Vance's Steakhouse: Anyone Been??

[vancejohnson82]

Just wondering if anyone has ever been to Vance Johnson's Steakhouse....i think it is called VJ's or something....

[B-Love]

When will these athlete's learn.

The success rate of these joints is 10%; 90% failure.

I loved Vance; he takes an unnecessary beating from the anti Reeves crowd. He was a Very Good receiver for the Broncos for many years.

When John Elway referred to Vance as the most clutch Receiver he ever played with, IN A 2002 INTERVIEW, that spoke volumes to me about his importance. I don't think he was but if John said it, it holds something to me.

Vance was exiled twice in 1992 by Reeves and 1994 by Phillips. Both times, Elway was influential in bringing him back in 1993 and for a last hurrah in 1995. Must mean something.

[Disco Man]

That's Mark Jackson on your Avatar

[vancejohnson82]

yeah, i know

i couldnt find any action pictures of vance.....just cards

thought i would still pay tribute to one of the "Three Amigos"

[KYChamp24]

will OJ be allowed in?

[vancejohnson82]

haha, i wouldnt bet on it

[bendog]

Originally Posted by KYChamp24

will OJ be allowed in?

but he brings his own silverware

[rovolution]

Originally Posted by vancejohnson82

yeah, i know

i couldnt find any action pictures of vance.....just cards

thought i would still pay tribute to one of the "Three Amigos"

Heres some action pics of Vance if your looking for them.

[vancejohnson82]

Thanks a lot rovo!

Now I need to somehow get a sig of the "Three Amigos"

[Carmelo15]

I'm friends with Vance Johnson and Steve Sewell's sons so I know both of them and both are cool guys. Steve Sewell has the biggest movie collection I've ever seen in my life.

[bronclvr]

The place it called "Outlaw Ribbs"-I drive by it a lot, and sometimes it's packed and other times it's not-I've heard the Food is good though-

[-Slap-]

Originally Posted by B-Love

When will these athlete's learn.

The success rate of these joints is 10%; 90% failure.

I loved Vance; he takes an unnecessary beating from the anti Reeves crowd. He was a Very Good receiver for the Broncos for many years.

When John Elway referred to Vance as the most clutch Receiver he ever played with, IN A 2002 INTERVIEW, that spoke volumes to me about his importance. I don't think he was but if John said it, it holds something to me.

Vance was exiled twice in 1992 by Reeves and 1994 by Phillips. Both times, Elway was influential in bringing him back in 1993 and for a last hurrah in 1995. Must mean something.

His biggest failing was being a number two who was pressed into service as a number one. That and his virtually non-existant YAC.

[GSRelyea]

Originally Posted by -Slap-

His biggest failing was being a number two who was pressed into service as a number one. That and his virtually non-existant YAC.

Not to mention, the non existing running game

[Natedogg]

Originally Posted by bronclvr

The place it called "Outlaw Ribbs"-I drive by it a lot, and sometimes it's packed and other times it's not-I've heard the Food is good though-

where is it?

[bronclvr]

It's in Parachute

[philiptr2]

VJ's Outlaw Ribbs
315 East First Street
Parachute, CO 81635
970-285-1917, Fax 285-1738

According to Google, its only 198 Miles (3 hours and 8 min) from Invesco Field at Mile High. Who wants to go for ribs?

[Natedogg]

http://www.postindependent.com/artic...NEWS/101110029

Hands-on approach to business

Former Bronco receiver Vance Johnson opens Parachute restaurant

Click to Enlarge Browse and Buy Post Independent Photos Vance Johnson, a former receiver for the Denver Broncos, recently opened VJ's Outlaw Ribbs, formerly the Outlaw restaurant in Parachute. Post Independent/Kelley Cox

BY JOHN GARDNER
Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado
January 11, 2007

PARACHUTE, Colo. - Former Denver Bronco's wide receiver Vance Johnson has a lot of amigos.

And now that his barbecue joint, VJ's Outlaw Ribbs in Parachute, is open he's got a lot more "amigos" in the valley.

"All the pro-football players want to have their name on the front of a restaurant," Johnson said. "Look at John Elway, even he's got one."

Johnson was one of the "Three Amigos" on the Broncos in the late 1980s and early '90s with Mark Jackson and Ricky Nattiel. But he's traded the glory of catching touchdown passes from John Elway for cooking up tasty ribs in the valley.

That's right, ribs.

"I grew up on barbecue," Johnson said. "My mom used to cook barbecue all the time while I was growing up."

Johnson took ownership of Jim and Bonnie's Outlaw Restaurant on Jan. 1, and was open for business on Jan. 4. The Outlaw was more of a breakfast and lunch place, but Johnson wants the focus to be on lunch and dinner.

"I didn't want people just to come here because of who I am," Johnson said. "It's all about the food."

By the numbers

11 - years in the NFL, all as a Bronco 128 - games played 415 - career receptions 5,695 - career reception yards 37 - career touchdowns 800 - pounds of ribs the 'smoker' can cook at one time at his new restaurant 2 'B's - The spelling of Ribbs is intentional to be unique Post Independent, Glenwood Springs, Colorado CO

The food is his focus.

He said that his main goal was to bring good quality barbecue to the area. So Johnson hired his longtime friend, Chris Ladue of Kansas City, as the head cook.

That's right, the former Denver Bronco hired someone from Kansas City - Denver's conference rival.

But don't hold that against him, because Ladue knows a thing or two about barbecue. He's been in the food industry for more than 14 years and has worked at a Kansas City barbecue restaurant for the past four to five years.

"He grew up in the food business," Johnson said. "He's my Elway at the restaurant."

That would make Johnson Pat Bowlen, minus the fur coat.

Ladue said that the food is going to be a Kansas City-style barbecue that involves a lot of smoking of the meat. They've installed a smoker that processes up to 800 pounds of meat and Ladue promised that it will be the best barbecue around.

"There's nothing like this in the valley," Ladue said.

Five-year-old Elijah Whitt gets an autographed football from Vance Johnson while at VJ’s Outlaw Ribbs in Parachute. Post Independent/Kelley Cox Click to Enlarge Browse and Buy Post Independent Photos

They could be right.

They use mesquite wood-chips from Texas and Arizona to add flavor to the meat. And Ladue makes his own sauces to compliment the ribs.

But it wasn't just the opportunity to supply the valley with a great barbecue pit that brought Johnson to the area.

It was football.

He came to Glenwood Springs three years ago as part of the Rick Upchurch Rare Breed Football Camp and decided to stay.

"The community is just awesome," Johnson said. "And all the people are all really nice."

Johnson bought a house in the Glenwood Springs area and started a mortgage company in Grand Junction, where he also has a condo. Driving up and down the Grand Valley he noticed that there wasn't a wide variety of eateries along Interstate 70.

When he took over the restaurant, he kept on most of the staff. And he's been busy helping out as much as possible. He does everything from busing tables in the evening to cleaning the bathrooms.

"At first I just wanted to be the name and the face," he said. "But when I decide to go ahead with something, I go all the way."

Number 82 just keeps making things happen.



Contact John Gardner: 945-8515, ext. 16604

jgardner@postindependent.com

[titan]

Originally Posted by B-Love

When will these athlete's learn.

I loved Vance; he takes an unnecessary beating from the anti Reeves crowd. He was a Very Good receiver for the Broncos for many years.

When John Elway referred to Vance as the most clutch Receiver he ever played with, IN A 2002 INTERVIEW, that spoke volumes to me about his importance. I don't think he was but if John said it, it holds something to me.

Vance was exiled twice in 1992 by Reeves and 1994 by Phillips. Both times, Elway was influential in bringing him back in 1993 and for a last hurrah in 1995. Must mean something.

For a converted college running back, Vance really had an amazing career as a wide receiver for the Broncos. How many college receivers have the Broncos drafted over the years that didn't come close to Vance's production? Quite a few.

Who caught Elway's first touchdown pass in a Super Bowl game? Vance did, in the 4th quarter of Super Bowl XXI. That was the only Super Bowl I ever attended in person, and that pass happened right in front of me. Too bad it wasn't earlier in the game when it would have meant something (this td made the final score 39-20)