194194 Wed Mar 20 15:02:11 -0800 2002 12 18 Manhattan 0 1036415 Ate at Blue Smoke this week... Now I know it JUST opened, but I'd like to think Danny would have it more together. i was kinda unimpressed. heres the rundown... BadNews 1st: price vs. portion is way off at times...3 half size beef ribs for $14? (you can get a better all you can eat bbq for less + the waitress told us 6 came in a 1/2 order, we got 3) beef ribs - tiny portion, no flavor baby back - good flavor, undercooked st. louis - ok pulled pork and the brisket were flavorless and dry meat was served at room temp Whats Good: balogna + cole slaw sandwich - very cool, reasonable at 8.50 deviled eggs - very good fry bread - very good links n pickles - good idea and texture, no sauce burnt endz chili NO CORN ON THE COB - wussup with that? DESSERT: Toffee pudding thing - ok Banana Cream Pie - good, but ive had much better Sweet Potato Pie - ok Vanilla Shake w/espresso shot - tasty OVERALL: GO WITH THE APPS!!! It WAS the 1st night, so give em a break right? BUT theyve had previews and tastings, etc...they ran out of LEMONS and ONIONS!!! If you're gonna do overpriced BBQ, it better be really good. and this wasn't. Especially from DM, he should do better. Might as well go to the Hog Pit. They've at least got scantily clad waitresses...i shouldve known when i saw tom brokaw, that i should bust out...i mean does HE know bbq? yeah right! I guess the question is how long to wait to go back?!?!? but i wouldnt send anyone there yet. If they get the entrees happening, it will improve a lot. But i'm sure it doesn't matter...up by murray hill, it'll be a scene for a while. :) Wed Mar 20 15:02:11 -0800 2002 0 su 1 1036419 Just wondering if there was much in the way of fish or veggies on the menu. I KNOW it's a BBQ joint, but some of the early press has mentioned there being fish and veggies, too. Wed Mar 20 15:20:16 -0800 2002 1036415 0 gab 2 1036421 there fas a fish + chips plate and some southern veggies...collards... and a few salads on the menu you'll like the jalapeno marmalade Wed Mar 20 15:28:49 -0800 2002 1036419 0 su 3 1036430 If anyone's curious about the menu and the wine/beer/cocktail list (as well as there jukebox selection?), there website is up. Link: http://www.bluesmoke.com/ Wed Mar 20 15:41:34 -0800 2002 1036421 0 HBear 1 1036423 you want corn on the cob in March in NYC? Wed Mar 20 15:29:12 -0800 2002 1036415 0 kirk wallace 2 1036434 hey, i had an $11 corn on the cob in feb in switzerland...and it was great and worth it. bbq w/out corn is sad. Wed Mar 20 15:56:05 -0800 2002 1036423 0 su 1 1036426 thanks for the report. they may need time to get their act together. The beef ribs actually aren't that expensive...they're also real expensive at Pearson's in Queens. It's cuz they're heavy. Wed Mar 20 15:36:08 -0800 2002 1036415 0 Jim Leff 2 1036435 if they tasted great, id pay double... i even STARTED with those, as to not get over salted b4hand... Wed Mar 20 15:58:08 -0800 2002 1036426 0 su 1 1036445 All I will say up to this point is - Brokaw was there but so was Calvin Trillin. Wed Mar 20 16:48:22 -0800 2002 1036415 0 Mark M 2 1036452 get a haircut. Wed Mar 20 17:05:25 -0800 2002 1036445 0 su 3 1036454 I'll give you credit for one thing (other than the fact you somehow have a cool girlfriend) - the bologna you ordered was the best thing I ate all nite. Wed Mar 20 17:09:46 -0800 2002 1036452 0 Mark M 4 1036458 you can't go wrong when you put cole slaw ON the sandwich. many places around the us do it. to go a step further Costello's in Chicago puts slaw and french fries on it...heaven check out "The Mess" - thats my favorite. Link: http://metromix.com/top/1,1419,M-Metromix-DiningFallGuide-0!ArticleDetail-13649,00.html Wed Mar 20 17:31:27 -0800 2002 1036454 0 su 1 1036713 I have been here twice, and both times it was awful. The BBQ pork arrived cold, and lacked flavor- it was no different than your generic, supermarket pork BBQ special. I had sliced leg of lamb the second time- it also arrived ICE COLD and had a strange, metallic flavor that was very unpleasant. The sauce it came with was cold and congealed, and gross. This place is overpriced, and the seating in the front section is awful- every time the door opens you get blasted with cold air. Though they usually save these front tables for walk-ins, they shouldn't have them at all if they aren't going to heat the area to a reasonable degree. I couldn't take my coat off it was so damed cold in that front section. And all the food here comes out luckewarm or downright cold. This place really sucks, stay away from it. Mon Nov 01 15:44:58 -0800 2004 1036415 0 scottybk