On October 4, 1971, Tony Ridgway opened for his first day at the Wurst Place on 12th Avenue South. As we head into our 48th year in business, Ridgway and Tony’s Off Third are celebrating! Visit Ridgway Bar & Grill that day to enjoy a free bratwurst sandwich. We’ll feature Usinger’s, the same brand Tony […]
Summertime in Naples
The summer months mean a variety of things. Humidity and thunderstorms, for sure. Much less traffic is a bonus, and the ability to get into any restaurant without a reservation. Also: value dining. Both Ridgway Bar & Grill and Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar are offering special menus this summer to tempt your palate and […]
The Cookbook Goes to Vermont
Tony and family traveled to Vermont for a bit of changed scenery and uninterrupted work on the cookbook. While there, Tony prepared a comparative dinner of grass-fed versus grain-fed beef for a group of friends, and the primary consensus was that it was delicious. There’s still a lot of work left to go on the […]
