The gruff proprietor of this restaurant has the word "hate" tattooed on the nape of her neck. But local residents give her nothing but love... FULL ARTICLE

Ria's Bluebird by Florence Byrd (10.26.05) "Look! Godzilla!" You could see it from a block away, a giant, inflatable lizard bobbing benignly on the roof of Ria's Bluebird. His lizardy red tongue poked comically through puffy fangs. FULL ARTICLE

Chris heads to Ria's Bluebird for a hearty brisket breakfast and a southern twist on soy... FULL ARTICLE

"I wonder if Slayer could be my backing band if we went to Food Network," she recently pondered aloud.Pell isn't haughty, just proud. FULL ARTICLE

Come brunch anytime, add sandwiches concocted with roasted eggplant, turkey or brisket, enchiladas and quesadillas. FULL ARTICLE

Ria's Bluebird may be the hippest little breakfast spot in town. But what makes it really cool isn't the pierced and tattooed staff or the cheery gonzo decor. FULL ARTICLE