Alan Richman on NYC’s Top Five Burgers
I have no idea who Alan Richman is or why he’s qualified to rate hamburgers but Gothamist just posted up his top burger joints in the city.
Shake Shack - Never been but with that line the shit must be good
Burger Joint - I think there was one of these on 3rd ave in Gramercy but perhaps “Burger Joint” is a pretty common name for these types of places
Peter Luger - Haven’t been here either but best believe I’ll be getting the steak and not the burger
Big Nick’s Burger & Pizza Joint - Upper West Side? Not anytime soon (UPDATE: Wait I’ve been here! But I didn’t get the burger… ok well UWS mehh..)
Blue Smoke - This one is on my way home, I’ll check it out this week
Here are the burgers I’ve actually had in NYC
Spotted Pig - Best burger I’ve had. Sure it was $15 but it makes Bay Area places like Burger Bistro and Barney’s taste like fast food
RARE - Also a delicious burger. Paired with their spicy Bloody Mary and Deep Fried Oreos this made for a fine brunch
McDonald’s - These taste the same pretty much anywhere you get them. Only difference is that they’re x2 the price in NY.
Gothamist: Alan Richman on NYC’s Top Five Burgers
