‘The ‘Vous’ chronicles history of Memphis’ most storied restaurant
Longtime Rendezvous waiter Percy Norris retired in 2016. He said, “You have three legends in this town. Elvis, Jerry Lawler and me.” (Courtesy Jack Lofton)
From left: Rendezvous co-owner John Vergos and co-directors of “The ‘Vous,” Jeff Dailey and Jack Lofton, at a small event to showcase a compilation of the film. (Jennifer Biggs/The Daily Memphian)
‘Big Jack’ Dyson, a longtime waiter at the Rendezvous, died during the filming of “The ‘Vous.” (Courtesy Jack Lofton)
Rendezvous founder Charlie Vergos (back row, center) poses with his team at a special event. Filmmaker Jack Lofton said the Rendezvous “was built by people and we wanted to tell that story, about how an old Greek man and group of Black men could build an institution.” (Courtesy Jack Lofton)
In a vintage photo, waiters model the Rendezvous’ old-time aprons. (Courtesy Jack Lofton)
Samuel L. Jackson is one of the many celebrities Percy Norris served over the years at the Rendezvous. (Courtesy Jack Lofton)
Longtime kitchen manager ‘Big Bobby’ Ellis passed away during filming of “The ‘Vous.” (Courtesy Jack Lofton)
A documentary about the Rendezvous has taken more than four years to film about 700 hours of footage, and the hope is that an 80-minute film will find its way to a film festival in early 2022.
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Rendezvous John Vergos Nick Vergos The 'Vous Percy Norris Bobby EllisJennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
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