Blue Smoke Review

March 21, 2002 Spent the Eve of the Equinox at Blue Smoke (East 27th / Park), the much-hyped barbeque-and-jazz-joint from Danny Meyer... Mr. Meyer chilling at the bar, which features a house brew concocted by Brooklyn Brewery... Waited about an hour for a table. Service uneven, food (beef brisket, chili) served lukewarm... Waiter kept using the word "Awesome." Example: "Would you like another beer?" "Yes." "Awesome!"... Loved the vibe, though. Totally packed in only its second week of operation.