Gus's has been around since 1946, according to the Web site. I've generally enjoyed the chicken rather than ribs and like the creamy salad dressing (albeit with boring iceberg lettuce). The longtime owners have sold it, and a grand reopening is planned. Web site says February (2008), but now it's March, and a quick peek inside the front window assured me that nothing has been done. I'm more than willing to give the new owners a chance to prove that they know how to barbecue.\r
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The decor that some reviewers liked and others didn't is out; the look will be updated for the 21st century. The planned menu (see the Web site) has interesting planned additions. New owners also run Tops in Pasadena. Stay tuned.
Pros: Longtime lunch wait staff always very pleasant and efficient. They care and remember you.
Cons: Longtime staff may not be able to wait (presumably without working) for the grand reopening, which appears to be later rather than sooner.
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