New York Burger Co.

REVIEW

June 7, 2010


CUISINE: American (New), Burgers
NEIGHBORHOOD: Chelsea, Flatiron/Union Square, Midtown

 

678 Avenue of the Americas at 21st St.  /  303 Park Avenue South at 23rd St.

(p) 212-229-1404 / (p) 212-254-2727

 

A few months back I wrote a less than glowing review of BRGR.  That disastrous meal was enough to make me give up burgers at lunch time for the next few months.  Enough time has passed, however,  that I'm willing to give ground-meat another go.  After hearing good things from a reliable food consort, I decided to try New York Burger Co.  There are two NY Burger locations in Manhattan, and you can rest assured that the quality of meat and bun at this chain far surpasses that of BRGR.  CONT'D

 

 


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Posted in FOOD on June 7, 2010 10:02am by Jena Steinbach | 14 comments





Blue Dog Cafe

REVIEW

April 19, 2010


CUISINE: Salads, Sandwiches
NEIGHBORHOOD: Chelsea, Flatiron/Union Square

 

101 W. 25th Street at Sixth Ave.

(p) 212-229-9222

 

It might not look like much  — it's small and cold with sparse seating— but someone behind the tiny counter is whipping up gourmet sandwiches fit for a queen.  Generously lathered on a fresh baguette, the tarragon chicken salad with avocado and havarti is delicious.  Another fine option: turkey with brie, and caramelized pears.  Seasonal and unique, daily salads are cause for celebration: strawberry, greens, and ricotta salata one day, dried apricots, pistachio and mint the next.  If you want something hot, there's homemade soup (usually two options and oftentimes pea) and quiche (broccoli and cheddar, portobello and spinach) to warm you up. Coffee pairs nicely with the homemade cupcakes and extra large chocolate chip cookies. Find a soft one, there's usually one or two in the mix. 

 


Posted in FOOD on April 19, 2010 10:06am by Jena Steinbach | 13 comments



COLICCHIO & SONS

REVIEW

April 2, 2010


CUISINE: American (New)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Chelsea, Meatpacking District

Who doesn't like party favors?

 

85 Tenth Avenue at 15th Street

t. 212-400-6699

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Posted in FOOD on April 2, 2010 1:30pm by Rachel Hochhauser | 15 comments





brgr = dsspntng

REVIEW

March 29, 2010


CUISINE: Burgers
NEIGHBORHOOD: Chelsea, Midtown

Brgr on Urbanspoon

287 7th Avenue between 26th and 27th Sts.

(p) 212-488-7500

 

Around the corner from where I work (and a ten minute walk from Shake Shack) is brgr. While I would normally prefer a superior burger in exchange for a slight commute, I don't have much time to spare for lunch — they're working me hard at Morpheus— and the non-stop raining puts a literal damper on things.  Immediacy is key. 

 

Let me preface this review by saying that I'm not usually a burger-for-lunch person; I don't like to feel weighed down midday. But one day last week, feeling a little hungover and unusually hungry, I was craving a sloppy, delicious, burger.  So I decided to try brgr (pronounced burger). CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on March 29, 2010 10:23am by Jena Steinbach | 11 comments





Hill Country

REVIEW

February 15, 2010


CUISINE: Barbeque
NEIGHBORHOOD: Chelsea

 

30 West 26th Street Between Broadway and 6th Ave.
(p) 212-255-4544

I recently started working in Chelsea, so you should expect an influx of restaurant reviews in the new hood. The first addition is Hill Country, a surprisingly awesome BBQ joint on 26th street. I've only been once, but I can tell this place will make it into my weekly rotation. It's cheap, easy, and delicious.CONT'D


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Posted in FOOD on February 15, 2010 10:29am by Jena Steinbach | 12 comments