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Rowena’s 4-star review: I love my fat and juicy burgers; especially after a long run. This is the first restaurant I tried in Astoria (I don't think I ever stepped my foot in this area until now) and didn't expect the place to be so spacious. It kind of reminded me of Williamsburg where they transformed former warehouses into hip restaurants. The place is so big they can probably put on dance floor in the middle of the restaurant if they want to. The seating was comfortable and the atmosphere was decent. They have an interesting overhanging butcher's hook in the ceiling..I wonder if they did that purposely or was it really a butcher's warehouse before? But don't worry, there are no cows or meat hanging from there. As a new customer to the restaurant, I definitely had to try their original 10oz 5 napkin burger. I ordered it in medium well and it was pleasantly topped with caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, and aioli. For those who don't know what aioli is, it is a garlic mayonnaise. I think this is one of the key condiments that made the burger really tasty. You don't even need to add ketchup. The one thing I was disappointed about was that the burgers didn't come with fries, but not a big deal because the focus is really on the burger quality. On top of that, I ended my meal with a Cookies n Creme milk shake. I usually don't order milk shake but when I saw another table ordered it, I had to try it. It was good but a bit too much for me. When I finished my first cup, I didn't realize there was still more left in the tumbler. (Thanks to my fellow yelper Phil L. for finishing it for me! haha). Overall, I enjoyed every bite of the burger and it was as messy as it can get. Definitely needed more than 5 napkins. -
Rowena’s 4-star review: Burgers are my occasional guilty pleasures and this place just hit the spot for me. While this place is known more for serving game animals (i.e. elk, bison, lamb) on their burgers, I decided to stick with my regular beef burger just because I never dealt well with game meat in general. Apparently, I do prefer the unhealthy and fatty meat. Anyhow, I ordered the Bareburger supreme which was stuffed with fried onions and melted colby jack cheese. According to the menu, it said it was suppose to have bacon too but for some reason, I didn't taste any of it. I wasn't complaining because the burger itself was already too much for me. Onion rings and fries were delicious. My hand couldn't stop reaching out for the fries. It was a nice balance of crispiness and sogginess...mmhmm goodness! Would I come back? Sure, but with more confidence on trying other than beef burgers next time. :) -
Rowena’s 4-star review: What's a better alternative to McDs in the midtown area? A goodburger. Literally. Lines are relatively short compare to Shake Shack and the service is really quick. Quality of the burger? I would say pretty decent for a fast food eatery. I like the fact that they asked how I would like my burger be done. I usually go for medium well and sure they knew how I like it. For $11 including fries and drinks (unlimited refills), I can justify it. -
Rowena’s 3-star review: I came here with my bf and it was our first time going to Go Burger so we really didn't know what to expect. From the outside, one would expect it to be like a typical NYC burger joint like a Shake Shack or Goodburger...but was pleasantly surprised to walk in upon seeing a nice table service restaurant along with a bar. The only thing I had a problem with was the placement of the wait staff booth. It was literally right in the middle of the restaurant so when you walk in, you're kind of confused as to whether someone is going to serve you or you just choose your own table to sit down. We were ready to choose our own booth seat until the wait staff finally showed up and waved us down. When we got seated, I quickly scanned through the menu and was surprised that fries did not come with the burger. The regular burger itself was $9 and fries is an extra $3 as a side. Cheese? Another $1. I was not willing to spend $13 on just plain old burger so I added bacon (mm yes bacon!!), which costed me an extra $1. I must say it is quite an expensive place for burgers but the beef quality is actually quite decent. The bun actually sandwiches the burger patty pretty nicely and has lots of sesame on it as well. Our waiter was nice and friendly and checked up on us once in a while. Overall, it's a decent place but I wouldn't say it's the best burger I had.
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Rowena’s 3-star review: I still don't quite understand why people rave about their burgers because honestly, there are much better burger joints who unfortunately do not get much recognition for the quality of their burgers. Grease is perhaps the key ingredient to the Shake Shack burgers. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't ask how I would like my burger done but I decided to keep quiet and let them do their "magic". In the end, it was a dead piece of meat. It was dry and grease drippy. For $5, the burger itself was size of the palm of my hand. Bite size, indeed. I was disappointed with the fries as well because they are crinkle-cut, which reminds me school cafeteria fries. -
Rowena’s 3-star review: I have on and off cravings for burgers and every time I feel like having one, I think of "Five Guys." I stumbled upon this one in midtown as I was trekking back from Jacob Javitz Center and was starving. I ordered a junior burger and I guess I was expecting more flavor on the meat but was quite disappointed it didn't taste as good as when I first introduced to it. The fries were incredibly awesome as usual but I didn't feel the connection between me and the burger. Maybe this wasn't the burger joint I was craving for after all.
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Rowena’s 3-star review: The Stand burger is just alright. It wasn't as juicy as I was expecting it to be but their sweet potato fries are amazing. The place gets really crowded and it's hard to get the waiters attention because there are just not enough people working their. I think I will come back and try their shakes next time.
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Rowena’s 3-star review: After attending a Yelp event around the neighborhood, my stomach was craving for something more fulfilling and so I found this diner. I wasn't having any high expectations but the one thing that really surprised me was the burger. I really enjoyed the quality of the meat of the burger and for a diner, it is better than one would expect. I ordered it in medium well and for once, it does not look like dead meat (aka overcooked). The fries were a bit of a disappointment. It's a bit too soggy for my taste. Service was a bit on the downside. I had to ask the waiter twice for the ketchup and it didn't really seem like he was paying much attention. But I guess you can't expect much from a diner right? -
Rowena’s 3-star review: I never believed in the idea of grass-fed beef and thought it was just another cult trend for businesses to charge customers a little more moolah. To be honest, how do you know that the beef in your bun, which was formerly a cow, was actually grass-fed until it landed on your plate? Anyway, maybe I am being a bit too skeptical but after trying Dogmatic's pure burger today, my perception has somewhat changed. Grass-fed beef is definitely a lot leaner than regular beef (or non-organic beef). However, for burger lovers, it lacks the juiciness, which is essentially the "bad" stuff oozing out from the non-organic beef. Either way, Dogmatic's pure burger is pretty good in my opinion. It's definitely not as greasy and had decent flavor to it. Unlike a traditional burger, it comes with a thin slice of whole wheat bun that looks like a pita bread. I also tried their non-fried fries, which is essentially baked in an oven-like machine. Again, it's not as greasy as your regular fries so you'll feel less guilty about eating it. Overall, this place is good for health conscious people but pricing wise, it's highway robbery. -
Rowena’s 3-star review: This diner is nicely situated at the epicenter of the meatpacking area. They have outdoor seating and it's great for people watching on a nice day/night. The food is not spectacular but not too shabby either for American diner food. When I go to diners, I usually try their burgers and I ordered their burger on a brioche bun. I asked for a medium well but they cooked it extremely well instead. It was a "dead meat" burger. However, the fries were pretty good- crispy and thin. It's almost like the fries you would get at McDonalds. I think this place is nice to eat if you don't want to spend too much money. Just don't have high expectations just because it's in the meatpacking area. -
Rowena’s 3-star review: I love hanging out along the West Side on nice summery days and this is the one spot that caught my attention 2 years ago when I saw a crowd of classy people walking into this tugboat bar. So I thought this must be the new IT place to hang out after work. Fast forward one year later, I came here for happy hour and boy, I thought the tugboat was going to sink because the place was overpacked. I believe it actually exceeded its allowed occupancy. It was impossible to get by without elbowing the drunk people in my way. Another year later, I came back for a mid-day lunch and the place was empty. Not that I was complaining, but I felt rushed when me and my friend were trying to decide what to order for lunch. Honestly, there was no one at the bar and the lady felt like she wanted us out of there. Anyhow, I ordered a regular burger with onions and avocado. The lady didn't ask how I would like it cook so I was expecting it to be well done. It was indeed well done but a bit overcooked. The burger also came with fries and they were rather pretty crispy, which I like. I wouldn't recommend to come here for their food but their selling point is definitely the location by the water and having a bar on a tugboat. -
Rowena’s 3-star review: Here's another one of those midtown lunch take out places. Although this place has more variety of choices (hence "global") than Cafe Metro, I think their food is not as fresh as Metros. I ordered a hamburger once and the guy totally did not know what "well done" meant. Really? The burger was a disaster. The beef looked like it hasn't been taken out of the freezer for ages and he burnt it.. It did not fit to my standards. Then I gave it another chance and decided to try their Shrimp Tempura Udon. It's fairly decent and the portion is huge but I definitely had better. I guess you can't really ask for much at a midtown eatery. -
Rowena’s 4-star review: Talk about classic, old school hamburgers, J.G. Melon nailed it. I ordered a 8oz baconburger and it fulfilled my heart's desire. No thrills or frills. The best thing about it is that it's not as greasy or oily as Shake Shack or Five Guys. My burger didn't fall apart as it you would expect from a stuffed burger. The bread was thin enough to hold everything in place. The burger also came with a side of onions and pickles but I didn't really need any of that. Cottage fried potatoes were delicious too but that is sold separately. On most days, this place is packed. It has a standard bar inside with a few tables. On nice days, you can also sit outside. After coming here, I'm not sure if I can resist on my burger cravings.
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