When Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, natives Brandon Washington and Colin “Cab” Washington set out to honor their late father, Ronald “Ron” Washington, they knew their tribute had to be rooted in the brand he built and the legacy he left behind.
As the founder of the legendary Ron’s Ribs, Ron was remembered not only for serving some of the city’s most unforgettable barbecue but also for his generous spirit and deep commitment to the community.
More than 30 years after Ron’s Ribs first opened its doors, his sons are carrying that legacy forward by recreating one of his most beloved barbecue sauce recipe they call Ron’s Signature Sauce.
Ron’s Ribs: A Historic Philly Institution
“We come from a family of entrepreneurs…our great-grandfather came up here during the great migration and they started selling platters out of his house,” Brandon says about the spirit of entrepreneurship passed down to his grandmother, and ultimately his father…