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ooooooh, Babe's! I'm from Chicago - it's pretty hard to beat the variety and quality of food we have here. But we just don't know a damn thing about good Southern BBQ. Fortunately I have family in the DFW area that we visit at least once a year. Babe's Fried Chicken and Carol Southern's homemade pies are a must on each visit. I won't eat fried chicken all year long here if it means I'm going to be having it at Babe's - not worth my time. The biscuits - hot, buttered biscuits w/ honey! Good thing we'll be back in two weeks; I'm starving!

Hi all. I'm new to this forum, and it looks like a place I may spend some time!

Does anyone have a recommendation for lamb that tastes like the French lamb from the region of Sisteron? These animals graze in mountain pastures on grasses and herbs such as thyme, savory, lavender, etc., are slaughtered fairly young, are the tenderest lamb imaginable, and have a fairly mild flavor (not too gamey). If anyone knows of a producer of lamb that resembles that of Sisteron, I'd be very grateful for a recommendation. Thanks in advance.

You CAN find quality grass-fed certified organic and all-natural lamb in the US. Lava Lake Lamb is an artisan producer in the Pioneer Mountains of southern Idaho. Their lamb is delectable and lean, raised exactly the way nature intended. And, it is available in any cut, ground, or you can order a whole or half lamb. Most people are unaware that generic "Colorado" lamb is indeed finished on grain. Check out Lava Lake at www.lavalakelamb.com

This, deep fried Mars bars, bacon pizza,... is the world trying to give me a heart attack!?!

Also, if you like sushi - I think Sushi Yasuda has some of the best in the city. If you sit at the sushi bar when chef Yasuda is there, he will make the sushi the right size so you can eat it comfortably in one bite. And he makes his own wasabi! Yum.

For Arthur Ave, I just went to Robertos and the pastas in particular were awesome. It was at night so I didn't get to explore, but I am excited to go back.

If are looking for wonderful sweets around Levain, GROM gelato is also a delicious, wonderful import from Italy.

I would also like to second Di Fara, Chelsea Market and a cheese course at Murrays cheese - all extremely fun. Katzs will also always be one of my favorites. I would be less excited by Balduccis or Dean and Deluca, as they aren't that different from their stores nationwide.

I agree with the Tottono's/Coney Island rec but be aware that the Cyclones (Mets minor league team) season doesn't open for another month and a half. Also -- if you decide to take the trip to DiFara go in the late afternoon on a weekday or be prepared to stand in line for at least an hour.

Definitely dim sum -- we love Nice Restaurant (yup, that's what it's called) on East Broadway in Chinatown.

Chelsea Market -- love it all, but make sure you get a loaf of semolina bread with golden raisins from Amy's Bread... it will change your life...

Visit Jacques Torres and have a spicy hot chocolate. The best way to do it is to go to the one in Dumbo and walk with it to Brooklyn Bridge Park to enjoy the spectacular view of Manhattan.

go to Grand Central Terminal Market and shop till ya drop; or Arthur Avenue in the Bronx and have the best bread and parm cheese you've ever had!

Go to the Union Square Farmer's Market on Saturday! :o)

Take a cheese class at (or just go to!) Murray's Cheese on Bleecker or Artisanal Cheese Center if you're a cheese fan.

City Bakery on 18th and Fifth Ave to try their rich hot chocolate and pretzel croissant.

As I think while I work I'll post more for you. Have fun!!

oops, hit the button too soon. the burgers at keens {in the bar only} and the burgers {at lunch only} at peter luger are just superb.

what about stand? ive heard great things about it, but ive never been. however, if i recall, nymag had good things to say about it?

The burgers, fries, everything at Le Parket Meridin. The line is usually long but it moves quickly. Best to go with another person so someone snags a table and someone waits in line. Not many choices but so what? You are there for the burger anyway.

I am hungry thinkig about one.....

Enjoy!