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12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
yogood2go - you're dead on - BUT I can't complain that folks still obsess for the CB, even though the burger left the house for the Crow a few years back. I have to get one every time I am down there...and laugh at the lines for the CB.
Shopsin's: Comical Rudeness
not the same since they moved to that crappy food mall.
A Burger with a Side of History at Old Town Bar
BONUS HISTORY LESSON!
Madonna's video for 'Bad Girl' also filmed here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
Given the fish tacos - looks like Taylor's Automatic Refresher in
San Francisco's Ferry Building and Saint Helena, not In and Out.
12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
yogood2go - you're dead on - BUT I can't complain that folks still obsess for the CB, even though the burger left the house for the Crow a few years back. I have to get one every time I am down there...and laugh at the lines for the CB.
Shopsin's: Comical Rudeness
not the same since they moved to that crappy food mall.
A Burger with a Side of History at Old Town Bar
BONUS HISTORY LESSON!
Madonna's video for 'Bad Girl' also filmed here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Win a FastPass to the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
Dripping Springs, I dream.
The meat brought to the city,
For Urban Cowboys.
Wildwood: Good but Inconsistent Barbecue
@ carriebwc "amuses me how nyc has become seemingly obsessed with bbq"...it comes down to economics, bbq is made from the cheapest cuts of meats that these dudes can rip yuppies off for. its like the pork belly and the offal trends of years past.
Wildwood: Good but Inconsistent Barbecue
dude -
you left off fette sau in williamsburg and dinosaur in harlem you Manhattan elitist snob. Both are easier to get to then Daisy Mae's - they well as may be in Jersey.
Wildwood: Good but Inconsistent Barbecue
Ed, that brisket does look and sound good. It was not something I ate until just recently. It took me 14 years to finally appreciate the "point," check it out.. http://www.corinnetrang.com/texas-barbecue-the-top-side-of-brisket
12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
You are not a nut, Kenji !!
I, too, had a VERY BLAND burger at the CORNER BISTRO..
and I DID take mine out in that brown PAPER BAG !
The place is so tiny, nowhere hardly to stand, much less sit, so I took it out, and ate it on a nearby sidewalk...
I found the burger VERY mediocre!
And I like your comparison , when you said that one can still tell a supermodel looks like a supermodel even on her worst day!
I write lots of trip reports, complete with pics on Roadfood.com
mostly regarding burgers and pastrami...
ellen4641
eatwithellen.blogspot.com
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
Just ate at Schnipper's for the first time today and Serious Eats is spot-on. I had the Classic Burger (w/o cheese) and onion rings. The burger lacked seasoning and in my opinion the carmelized onion and arugula didn't add any flavor dimension. Thank goodness for bacon and Secret...uh...Schnipper Sauce. The onion rings were nicely crisp and fresh tasting and the serving was ample, but they too could have used a little salt. Lastly the whole thing was waaay overpriced. $14 for a burger and onion rings is not a deal.
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
I have eaten at Schnipper's twice now, working just a few blocks north. I have tried the cheeseburger, mac'n'sloppy joe, fries, and the chocolate malt. My favorite item has been the chocolate malt -- creamy, thick enough, nice mix of malt and chocolate. The burger was fine for what it was (pre-made patties, from the looks of it; on the thin side) and I thought the fries were tasty. The mac was better than the joe in that marriage; the sloppy joes were just too sweet.
As far as the atmosphere goes, I have never had a problem with it. We have been able to find seating in the back without a wait and the completely open store fronts allow for great people watching (esp. around Port Authority). I am sure with the way Piano designed the new Times Building, there were limitations as to what you could actually do with the interior design. For me, it is all about the views out . . .
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
The whole environment just looks wrong, wrong, wrong. I don't think I could be very comfortable in a place like that!
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
@aschnipper: I have an honest question. Your food, the branding text, the menu, it's all very. Sit in living room and eat / pick up at diner and enjoy with family / homey eats. It's all very nice and warm.
Warm is a good word. Shit, man, you have every one of my favorite foods on that menu. Just about anyway.
My question to you is- what's with the sterility of the place. It looks like a chipolte / automat hybrid.
What happened to that warm, roadside vibe?
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
Hi Ed:
It is Andrew Schnipper. Jon and I were obviously disappointed you did not enjoy your food at our new place. We take your criticism seriously as we love serious eats and respect your knowledge and passion for great food. We have worked hard over the last 9 weeks to serve our customers the best foods possible, but obviously we failed when it came to the items you sampled. We believe we improve a little each day and will continue to do so or die trying. We take all criticism (whether a printed review or customer complaint) to heart and we are very sorry we let you down. We serve thousands of people a week who seem to enjoy us, but your review will certainly make us take a good hard look at what we are doing and try to improve where we think we can. Again, thanks for taking the time to come in and keep writing great food articles! I hope you will give us another chance in the future.
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
I'm with Prairie. That place looks like the last place you'ld expect anything comforting. It looks like a corporate cafeteria for clock punching slaves.
$5.99 for a malt in a small plastic cup? WTF?! Where I live, you can get hand scooped malt shakes with "real malt powder" for the same or less. The difference being, you get a tall glass and the metal mixer to go with it on the side. About three of what is pictured above.
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
In retrospect I was being overly generous. The burgers rate a "B" at best.
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
I'd rather stick to my favorite burger the whopper better in flavor and appearance.
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
I'd rather stick to my favorite burger the whopper better in flavor and appearance.
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
why is that cheese placed atop the chiles on the green chile burger? no way that could ever properly melt!
Schnipper's Quality Kitchen: A Mostly Burgers, All Comfort Food Concept
average burger at best, especially taking into account the price. boo.
12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
I like Miller's...how about Nathan's?...I've only had their hot dogs from the grocery store...I enjoyed watching 'A Hot Dog Show' on PBS
12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
@kismetized
Thanks! I'm actually heading to the druid for an official burger tasting next week. I'm doing a similar sort of roundup on Boston burgers (with a slightly different slant). Keep your eyes tuned on the Sunday Globe Magazine in a couple weeks - the article should be out then (I've had 8 burgers in the last three days. ouch).
12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
Great write up! I am a Queens transplant to Boston and I must agree with you on the lack of good dogs, burgers, and pizza. I have yet to find an acceptable dog or slice, but definitely check out the Druid Pub in Somerville for a great burger. Flame grilled and beautifully seasoned, these guys have it down pat. The only thing I would complain about is the bread to meat ratio - the bun is a little fluffy for my liking. However, the patty is simply delicious and I think that you will enjoy it. They also have wonderful hand cut french fries, mmm.
12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
Pizzeria Regina in the north end of Boston has awesome pizza its safe to say that it its the best . Also Sidecar in Brooklyn has a great grassfeed beef burger
12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
I'm so excited about this, I live right in the West Village and I need to try so many of these places. I've heard the same thing about the Stoned Crow, though, so maybe you should check that out in your next visit.
Also, as a former Boston-ite, have you not had Pizzeria Regina?! It's completely worth the wait! And if you're looking for a great burger in Boston, go to Tim's Tavern on Clarendon between Columbus and Dartmouth. It's a total dive, I think only frequented by hardcore locals, but the burgers are unreal.
Shopsin's: Comical Rudeness
I just have to comment on cabbies being from "somewhere else." I don't think having a cabbie that is born "somewhere else" but has decided to start a new life in New York, rather than a cabbie that was born in the metropolitan area, makes it any less of an "authentic" New York experience. I'm rather proud of New York's diversity and I think the resulting cultural richness is something that can and does draw tourists. I find New York's diversity to be "magical." As for Kenny, I am torn on whether it is worth the rudeness to try his food.
Shopsin's: Comical Rudeness
hey, everyone, kenny is doing a reading of his new book tomorrow evening at the strand.
Shopsin's: Comical Rudeness
So basiclly youre saying "i knew he was rude but OMG he was rude!!!!" Get a grip. From what Ive read and the movie and everyones thoughts on the man i dont think he would refer to himself as a professional. The restaurant is his life. He does what he wants.
12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
Sorry, guys: you missed the boat on this one. I've been consuming burgers in NYC for 57 years and the best (most CONSISTENTLY best) I've encountered are served at the Riviera Cafe on Sheridan Square in Manhattan. I believe they're grilled as opposed to griddled, but...who cares? Good is good.
12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
Summerfield - Oh yes, Miller's is in the book. I love that place.
12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
Awww...ain't dat nice? Anyway...
@Hamburger America: Has any one of the thousands of burgers you've eaten in the last seven years been a burger from Miller's Bar in Dearborn, MI?
12 Burgers in 8 Hours, a Burger Bender
Hey All - Kenji and I have made up, so no more nasty blogging please. We are both professionals and shouldn't be taken so seriously in the comments. And are getting a burger together soon (though not a Bistro Burger).
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Given the fish tacos - looks like Taylor's Automatic Refresher in
San Francisco's Ferry Building and Saint Helena, not In and Out.