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Baby Blues BBQ opening Oct. 8

POSTED: Monday, September 27, 2010, 5:11 PM

Filed Under: Openings

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Stephen Fischer tells Meal Ticket he'll debut his location Baby Blues BBQ in the former Bubble House (3404 Sansom St.) next Friday, Oct. 8. Baby Blues was first founded by Fischer's brothers Newtown Square natives in Venice Beach about seven years ago, and has since expanded to Hollywood and San Francisco; this location, the fourth overall, will be the 'cue brand's very first East Coast operation. (Fischer's father founded the Gino's Burgers, Rustler Steak House and Sportsters chains, the latter of which being where the siblings first learned how to make ribs.) Fischer describes Baby Blues' style as a hybrid of multiple American barbecue traditions, as they offer Memphis-style long bone pork ribs, dry-rubbed babybacks, and Texas beef ribs as well as Carolina-style pulled pork, beer-braised beef brisket and a bunch of seafood. The University City space itself has been overhauled to feature a centralized island kitchen, with counter seating, with a 1,000-pound meat smoker being the focal point. The restaurant, which can accommodate around 125, carries an industrial smokehouse feel, with original exposed brick and steel beams. And Birds fans: Baby Blues is now the official home of Anthony Gargano and Ike Reese's WIP post-game show.

Baby Blues BBQ on 3400 block of sansom

Posted 2010-09-27 18:13:08

[...] ribs as well as Carolina-style pulled pork, beer-braised beef brisket and a bunch of seafood.    Baby Blues BBQ opening Oct. 8 :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper    "It has shown me that everything is illuminated in the light of the past" Jonathan [...]

Sansom BBQ Spot Will Open October 8 | Under the Button

Posted 2010-09-27 17:57:19

[...] BBQ, the barbecue joint that’s set to open in the old Bubble House location at 3404 Sansom. Meal Ticket reports today that Baby Blues will open October 8. This happens to be the start to Fall Break, but a less busy [...]

Meat Strauss

Posted 2010-09-28 12:55:05

I have been to the Baby Blues in Venice Beach.  This place is awesome...best ribs and brisket I have ever eaten.  The best of all is the mac and cheese...can't wait...save a seat for me next to Anthony Gargano.

Peter Civitella

Posted 2010-09-27 16:17:37

I used to frequent Gino's, and Sportsters. I wish we had them back!!!!
The Gino Giant was great, the ribs at Sportsters, are you kidding me?
All we need is an onion loaf, and some cole slaw. I wish we could have
a rib place like this closer to me. Anyone who enjoys great food, with
a great atmosphere should give it a GO. These people KNOW what they are
doing. I can't wait to get down there.

Theresa Roomet

Posted 2010-10-24 00:23:30

I was wondering if you ever have a live band possibly doing blues songs, etc.   This area needs a good place where people can have a great meal & also hear some good bands in a setting such as yours.  The place would be packed if you tried it.    Thanks.

Baby Blues BBQ Opens Tonight | Under the Button

Posted 2010-10-15 16:57:28

[...] made the announcement a few weeks back that a new BBQ joint would be opening on 34th and Sansom. Baby Blues BBQ officially opens tonight in Bubble House’s old spot and it looks really classy with its blue [...]

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Posted 2010-10-04 08:02:12

[...] West Philly’s Baby Blues BBQ sets an opening date. [...]

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