That’s Show Business: If there’s no business like show business, then there may be no lunch like a barbecue lunch at Showbiz Ribs, which is coming soon to Sixth and Olive streets. Although no official debut date has been set yet, owner Tony Katsaras estimates service will begin in a few weeks. Katsaras, by the way, is also a music producer and actor whose credits include the role of “Policeman” in the 1991 special effects thriller F/X 2 The Deadly Art of Illusion.
He promises there will be no flavor illusions in his barbecue. “You can expect the best barbecue you’ve ever had because I make my own sauce from scratch. It’s a secret sauce,” he told Restaurant Buzz. “When you walk in the restaurant it’s got nothing but photographs of actors and everything. I’ll have a big marquee up there too.”
If his barbecue is as good as he promises, Restaurant Buzz foresees it inspiring a sequel to F/X 2: BBQ/3 The Return of the Sauce, starring Katsaras as Nicky Ribs, a streetwise restaurateur in search of the gang of criminals who stole his secret recipe. He’ll get help from his sidekick buddy Officer Cole Slaw. Okay, we’ll stop now.
At 520 W. Sixth St., (213) 439-5700.
Hi Tony,
I did a search under your restaurant name and your website came up. I love it and can’t wait to come to the opening.
Keep me posted on all event’s please!!!
Thanks,
Barbara Alexander
Thanks for the great pulled pork sandwich today. Nothin beats downhome cookin, but you guys come damn close, and the cole slaw tastes just like my grandma used to make! Downtown just got a little bit better.
10.19.2008 – You have the most amazing ribs and sides. And your open on Sundays for football! Thanks for bringing a great ribs spot to downtown LA! – Charlie
Showbiz Ribs is a hit! Everything we tried was great. The babyback ribs, Vermont mac & cheese, garlic feta french fries, feta olives, beef ribs, cole slaw, everything phenomenal! I will definitely recommend Showbiz Ribs to my family, friends and coworkers. Tony is a great host and entertainer. Welcome to Downtown!!!!
“THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!!” RIBS, TRI TIP, COBBLER & A WHOLE LOT MORE!!!!! YOUS GOT TO GO THERE…”SHOWBIZ RIBS” IS THE PLACE TO BE!!!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!!! Junior-STX Promotions & Events…
I had my first lunch from your restaurant when you catered our staff meeting( delivery service on point!) and they food was great..the Ribs were tasty and succulent, we had a variety of sides I dont know what I liked best, the potato salad and beans, corn..etc. I’ve since gone there for lunch and tried the peach cobbler as my dessert it was great… Thank you for bringing good and tasty food downtown LA….!! I’ll see this week for lunch!!
Thanks to Showbiz it’s not only popcorn that can silence the crowd. It’s the ribs too!! The work gang and I were utterly impressed and will surely be back for the sequel (Whatever it may be). The tag goes something like this….”Just when you thought the ribs were enough..Here comes Mr. Mac & Cheese and his butt kickin’ buddy HOT Link!!” Showiz is a definitely a double feature for the matinee price. Thanks again Tony and in the words of Arnie…”I’ll be back!!”
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Showbiz Ribs // June 13, 2008 at 7:00 am
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That’s Show Business: If there’s no business like show business, then there may be no lunch like a barbecue lunch at Showbiz Ribs, which is coming soon to Sixth and Olive streets. Although no official debut date has been set yet, owner Tony Katsaras estimates service will begin in a few weeks. Katsaras, by the way, is also a music producer and actor whose credits include the role of “Policeman” in the 1991 special effects thriller F/X 2 The Deadly Art of Illusion.
He promises there will be no flavor illusions in his barbecue. “You can expect the best barbecue you’ve ever had because I make my own sauce from scratch. It’s a secret sauce,” he told Restaurant Buzz. “When you walk in the restaurant it’s got nothing but photographs of actors and everything. I’ll have a big marquee up there too.”
If his barbecue is as good as he promises, Restaurant Buzz foresees it inspiring a sequel to F/X 2: BBQ/3 The Return of the Sauce, starring Katsaras as Nicky Ribs, a streetwise restaurateur in search of the gang of criminals who stole his secret recipe. He’ll get help from his sidekick buddy Officer Cole Slaw. Okay, we’ll stop now.
At 520 W. Sixth St., (213) 439-5700.
Barbara Alexander // August 5, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Hi Tony,
I did a search under your restaurant name and your website came up. I love it and can’t wait to come to the opening.
Keep me posted on all event’s please!!!
Thanks,
Barbara Alexander
Nikko Garcia // August 13, 2008 at 7:38 am
LOVE IT!!!!!!! CAN’T WAIT!!!!!!!
southern man // August 20, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Thanks for the great pulled pork sandwich today. Nothin beats downhome cookin, but you guys come damn close, and the cole slaw tastes just like my grandma used to make! Downtown just got a little bit better.
Apostle Bishop Tarrance Darmon Austin Sr.(Terry Austin) // October 9, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I was there last friday night and had a great Hot link meal that was outstanding.Trust me I will be returning.
Apostle Bishop Tarrance Darmon Austin Sr.(Terry Austin) // October 9, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Great.
Charlie // October 19, 2008 at 9:31 pm
10.19.2008 – You have the most amazing ribs and sides. And your open on Sundays for football! Thanks for bringing a great ribs spot to downtown LA! – Charlie
Julie & Stanley // November 8, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Showbiz Ribs is a hit! Everything we tried was great. The babyback ribs, Vermont mac & cheese, garlic feta french fries, feta olives, beef ribs, cole slaw, everything phenomenal! I will definitely recommend Showbiz Ribs to my family, friends and coworkers. Tony is a great host and entertainer. Welcome to Downtown!!!!
Aimee Terrin // November 9, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Great Funkin’ Ribs…Very nice to m-e-a-t you…
xoxo
A.T.
Ronald-AKA-Junior-STX PROIONS MOTIONS & EVENTS // November 11, 2008 at 2:00 am
“THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!!” RIBS, TRI TIP, COBBLER & A WHOLE LOT MORE!!!!! YOUS GOT TO GO THERE…”SHOWBIZ RIBS” IS THE PLACE TO BE!!!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!!! Junior-STX Promotions & Events…
Sandra // December 15, 2008 at 11:56 am
I had my first lunch from your restaurant when you catered our staff meeting( delivery service on point!) and they food was great..the Ribs were tasty and succulent, we had a variety of sides I dont know what I liked best, the potato salad and beans, corn..etc. I’ve since gone there for lunch and tried the peach cobbler as my dessert it was great… Thank you for bringing good and tasty food downtown LA….!! I’ll see this week for lunch!!
David Lopez // July 10, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Thanks to Showbiz it’s not only popcorn that can silence the crowd. It’s the ribs too!! The work gang and I were utterly impressed and will surely be back for the sequel (Whatever it may be). The tag goes something like this….”Just when you thought the ribs were enough..Here comes Mr. Mac & Cheese and his butt kickin’ buddy HOT Link!!” Showiz is a definitely a double feature for the matinee price. Thanks again Tony and in the words of Arnie…”I’ll be back!!”