CJ’s TEXAS BBQ

Dear Readers: We at ELV planned on doing a CJ’s v. Salt Lick ‘cue smackdown, but on two recent occasions have been put off by Salt Lick’s emptiness and weird hours (opening at 2:00 PM on Saturdays?). It has all the signs of some place that’s not sticking around, so we decided to highlight the superior ‘cue at CJ’s.

Quite frankly, we’d forgotten how good CJ’s is. Moist, peppery brisket (that we wish was a bit more peppery and a bit smokier), perfect chicken and righteous ribs (all for $17 including one soft drink), only served to remind us what a rip-off RUB was (is).

Skip the thick, dark sauce (that could be used to frost cakes in a pinch), and dip your meat into the vinegary, hot stuff.

Added bonus: jalapeno cornbread that you’ll want to eat lots of, and brisket chili spiked with those same jalopy peppers that takes a back seat to no bowl in town.

And did we mention the whole kit and kaboodle came to $17.22?

CJ’s TEXAS BBQ

7865 West Sahara Ave. #104

Las Vegas, NV 89117

702.233.0190

www.cjtxbbq.com

 

BLEU GOURMET To Close April 19th

Dear Readers: Sonny Ahuja of Bleu Gourmet just posted this message on Facebook:

Sonny Ahuja sent a message to the members of Bleu Gourmet.

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Subject: Bleu Gourmet Closing April 19th (Catering operations will continue)

 

After 4 1/2 years of business I am announcing the closing of Bleu Gourmet.

 

This decision does not come easy but has become necessary.

 

I have had countless good times in Bleu and have had the privilege of sharing a glass of wine with many of the people on this list.

 

I have been blessed with with many new friendships; watched children grow, new relationships forged and countless birthdays and family gatherings.

 

So I hope that you will come in sometime between now and April 18th and celebrate our final days.

 

And if you require catering; the catering portion of the business will continue as usual.

 

I hope to see You (for the final days) at Bleu!

 

 

Sonny Ahuja, Gourmand

Bleu Gourmet

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