Man was I drooling when my friend Sean informed me that he would be manager at the soon to open little sister of the popular but hot, cramped and extremely small Baby Blues on Lincoln Boulevard in Venice would be opening a much larger spot in the heart of West Hollywood. It's got the same Carolina pulled pork, Memphis ribs and full lineup of smoked, grilled meats and savory side dishes as the original location -- as well as a few additions such as pulled pork sliders, salads topped with the meat of your choice, hush puppies and sweet potato fries. Plus, the joint has a full bar with beer, wine and Mint Juleps. I've stopped by twice, and man you should check them out.
Hours will be irregular for the first week or two, though you can count on lunch and dinner service. The official soft opening is March 27, and the grand opening will be April 3, when regular hours will go into effect: Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight.