Danny Meyer's seminal Gramercy restaurant Blue Smoke is the subject of this very special Barbecue Week installment of Eater Scenes. The restaurant offers an eclectic mix of barbecue and Southern comfort food dishes courtesy of chef Jean-Paul Bourgeious. The formula has changed a bit over the last few years, but Blue Smoke still draws big crowds during the week as well as on the weekends. Here's a look at the scene on Wednesday at 8 p.m.:
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