photography by Kevin Marple
Sam Gibbins shows his smoking prowess at The Ranch House, his venture in the far northwest corner of the city. The menu includes smoked steaks and a hearty burger, along with the standard ‘cue options. The real stars here are the deep dark ribs and the thick slices of beef. Gibbins found his Ole Hickory smoker at an auction of a defunct barbecue joint. Their loss is his gain.