10/31/08, Olympia: Ranch House BBQ & Steakhouse got the green light three weeks ago to rebuild their restaurant after months of waiting for funding and permits. The December 2007 mudslide that swept through the five acres that Ranch House BBQ sat so peacefully on for the past 60 years, was devastating not only to the owner Amy Anderson, but also our local community.With no proceeds from their insurance company or FEMA, Anderson was forced to take out a low interest government loan. Just weeks before the first loan installment is due, Anderson received her building permit from the County. “The Thurston County building department has been very helpful during these past tough months,” Anderson said. “But, like everything else it takes time. There is so much that had to be in place before the actual re-building could occur.”
Operating at their temporary location in downtown Olympia has helped keep the Ranch House BBQ customers satisfied…so much so that Ranch House BBQ was awarded “Best BBQ of the South Sound” for the third year in a row! Due to the complete loss of equipment during the disaster, Ranch House BBQ was forced to take the year off from competing on a national bbq circuit where previous wins have included Grand Championship titles from Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Canada and the World BBQ Championship in Ireland!
Ranch House BBQ hopes to re-open their original location at the end of December 2008. In true extreme makeover fashion, contractors are working side-by-side in an effort to speed up the process and make that dream come true.
You can enjoy Ranch House BBQ's award-winning bbq through Sunday, November 30 at their temporary downtown Olympia location 621 Capitol Way. Ranch House BBQ will be closed temporarily to focus all their energy and efforts toward a successful re-opening at the end of December 2008!
For further information call (360) 866-8704 or www.ranchhousebbq.net. Thanks for all your support and we look forward to serving ya'all real soon!
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