The New York Times says BBQ is So hot right now. (Thanks, Heather)

So How come I've only been to two places on their list?

According to them, "These were the best barbecue places in a sampling in and near New York City":

BIG W’S ROADSIDE BAR-B-Q 1475 Route 22, Wingdale, N.Y.; (845) 832-6200.

BLUE SMOKE 116 East 27th Street; (212) 447-7733.

DAISY MAY’S BBQ USA 623 11th Avenue (46th Street); (212) 977-1500.

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE 646 West 131st Street; (212) 694-1777.

MO GRIDDER’S BBQ 565 Hunts Point Avenue (Randall Avenue), Hunts Point, Bronx; (718) 991-3046.

PIES ’N’ THIGHS 351 Kent Avenue (South Fifth Street), Williamsburg, Brooklyn; (347) 282-6005.

RANGER TEXAS BARBECUE at Legends, 71-04 35th Avenue, Jackson Heights, Queens; (718) 803-8244.

R.U.B. 208 West 23rd Street; (212) 524-4300.

SMOKE JOINT 87 South Elliott Place (Fulton Street), Fort Greene, Brooklyn; (718) 797-1011. PETER MEEHAN

I've been to Smoke Joint and Dino. I must say, I'm disappointed they don't have Pioneer Bar-B-Q on the list since that's my (convenient) go-to option. Especially since I don't really find Smoke Joint to be all that spectacular (it's good, just not GREAT). Anyway, I think my new challenge will be to visit all the establishments on the list- who's with me?