I love me a good burger. I had heard fabulous raves about the burger from Rare, and had the chance to get my taste of one two weeks ago, to see what the raves were all about. They are well warranted. Rare Bar and Grill serves a great burger. Juicy and flavorful, it does a body good. A basket of assorted fries ($10) served with an assorted array of condiments will tickle your taste buds too. Go nuts and try their burger trio ($15) to try the chef's choice of three mini burgers if you prefer. But you'd be wise to devour one of Rare's signature steakhouse burgers, like the New York Strip ($21) I made disappear, topped with Roquefort cheese, double smoked slab bacon, and grilled red onions. It's burgers this good that also make my diet disappear.

Rare Bar and Grill
152 W. 26th Street (bet. 6th and 7th)
New York. NY 10001
212-807-7273
www.rarebarandgrill.com
(there is a Lexington Avenue location as well)