Exigente, this is peer reviewed site; not for the obvious owner (one posting) to place an ad.

Rosaliegrace,

I see that this was posted back in April, I am planning a similar trip and am curious is you ever received any guidance...

Thanks,

Home Depot has Hickory and Mesquite chunks in bags of about 10 Lbs. (about $8 a bag), and if you control the O2 they work great...

Dude, you are looking for Zeytoonjian's and they deliver. Sahadi's is awesome, but it is not a restaurant. Nonetheless, if you do make your own, buy their French feta, add cukes, good tomatoes, sweet onions, olives, oregano, fresh lemon juice and good olive oil and toss (I also add some romaine) and toss (their French feta does make the best Greek salad I have ever have, but you do need to make it yourself - they have a pre-made one, but it is not great).

Best....

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Sahadi's
187 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Met on Smith often has them. Also the bodega on Warren and Smith "always" has them. (Put them under hot tap water for 2-3 minutes before peeling the green ones...)

Expect a significant (90 min or more) wait on a Friday at 8 / 9-ish and there is little room at the bar. That said, if you can make the time work it is a great steak and fine meal...

You can also plan ahead by popping-in early and giving them your name (and number) and heading across the street for a drink.