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Worst of San Diego and Most Over-rated
LOTS of places boil prior to grilling. Mostly ribs. Many bake low and slow for several hours in a covered pan with a rack over seasoned water. Fall off the bone tender.
JOE'S in Venice - very disappointing
I'd venture a guess the "bugs" referred to are fruit flies...better clean the drains and trash cans, bartenders. It's called "sidework" and management is supposed to follow up on these things.
From this lack of attention, it would seem that management lacks the focus necessary to maintain Joe's rep. Ultimately, it's on them to see to the food , presentation and quality are up to par.
The responses I see here indicate they are asleep at the wheel.