Comments on: Final Word on Corner Bistro, A Burger Saved by Toppings http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/ NYC's Most Delicious & Affordable Food Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:55:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Bill’s Bar & Burger in Meatpacking District Overrated By Critics | NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-4065 Bill’s Bar & Burger in Meatpacking District Overrated By Critics | NYC Food Guy Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:04:05 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-4065 [...] and 4AM Friday and Saturday, so if it wants to be the prime late night neighborhood option over Corner Bistro and Pastis, creating a great burger on a quiet  Tuesday should be child’s play, [...] [...] and 4AM Friday and Saturday, so if it wants to be the prime late night neighborhood option over Corner Bistro and Pastis, creating a great burger on a quiet  Tuesday should be child’s play, [...]

]]> By: Kyle http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3803 Kyle Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:47:15 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3803 First, love the blog. Been a long time reader and must admit you were part of the inspiration for the start to my own blog with a buddy recently. We've yet to formally review Corner Bistro, but have been there in the past...very underwhelming. Its on the books to get to again, but I gotta say the burgers never wowed me. The meat was definitely fresh, but the seasoning (or lack there of) was disappointing. The bacon is much much better at JG Melon and the rest of the burger doesnt make me want to come back. As a pub, I dig Corner Bistro. As a destination for the best nyc burger, Id pass and recommend plenty of other spots. Keep up the great stuff and would love for you to check out our blog: <a href="http://www.bestburgernyc.com" rel="nofollow">Best Burger NYC</a>. Maybe an add to the blog roll? We'd love to start it up! First, love the blog. Been a long time reader and must admit you were part of the inspiration for the start to my own blog with a buddy recently. We’ve yet to formally review Corner Bistro, but have been there in the past…very underwhelming. Its on the books to get to again, but I gotta say the burgers never wowed me. The meat was definitely fresh, but the seasoning (or lack there of) was disappointing. The bacon is much much better at JG Melon and the rest of the burger doesnt make me want to come back. As a pub, I dig Corner Bistro. As a destination for the best nyc burger, Id pass and recommend plenty of other spots. Keep up the great stuff and would love for you to check out our blog: Best Burger NYC. Maybe an add to the blog roll? We’d love to start it up!

]]> By: Societe Perrier » Blog Archive » Week in Reviews: Aldea Gets a Deuce http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3785 Societe Perrier » Blog Archive » Week in Reviews: Aldea Gets a Deuce Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:11:21 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3785 [...] twenty minute wait a bit much, NYC Food Guy finds that it’s the toppings make the burger at Corner Bistro, Fork in the Road finds great, cheap tacos at El Centenario/Luz de Luna #2, Food in Mouth finds the [...] [...] twenty minute wait a bit much, NYC Food Guy finds that it’s the toppings make the burger at Corner Bistro, Fork in the Road finds great, cheap tacos at El Centenario/Luz de Luna #2, Food in Mouth finds the [...]

]]> By: HowfreshEats http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3782 HowfreshEats Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:31:04 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3782 I don't know what it will take for you to see the truth- a Piper's Kilt Burger. Stop wasting your time with this nonsense. It's been years since I ate at Corner Bistro. I thought it was good, but not destination worthy. I also thought the burger was too thick, pause. Stretch it out a little. I agree with the Black Iron tout. Really tasty burger- though the buns have way too many sesame seeds. Good people too. Shake Shack still wears the gold. I don’t know what it will take for you to see the truth- a Piper’s Kilt Burger. Stop wasting your time with this nonsense.

It’s been years since I ate at Corner Bistro. I thought it was good, but not destination worthy. I also thought the burger was too thick, pause. Stretch it out a little.

I agree with the Black Iron tout. Really tasty burger- though the buns have way too many sesame seeds. Good people too.

Shake Shack still wears the gold.

]]> By: ScottV http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3773 ScottV Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:58:49 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3773 I miss the burgers at McHale's I miss the burgers at McHale’s

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3770 The NYC Food Guy Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:58:38 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3770 <strong>Phil,</strong> Never had the burger at Bubby's. All I had were pancakes and banana cream pie, sadly neither was really that delicious and I waited a while to sit. Any recs at Bubby's? <strong> Pete C,</strong> Wow man, thats a big claim. Thanks for the recommendation, I'm usually over there late night but I'll try to make a trip this winter for a taste of the hot chocolate. <strong>Slappy,</strong> Funny you ask what other burgers are around at 4am that are worth eating. On Fridays and Saturdays, Stand, on 12th street off University Place, tries to stay open till 4am. I say "tries" because they'll close early if they're not getting business. Veselka on 2nd Ave and 9th street also has a decent late night burger though it has really disappointed my last two visits. Bad bun and overcooked. I'm still on the hunt for a great late night burger, there has to be an awesome diner out there that's seriously producing good burgers. Anyone finds anything, send it this way. Thanks. <strong>BurgerComa,</strong> Enjoy Corner Bistro without me. I'll try to find a better late night burger for you. And as far as not needing PR guys, I think that's where the problem with Bistro lies, I have a feeling it was great a while back, when it was a lot less popular, but now it's not you Corner Bistro Fans, it's everyone and their mother who geos there. The result being par cooked, flavorless burgers that save time and make it easier to mass produce. The problem with Bistro is that it's now just flying on it's laurels, not doing anything to get better because the reputation is established and they have no reason to improve. I'd be worried if I were you, the state of CB's burger is on the decline and it's only worse from here. What's your 2nd favorite burger? <strong>Bill,</strong> Thanks for backing me up. Great minds think alike. I have been to Black Iron but I went very early on. I'd love to get back there and try it again, the Black Iron burger with the horseradish sauce was definitely tasty as were the fried green tomatoes. Hit me up, let's meet up for a burger. <strong> 2Kizzle,</strong> Um yea. Thanks. I think. Ha. <strong>FN,</strong> Hit me up when you're back in town. I remember reading that review when you first wrote it. Good find. <strong>Rev,</strong> How is it that you've been holding your site down but Burger Club gets the glory? BS! <strong> AG,</strong> The Spanish burger sounds pretty interesting. I remember hearing about Dram from you, I'm going to have to check both out. <strong>Phil,</strong> You can find the Txikito burger at.... Txikito. It's a Basque Spanish restaurant and the burger is on the lunch menu, as far as I know Tuesday to Friday, 12-3. <em>Here's Serious Eats review of the burger with a photo:</em> http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2009/02/ed-levine-on-txikitos-burger-chelsea-nyc.html <em>Here's Txikito's website:</em> http://www.txikitonyc.com/index.html We should meet up and check it out. Let me know if you're game. <strong>Don,</strong> Very interesting appraisal. So you went for Dressler's over Dumont or Dumont Burger, the places that made creator Colin Devlin famous? Interesting. I personally wasn't blown away by the Dumont Burger's Burger. I had bacon cheese and onions and also tried the mac and cheese, nothing was ridiculous. The fries were good though. Bistro doesnt even belong on that list of places you tried and that's exactly the aim of this post: to dispell the notion that it has a place on the list of NYC's best burgers. It does not. It's a crappy burger. The patty sucks. It's just cool because it's served until 4am and it's cheap. I'm surprised you like Little Owl better than Minetta. Did price influence that argument. Also, why do you say no bacon on Little Owl? I tried it today with bacon and I thought it was tasty but by no means the best I've had. Then again, as my friend noted, chef Joey Campanaro was not cooking in the kitchen. I personally liked Minetta better. Obviously a better beef blend (LaFrieda's Black Label) and the onions were really tasty. Bun is close, but if I had to choose, I'd probably go with the Minetta bun, it was just buttery enough while still being light and airy. Hard not to love. My issue with Little Owl is two part: 1) The American Cheese is too strong of a flavor for a $16 burger. I would like cheddar and that's sadly not an option. 2) the burger itself, while juicy and perfectly cooked to order, just didnt pop. Not enough flavor or char on the exterior for me. I need that outer crunch. When are you coming back? What else is on your list? <strong>0-R,</strong> Thanks. <strong> stevenp,</strong> Well said sir. <strong>Anonymous,</strong> I experienced exactly the same. Sad story. What's a good burger you've had lately? Phil,
Never had the burger at Bubby’s. All I had were pancakes and banana cream pie, sadly neither was really that delicious and I waited a while to sit. Any recs at Bubby’s?

Pete C,
Wow man, thats a big claim. Thanks for the recommendation, I’m usually over there late night but I’ll try to make a trip this winter for a taste of the hot chocolate.

Slappy,
Funny you ask what other burgers are around at 4am that are worth eating. On Fridays and Saturdays, Stand, on 12th street off University Place, tries to stay open till 4am. I say “tries” because they’ll close early if they’re not getting business.

Veselka on 2nd Ave and 9th street also has a decent late night burger though it has really disappointed my last two visits. Bad bun and overcooked.

I’m still on the hunt for a great late night burger, there has to be an awesome diner out there that’s seriously producing good burgers. Anyone finds anything, send it this way. Thanks.

BurgerComa,
Enjoy Corner Bistro without me. I’ll try to find a better late night burger for you. And as far as not needing PR guys, I think that’s where the problem with Bistro lies, I have a feeling it was great a while back, when it was a lot less popular, but now it’s not you Corner Bistro Fans, it’s everyone and their mother who geos there. The result being par cooked, flavorless burgers that save time and make it easier to mass produce. The problem with Bistro is that it’s now just flying on it’s laurels, not doing anything to get better because the reputation is established and they have no reason to improve. I’d be worried if I were you, the state of CB’s burger is on the decline and it’s only worse from here. What’s your 2nd favorite burger?

Bill,
Thanks for backing me up. Great minds think alike.

I have been to Black Iron but I went very early on. I’d love to get back there and try it again, the Black Iron burger with the horseradish sauce was definitely tasty as were the fried green tomatoes. Hit me up, let’s meet up for a burger.

2Kizzle,
Um yea. Thanks. I think. Ha.

FN,
Hit me up when you’re back in town. I remember reading that review when you first wrote it. Good find.

Rev,
How is it that you’ve been holding your site down but Burger Club gets the glory? BS!

AG,
The Spanish burger sounds pretty interesting. I remember hearing about Dram from you, I’m going to have to check both out.

Phil,
You can find the Txikito burger at…. Txikito. It’s a Basque Spanish restaurant and the burger is on the lunch menu, as far as I know Tuesday to Friday, 12-3.

Here’s Serious Eats review of the burger with a photo:
http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2009/02/ed-levine-on-txikitos-burger-chelsea-nyc.html

Here’s Txikito’s website:
http://www.txikitonyc.com/index.html

We should meet up and check it out. Let me know if you’re game.

Don,
Very interesting appraisal.
So you went for Dressler’s over Dumont or Dumont Burger, the places that made creator Colin Devlin famous? Interesting. I personally wasn’t blown away by the Dumont Burger’s Burger. I had bacon cheese and onions and also tried the mac and cheese, nothing was ridiculous. The fries were good though.

Bistro doesnt even belong on that list of places you tried and that’s exactly the aim of this post: to dispell the notion that it has a place on the list of NYC’s best burgers. It does not. It’s a crappy burger. The patty sucks. It’s just cool because it’s served until 4am and it’s cheap.

I’m surprised you like Little Owl better than Minetta. Did price influence that argument. Also, why do you say no bacon on Little Owl? I tried it today with bacon and I thought it was tasty but by no means the best I’ve had. Then again, as my friend noted, chef Joey Campanaro was not cooking in the kitchen. I personally liked Minetta better. Obviously a better beef blend (LaFrieda’s Black Label) and the onions were really tasty. Bun is close, but if I had to choose, I’d probably go with the Minetta bun, it was just buttery enough while still being light and airy. Hard not to love. My issue with Little Owl is two part: 1) The American Cheese is too strong of a flavor for a $16 burger. I would like cheddar and that’s sadly not an option. 2) the burger itself, while juicy and perfectly cooked to order, just didnt pop. Not enough flavor or char on the exterior for me. I need that outer crunch.

When are you coming back? What else is on your list?

0-R,
Thanks.

stevenp,
Well said sir.

Anonymous,
I experienced exactly the same. Sad story. What’s a good burger you’ve had lately?

]]> By: Anonymous http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3768 Anonymous Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:34:46 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3768 Past 2 times I have went I have been horribly let down - very upsetting. Past 2 times I have went I have been horribly let down – very upsetting.

]]> By: stevenp http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3766 stevenp Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:46:57 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3766 Burgercoma, yes, it does appear your senses have left you, true to your medical state. CB is decidedly a subpar burger, acceptable perhaps but not even in the same league as, say, the Burger Joint or even the Shack. Throwing a bunch of secondary veggies and crap and charging a somewhat inexpensive price does not save a burger if the meat itself is not tasty. And CB's burger meat is not great, as FG accurately noted above. Not to mention that you often get a precooked burger, which is even worse. Don't worry, you won't see me or any other sober burger aficianado making the line longer in front of you at your favorite spot. Burgercoma, yes, it does appear your senses have left you, true to your medical state. CB is decidedly a subpar burger, acceptable perhaps but not even in the same league as, say, the Burger Joint or even the Shack. Throwing a bunch of secondary veggies and crap and charging a somewhat inexpensive price does not save a burger if the meat itself is not tasty. And CB’s burger meat is not great, as FG accurately noted above. Not to mention that you often get a precooked burger, which is even worse. Don’t worry, you won’t see me or any other sober burger aficianado making the line longer in front of you at your favorite spot.

]]> By: 0-R http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3765 0-R Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:22:16 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3765 corner bistro is O-VER-RA-TED! you are spot on w/ this review food guy corner bistro is O-VER-RA-TED! you are spot on w/ this review food guy

]]> By: Don http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3763 Don Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:53:23 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3763 I just spent a month in NYC and tried burgers at Corner Bistrp Dresslers, Minetta Tavern, Shake Shack and The Little Owl. Hands down no contest its the Little Owl, but leave the bacon off! I just spent a month in NYC and tried burgers at Corner Bistrp Dresslers, Minetta Tavern, Shake Shack and The Little Owl. Hands down no contest its the Little Owl, but leave the bacon off!

]]> By: Phil http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3762 Phil Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:52:30 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3762 AG... MAN that Txikito burger sounds INCREDIBLE!! Where can I find that?!?!?!?! Also at Dram Shop? AG… MAN that Txikito burger sounds INCREDIBLE!! Where can I find that?!?!?!?! Also at Dram Shop?

]]> By: AG http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3761 AG Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:18:17 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3761 Right on about their bun, too squishy. Best burger lately? Best in BK? I'm partial to Dram Shop in Park Slope, with their double-patty burger, shredded lettuce and American cheese. Plus their fries are skin-on Belgian style and delicious. Also really like the Txikito burger these days. A completely different model of burger, 2 patties, goats milk cheese, a creamy spicy Spanish mayo, cornichons, pickled onions on a Tom Cat Bakery bun. Paired with a side of spicy patatas and cod-roe mayo and you've got a contender. Right on about their bun, too squishy.

Best burger lately? Best in BK? I’m partial to Dram Shop in Park Slope, with their double-patty burger, shredded lettuce and American cheese. Plus their fries are skin-on Belgian style and delicious.

Also really like the Txikito burger these days. A completely different model of burger, 2 patties, goats milk cheese, a creamy spicy Spanish mayo, cornichons, pickled onions on a Tom Cat Bakery bun. Paired with a side of spicy patatas and cod-roe mayo and you’ve got a contender.

]]> By: Rev http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3756 Rev Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:55:22 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3756 Been there and couldn't agree more. Totally overrated. http://burgerconquest.blogspot.com/2009/02/corner-bistro-if-at-first-you-dont.html Been there and couldn’t agree more. Totally overrated.

http://burgerconquest.blogspot.com/2009/02/corner-bistro-if-at-first-you-dont.html

]]> By: FN http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3754 FN Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:28:08 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3754 Foodguy, it's in Fort Greene. I would love to join you but I will be back in Paris in a few days so maybe next time I'm back in town. Take a peek: http://pufflist.blogspot.com/2008/11/bistro.html Foodguy, it’s in Fort Greene. I would love to join you but I will be back in Paris in a few days so maybe next time I’m back in town. Take a peek:

http://pufflist.blogspot.com/2008/11/bistro.html

]]> By: 2Kizzle http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/07/01/final-word-on-corner-bistro/#comment-3753 2Kizzle Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:52:14 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=3810#comment-3753 I ATE WITH THE FOOD GUY LAST NIGHT AND MY GOD HE LOOKS SO DREAMY IN PERSON AND THROUGH THE COMPUTER - I THINK WE SHOULD AUCTION A 5 COURSE DINNER WITH THE FOOD GUY AND DONATE ALL PROCEEDS TO EVENTUAL LIPOSUCTION AND CLOGGED ARTERY REMOVAL FOR HIM CCCCORRRECCTT.. BISTRO IS LEGIT, PARKER MERIDIAN IS TOO, SOUP BURG ON UES IS RIDICULOUS - THE SCHNOZBERRIES TASTE LIKE SCHNOZBERRIES - YOU BOYS LIKE MEXICO?!!??!?! WOOO HOOOOOOO I ATE WITH THE FOOD GUY LAST NIGHT AND MY GOD HE LOOKS SO DREAMY IN PERSON AND THROUGH THE COMPUTER – I THINK WE SHOULD AUCTION A 5 COURSE DINNER WITH THE FOOD GUY AND DONATE ALL PROCEEDS TO EVENTUAL LIPOSUCTION AND CLOGGED ARTERY REMOVAL FOR HIM CCCCORRRECCTT.. BISTRO IS LEGIT, PARKER MERIDIAN IS TOO, SOUP BURG ON UES IS RIDICULOUS – THE SCHNOZBERRIES TASTE LIKE SCHNOZBERRIES – YOU BOYS LIKE MEXICO?!!??!?! WOOO HOOOOOOO

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