There’s a magical moment that happens when you first catch the scent of real wood-smoked barbecue.
Your stomach growls, your mouth waters, and suddenly, whatever plans you had seem less important than following that heavenly aroma to its source.
At Ziffle’s Rib Bar in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that moment has been drawing hungry pilgrims from across the Hoosier State and beyond for good reason.
The unassuming brick building on the corner might not look like a destination restaurant from the outside, but locals know better – and now, so do barbecue enthusiasts willing to put serious miles on their odometers for a taste of what many consider the best ribs in the Midwest…