Food. Coma.

Baby Blues

7953 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046                           www.babyblueswh.com

It’s Saturday night; you know that you’re hungry, but you don’t really know what you want to eat.  Mexican, Chinese, pizza, standard diner fare; all have seemingly lost every ounce of appeal.  You have no food at home, so you do what any normal person would do and drive around for an hour, about ready to chew the shoes off your feet because you’re so hungry, all in search of some sustinence.  All of a sudden, your eyes meet with Baby Blues BBQ and you know that you have to go in; if not for the food, then to save your poor little stomach from the pit of despair. 

When you first sit at the table, your eyes will fixate on the 5 different bottles of BBQ sauce that you can slather on ribs, chicken or anything you want!  I opted for the smoked Chicken, with macaroni & cheese, and mashed potatoes as my two sides, and eagerly awaited my meal, secretly eyeing the plates of other patrons.  I started to eat the macaroni & cheese first.  Don’t be fooled; the little dish is basically a meal in itself.  It’s incredibly thick and rich and super cheesy.  But I pressed on.  Though I was only able to eat a couple of bites of my 1/2 chicken, it was perfectly cooked overall; cripsy and seasoned outside, tender on the inside, and the meat gracefully slides off the bone with ease.  I had to save my mashed potatoes, corn bread, and remaining chicken for lunch the next day because I was filled to the max just from the little bit I ate.  It reheated very well and was equally as tasty as the night before. 

Even though it’s not quite “authentic” BBQ, what with Adult Alternative riddled in between various Jazz and Country music, the food will surely please anyone and everyone.  It’s a fantastic option for those looking to get away from “the usual”.