Michael Symon has struck gold again!!!! Took me a while to try Mabel's out since heard about the horrendous wait times but was able to sneak in for lunch on a gorgeous weekday without a wait on a Monday afternoon.
First off, outside patio is gorgeous, as is any on East 4th nowadays. They've definitely done a great job revamping the street within the last few years!
Prepare for some snooze time afterwards as the meal will definitely send you spiraling into a food coma. We went with the lamb ribs and the brisket for our meats. Both were lip smacking good. Tender, well seasoned with a nice crisp to finish it off. For the sides we went with the hot greens, baked beans and j.w. potatoes and it was the perfect combination of sides. Spicy, savory and potatoe-y!!!! All three were excellent but if I had to choose one it'd be the j.w. potatoes. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. To top it off for dessert we ended with the key lime pudding. It runs on the heavier side in regards to the cream but the key lime adds a refreshing summer kick. All in all a solid establishment that I would highly recommend to anyone!