[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 165 (Tuesday, November 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1972]
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                    MONTGOMERY INN 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. JEAN SCHMIDT

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 1, 2011

  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 60th 
anniversary of one of Cincinnati's most treasured restaurants--
Montgomery Inn.
  In 1951, Ted and Matula Gregory purchased and renamed what was then a 
small bar in Montgomery, Ohio called McCabe's Inn. Known for her 
cooking, Matula would take dinner to her husband each night. One 
evening, Matula decided to test out a new recipe for ribs and barbecue 
sauce on her husband. Little did she know that her new recipe would 
soon be world famous. As a result of her delicious new recipe, the bar 
was quickly transformed into a restaurant. As their restaurant grew, so 
too did the town of Montgomery. The rest, as they say, is history.
  Over the last 60 years, Montgomery Inn has grown to become one of the 
country's most well-known independent restaurants. The ribs have also 
taken on a life of their own and garnered something of a celebrity 
status. They have been enjoyed by countless dignitaries, athletes, 
celebrities, and every President from Ford to Obama. Montgomery Inn is 
proud to call the late Bob Hope their greatest ambassador.
  With Matula still at the helm, all four of the Gregory children--Tom, 
Dean, Vickie, and Terry--are involved in the business. Montgomery Inn 
has grown from one small restaurant to a thriving business with four 
locations total in both Ohio and Kentucky. They also sell their world 
famous barbecue sauce nationwide. After 60 years, Ted's legacy is still 
going strong.
  Like most Cincinnatians, my family has a long tradition of dining at 
Montgomery Inn. My own father was fortunate enough to call Ted Gregory 
a friend, and my daughter and son-in-law celebrated their engagement at 
The Boathouse.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in congratulating Montgomery Inn 
on their 60th anniversary, and I'm sure the citizens of Cincinnati look 
forward to 60 more years of Montgomery Inn.

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