La Bonbonniere: The Stars, They Like It
Would it be possible to live near to here and not choose corner bistro instead?
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La Bonbonniere: The Stars, They Like It
Glad you finally made it Adam, and sad I wasn't with you. I haven't been out of my way to eat that burger. I think it is a local thing, and I'm glad you got a sense of the spirit of the place. That's probably 50% of what I loved about it. We recognized everyone who worked there, every time we went in.
One time we were there a woman came in and an older woman (perhaps this same owner? woman you saw) came over to her. She asked where she'd been and the woman said she'd move to the UES or something, but had to come back for a visit! My biggest fear is that like so many great places in the West Village it's going to close and become some shitty boutique.
As for the burger vs CB: I used to get it for lunch often, when I could sit by the window and watch the traffic go by on Eighth Avenue. CB strikes me as more of a nighttime spot.
Guh, now I'm hungry! I might have to make a trip to La Bon asap, regardless of violation points!
La Bonbonniere: The Stars, They Like It
FYI on La Bon........
LA BONBONNIERE inspected: 18 violation points | Restaurant ...
LA BONBONNIERE inspected: 39 violation points | Restaurant ...
http://nyc.everyblock.com/restaurant-inspections/by-date/2008/8/8/1540777/
La Bonbonniere: The Stars, They Like It
@jakeyd: The fries were good. They're the thick steak fries variety, and I'm guessing are frozen, but they come super hot and crisp, aren't super greasy -- just enough grease to make them sort of mouthwatering. I definitely finished my allotment. Usually I leave fries on the plate.
@alastor: Good question. Since CB is a block away, I'd probably hit CB before LaBon — if there wasn't a crazy line at CB and if CB was making the burgers cooked to order (and not parbroiled).
Hundred Acres Aspires to Fancy-Pants Burger Greatness
I had one of these burgers and liked it. Beefy tasting with char flavor and a very good bun. It was cooked as ordered. My fries were cold and the end of the basket.
I thought there was one problem. Two burgers with fries and two beers with a tip totaled roughly $60!
It wasnt that good!
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
Although that Rare Classic looks damn tasty, it's awkwardly tall and wobbly looking. I definitely appreciate structure and stability in a burger. I picture all the ingredients sliding around annoyingly bite after bite.
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
Looks like they couldn't find the bun to tame that first bad boy you pictured! Thanks for the pics. I live in Asia so I don't get to try this stuff but we have some decent burgers out here, too.
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
is this the same lace that was located in midtown at one point?I think it was on Lexington and it was in a hotel. This was probably 6 years ago. I remember the fry tasting basket.
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
Great review. If you are a going to try one of the "steak burgers", which i don't really recommend, go with the T-Bone.
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
I also live in the neighborhood and have to say that this is mostly a tourist place. They have tried to make a stand there with different managers and even having live music playing some nights but it just doesn't cut it for the locals. There is defiantly something wrong at Rare. Their burgers have a strange taste that really can't be explained. I think the matallic flavor is a understatement. I would rather walk down the street and go to Blue Ribbon or Market Table or even Westville. I'm actually surprised that Rare is still around. There are much better burger places in the West Village.
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