Located SOMEWHERE in Frenchtown (I was just trying to get away from New York) I just stopped here for gas and thought… “What a Nice Little Town”… The beginning 1/1/11
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BIG BLUE’S RIBS Soon to be Famous (or not) Here’s how the saga began…
I think the day was January 1, 2011. It was cold and snowing as I crossed into Michigan via 280 or 75— couldn’t figure it out! I was low on gas so I stopped for gas in a place called Frenchtown. Having no money, I called my son somewhere in northern Michigan. My son showed up in his old pick up truck with his hound dog, Blue. “Dad”, he says “Don't leave! Let’s open a restaurant HERE! We all miss you!” Having a slight case (Ok, maybe a large case) of Oldtimers, I said “Yes” to his idea. Not sure what was going on, I called my GREAAAT aunt and said “I’m in Michigan & I’m not leaving!” She asked me, “Why are you here? Have you gone insane?” “Not sure” I replied. Then it started to come back to me... Wow, I’m in Michigan! I was born here. Why did I ever leave? Oh, That’s right, I was a cook doing a breakfast for some mayor’s office and got fired (the mayor said the food sucked). I got in my car with my chefs hat & left town. Wow! That was 30 years ago (Or was it 300, no, it was 30). Whatever! The fog started to lift. My son says to me, “Dad, we have been very worried about you. You disappeared 30 years ago. You have 8 brothers and sisters here, 5 grandkids and maybe more on the way. Dad, what happened?” “I’m not sure son, I just remember working a lot of hours... Something happened and I found myself in New York cooking. All I know is, I had to leave. So I got in my car and here I am!” So the saga begins here in Frenchtown, Michigan, 2011. The last thing I remember I was in Livonia Michigan 1979. BIG BLUE’S RIBS and MORE was established at the family reunion shortly held after they found me here in Frenchtown. Thanks to the Syrocki’s, MH.Law, S.H. Psychiatric, the old pick-up truck & the hound dog Blue. Dad: “Jamey, do you think anybody will loan us money?” Jamey: “I’m not sure Dad, ask your brother Matt & Aunt Margie.” Dad: “Are you sure son? A restaurant???” Jamey: “Yes, Dad.” Dad: “OK. How about BIG BLUE’S?” Jamey: “Dad, what’s our food going to be? Dad: “I don’t know son. Let’s just make it good! And if they like it, we might be able to pay the loans back. Ok, son? You Call your Brother “Jeff” and I’ll call your Sister “Mariah” Now, Let’s GET TO WORK!”
1559 N. Telegraph • Monroe, Michigan 48162
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So I won’t leave with their money...
APPETIZERS It’s suppin you eat before your meal. Don’t see it, just ask and we’ll try to make it!
FRIED CALAMARI ··················· $8.50 Hand breaded, flash fried with marinara dipping sauce. Wanna spank it? We’ll toss it with a mellow pepper sauce for a little kick.
CLUCK YOU WINGS ················· $7.95 1 lb of our award winning wings with choice of sauce. Spicy, Mild, BBQ, Honey Dijon, Mchales or Louisiana. Give them the best here, Jamey. Tressa at the Anchor bar in buffalo, N.Y. was a close friend of mine. (Hottie)
JUMBO BBQ BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP ································ $7.95 Stuffed with horseradish (WOW!) Everybody keeps copying this recipe...thiefs!
HONEY & BUTTER MINI CROISSANTS—SERVED WARM···· $7.50 Picked this one up in Columbia, SC at Mariah’s College USC gamecocks. Great College, Beautiful Southern Belles and Great Food.
♥ JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL ····· $7.95 Served atop chilled greens w/lemon.
SALADS TRAVERSE CITY WILD CHERRY SALAD 7.95 Fresh greens topped with an array of Dried Cherries, Gorgonzola Cheese Chopped Walnuts, Mandarin Oranges, topped with Cherry Viniagrette dressing… It’s a Michigan thing!!! I tried it for the first time & it was a better salad than I had at a five star restaurant in Vegas called Hugo’s Cellar… Go Michigan!
BLUE’S COBB SALAD $8.95 Fresh Greens topped with Bacon, Eggs, Black Oak Ham, Turkey, Gorgonzola Cheese and Vine Ripened Tomatoes (seasonal availability). Picked this one up in Milwaukee, WI-Pieces of 8 Restaurant. Been around for 40 years. This one’s got longevity! Your choice of dressings
CAESAR SALAD $6.95 Fresh Greens tossed with Caesar Dressing, grated fresh Romano Cheese & Homemade Croutons Doubt this one was made during the Roman empire. Anchovies upon request. Doubt this one was made during the Roman empire. Probably made at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, 45 years ago for Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin...seems reasonable to me.
SPINACH SALAD $7.95 We use only Baby Spinach, right out of the crib, add Sliced Eggs, real Bacon, some Mandarin Oranges & Cherries and our Homemade Hot Bacon Dressing. Got this one in St. Louis MO -94th Squadron 1982
♥ BBQ CHICKEN SALAD $7.95 CLASSIC ONION RINGS
$4.95
LIGHTLY BATTERED AND FRIED CRISP
Our House Salad Topped with Lots of Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast
♥ HOUSE TOSSED SALAD $5.95 Better be cold water wild shrimp-Jamey!
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE ········ $11.95 A bowl full of cavatappi & Lobster.. Charlie Sheen told me this was good in rehab!
MOZZARELLA STICKS ·············· $6.95 Served our way! With Marinara dipping sauce. This one’s SOOO good! Why? Cuz its a secret & you don't get to know unless you buy some… keep this secret!
CHEESE QUESADILLA··············· $5.95 CHICKEN/CHEESE QUESADILLA ·· $6.95 PULLED PORK QUESADILLA······· $7.95 PULLED PORK NACHO’S … $7.95 LOTS OF LEAN SWEET PORK & CHEESE
The Classic Salad. Fresh Greens with Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion & Homemade Croutons
HOUSE SIDE SALAD $2.95 Same as the House Tossed Salad, Just Smaller and “No Pita Bread”
DRESSINGS: Caesar, Cherry Vinaigrette (Fat Free), Chunky Blue Cheese, Ranch, Poppy Seed, Italian, French or 1000 Island House Dressing– Greek with Feta Cheese. Add to any salad...
GRILLED CHICKEN ·················· $2.00 CAJUN CHICKEN ····················· $3.00 ♥ 4 PC. GRILLED SHRIMP ·········· $4.00 ALL SALADS SERVED W/ PITA BREAD
For The Best Quality, Big Blues Makes Everything to order, Please Let Us Know If Your In a Hurry!
ENTREES & COMBINATIONS Entrees & Combinations include choice of 2 sides Real Mashed Potatoes, Blue’s Fries, Homemade Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Pasta Marinara, Pasta Garlic Butter, Vegetable Di-Jour, Cole Slaw, Rice Pilaf, Baked Potato, Mac & Cheese, Soup Di-Jour, or Side Salad
BIG BLUE’S BBQ BABY BACK RIBS FULL RACK ···························· $16.95 HALF RACK ···························· $9.95 After cooking 250,000 lbs. in the last decade, I’m sure you will enjoy these award winning ribs. Maybe not. (Maybe you won’t like us at all.)
NY STRIP STEAK ····················· $16.95 King of Steaks. 12 oz Choice NY Strip Steak Charbroiled to perfection.
“THE BIG BLUE” ····················· $18.95 Aged, Hand Cut 12 oz Choice NY Strip Steak Smothered with Our Homemade Bacon Blue Cheese Sauce.
STEAK & SHRIMP PARMESAN··········$14.95 8 oz Choice NY Steak topped with Jumbo Shrimp & four Italian Cheeses. Baked to perfection.
Top Off Your Steak…. $1.99
RIB COMBINATIONS
Sauteed Onions Sauteed Mushrooms Onions & Mushrooms Combo
(1/2 SLAB RIBS PAIRED WITH THE FOLLOWING)
STEAK COMBINATIONS
WINGS ······························· $12.95 CHICKEN ······························ $13.95
(8 OZ NY STRIP PAIRED WITH THE FOLLOWING)
(GRILLED, BBQ, OR SOUTHERN FRIED) SHRIMP (BROILED OR BBQ SHRIMP) ········· $14.95 (FRIED SHRIMP) ······················· $15.95 (BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP) ·········· $15.95 (CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP) ············· $16.95
STEAK ·································· $16.95 CRAB CAKE ·························· $14.95 LOBSTER TAIL ················ MKT PRICE
WINGS ································ $13.95 CHICKEN······························ $14.95 (GRILLED, BBQ, OR SOUTHERN FRIED) SHRIMP (BROILED OR BBQ SHRIMP) ········· (FRIED SHRIMP) ······················· (BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP) ·········· (CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP) ············
$15.95 $16.95 $16.95 $17.95 CRAB CAKE ·························· $15.95 LOBSTER TAIL ················ MKT PRICE
PASTA & POULTRY All Pasta & Poultry Dishes include Garlic Bread Add Soup or Salad for just $2.00 ANGEL HAIR—CAVATAPPI—LINGUINI OR FETTUCCINI PASTA ···················· $7.95 Homemade Marinara—— Alfredo—— Fra Diablo(Spicy)—— or NY Vodka Sauce
ADD JUMBO SHRIMP………….$6.00 ADD SAUTÉED CHICKEN……...$4.00 HOMEMADE BOLOGNESE……..$4.00 CHICKEN PARMIGANA ·············· $11.95 Hand-Breaded, Hand-Cut, Fresh. Topped with fresh Marinara & Provolone Cheese over pasta.
NEW ORLEANS CAJUN CHICKEN……$11.95 Sautéed fresh Chicken (New Orleans Style) atop Pasta or Rice “Not for the Timid” ... (Spicy)
4 CHEESE PASTA CHICKEN MARSALA, FRANCESE, OR PURSES PRIMAVERA …………$12.95 TRAVERSE CITY CHERRY CHICKEN $11.95 Seasonal Fresh Vegetables sautéed with garlic herb “Marsala” with Crimini Mushrooms, Marsala Wine in a Demi-Glace Sauce, Over Pasta or Rice. “Francese” sautéed in a Egg Batter with Lemon Wine & Garlic Butter, Over Rice or Pasta. “Cherry Chicken” Sautéed with mushrooms, Spinach ,Cherry Liquor,& Traverse City Cherries
POLLO & SAUSAGE ALA VODKA….$12.95 Sautéed Chicken & Sausage with spinach in a New York “pink” Vodka Sauce with Cavatappi Pasta
butter in a light cream sauce & grated Romano Cheese
POLLO & SAUSAGE SCARPIELLO…$12.95 Sautéed Chicken & Sausage tossed with linguini, Onions, Crimini Mushrooms, & Mild Cherry Peppers in a Sweet Vermouth Demi-Glace Sauce
HAZEL NUT CHICKEN……………$11.95 Sautéed Chicken in a Hazel Nut Cream Sauce with Shaved Almonds (sweet & fruity flavor), over Rice or Pasta.
The Health Department Would Like Us To Remind You That Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish, Or Eggs May Increase Your Risk For Food Borne Illness!
BLUE’S SANDWICHES
Who’s this BLUE’S guy? It’s the Hound Dog Silly. All served with your choice of 2 sides: Blue’s Fries, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, or Blue’s Baked Beans.
ANGUS CHEESE BURGER ················· $6.95 BLUE’S SIGNATURE BURGER ·········· $10.00 1/2 lb Angus Beef, grilled to perfection on a Brioche Roll with Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo. Pretty good.. Buffalo burger may be better, but I never had one!
BBQ BACON CHEDDAR BURGER········ $7.95 1/2 lb Burger topped with Bacon, Cheddar & our famous BBQ Sauce on a Brioche Roll. A guy named Ray & I developed this famous BBQ sauce in Chicago, he stole my recipe, went on to become a multimillionaire… Baby Who?
MUSHROOM SWISS BURGER ············· $7.95 1/2 lb Angus Beef topped with sautéed Mushrooms, Swiss Cheese & Mayo on a Brioche Roll We use NO wild mushrooms here.
BLUE’S PATTY MELT······················ $7.95 1/2 lb Burger, old fashioned favorite. Simple but still great on grilled Marble Rye with Caramelized Onion, Swiss Cheese & Dijon Mustard.
Twin 8oz Grilled Angus Beef patties stuffed with BLUE Cheese & Bacon. Topped with Lettuce, Tomatoes & Mayo. Then Finished off with BBQ Sauce & Onion Rings on a Brioche Roll “Bet You Can’t Eat It All — Bet Blue Could”
PICCADILLY PUB FISH SANDWICH ······ $7.95 Pub Style Cod on a Hoagie Roll w/Lettuce & Tomato.
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH ········· $6.95 Served on a Brioche Roll Add Shredded Cheese or Cole Slaw ……. $.50 each
BLUE’S KRABBY PATTY ··················· $9.95 Mr. Krabs would be Jealous!! Our Homemade Crab Cake Gently Placed in the middle of our Brioche Roll, Topped with Lettuce, Tomato & Tarter Sauce.
♥GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH $6.95 Classic Chicken Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomato, & Mayo on a Brioche Role (Cajun Add $.50)
HOMEMADE SOUPS
BLUE’S LITTLE DOG Under 10 only - Vet
papers required Kids Meals $4.00 - Choose 1 Side Fingers (Chicken, of course!) Ribs (Add $2) Burger (Cheese Add $.50) Grilled Cheese Mac & Cheese BBQ Pork Sandwich (Cheese Add $.50) Cheese Pizza Spaghetti
Now comes the labor of love, years of devotion to creativity Studebakers Restaurant—Stroudsburg, PA, in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. 7 years… 4 a.m. daily creating soups and sauces with the best spices and seasonings known, I became an artist & guru of the soup intoxication that mankind wanted. Wow!
FRENCH ONION AU GRATIN—$4.50 LOBSTER BISQUE—$5.00 CUP —— $3.00 SOUP DU JOUR—$4.00 Cup — $2.50 You will find a wide variety of soups that are amazing!
Fries, Chips, ♥ Mandarin Oranges, ♥ Side Salad
Ask your server.
BEVERAGES Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Sierra Mist, Orange Crush, Mug Root Beer, Coffee, Iced Tea, Sweet Tea, Hot Tea, or Hot Chocolate Beer, Wine, and Liquor Also Available ♥ Healthy Choice Menu Items
PRIME RIB, SPECIALTY & SEAFOOD
PRIME RIB INCLUDES CHOICE OF
SEAFOOD
2 SIDES
INCLUDES CHOICE OF SOUP OR SALAD
Real Mashed Potatoes, Blue’s Fries, Rice Pilaf, Baked Beans, Homemade Potato Salad, Pasta Marinara, Pasta Garlic Butter, Vegetable Di-Jour, Cole Slaw, Baked Potato, GENUINE SOUTH AFRICAN Mac & Cheese, Soup Di-Jour, or Side Salad
LOBSTER TAILS ···················· Mkt Price
ROAST PRIME RIB OF BEEF ····· $20.95 “20 to 22oz.cut” slow cooked for 10 hours served with au jus & creamed horseradish.
16 OZ CUT ····························· $16.95 CAJUN STYLE PRIME RIB -
ADD
$1.00
PRIME RIB COMBINATIONS (10 OZ PRIME RIB PAIRED WITH THE FOLLOWING)
CHICKEN ······························ $14.95 (GRILLED, BBQ, OR SOUTHERN FRIED) SHRIMP (BROILED OR BBQ SHRIMP) ········· $15.95 (FRIED SHRIMP) ······················· $15.95 (BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP) ·········· $16.95 (CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP) ············· $17.95
CRAB CAKE ·························· $15.95 RIBS ···································· $17.95 LOBSTER TAIL················ MKT PRICE
SPECIALTY ITEMS INCLUDES CHOICE OF
SOUP OR SALAD
BOUNTY IN THE BAKER ·············· $9.95 Oversized Potato stuffed with BBQ pulled pork, topped with Cheddar & Jack Cheese & Baked to perfection. Served With BBQ Baked Beans.
GRILLED RACK OF LAMB··········· $26.95 New Zealand Rack, charbroiled to perfection, and served with Rice Pilaf & Mint Jelly. (Please Allow 30 Minutes For Proper Cooking)
ANGUS MEAT LOAF STACK ········ $10.95 Our home made meat loaf made with angus beef atop Texas Toast real Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Topped with Onion Rings.
Single Tail or Twin Tails. We use only genuine South African Lobster Tails, the best you can buy in the world. Served with drawn nut butter and Rice Pilaf
♥ CRAB STUFFED SALMON ········· $14.95 Our home made Crab Stuffing with Broccoli & Cheese, served with a side of Lobster Sauce and Rice Pilaf
LAKE PERCH DINNER ················$15.95 Beer Battered & Fried or Sautéed Scampi Style. Served Over Rice Pilaf
CRABMEAT STUFFED SHRIMP ······························ $15.95 4 Jumbo Crabmeat Stuffed Shrimp: Using Lump Crabmeat and our Special Recipe, We Bake this dish to perfection. Served with Rice Pilaf
♥ MARYLAND CRAB CAKES ········ $15.95 Homemade Lump Crab & Claw Meat with our secret ingredients, over Rice Pilaf & Served with Cajun Sauce.
CAJUN CATFISH— NEW ORLEANS STYLE ·············· $12.95 Pan seared & baked to perfection, topped with a light Cajun Sauce. Served Over Rice Pilaf
8 PC SHRIMP DINNER ················ $14.95 Broiled or BBQ Shrimp Dinner. All Shrimp Dishes are Served With Rice Pilaf (Fried Shrimp Add $1.00 / Bacon Shrimp Add $2.00)
FISH & CHIPS ························· $10.95 Fresh North Atlantic Cod Battered & Fried Served with French Fries, Cole Slaw, & Tarter.
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi ……………$14.95 Jumbo Cold Water Wild Caught Shrimp Sautéed with Lemon, Wine, & Garlic. Served over Rice or Pasta
DINNERS FOR 2 Dinners for 2 include Choice of Appetizer, Choice of Entrée, & choice of 2 sides Each Real Mashed Potatoes, Blue’s Fries, Homemade Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Pasta Marinara, Pasta Garlic Butter, Vegetable Di-Jour, Cole Slaw, Rice Pilaf, Baked Potato, Mac & Cheese, Soup Di-Jour, or Side Salad
2 DINNERS FOR $19.95
2 DINNERS FOR $24.95
STEP 1: PICK YOUR APPETIZER
STEP 1: PICK YOUR APPETIZER
CHEESE STICKS, ONION RINGS, MINI CROISSANTS, CHEESE QUESADILLA, OR BAKED MAC & CHEESE
CHEESE STICKS, ONION RINGS, WINGS, MINI CROISSANTS, CHEESE QUESADILLA, OR BAKED MAC & CHEESE
STEP 2: PICK 2 ENTRÉES
STEP 2: PICK 2 ENTRÉES
BABY BACK RIBS (1/3 SLAB) CHICKEN DINNER (GRILLED, BBQ, OR SOUTHERN FRIED) MEATLOAF CHICKEN PARMESAN OR MARSALA CAJUN CATFISH CAJUN CHICKEN BAJOU HAZEL NUT CHICKEN
BABY BACK RIBS (1/2 SLAB EACH) NY STRIP STEAK (8 OZ CUT) PRIME RIB (10 OZ CUT) CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP PERCH (FRIED OR SAUTEED) SHRIMP (BROILED, BBQ, OR FRIED) SHRIMP SCAMPI (OVER RICE)
STEP 3: PICK YOUR SIDES
STEP 3: PICK YOUR SIDES
NOT SO HUNGRY!!! Not So Hungry Items are a little smaller than our normal portions Includes 1 side & Choice of Soup or Salad Real Mashed Potatoes, Blue’s Fries, Homemade Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Pasta Marinara, Pasta Garlic Butter, Vegetable Di-Jour, Cole Slaw, Rice Pilaf, Baked Potato, Mac & Cheese
BABY BACK RIBS (1/3 SLAB) ········ $7.95
♥ CHICKEN DINNER ··················· $9.95 (GRILLED, BBQ, OR SOUTHERN FRIED)
NY STRIP STEAK (8 OZ) ············ $12.95
MEATLOAF ······························ $8.95
PRIME RIB (10 - 12 OZ CUT) ······· $12.95
CAJUN CATFISH OVER RICE ········· $9.95
♥ CRAB CAKE OVER RICE ········· $10.95
CHICKEN PARMESAN OVER PASTA· $9.95
Catering for Any Occasion! Lunch Box to Bow Tie Events…
Ribs • Prime Rib • Fresh Chicken • Steaks • Pasta & More! Before Leaving New York, I grabbed 1 suite case- it had my catering ideas in it & 3 pairs of socks…
Mon to Sat 10am - 10pm - Sunday Brunch 8:30am to 2pm - Dinner 1 pm to 9 pm Gift Certificates Available—Ask your server!