Another contender for Best Burger in NYC?
Restaurant: Corner Bistro
Where: 4th Street and Jane St, West Village.
Dinner: burger and fries
Drink: McSorley's Dark Ale
Price: $26 (for 2)
My Take: After attending a private screening of David O. Russell's new film, I Heart Huckabees, (review coming tomorrow) I stopped by Corner Bistro. This had been recommended to me as the best burger joint in NYC. Based on the name alone I had expected a richly decorated restaurant with a trendy menu that happened to make a great burger. My premonition couldn't have been more wrong. This is a dive bar in the spirit of McSorley's in the East Village. While it lacks the sawdust floors and rich history, it's got the same beer on tap and has a very limited menu. Waits are usually quite long, or so I was told by the couple in line behind me, but on a rainy Tuesday night at almost 10pm, it took 10 minutes to be seated.
The generously sized hamburgers (guessing a 1/2 lb) are juicy as can be. Served on paper plates, my plate was soaked in juices within two bites. It was served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle chips with ketchup and mustard on the table. The bun was of usual variety - nothing special about it, but the burger was fresh and satisfying, particulary since I hadn't eaten in nearly 10 hours. The fries were crispy and hot - again, no frills.
The Verdict: I can't say this is the best hamburger I've had in NYC. That claim still belongs to Hi-Life on the Upper East Side. However, if you're in the West Village or Chelsea looking for a buger, you could do much worse than this hole in the wall just a few blocks south of 14th Street and Hudson.
Where: 4th Street and Jane St, West Village.
Dinner: burger and fries
Drink: McSorley's Dark Ale
Price: $26 (for 2)
My Take: After attending a private screening of David O. Russell's new film, I Heart Huckabees, (review coming tomorrow) I stopped by Corner Bistro. This had been recommended to me as the best burger joint in NYC. Based on the name alone I had expected a richly decorated restaurant with a trendy menu that happened to make a great burger. My premonition couldn't have been more wrong. This is a dive bar in the spirit of McSorley's in the East Village. While it lacks the sawdust floors and rich history, it's got the same beer on tap and has a very limited menu. Waits are usually quite long, or so I was told by the couple in line behind me, but on a rainy Tuesday night at almost 10pm, it took 10 minutes to be seated.
The generously sized hamburgers (guessing a 1/2 lb) are juicy as can be. Served on paper plates, my plate was soaked in juices within two bites. It was served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle chips with ketchup and mustard on the table. The bun was of usual variety - nothing special about it, but the burger was fresh and satisfying, particulary since I hadn't eaten in nearly 10 hours. The fries were crispy and hot - again, no frills.
The Verdict: I can't say this is the best hamburger I've had in NYC. That claim still belongs to Hi-Life on the Upper East Side. However, if you're in the West Village or Chelsea looking for a buger, you could do much worse than this hole in the wall just a few blocks south of 14th Street and Hudson.
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