James McDay has been serving up barbeque with We Be Ribs since 1992 but locally, friends and family have known his cooking since he moved here in 1971. As word spread in the early ‘90s,McDay began delivering batches of tender ribs, pulled pork, chicken and his signature sauce to First National Bank building tenants, as well as other downtown offices and businesses. After retiring from Toledo Jeep, where he worked on the line, McDay made the slow cooked ribs and chicken he had become known for into a full time venture. Today, We Be Ribs is enjoyed throughout Northwest Ohio and McDay has the help of his three sons, along with occasional visits by his five grandkids, in running the business. With almost 25 years of hard work, McDay’s success is evident: We Be Ribs is a preferred vendor for the Mud Hens and the Walleye, his food truck is in demand, and his original sauces are available at local groceries. “It’s a great feeling and I love what I do — seeing people eat the food and enjoy it,” says McDay. “Toledo’s home for me.”
The food truck is available at Jackman and Alexis in the Monro Brake and Tire lot from 11am-6:30pm Tuesday-Friday and 11am-6pm Saturday.
Unsung Heroes is sponsored by Market on the Green.
Part of ProMedica Ebeid Institute, the market is dedicated to
improving the health and well-being of our community by increasing access to healthy, affordable food; delivering nutritional education; and providing job training opportunities. The market supports local and proudly carries products from We Be Ribs.
James McDay has been serving up barbeque with We Be Ribs since 1992 but locally, friends and family have known his cooking since he moved here in 1971. As word spread in the early ‘90s,McDay began delivering batches of tender ribs, pulled pork, chicken and his signature sauce to First National Bank building tenants, as well as other downtown offices and businesses. After retiring from Toledo Jeep, where he worked on the line, McDay made the slow cooked ribs and chicken he had become known for into a full time venture. Today, We Be Ribs is enjoyed throughout Northwest Ohio and McDay has the help of his three sons, along with occasional visits by his five grandkids, in running the business. With almost 25 years of hard work, McDay’s success is evident: We Be Ribs is a preferred vendor for the Mud Hens and the Walleye, his food truck is in demand, and his original sauces are available at local groceries. “It’s a great feeling and I love what I do — seeing people eat the food and enjoy it,” says McDay. “Toledo’s home for me.”
The food truck is available at Jackman and Alexis in the Monro Brake and Tire lot from 11am-6:30pm Tuesday-Friday and 11am-6pm Saturday.
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Unsung Heroes is sponsored by Market on the Green.
Part of ProMedica Ebeid Institute, the market is dedicated to
improving the health and well-being of our community by increasing access to healthy, affordable food; delivering nutritional education; and providing job training opportunities. The market supports local and proudly carries products from We Be Ribs.
