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A restaurant specializing in authentic American barbecue, featuring regional styles and live jazz.
Danny Meyer is a highly influential New York City restaurateur, founder, and executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). He is widely recognized for pioneering 'Enlightened Hospitality,' a business...
Last updated: 7/1/2026, 5:01:35 AM
Blue Smoke was a restaurant located in Terminal 4 of JFK Airport in Queens, New York. It was known for its American South-inspired barbecue meats and soulful menu, offering a convenient dining option for travelers on layovers.
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Customer feedback highlighted the restaurant's delicious food, including crispy chicken sandwiches, smoked wings, Cobb salad, and unique Pit Bean Humus. Service was generally described as friendly and fast. However, a common theme was the high pricing, typical for airport establishments, and some noted issues with bread quality.
The restaurant was part of a brand celebrating American South cuisine. While a Yelp listing for a 'Blue Smoke' in Queens (Flushing Meadows) indicated it was closed, the specific location at JFK Terminal 4 is also permanently closed.
The restaurant was ideal for travelers during layovers at JFK Airport.
