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Does anyone know what happened to this place? I went over there today and it was closed :(

Looked in the window and all the tables and chairs etc. are still in place but it just looked rather dead like it has been closed for a while.

Just wondering if they closed down or maybe have moved? Really wanted to try one of those kimchi buns as well as the Ma Hua someone mentioned on another site.

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.

I had one of these mid last week after reading up on it on chowhound. I really liked the addition of the glass noodles and pork bits. Definitely a good flushing cheap eat.

I then proceeded to go to M & T where I had a delicious meal then got s**tfaced with a group of very nice (and drunk) chinese ladies.

you nearly scared me half to death! uncle george's is alive and kickin'. what gives, SE?

Umm... Not sure if this place is as much Korean as ChoSonJjok run (Korean-Chinese). In any case the name of this spot as pronounced in Korean is Myung (or Myeong) Chan Dong, not Ming Chan Dong for sure.

I walk past this place several times a week and have always wanted to try this. Can't help but feel a little intimidated though when I can't read the menu. I must go in and try it now.

Mexican beers are great... no not Corona, Sol, or Modelo... but Carta Blanca, Noche Buena, Tecate and Negra Modelo.

www.tobp.com for some great reviews

Wow, I'm surprised at the intensity of the beer discussion! Somehow, I'd glommed on to the beer drinkers as mellow, amiable folk stereotype...

I'm glad to see so much beer coverage on Serious Eats recently, it's positively been a glut.

Being a craft beer weirdo I created a site in case any of you want to see the English side of beer: What Ales You

My personal favourite, Old Empire although the new strong Brew Dog beers are interesting!

Or it is simply because you're from Amsterdam and Heineken is what's on tap. That said, I like Grolsch! I have having to pronounce it wrongly here in the U.K. to get people to understand me!

The comments are funnier than the articles. I'm a total beer snob, but that only carries so far as to what I drink and what I serve to my friends. When I see someone in a bar drinking a Coors, I honestly have no idea what kind of a guy that is, and I don't care. And if you're the kind of person who cares, I don't want to know you or drink with you.

I drink craft beer when I can. I'm sure it makes me a pretentious douche to some people, but I'm with sloppy up there: it takes an even more pretentious douche to judge someone based on their beer of choice. Get over it.

I'm generally a craft beer drinker, but I drink bud/bud light
1) at a Cardinals game at Busch stadium (drinking a craft beer doesn't feel right).
2) at AB brewery tour or Grants farm (both free, and freshest possible)

Nickiter.... If you feel that rushed to order a beer within 10 seconds, then you need to tell the waitress you need a few minutes or ask her what beers she has on tap or has a list.
If you think micros are crappy, you must have the palate of a 6 year old, since there is more flavor and complexity to the water down taint water they pass of as Bud Light.
Im not an alcoholic that i need to succumb to drinking swill just to drink. I have always said that I wouldnt want to drink anything if there wasnt anything good to drink. I like to drink but I don't need to drink if there is shit being served.

Sloppy.. don't take offense to it since you are one of the people who have no taste and haven't educated your beer education past that High School Kegger stage in your life.

I'm a self professed beer snob.. I wont hide it cause I think people need to realize there is more out there than just the mediocre or piss poor beers they pass off with hip glitzy ad campaigns. Give me a good English Ale or Belgian beer over a Bud or Miller product. I guess I should start liking Bud now since they are owned by a Belgian company, but I wont since they will stick with the same hoppy mess of a recipe.