I've been to Blue Smoke twice. Once before moving to NYC a couple years ago and once after moving here. The food was consistent and delicious. Sucked that I couldn't substitute cornbread for coleslaw with my pulled pork sandwich but oh well. Prices were sorta steep since this definitely isn't fine dining, but it was in line w/ NY restaurants. Both times I ate here was for lunch and I ate at the bar. First time I had really nice service. Second time, the bartender was busy complaining about his co-workers to a manager the whole time. I really didn't want to overhear this negativity while eating. This could happen anywhere, and yeah sucky co-workers and the service industry in general can eat you alive but keep it to yourself in front of customers man!
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