617038 Mon May 04 01:21:17 -0700 2009 12 18 Manhattan 0 4651728 Going to a show next week. Better seats go to those who dine. Any thing great and anything to avoid? Mon May 04 01:21:17 -0700 2009 28638 phantomdoc 1 4657167 The food is pretty dreadful in our experience. Stay with the simplest things on the menu. Tue May 05 15:52:19 -0700 2009 4651728 13709 buttertart 2 4657495 i wouldn't go so far as to say 'dreadful,' but yeah, stick to simple. burger is decent. sandwiches too. don' t ask the kitchen to do too too much. enjoy the show...the sound is good and the vibe is very nice. Tue May 05 18:00:03 -0700 2009 4657167 12064 david sprague 1 4657762 What's great? Hopefully, the music. 'Nuff said! Tue May 05 19:21:30 -0700 2009 4651728 17058 Pan 2 4660053 Got a giggle from that Pam. I am not worried about Etta James performance. Wed May 06 13:40:37 -0700 2009 4657762 28638 phantomdoc 3 4660113 No. Way. For that, I'd eat at ESPN Zone. Wed May 06 13:56:23 -0700 2009 4660053 11483 planetjess 4 4662035 Next Tuesday! Thu May 07 07:01:05 -0700 2009 4660113 28638 phantomdoc 1 4663487 You can sit at a table as long as you make the food & beverage minimum ($10, I think). My recommendation is to have drinks only and get food before or after elsewhere. That's what I have been doing for the last 3 times I have been there. Thu May 07 12:59:45 -0700 2009 4651728 165818 funniduck 2 4669016 Thanks Duck. I will do that. Sat May 09 12:44:13 -0700 2009 4663487 28638 phantomdoc 3 4679188 Went to great show last night. Time constraints dictated 6 pm seating. We had dinner there and as it turned out the food was indeed adequate. The field greens were very fresh and nicely dressed. The ribs although not the best were smokey, tender and not too sweet. Salmon and burger were fine. Can't report on the pie, Mrs. Doc ate the whole slice while i went to the restroom. I guess it must have been pretty good. And Etta James was fantastic! Wed May 13 05:56:18 -0700 2009 4669016 28638 phantomdoc 4 4679218 Glad you enjoyed it. I am sure the music made up for any inadequacies! Wed May 13 06:11:08 -0700 2009 4679188 13709 buttertart 1 4679521 At places like that my eating philosophy is to play defense and eat what you figure they can ruin least. Can't remember what I've eaten there in the past. It was never memorable, but it was always edible. BB Kings has two things going for it, besides the acts--great sight lines and great sound system/techs. Unfortunately, they squeeze you in like sardines (I always have to get an end of table seat, and won't seat partial parties, so everybody in your group has to get there when doors open if you want good seats. http://petercherches.blogspot.com Wed May 13 07:47:43 -0700 2009 4651728 10736 Peter Cherches 2 4680827 We got to the line just after 6:00 and were seated at a booth. Better elbow and knee room. Party next to us ordered the special of the night. two orders of Porterhouse for 2. Looked and smelled very nice and they were eating it with delight. Price was $82 for the big steak. Not outrageous considering the location. Right about the sound quality. I used to be a live sound tech in my pre Doc days. Also maintenance tech at fabled Record Plant NYC studio. BB's is a very nice venue and great addition to the neighborhood. Icon parking has a $10 coupon on their website but you can't enter before 6:00 and you must present self printed coupon and ticket stub for the same evening performance. BTW I noticed an impressive selection of unexpected high end spirits. Not only the expected Macallan 12 and 18, but Balveenie, Blantons, Remy XO. Not extensive but many nice selections. Like a good juke box for hootch. Wed May 13 13:22:28 -0700 2009 4679521 28638 phantomdoc