stick to your ribs
this weather whispers BBQ in our ear. Dinosuar and R.U.B. are some of the hot new comers, and we've always liked Virgil's, but for kick-ass ribs - the place to go is Blue Smoke! we're talkin' real wood smoked ribs, slow cooked, tangy bbq sauce, and meat that's so tender it falls off the bone...

Blue Smoke highlights and tips:
- dish recs: ribs ribs ribs! - all are excellent, pulled pork, (all their meats are slow smoked and amazing), mac and cheese, creamed spinach, fry bread is a must and the home made chips and blue cheese dip are a favorite. great cockatils, mojitos and blood orange margaritas are strong and delicious.
- on the expensive side, but worth it! sides serve 2+ generously, we skip appetizers and dessert and still can't finish the amazing rib sampler and sides (and the leftovers are killer.)
- get a reservation or go very early. they get packed. but tables are roomy and well spaced, service is excellent, and food comes fast (the waiters are very helpful with dish recommendations)
- NY Metro's Blue Smoke review
- Blue Smoke's official site has lots of info and menus
(thanks John, George and Laura for the help on this!)