What to order: Belle Tavern’s prime rib — but only on Thursdays
Belle Tavern’s 14-ounce prime rib is available only on Thursdays and served medium rare with a horseradish cream sauce, au ju and a loaded baked potato. (Courtesy Belle Tavern)
Ellen Chamberlain
Ellen Chamberlain is a global citizen who is happy to call Memphis her forever home. The Michigan native has worked in media for nearly 25 years as a radio broadcaster, journalist and ghostwriter. As The Daily Memphian’s food and restaurant writer, she gives readers inside perspectives of their favorite restaurants and the people behind them, suggestions for the best bites around town and the latest food news from in and around Shelby County.
Prime rib isn’t having a renaissance moment — and Belle Tavern restaurant offers a Thursday night special that feels intentionally old-school.
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