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Published: February 7, 2008

A hot mess: "If it ain't messy, then it's not New Orleans style," said the waitress to a customer. She was talking about the wonderful poor boys at BB's Kitchen (2710 Montrose, 713-524-4499). And messy they are. While you can choose from at least ten different versions, my favorite isn't a traditional New Orleans poor boy — it's the roast beef. Thin shreds of roast beef are tossed on the griddle, then on top of shredded lettuce and slices of tomato; it's all smeared with a spicy rémoulade between some French bread. The trick is not getting any on yourself, since the sandwich is so overflowing. At lunch, for a mere $6.99, you get a cup of BB's soulful chicken-and-sausage gumbo, along with half a poor boy — which is still pretty big. Watch your lapel.

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Went to BB's on a Friday afternoon and although I was there in time to enjoy the lunch special, I got one of the breakfast specials instead, the southern man. It was great and well seasoned catfish, cheese grits, a side of bacon, fried eggs and a buttermilk biscuit. To go I order the shrimpalada which came with the most delicious rice and beans that I have had in a long time, and the roast beef po'boy. My friend that attended with me, got the veggie bisque. We were both enhanted by our picks. We were delighted with the service. The only thing I have to say is once everyone else discovers it, it will not be big enough for the crowd. Bottom line, I look forward to returning and trying other items.

Comment by Lindsey — March 29, 2008 @ 08:17AM

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