Montgomery Inn is an Ohio tradition known for its ribs - bibs and all!
A short story
about our long history...
In 1951 Ted and Matula Gregory opened the original restaurant in the very
underdeveloped area of Montgomery, Ohio. It was really just a place for Ted
and his friends to gather, but Matula’s incredible cooking skills could not be
ignored. One night she decided to make ribs, and people went nuts for them.
Soon a local critic dubbed Ted the “Ribs King,” and the legend was secured.
As the town of Montgomery blossomed, word of these incredible ribs spread
fast—so much so that the Inn became “THE PLACE” for any celebrity
passing though town, a tradition that lives on to this day.
If you can’t visit the restaurant, we can bring the restaurant to you. We
offer a full line of catering services that makes every celebration a success.
The Gregory children are carrying on their parents’ legacy, making sure
Montgomery Inn remains one of the finest family restaurants in the country,
and keeping the colorful memory of the Ribs King alive and well.
After a very lengthy wait, and the subsequent discovery they overlooked our reservation, we were finally seated.
THE BEST RIBS ON THE PLANET: Ted and Matula Gregory truly earned the titles of Ribs King and Ribs
Queen. When we say our ribs are famous, we mean it. Enjoyed by actors,
athletes, and every U.S. President since Gerald Ford, they’re hand-spiced and
slow-roasted daily, then finished off on our custom broiler. But Matula’s
secret recipe sauce is the real star, made with only the finest California
tomatoes and a super-secret blend of all-natural spices. And don’t worry
about wearing a bib. It’s a good look.
After all the talk of the ribs, I didn't have much of a choice: I had to try them. 
I went with an order of the "THE ORIGINAL
WORLD FAMOUS PORK LOIN BACK RIBS" and a side of Saratoga Chips.
First, we were served some bread.
And, I was served a bib to prep for the oncoming mess.
How cute?
The ribs were very good. I am not a ribs connoisseur - but I loved the sauce, and the meat was so tender. These were delish, and I'd be happy with a full rack next time!
Bakersfield is a hip spot with delicious tacos and tequila. It was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and that always makes me curious to check it out.
We were seated right near the open wall that spills out onto the sidewalk. And even though it was rainy, it was neat to get the fresh air and have this sort of indoor-outdoor dining experience.
We went simple with queso, and I got a taco.
The queso was tasty - pretty creamy and a little bit of heat.
And my taco was the SHORT RIB: braised short rib, queso fresco, crema, white onion, radish, cilantro. It was very good. I almost wish I would have tried more tacos - there just wasn't room in my belly. Do you have a favorite here?
A Tavola is an Italian bar that is known for its delicious offerings and cool vibe.
We stopped here for just a quick snack - in between our main meals - but it was so cute. 
A TAVOLA is a community gathering place, a modern interpretation of the timeless Italian bar and trattorias in cities like Naples, Rome, Venice, Bologna, and Florence, which have served as local gathering places for hundreds of years. At A Tavola we are about family, and our restaurant is an extension of your dining room. Pizza, pasta, platters, and wine are meant for sharing which helps create the communal atmosphere that makes the A TAVOLA experience.
Our food is based on family recipes, made by hand from the finest ingredients available, and inspired by our travels. We make it just like your grandma would, and just like your grandma we care about what you eat and drink.
We ordered the arancini to split. Arancini are fried risotto balls, stuffed with fontina, and they were served with tomato sauce.
I love these little balls of goodness. Crunchy, creamy, and delish! Have you tried these?
Have you heard of Salt Rising Bread?
It's an Appalachian traditional way of making bread.
And Jenny Bardwell is a master at it.
She has published a book and even hosts classes - one of which I took recently!
So, I wanted to share some images from this fun evening.
Jenny mailed us some of her 12-year-old sourdough mother.
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