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The Ribb Doctor moves to Madison Street, expands menu

By David W. Shelton | July 28, 2007 |

The Ribb Doctor, a popular award-winning local barbecue restaurant, has moved from their longstanding home on Tiny Town Road across from the Great Escape theater to 1923 Madison Street, in the Tradewinds South shopping center. The Ribb Doctor took over the slot once occupied by Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders. The shopping center is located opposite Barksdale Elementary School in the same shopping center that houses Carmike 8 Cinemas.

The restaurant’s manager, Debbie Mercado, had hoped to reopen the store at the end of June, but was delayed almost two weeks due to utility and other quirks that had to be ironed out. She has already seen several of her regular customers from the Tiny Town Road location who were glad to find their new home for what Mercado calls “the best food in town.”

Ribb Doctor manager Debbie Mercado shares a laugh with customers - Photo by David W. Shelton

Mercado (sometimes affectionately called ‘the Boston Bobblehead’ by other staff members), in her quirky New England accent, is quick to brag about the Ribb Doctor’s baby back ribs. “They fall off the bone, they’re so tender,” she said. “And you ask any customer, they’ll tell you the same thing.” The ribs are slow-cooked, and coated with their signature barbecue sauce. This isn’t neat eating, though. A roll of paper towels is provided to wipe fingers (after they’ve been properly licked, of course).

The Ribb Doctor has been honored with 2nd place in the Jack Daniels cookoff and other regional awards, and their sauces have also been honored.

The restaurant is open every Monday-Thursday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and is open Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The menu consists of pulled pork sandwiches and plates (yes, they’ll put slaw on the bun if asked), beef brisket, chicken, ribs, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and desserts. New menu items include lunch salads and barbecue Philly sandwiches.

Carry-out orders and Catering is also available by calling the restaurant at (931) 906-4440.

About David W. Shelton

Posts by David W. Shelton are copyright (c)2006, 2007, 2008 by the author. All rights reserved. David W. Shelton is a writer, speaker and activist in Clarksville, and serves on the Clarksville Human Relations Commission. His passions include film and complete equality for all people, and he has worked in various capacities to work toward this goal. He is currently an illustrator, graphic designer, trainer, and is the owner of Imagine Media Solutions. He is an Adobe® Certified Instructor in Photoshop®.

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Email: dwshelton@att.net

Sections: Business
Topics: Barbecue, BBQ, Bodacious, Debbie Mercaco, Madison Street, Ribs, The Ribb Doctor, Tiny Town Road

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