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So, for the record, I have never met or corresponded with Damon Gambuto (but, I would love to!). Also, for the record, I had Baby Blues delivered a few weeks ago, and had an extra-ordinary experience - story to follow.

To all the folks who are upset that Damon did not review the BBQ at Baby Blues, from what I can tell Damon Gambuto is a Los Angeles based burger correspondent, and he is great at what he does. Sometimes BBQ joints can offer up a good burger. In fact, Damon recently reviewed three burgers at Zeke's Smokehouse, which is directly across the street from Baby Blues. It is a great write up, and you can search for it on this site.

I went to Zeke's Smokehouse last night based on Damon's review and I loved it, and commented earlier today on that piece - thanking him, because the burger was so tasty. Damon gave baby Blues the same shot, and didn't love the burger. Oh, well. Get over it. At least he was brave enough to give that combination of flavors a fair shake.

BTW - I once had a a grilled veal chop topped with melted brie and lingonberries that was exquisite. Perhaps the burger would shine if the blue cheese and bacon stood out more and the sauce had whole berries rather than being more of a pureed sauce. It would probably require arugula to balance the sweet, salty and pungent with some peppery goodness. But, as a purist, I would still prefer a good, quality burger without all the hoopla and dressy fanfare. That's just how I roll.

I am assuming Lincolnberry is an Ebonics-esque play on lingonberry. If you are truly curious, give Baby Blues a call.

My experience at Baby Blues? My husband and I wanted beef ribs, and when I asked the gal on the phone how many came with the order she replied, "one - it's like a big steak." We decided to give it a shot, and each ordered one, which came with a choice of two sides. I opted for collards and mashed potatoes, hubby had corn and cole slaw. The sides were delish, but one of the ribs was burnt and less than half the size of the other rib.

I let my honey have the good rib and insisted he eat it while I called, because I am sweet like that (and we had just moved into our new place and he had been doing hard physical labor and desperately needed the fortification). The hostess got the manager who apologized profusely and asked if I wanted another rib. I did. Forty minutes later, the manager showed up at the door and told my hubz he cooked it himself. Maybe it was my sultry phone-sex voice, but I'd like to think it was solid dedication. Anyways, it was nice. A chuck blade, essentially. It didn't rock my socks off, but it was a good chuck rib weighing in at 16 ounces or more, and it was properly (lovingly?) cooked. The sauce was not my favorite, as it was a bit sweet and overly tart with vinegar for a tomato based sauce, and the XXX sauce was a bit salsa-like for my taste. The service, on the other hand, made a strong, favorable impression.

Thanks for the well-written review, Damon. As I left Zeke's last night, I glanced across the street and wondered if Baby Blues had a decent burger. Now I know what to expect.

Maack out.

Jays was an institution. I once gave the heimlich to a choking patron there and then ran out of gas on my way to see Leon Russell at the Knitting Factory. Chili cheese with egg please.

Fresh veggies and commodity beef? Curious priorities.

We must have slider purity!

i live almost directly across the street from this restaurant -- i came in with the bf on a saturday at like 8 -- the hostess looked at us with a completely straight face and told us it was an hour and a half wait. WHAT?! ha. naturally we did not stay.

Lincolnberry (??) mustard--I can't get the photo out of my mind. Yikes.

Meatloaf on bun = unhappy Lvn4life

Haha. Really? The burger is awesome. If I was able to get to this place more than once a week, I'd eat the burger more than once a month. There's just too much on the menu.....too much to pass up on.

Listening to a guy who orders a burger the first time he goes into a BBQ joint might not be the sharpest of decisions. Alas, to each their own. Personally, I'll eat everything on that menu as much as I'm able to.

I have a jar of homemade jalepeno jam in my refrigerator, and I have made burgers with peanut butter before. I think I am going to have to put these two wonderful ideas together sometime very soon.

I had a friend whose family would have hamburgers every sunday after church and they'd put peanut butter on them. I had them a couple of times and it actually worked together quite nicely!

Some of the best Thai food I've had is found at Suriya's, where service is always fast, and food always very delicious. I highly recommend the spicy eggplant. :)

KBBQ is always bomb. How's the galbi? I can eat a platter of that thing for everyday the rest of my life.