The best things in life are good friends, good food, and good jokes.
Best kind of good food? BURGERS.
Thankfully,
New York City does not have a shortage of delicious burgers. You can
find it all! From a $2 burger served at a fast-food joint to a $30+
burger served at an exclusive, reservation only restaurant, the city can
make your wildest burger dreams come true.
5. Steak 'n Shake's The Original Double 'N Cheese Steakburger.
If you are looking for a solid, cheap burger that will leave you more
than satisfied, look no further! This slab of meat has prime real estate
in Midtown Manhattan, next door to David Letterman's Studios, and a few
blocks south of Central Park. Added bonus: their milkshakes are
delicious.
4. Burger Joint's Burger (Le Parker Meridian or Greenwich Village).
I love how Burger Joint keeps it simple. What do they serve? Burgers,
grilled cheese, french fries, brownies, milk shakes, and drinks. That's
it. My favorite part of their burger is tasting the char. Just like
home.
The ambiance, at both locations, is great. At Le
Parker Meridian you feel like you are going to an exclusive club behind
the red curtain, only to walk into a real dive with graffiti covered
walls. Warning: this location is CASH ONLY.
At Greenwich Village, you skip the crowds, and dine
in an intimate setting surrounded by local artwork. This location
accepts cash and cards.
Two things are guaranteed at each location: good music, and an even better burger.
3. Shake Shack's Double ShackBurger.
New Yorkers either love or hate Shake Shack. Obvi, I'm in love. The
beef is excellent (bonus points for using beef that has never ever been
treated with hormones or antibiotics), and the Double has the
perfect meat to bun ratio. Oh my goodness, the bun. It's out of this
world. The first time I ate one of these beauties I couldn't get over
the deliciousness of the bun.
If you're looking to kick your burger up a notch, try the Shack Stack, a ShackBurger and a 'Shroom Burger
ALL IN ONE. The 'Shroom is a crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled
with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses. A true explosion of flavor.
2. Umami Burger's Truffle Burger.
A few months ago this California chain made it's debut in Greenwich
Village. Critics say it's hype is a fad, but I beg to differ. Eat the
Truffle Burger, look me in the eyes, and tell me that you won't be
dreaming about the melt-in-your-mouth meat, served on a brioche bun, in
all of it's truffle, aioli glory for the next week. Yep, that's what I
thought. You can't.
1. Cafe Ghia's Grass-Fed Burger. Located
in Buschwick, this burger is literally the best I've ever eaten. It's
creators describe it as, "Infused with bacon fat. With Vermont Cheddar,
roasted tomato aioli and alfalfa sprouts." Yes, you read right. It's
infused with bacon fat.
My taste buds were blown away after taking my first
bite. I couldn't believe a burger could taste so divine. The bun melts
in your mouth. The bacon flavor is distinct, but not overpowering. The
alfalfa sprouts are refreshing. The cheddar is the perfect compliment to
the infused meat...long story short, the trek to Cafe Ghia is worth
every savory bite.
Warnings: (1) These burgers are not served on
weekends or holidays (they take up too much space on the grill). (2)
Remember, these are in Bushwick. The neighborhood is gentrified, but
just be smart. (3) You'll leave the restaurant smelling like bacon.
Here's
to good burgers all over the world, and to good friends (like the
Allens) who are willing to travel great distances to find the best
burger out there.
*Upset that your burger didn't make the list? Tell me about it. What makes it so great? Where can I find it?
**If you find yourself in NYC and need a burger buddy, holler at your girl! I'm always down to consume these culinary creations.
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