +16

    Cozy Corner is the best of the best. I wish i still worked down the street from there.

  • @edwarddelderfield
    @edwarddelderfield 7 місяців тому +15

    Fantastic to see the pride of the owner and pit master.

  • @donsullivan3610
    @donsullivan3610 Місяць тому +1

    Congratulations brother! Job well done! Grandpa is smiling upon you! Peace and blessings!

  • @carlbrittain1993
    @carlbrittain1993 7 місяців тому +8

    The way that lady wields yhat cleaver is impressive and also terrifying.😂😂

  • @Run3Whor3
    @Run3Whor3 7 місяців тому +9

    Damn! Atlast Cozy Corner has made the cut, Amazing food, and right beside St Jude, used to be our weekly lunch spot!

  • @quarterbackin3262
    @quarterbackin3262 7 місяців тому +6

    I must say that food looked delicious I love a restaurant that takes pride in their product.

  • @artustbbq1195
    @artustbbq1195 7 місяців тому +14

    Amazing to see, thanks for sharing. love how unique their pits are. Definitely on the list for our next trip over from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @bbqbourbonblues3257
    @bbqbourbonblues3257 5 місяців тому +2

    Cozy Corner is the only BBQ I eat when i'm in Memphis. Its always delicious and the service is excellent.

  • @janicekahl4361
    @janicekahl4361 7 місяців тому +3

    My mouth is watering all ready

  • @chadtep7571
    @chadtep7571 7 місяців тому +15

    This is the real old school bbq that I grew up on. Not that pretentious, Guy Fieri, checking for bark b.s. bbq.

    • @JimDean002
      @JimDean002 5 місяців тому

      A good barbecue joint is an entirely different animal you are correct

  • @davidCARDENAS-ds9qb
    @davidCARDENAS-ds9qb 5 місяців тому +1

    THANKS, BROTHER, GOD BLESS YOUR COOKING.

  • @cawa2576
    @cawa2576 5 місяців тому +1

    A good person with a good team backing him up.

  • @ryangies4798
    @ryangies4798 7 місяців тому +6

    Incredible story, Amazing looking food!

  • @CarlCollinsTV
    @CarlCollinsTV Місяць тому

    Just amazing professionalism. The food looks like bbq heaven.

  • @cbc9002
    @cbc9002 6 місяців тому

    Looks good.
    I wish I could see your day set up to get the food going.
    So I knew what it took to start my own bbq place.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @mmes307ify
    @mmes307ify Місяць тому

    This man is such a good person. I would love to visit his restaurant one day.

  • @darthraiderprime
    @darthraiderprime 3 місяці тому

    One of the best customers I deliver to. Great food Great people. Much respect!!

  • @JP-jd8wr
    @JP-jd8wr 5 місяців тому +1

    This is one of my favorite episodes

  • @pcb462
    @pcb462 7 місяців тому +4

    Shout out from Horn Lake, Mississippi. I’m gonna have to come up there and see what the fuss is about. Everything looks good! Keep up the good work.

  • @lynnvaughn8109
    @lynnvaughn8109 7 місяців тому +4

    Everything looks delicious 💚

  • @nathan0717
    @nathan0717 7 місяців тому +3

    1:14 😂 I REFUSE to believe I’m the only one that heard that a certain way!

  • @pjackson65
    @pjackson65 6 місяців тому

    When I first arrived in Austin from New Orleans in the early '90s and went to a TX bbq place, I thought the white bread thing was really weird. Then when I learned that it started with the German and Czech grocery stores from way back in the day it made a little more sense, and I figured it was just a local thing...until I saw you serving it as well!!
    By the way, your cooker is AWESWOME and the way you use it is even more awesome! That thing can put out more than some pits more than twice as big!!

  • @craigsr6228
    @craigsr6228 6 місяців тому

    Sooo impressive and I can't wait to visit!!!!

  • @jimmy2thymes916
    @jimmy2thymes916 7 місяців тому +8

    I don't know what it is but BBQ just looks so much better coming out of a really old shack like the Cozy Corner.

  • @kozerh3969
    @kozerh3969 7 місяців тому +5

    I want to try that bologna sandwich and bbq spaghetti so bad. Need to start bugging my wife to take a trip to Memphis

  • @ashtonmendez9366
    @ashtonmendez9366 7 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for this Eater 😍

  • @philiq18
    @philiq18 7 місяців тому

    Job well done. Everything looked delicious. 👏🏾😁

  • @quentintarantino7221
    @quentintarantino7221 4 місяці тому +1

    When he poked a hole in that rib I about bustteddd😂

  • @kennethmorris7878
    @kennethmorris7878 6 місяців тому +2

    Sis working out some aggression with that cleaver😅😅.

  • @UrethraBarista
    @UrethraBarista 7 місяців тому +19

    That's that aquarium style smokers we have here in Chicago. Check out Lem's BBQ.

    • @zmcknight319
      @zmcknight319 7 місяців тому

      I know where to get one built

  • @jdrobin1
    @jdrobin1 7 місяців тому +10

    Food looks great but the grill needs a good clean 😂 I'd still go to memphis and try it.

  • @DNORT127
    @DNORT127 5 місяців тому +1

    I have the pleasure of working just up parkway from them. We get all the smells when we get a good west wind. Damn good food in that joint.

  • @karengarrison4237
    @karengarrison4237 5 місяців тому +1

    My hometown. It is everything they say it is.

  • @tylero2112
    @tylero2112 7 місяців тому +9

    That bologna look so fire it ain't even funny

  • @special-t-419onurbandictio9
    @special-t-419onurbandictio9 7 місяців тому +2

    a full belly and a smile lol thats what its all about :) food looks good

  • @etf42
    @etf42 7 місяців тому +7

    Love this as I can't stand 'corporate' barbecue restaurants

  • @rustymuckybottoms
    @rustymuckybottoms 7 місяців тому +1

    Duuuuuude!!!! I need that Bologna sammy, and the Spaghetti, and some wings.... hell, just throw it at my face! 😂

  • @aonforme3349
    @aonforme3349 4 місяці тому

    Excellent!!! I stopped by on the way to O-Mound.

  • @theoneandonlysoslappy
    @theoneandonlysoslappy 7 місяців тому +22

    Dang. I want a bologna sandwich and bbq spaghetti

  • @italiansister8069
    @italiansister8069 7 місяців тому +3

    The place been there a long time once upon a time it was a great place especially during Christmas and Thanksgiving oh how Memphis miss that... Nowadays the food don't taste good ... I will say his grandfather was a big good honest man would feed anyone I don't go there anymore !

  • @CrookedJaggedHooks
    @CrookedJaggedHooks Місяць тому

    Keep it in the family My Brother.. Looks Delicious.

  • @heyyomyman
    @heyyomyman 6 місяців тому +1

    cozy corner is fire.... tell everyone who visits to go there and go early

  • @Kim-mn1cl
    @Kim-mn1cl 5 місяців тому

    this BBQ is very pleasing to my eyes

  • @memp6000
    @memp6000 5 місяців тому

    I’m from Memphis and have driven by it a bunch. Always packed. And when the weather is nice, the line can be a little ridiculous and run outside and down the building.

  • @broderickbuck1873
    @broderickbuck1873 5 місяців тому

    Looks amazing

  • @kjam360
    @kjam360 7 місяців тому

    It looks delicious!

  • @deanvoss7098
    @deanvoss7098 5 місяців тому

    I ate at Cozy Corner about 25 or 30 years ago when I visited Elvis Presley's mansion..it is legit..!!! There was this little black lady running the show.. nice as could be.. the bologna sandwich and barbecue spaghetti are amazing

  • @drystack86
    @drystack86 Місяць тому

    "Memphis is always in the conversation" 🤟😍

  • @Mortuarydrake
    @Mortuarydrake 7 місяців тому +1

    I was just there recently while in town for Gonerfest

  • @algernon5776
    @algernon5776 7 місяців тому +9

    First went there 40 years ago Real Deal BBQ !!! If you visit Memphis skip the PR places go to this place. Don't sleep on the Cornish Hens

  • @MauriceSkillern
    @MauriceSkillern 3 місяці тому

    This was great....

  • @mrme2653
    @mrme2653 7 місяців тому

    Looks good!!!!

  • @mrtuber132
    @mrtuber132 7 місяців тому +1

    Memphis baby 901 grit n grind ya hurr

  • @demetricevassar4630
    @demetricevassar4630 5 місяців тому

    The best bbq in the business. The wings are to die for.

  • @AnilPrabha
    @AnilPrabha 7 місяців тому +1

    Top notch 👌

  • @hartzaire
    @hartzaire 2 місяці тому

    I had their food when I visited Memphis it was so delicious I had the chicken everything was so delicious and I got a boloney sandwich to go that was also delicious

  • @theendoftimetravel
    @theendoftimetravel 7 місяців тому +2

    Now this spot looks legit

  • @holdingthebull
    @holdingthebull 7 місяців тому +2

    2:03 yoooo what was that XD

  • @user-mw4dv6sb2n
    @user-mw4dv6sb2n 4 місяці тому +1

    brotha im here to personally tell you im from Louisiana but live in texas i been going to Memphis since 2019 regularly and every bbq spot i tried was trash. i went to cozy corner and this the best bbq flavor wise i have had yet in Memphis so this is my go to if i want bbq. this is the only bbq restaurant i been to in Memphis or Memphis area that you can actually taste the smoke in the meats

  • @5fivezero0
    @5fivezero0 7 місяців тому

    Damn, after looking at the food I'd be waiting on line early too!

  • @RAMBOau
    @RAMBOau 7 місяців тому +9

    Delicious 😋

  • @DJValentino864
    @DJValentino864 7 місяців тому +7

    Everything thing looks Yummy!!
    Especially the meats...But I want that cole slaw and bologna sandwich ASAP❗

  • @afropowa1598
    @afropowa1598 7 місяців тому +1

    I wish this show also focus on this restaurant's beef dishes.

  • @eliasnasrallah2092
    @eliasnasrallah2092 7 місяців тому +2

    WOW! Such passion and dedication! ACES🔥

  • @jerryjerrylahngenhairy4724
    @jerryjerrylahngenhairy4724 5 місяців тому

    Yep. Taking a trip to memphis

  • @Excuse_The_Hebrew
    @Excuse_The_Hebrew 6 місяців тому +1

    I don’t see a lot of sanitation going on there it’s about time to clean some things up but the chicken and beef looks good!

  • @anothertarnishedone5960
    @anothertarnishedone5960 7 місяців тому +7

    I like this kind of familiar bussiness, but man, clean that grill...

    • @anthonybrooks1559
      @anthonybrooks1559 8 днів тому

      Guarantee you the pit isn't cleaned at your favorite spot. Why do you think they tell you to season your grill before using it? You don't want a ton of grease build up, but you don't want it looking like it was just manufactured either.

  • @danielploy9143
    @danielploy9143 7 місяців тому +3

    Wish I could work there…

  • @dylanpowell7416
    @dylanpowell7416 6 місяців тому +1

    The best bbq in Memphis, eat there as much as I can 💯

    • @901Blanco
      @901Blanco 6 місяців тому

      Idk about best. Its definitely on the list!

    • @user-ux6yv6es7d
      @user-ux6yv6es7d 9 днів тому

      Who's the best I don't know I'm from the east coast

  • @Lynn442
    @Lynn442 5 місяців тому

    Great BBQ 👍🏾

  • @celestialtay
    @celestialtay 6 місяців тому

    My favorite bbq on earth.

  • @Seldomseen77
    @Seldomseen77 7 місяців тому

    God bless y'all...

  • @johnniemop
    @johnniemop 3 місяці тому

    I love y’all story

  • @Kinglioncrown
    @Kinglioncrown 7 місяців тому +2

    BBQ goodness is what I see here

  • @wlfgngct
    @wlfgngct 7 місяців тому +12

    Wrapping in plastic wrap? There goes any bark and crispy chicken skin. Turned it into a tv dinner... complete with STYROFOAM takeout boxes.

    • @thehfamily_
      @thehfamily_ 7 місяців тому +2

      Yes he lost me with the plastic wrap m. Along with covering everything in too much damn sauce

    • @anthonybrooks1559
      @anthonybrooks1559 8 днів тому

      Many bbq restaurants wrap the cooked meat in plastic wrap.

  • @lockjaw3388
    @lockjaw3388 2 місяці тому

    Shout Out Mr.Chime Time.. he put on to Cozy Corner.. he said they food was 🔥

  • @apostle.rayshawnhutchinson3717
    @apostle.rayshawnhutchinson3717 5 місяців тому +3

    That is the Chicago renown Aquarium BBQ Pit. Created and built here in Chicago by Avenue Metal and James Lemmons Founder of Lems BBQ! We have been using these aquariums here in Chicago for almost 80 years now! It may be In Memphis but you guys are selling true Chicago BBQ‼️🔥🔥 I currently use 3 of them at my restaurant here in Chicago

    • @jordanbabcock9349
      @jordanbabcock9349 3 місяці тому +1

      It isn't "Chicago BBQ" because the pit was made in Chicago LOL. And what is "Chicago BBQ"? Never heard of it. Carolina, Memphis, Texas, Kansas City ... Yeah, Chicago..?!

    • @anthonybrooks1559
      @anthonybrooks1559 8 днів тому

      ​@@jordanbabcock9349true, not Chicago bbq because the pit originated there. However, Chicago does have a style, just because you haven't heard of it, doesn't mean they don't.

  • @be-shallahrah4588
    @be-shallahrah4588 3 місяці тому

    I haven’t been in Memphis since a long while

  • @kylesanders5999
    @kylesanders5999 6 місяців тому +1

    Noodles sound good. I love a cinnci five way so this sounds good

  • @jamesjohnson4830
    @jamesjohnson4830 6 місяців тому

    Try Lem's Barbecue on the South East side of Chicago. Fantastic eating, I guarantee!!😊

  • @pablomartinherrerac
    @pablomartinherrerac 6 місяців тому +1

    The food seems so good and the pit set up is interesting and different 🤤 the amount of cling wrap breaks my heart thought…

  • @kimberlymorgan9344
    @kimberlymorgan9344 7 місяців тому

    Yasss!! WHOLE Wings, Yasss!!!

  • @seanculligan8592
    @seanculligan8592 7 місяців тому +2

    The looks amazing but he the best thing about the video is the accent that these fellas have! haha

  • @Lichtts
    @Lichtts 7 місяців тому +2

    I don’t know why I saw that fake ass Loui shirt and knew bbq was going to be 🔥

  • @Brother_Dre1900
    @Brother_Dre1900 7 місяців тому +1

    My mother use to make barbecue spaghetti.

  • @muskafella
    @muskafella 7 місяців тому +1

    5:53 That chick holds that butchers knife and eyes that meat like it has no chance. Each chop is personal