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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.