Comments on: Burger Joint Secrets to Success http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/ NYC's Most Delicious & Affordable Food Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:55:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Live from New York | sweetgeorgia http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-6950 Live from New York | sweetgeorgia Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:00:35 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-6950 [...] I’m in the Yarn Harlot’s speed knitting class. Off to sleep off my late night “secret” burger. Tags: New York, Vogue Knitting Live « From East Coast to West Coast   [...] [...] I’m in the Yarn Harlot’s speed knitting class. Off to sleep off my late night “secret” burger. Tags: New York, Vogue Knitting Live « From East Coast to West Coast   [...]

]]> By: I love fried ants http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-6876 I love fried ants Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:26:48 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-6876 Agree that Jackson Hole is overrated and Burger Joint much better. DickChock (the PhDs and younger wife guy) doesn't seem to have class nor taste, both needed to even dare commenting on food. You don't buy those with a PhD or a younger wife -in any case that's probably not true either. Wordly? I'll assure you not. Agree that Jackson Hole is overrated and Burger Joint much better.

DickChock (the PhDs and younger wife guy) doesn’t seem to have class nor taste, both needed to even dare commenting on food. You don’t buy those with a PhD or a younger wife -in any case that’s probably not true either. Wordly? I’ll assure you not.

]]> By: Lil NYC Food Guy’s First Post: Two Tasty Burgers at Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill | NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-4382 Lil NYC Food Guy’s First Post: Two Tasty Burgers at Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill | NYC Food Guy Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:09:53 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-4382 [...] Cheese: The double cheddar blend is something every burger should have.  I first tasted this at Burger Joint in Le Parker Meridian and fell in love.  It always surprised me that I never saw this elsewhere, [...] [...] Cheese: The double cheddar blend is something every burger should have.  I first tasted this at Burger Joint in Le Parker Meridian and fell in love.  It always surprised me that I never saw this elsewhere, [...]

]]> By: Agostini http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-3960 Agostini Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:28:55 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-3960 I think it's great, I agree with most you've written. I've made a review od Burger Joint myself in my blog, why don't you check it out? http://hungrygoat.wordpress.com/2009/08/28/burger-joint-is-all-about-less-is-more/ I think it’s great, I agree with most you’ve written. I’ve made a review od Burger Joint myself in my blog, why don’t you check it out?

http://hungrygoat.wordpress.com/2009/08/28/burger-joint-is-all-about-less-is-more/

]]> By: Joshua http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-3540 Joshua Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:04:06 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-3540 Hey, I just had to let you know your Burger Joint secret to success strategy worked flawlessly! My girlfriend and I walked over there from the Apple store on 5th ave. So en route we called over to Burger Joint to order 2 orders of the works with shakes and fries. We walked inside spotted the little burger neon light and saw the line coming out the door at like 10pm. So I waited on line while my gf made a b-line straight to the front to check on our order which was ready in 2 minutes! I was signaled to come up to the front where two seats had opened up simultaneously. As we sat down and gazed upon our success we could hear the murmurs of profanity being uttered due to our Burger Victory! Hey,

I just had to let you know your Burger Joint secret to success strategy worked flawlessly! My girlfriend and I walked over there from the Apple store on 5th ave. So en route we called over to Burger Joint to order 2 orders of the works with shakes and fries. We walked inside spotted the little burger neon light and saw the line coming out the door at like 10pm. So I waited on line while my gf made a b-line straight to the front to check on our order which was ready in 2 minutes! I was signaled to come up to the front where two seats had opened up simultaneously. As we sat down and gazed upon our success we could hear the murmurs of profanity being uttered due to our Burger Victory!

]]> By: j-hole http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-1316 j-hole Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:35:15 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-1316 jackson hole is disgusting doc you are absolutely right. brooklyn diners burger is 16 bucks -- no burger is worth 16 bucks, and every time i go to lugers and order a burger medium rare, it comes out completely well-done. stick with the steak at lugers... jackson hole is disgusting doc you are absolutely right. brooklyn diners burger is 16 bucks — no burger is worth 16 bucks, and every time i go to lugers and order a burger medium rare, it comes out completely well-done. stick with the steak at lugers…

]]> By: Dr. Dyspepsia http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-1315 Dr. Dyspepsia Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:12:21 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-1315 Interesting that this thread was resurrected. Nevertheless, "best burger" will always be a topic. While I am no match for the Guy, as I am relegated to a middle-aged and sedentary life on Long Island, my faves for ORyan remain JG Melon and Goodburger, although I have not yet savored the delights of Brooklyn Diner, nor even Peter Luger, where there is a Great Neck outpost. And definitely skip any Jackson Hole, anywhere. Bodacious portions, but still a pile of steamed meat. Doc PS: Where DocChuck? Did he die? Interesting that this thread was resurrected. Nevertheless, “best burger” will always be a topic.

While I am no match for the Guy, as I am relegated to a middle-aged and sedentary life on Long Island, my faves for ORyan remain JG Melon and Goodburger, although I have not yet savored the delights of Brooklyn Diner, nor even Peter Luger, where there is a Great Neck outpost.

And definitely skip any Jackson Hole, anywhere. Bodacious portions, but still a pile of steamed meat.

Doc

PS: Where DocChuck? Did he die?

]]> By: ORyan http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-1314 ORyan Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:19:24 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-1314 I'm from just above NYC, westchester. AG what do you recommend besides burger joint? I’m from just above NYC, westchester.

AG what do you recommend besides burger joint?

]]> By: AG http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-1309 AG Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:57:03 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-1309 Skip burger joint, not worth the trip in my opinion. So many better burgers in the city. Burger Joint used to much better but I've seen their quality decline dramatically over the past 3 years. Skip burger joint, not worth the trip in my opinion. So many better burgers in the city. Burger Joint used to much better but I’ve seen their quality decline dramatically over the past 3 years.

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-1310 The NYC Food Guy Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:17:12 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-1310 ORyan, Where are you coming from to get this burger? Where are you from orignally? How long have you been living in NY? ORyan,
Where are you coming from to get this burger? Where are you from orignally? How long have you been living in NY?

]]> By: ORyan http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-1311 ORyan Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:49:55 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-1311 hmm weather is gonna be a little better tomorrow, maybe i should take a a little trip to burger joint, lol hmm weather is gonna be a little better tomorrow, maybe i should take a a little trip to burger joint, lol

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-1313 The NYC Food Guy Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:39:28 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-1313 Bill, Wow. Corner Bistro coming through. Have you been to the nearby Tavern on Jane? Did you get bacon on your Corner Bistro burger? It's funny, the burger never wowed me, the first time I had it the fries impressed. Did you drink at all before the burger? Bill,

Wow. Corner Bistro coming through. Have you been to the nearby Tavern on Jane? Did you get bacon on your Corner Bistro burger? It’s funny, the burger never wowed me, the first time I had it the fries impressed. Did you drink at all before the burger?

]]> By: Bill http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-1312 Bill Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:34:12 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-1312 NYCFG, sort of off-topic, but I made it to Corner Bistro a few weeks back and damned if that wasn't one of the best, if not the best burger I had all year. Juicy, beefy and dripping and the topping were really fresh. I didn't have to wait on a line for a table at all. Fries were somewhat greasy and ordinary, but I'd go back for that burger in a flash. NYCFG,

sort of off-topic, but I made it to Corner Bistro a few weeks back and damned if that wasn’t one of the best, if not the best burger I had all year. Juicy, beefy and dripping and the topping were really fresh. I didn’t have to wait on a line for a table at all. Fries were somewhat greasy and ordinary, but I’d go back for that burger in a flash.

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-1308 The NYC Food Guy Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:23:01 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-1308 Bill, At least you didn't have to wait long for a burger you didn't love. To me, this is the best char-grilled burger you can find in this neighborhood, especially for the price. There's nothing special about the meat per se, it's just shoulder beef, but its always juicy and always charred on the outside. That's enough for me. It's really just a glorified grill burger, something someone with good skills could make in their backyard. Regardless, I've never been unsatisfied with a burger and fries although I usually go big and get two burgers and fries. I'm getting hungry just writing about it. Bill,
At least you didn’t have to wait long for a burger you didn’t love. To me, this is the best char-grilled burger you can find in this neighborhood, especially for the price. There’s nothing special about the meat per se, it’s just shoulder beef, but its always juicy and always charred on the outside. That’s enough for me. It’s really just a glorified grill burger, something someone with good skills could make in their backyard. Regardless, I’ve never been unsatisfied with a burger and fries although I usually go big and get two burgers and fries. I’m getting hungry just writing about it.

]]> By: Bill http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/09/burger-joint-secrets-to-success/#comment-1307 Bill Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:58:16 +0000 http://nyceats.wordpress.com/?p=874#comment-1307 NYCFG, The Cozy I was talking about was the one on Broadway near 8th Street. Nothing fancy, but pretty reliable. 11/30/08-I'm working up on Broadway and 53nd today and I just took your advice and called ahead for the burger joint. They had it ready when I got there. I was able to circumvent the smallish line (which, when I have a 30 minute break, does make a big difference). I got lost trying to find it though. For some reason, I thought the neon sign was outside of the hotel visible from the street. Duh! I finally asked someone inside as there seemed to be many velvet curtain around and I found it at last. Love the atmosphere in there. Hard to imagine a place like that tucked away in that hotel! My total came to $11 for a cheeseburger with everything and an order of fries. No camera today as it was raining too much. Here's what I thought: Not a huge fan of the burger. I ordered it medium and it came just such with a nice grilled char to it. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it just didn't do it for me tastewise. $7.50 for what I thought was a small-ish burger didn't help either. The fries were of the McDonald's cut, but far better tasting and not greasy at all. A 5 minute walk in the bag didn't harm them and they were still quite crispy and someone used a judicious hand with the salt shaker (thankfully). I'm glad I tried it, but honestly, I don't know that I'd make a return trip. Certainly not on my own. If someone really wanted to go there, I might go with them, but I wouldn't be the first one to suggest it. Weird as it may sound, I still think Five Guys is better. Maybe I just like a well done burger. I don't know... hehe NYCFG,

The Cozy I was talking about was the one on Broadway near 8th Street. Nothing fancy, but pretty reliable.

11/30/08-I’m working up on Broadway and 53nd today and I just took your advice and called ahead for the burger joint. They had it ready when I got there. I was able to circumvent the smallish line (which, when I have a 30 minute break, does make a big difference). I got lost trying to find it though. For some reason, I thought the neon sign was outside of the hotel visible from the street. Duh! I finally asked someone inside as there seemed to be many velvet curtain around and I found it at last. Love the atmosphere in there. Hard to imagine a place like that tucked away in that hotel! My total came to $11 for a cheeseburger with everything and an order of fries. No camera today as it was raining too much. Here’s what I thought:

Not a huge fan of the burger. I ordered it medium and it came just such with a nice grilled char to it. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it just didn’t do it for me tastewise. $7.50 for what I thought was a small-ish burger didn’t help either. The fries were of the McDonald’s cut, but far better tasting and not greasy at all. A 5 minute walk in the bag didn’t harm them and they were still quite crispy and someone used a judicious hand with the salt shaker (thankfully).

I’m glad I tried it, but honestly, I don’t know that I’d make a return trip. Certainly not on my own. If someone really wanted to go there, I might go with them, but I wouldn’t be the first one to suggest it. Weird as it may sound, I still think Five Guys is better. Maybe I just like a well done burger. I don’t know… hehe

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