LaderaPortal NEWS EXCLUSIVE:

According to sources at the Newport Rib Company of Ladera Ranch, the restaurant will be announcing through e-mail later this week that they are shutting their doors effective September 26, 2010.  

The Newport Rib Company has two other locations, in Costa Mesa (near Newport) and in Naples.  Both of those locations will remain open.

The restaurant invested in major upgrades  to their space in 2007-2008, adding a completely enclosed outdoor dining area with a large fireplace.  Accdording to a source at the Rib Company, they "lost their lease".  Other restaurants have closed down in Ladera Ranch recently, including Pacific Whey and Urban Thai.

LaderaPortal has held two "Meat & Greet" events at the Newport Rib Company, drawing large crowds of LP regulars.