Honey Bear's motto—"You don't need no teeth to eat our meat"—may fall short on grammar, but this place isn't packed with folks looking to improve their language skills. In 1986 childhood friends Mark Smith and Gary Clark expanded from a catering business to their first wildly successful Honey Bear's restaurant on East Van Buren Street; today they are in demand all across the Valley. This is...
Honey Bear's Barbecue Restaurant Review:
Phoenix may be a far cry from Memphis, but that doesn’t mean the locals can’t enjoy good Southern-style barbecue. Churning out mesquite-grilled barbecue bathed in smoky-sweet sauce, this fast-food spot has earned a loyal following. In fact, they come in droves for ribs, chicken, pulled pork, house-specialty beans and sweet potato pie. Party packs are a great hit for office events and, well,...
Memphis-style 'cue puts the South in your mouth.:
In Short
The name alludes to the special ingredient used in the sauce, which is based on a recipe borrowed from the owner's family in Jackson, Tennessee. Despite the competition, Honey...