My tastes aren't nearly as refined as Tyler Cowen's or John Nye's, but I've been thinking for what I would include in this post for a long time. After lunch today, I finally know. If I were visiting Memphis and could eat three meals, here's where I would go:

Breakfast: Brother Juniper's. We're there on a semi-regular basis with out-of-town guests. I usually get the Greek omelet with home fries and a biscuit. A charming atmosphere combined with excellent food makes for a great beginning to any day. Except Monday, because they're closed. Alternate: Blue Plate Cafe.

Lunch: Cafe Eclectic. To my shame, I didn't know it existed until I went there for coffee with a colleague a few weeks ago. I was there for lunch today, and the patty melt with remoulade was possibly the best burger I've ever eaten. The roasted red pepper soup was fabulous, and the "taters" on the side were a mix of different potatoes. I expect the bakery to compete in the breakfast category soon. Alternate: Boscos.

Really Nice Dinner: Tsunami. Shannon and I celebrated our sixth anniversary here over the weekend. The food--Asian seafood--was outstanding, and the ginger donuts we had for dessert were good in a way that I didn't know existed. In the last year or so we've become fans of Gordon Ramsay's TV shows Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. Again, I'm no foodie, but Chef Ramsay might want to visit Tsunami--not to straighten them out, but to enjoy what they have to offer. Alternate: The Grove Grill, which does have the best shrimp & grits in Memphis.

Barbecue (I know this is four but BBQ is the local specialty): Central BBQ. You can't really go wrong with barbecue in Memphis, but Central is our favorite. I'm especially fond of the turkey BBQ nachos. Alternate: Bar-B-Q Shop.

Honorable Mentions: Fino's, Pho Saigon, and the Asian restaurant on Cleveland across from Lobster King. Any other suggestions?