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The Dispatch wrote
Spare moments few for roaming ‘ribbers’
Thursday, July 24, 2008
BY AARON BECK
For most people, the 29th annual Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest will offer a respite from the routine. It promises a stroll along the Scioto River — a time to hear some music, meet friends and acquaintances, and, of course, eat a plate of mouthwatering food that someone else cooked.
For the 22 teams of men and women who will rub and slather many thousands of pounds of ribs and other meats on many a grill, it means 2 1/2 days of nonstop preparations and quick salutations such as “Hi, how are you?” and “Thank you, goodbye.”
The “ribbers,” the people who roam the United States producing distinctively flavored smoked meats, wouldn’t have it any other way.
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I am SO excited for this! I always get overwhelmed by the number of choices. Any favorites from last year?
I’m truly looking forward to this weekend, but OY, what a pun in that headline! :shock:
I like Smoke Shack, even though their line always moves at a glacial pace. Other than that, I can never remember the names of the places, just their locations. Everyone seems to be in the same place every year.
Is it just me or does the phrase “roaming ribbers” sound kinda… naughty?
:wink:
ALSO: Don’t forget the WORLD FAMOUS PIG RUN 5K 7pm friday. RUN don’t walk to get first dibs on those ribs!
Even if you dont run, some of the pig themed runners are fun to see.
Oh my gosh…I can’t wait…
mmmmmm….ribs…….
oooo…jazzz….
Ok, sorry guys, I’ll stop going into convulsions. :-)
Without the bridge I’ll be interested to see how they work this out. Always a good time, even though the heat is sure to be sweltering. They could use more trees there, but we (Town Franklin residents) hogged them all. See? I told you, just horrible. :oops:
i missed out last year, smokin joes is awesome. he used to have a place on parsons and oak about 10 years ago or so. this is the only time of year i get to sample his ribs. i seem to miss him at other events. any rate, with the bridge closed i dont think it will cause any issues as the bridge is always closed to cars for river front events. but the closure has caused tons of traffic issues already in east franklinton. i guess people need to get used to it, and when they do it wont be so bad. cant wait for that main st bridge to open up.
Mmm, think I’ll have to check out Smack Your Lips BBQ. Today feels like Friday for some reason and I got all excited until I realized there’s still another day to wait. :?
Anyone know if Consider Biking will have their bicycle parking setup this weekend?
bike parking corral is set up at broad and front (or somewhere near there, i saw it when i went to Danny’s Deli for lunch today.)
thanks lifeliberty! :D
Danny’s Deli = good stomach-stretching prep for loads of ribs