Canale's Grocery has closed. The "Home of the Ham" is no more. Sad day in Memphis culinary history. So simple. So good. I may shed a tear.

When did that happen? I just went by there Friday and it looked open to me.

I knew something was wrong when they ran out of non-ethanol 93.
Sad day.

(09-12-2015 06:01 PM)TigerBill Wrote:  When did that happen? I just went by there Friday and it looked open to me.

Today was the last day. I would take the Canale family over the Tiller family in the badass Memphis family battle royale. No close third.

Yep. Memphis royalty.

Oh, man, those ham sandwiches were good. I used to stop there on my way back from taking my daughter to horseback lessons. It was "out in the country."

I am truly saddened by this. Anyone have the inside scoop as to why they closed? I was just there on Friday the 11th. I ate there all the time, as someone else said, I loved the simplicity of the place. Their ham was awesome. Plus, they sold Sundrop! I am now looking for a similar type place to get a coldcut sandwich on white bread. I wish I could have told Mr. Conn goodbye, he was always very nice to me.

George, Whit and Justin. 3 of my favorite catholic high terriers.

Go Terriers.

(09-13-2015 04:44 PM)tigerich Wrote:  George, Whit and Justin. 3 of my favorite catholic high terriers.

Remember Marty Schiller?

Justin was a beast.

Trivia...Charlie Vergos sold ham sandwiches before he sold BBQ. My understanding is that he gave them the idea and the ham "recipe." It was nothing more then cheap boneless hams rubbed with dry rub and smoked. White bread, American cheese, mayo and fresh lettuce and tomato.

(09-13-2015 04:43 PM)Toll Booth Willie Wrote:  I am truly saddened by this. Anyone have the inside scoop as to why they closed? I was just there on Friday the 11th. I ate there all the time, as someone else said, I loved the simplicity of the place. Their ham was awesome. Plus, they sold Sundrop! I am now looking for a similar type place to get a coldcut sandwich on white bread. I wish I could have told Mr. Conn goodbye, he was always very nice to me.

There is a story in the CA explaining why they closed.

Marty was a hell of a running back. He was two years ahead of me.

Catholic plays CBHS this year. First time in decades. It was once a great rivalry. Could be ugly this year.

(09-13-2015 05:19 PM)tigerich Wrote:  Marty was a hell of a running back. He was two years ahead of me.

He was my cousin, great guy, great athlete.

4 posts in 11 years? Damn son, you're a man of few words. There's another Catholic alum here.

One of the last Terriers present and accounted for.

BTW, my football teams went 2-1 against the evil brothers.

(09-13-2015 05:37 PM)3601 Wrote:  Catholic plays CBHS this year. First time in decades. It was once a great rivalry. Could be ugly this year.

I'm a CBHS 60s grad and had no idea they didn't play anymore. Back in the day it was The Game.

(09-13-2015 06:58 PM)cotton1991 Wrote:  

(09-13-2015 05:37 PM)3601 Wrote:  Catholic plays CBHS this year. First time in decades. It was once a great rivalry. Could be ugly this year.

I'm a CBHS 60s grad and had no idea they didn't play anymore. Back in the day it was The Game.

My dad graduated from Catholic in 67 or 68. I graduated from CBC/CBHS in 90. Don't think we have played since the 1970's.

(09-13-2015 07:15 PM)3601 Wrote:  

(09-13-2015 06:58 PM)cotton1991 Wrote:  

(09-13-2015 05:37 PM)3601 Wrote:  Catholic plays CBHS this year. First time in decades. It was once a great rivalry. Could be ugly this year.

I'm a CBHS 60s grad and had no idea they didn't play anymore. Back in the day it was The Game.

My dad graduated from Catholic in 67 or 68. I graduated from CBC/CBHS in 90. Don't think we have played since the 1970's.

You're a mere child.