About 10 miles southeast of Fostoria, on Rt. 587, is the small farming community of New Riegel. The population is approximately 300. One story I was told was that the town was originally settled by an Amish sect from Riegel, Germany.
The focal point of this town is definitely the New Riegel Cafe. Home of some of the finest BBQ ribs you will ever eat. (Although, they haven't passed the Beamis test, yet) People come from miles around to dine here; their reputation is quite impressive. I've overheard waitresses talking to customers and mentioning that they have worked there for over 30 years.
The BBQ sauce that is used is, of course, a secret. I really don't know how to describe it. It's not sweet, it's not tangy, it's not vinegar-y. There is plenty of garlic and I think that celery is the secret ingredient. Not celery salt or celery seed, but ground up celery. Regardless, the ribs are delicious.
I usually get a takeout order on Friday. I pick up my Dad at 4:15 and we arrive there shortly after they open for dinner at 4:30. We place our order - ribs with extra sauce - and enjoy a 7&7 at the bar while waiting. The orders come with french fries, butter bread and celery. The orders are then wrapped in foil and stuffed in a plastic bag. We're usually back by 5:00 or 5:15 for the feast.
The feast washed down with a cold bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola
The font of the elixir that is a 7&7
Old school bowling game
A peek into the dining room
Booth seating near the bar
Post Office
Always liked this portico design on buildings
9 comments:
Screw you, Johnny Reb. You know where to find the ribs. I think I'm still full from that order last night.
I find the New Regiel ribs very disappointing. They taste worse than Mrs. Brikners Sloppy Joes. On top of that they serve them up in a paper boat. I expect that at the Dairy Dream but not a rib joint. I'm in North Carlonia now. Come back down here Smitty and I'll turn you on to some BBQ!
Slim,
How can you hate on Mrs. Brickner's sloppy joes? She served them with love and a faint moustache.
Also,
The beauty of the paper boat is that the french fries mix with the BBQ sauce. Delicious.
Preach on Davey. Shady is obviously brain washed by the southern sun. He probably thinks the SEC is the greatest thing on earth.
NR RIBS!!!!!!!!!!!
Riggs,
NR RIBS!!!!!!!
I'm with ya Smitty. Throw out the ribs and eat the french fries. I will say that cedar Point has the best fries in the country. New Riegel should get back to grass roots and try their hand at some knockwurt or Ox tail. I've swallowed a couple McRibs that put NRibs to shame.
I can't believe Riggs played the Hitler card. Scandalous.
The SEC is the greatest thing on earth!
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