not in my opinion zen. Ribs should have some texture to them.... if it's falling off the bone they're overcooked IMO. But everyone has their own preference. I do not like beef ribs.
I tried the bake slow and grill last night, not bad! I use some chicken and rib rub from walmart, rub them liberally, then I baked for 2 hours at 250 wrapped in foil, 2.5 or 3 would have been better but I was hungry! grilled just enough to crisp and cook on some sauce, and I was pretty...
I love ribs but haven't ever been able to make some that I'm happy with. I've done them like andrew mentioned, boiled them for an hour or so, then poured over a home made BBQ sauce and let sit over night, then grilled to warm up with a seasoning mix sprinkled over, these are probably the best...