During its final months, the Casbah was in such disarray that some days it was open, others closed, then open, then closed again, that I was glad something finally replaced it. That something is the Rigby Pub and Grill, a Beatles-themed establishment located a block from the Capitol.
I’m a sucker for burgers named after a restaurant, so of course I started with the Rigby Burger ($8), which is topped with onion straws, melted cheddar cheese and “magical mystery sauce,” which was a tasty mayonnaise-based sauce (I suspect). I enjoyed the combination of flavors. As with all the sandwiches, you get your choice of potato chips, coleslaw or potato salad on the side.
The Bigger Than Caesar Wrap ($7.25) was hearty with the grilled chicken and came in a spinach and herb wrap. Other items include the Dear Reuben ($8), Lonely Hearts Turkey Club Band ($7) and the Let it BLT Wrap ($6.25).
I also had the onion straws ($5) as an appetizer, along with the And Your Curd Can Sing ($6.50). I actually prefer these types of fried cheese curds with the crispier exterior. I could take or leave the accompanying buffalo ranch sauce, though it went well with the onion straws.
The Rigby has daily food and drink specials and a DJ on Saturdays. The upstairs can be rented out for private parties and includes a pool table.
From the Signature Rolls menu I tried the Red roll (spicy tuna; $12.95) and the Peking roll (duck; $10.95). Both were incredibly flavorful, and I would get them again if it weren’t for the fact that I want to try the other rolls. When Tatsiana, who’s super friendly, came over to see how the food was, I couldn’t bear to tell her that the spicy tuna wasn’t at all spicy; I was otherwise honest in my praise.
