Minority & Small Business Week
September 27. 2006
Page B7
Traffic Stops for Da Rib Shack
Tracy Bell and
Elmer Morris
III carve one of
their BBQ cre
ations for
some hungry
customers.
photo by I saiah
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A delicious ribs lunch basket from Suga's.
Suga’s House
continued
photo by M ark
W ashington /
T hi P ortland O bserver
from HJ
2005.
Fielding aggressive business
offers from venturing neigh
bors, Littleton said she wants
to keep the historic place as it
is. She plans to increase indoor
diningby installing windows and
booth seating within the next
two months.
Ed's sign remainson the build
ing, and by special request
Littleton serves his hot tamales.
WORKING TOGETHER TO
BUILD OUR COMMUNITY
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VANCOUVER
W A S H IN G T O N
The City of Vancouver, Washington welcomes and
encourages participation from all contractors and
suppliers for goods and services. Our Annual Out
reach Event is just one of the ways we invite and
share with the community how to do business with
the City of Vancouver.
The City of Vancouver is also becoming a local resource for other
local agencies; just in 2006 we had Clark County join as one of first
local agencies to share our Small Works roster. One of our goals is
to promote the Small Works roster and have many agencies sharing
our roster!
Cheesecake also
drives customers wild
Da Rib Shack is now serving new and old
customers on the corner of Martin Luther
King Boulevard and Cook, next to Reggie's
Barber Shop. Formerly known as Sisters
Soup "R" BBQ. it has a new name and has
relocated from its previous location at Fre
mont and Vancouver.
Da Rib Shack specializes in BBQ ribs,
sausages, and Tri Tip Steak, using a secret
Louisiana style dry rub that is different from
any other flavor in Portland. They also offer
deep-fried chicken and catfish, and an assort
ment of gourmet cheesecake desserts that
drive customers wild.
The chief executive officer and executive
chef is Mr. Tracy Bell, a Portland native with
over 15 years experience as a cook and
having worked in the food industry for seven
years. Mr. Bell is a successful graduate of the
WesternCulinary Industry Cordon Bleu, with
a GPA of 3.33 in 2(XX).
The pastry chef is Mr. Elmer Morris III.
He has created a line of specialty cheese
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cakes that keep the barbers at Reggie's coming
back for two or three slices a day....they can t
stopeating them. The incredibly deliciouscheese-
cakes are unlike any others, with the favorites
being sweet potato, peach cobbler, banana pud
ding, and the signature Elder Morris cheesecake.
Mr. Bell and Mr. M orris have been working
together for over four years, in a successful
home-based catering business created by Elmer
and Ghantel, his wife and chief operations of
ficer. They have served up to 300 banquet
guests at a time for weddings, family gather
ings, and picnics.
The word of their unique and delicious cooking
has quickly spread around town. One female
driver pulled her bus over in the middle of MI.K,
ran out and bought two full rib racks to bring home
for her family’s dinner. She said “These ribs are so
good I don't mind being yelled at by the passen
gers!”
Likewise, one customer said "Man! These
cheesecake pies are even better then sex!”
The testimonials go on and on.
Da Rib Shack is open from noon to 7 p.m..
Tuesday through Saturday. The telephone number
for the store and catering orders is 503-891 -9797.
The SW Washington area and the City of Vancouver are growing
and expanding quickly in business, culture, and diversity so if you
are a contractor, consultant, supplier - The City of Vancouver is
looking for you. Please find our Contractor, Consultant, and
Supplier forms at: www.eityofvaneouver.us/purehasing.asp
Also please take advantage of our planholders list that allows sub
contractors to attain contact information for prime contractors.
The City of Vancouver
Opportunities to Grow Small Businesses
PO BOX 1995
Vancouver WA 98668
Phone (360) 619-1030
F ax(360)619-1033
Disadvantaged, Monority and Women-Owned
(DUE, MUE, WBE) are especially encouraged to
take advantage o f oar Small Works roster.
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