A Hamburger Today
Short Rib Burger from Walter Foods in Williamsburg
[Photographs: Robyn Lee]
Walter Foods
253 Grand Street, Brooklyn NY 11211 (map); 718-387-8783; walterfoods.com
Cooking Method: Grilled
Short Order: A satisfying, juicy burger if you're in the neighborhood.
Want Fries with That? The burger comes with skinny golden fries.
Price: Short Rib Burger, $13
Since I was already at Walter Foods for our fancy pants fried chicken taste test (yup, what a hard job I've got), I figured I may as well get in a burger review as well. Because nothing says "balanced meal" like fried chicken and a burger.
The short rib burger ($13) from Walter Foods is a 7-ounce short rib patty on a brioche roll topped with bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a pickle on the side. Check out the innards after the jump.
Although I ordered the burger medium rare, it came out closer to rare. If rare burgers make you queasy, you might want to order medium, but I was fine with having an undercooked burger (hey, this isn't Cargill meat; it's from Master Purveyors). The meat was juicy and well salted; even my non-burger loving dining companion enjoyed it. Neither of us were fans of the bacon though, which was crispy and stiff without any pliancy. The bacon wasn't really necessary anyway since the rest of the burger was flavorful enough. The soft brioche bun complemented the burger fine
Overall, this isn't a burger you'd go out of your way for, but I'd recommend it if you're looking for a good burger in Williamsburg. And don't forget about dessert; who doesn't like a warm fruit cobbler?
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