Harlem: Bier International Serves Great Dry Beers and Dry Burgers

Burgers at Bier International feature flavorful meat, but are rather dry. Go for the sausages instead.

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2 Comments | Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, December 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Bier International, Harlem, NYC, reviews

Harlem: Harlem Tavern's Great For The Neighborhood, Decent For A Burger

Harlem Tavern's burgers are nothing special but nothing to complain about either. It's worth going for the atmosphere.

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3 Comments | Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, November 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Harlem, Harlem Tavern, NYC, reviews

Harlem: Chez Lucienne's Cheeseburger, the Best in the Neighborhood

Up until Red Rooster showed up a little while ago, Chez Lucienne was the designated elegant eats spot in my hood, and their burger is the best burger in lower Harlem/Morningside Heights I've found to date.

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7 Comments | Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, May 3, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Chez Lucienne, Harlem, Morningside Heights, New York, NYC, recommended, reviews

NYC: Looks Are Deceiving at Community Food and Juice

Growing up in the West Harlem/Morningside Heights neighborhood, I really wanted to love Community Food & Juice when it first opened. It's got a great vibe, a tasty looking menu (pork belly, beets, market salads, lentils, all that good stuff), and a nice location to boot. The only problem: Aside from an excellent matzoh ball soup ($8), the food isn't worth the price. All of it looks pretty, but beauty doesn't run deep.

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8 Comments | Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, March 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: Community Food and Juice, Harlem, Morningside Heights, New York, NYC

Red Rooster Serves A Cheffy Burger—Without the LaFrieda!

[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Red Rooster 310 Lenox Avenue, New York NY 10027 (map); 212-792-9001; redroosterharlem.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: Juicy and well-cooked, but the toppings can be overwhelming. Want Fries with That?: Yes, but ask for them...

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14 Comments | Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, January 13, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, celebrity chefs, Harlem, Marcus Samuelsson, NYC, Red Rooster, reviews

Dear AHT: What's the Story Behind Jumbo and Jimbo's Burger Chains in New York City?

Clicking in to the AHT inbox recently, we've got this bit of juicy intel. Eat up! Photograph by Joe Schumacher Do you folks know what the story is with the Jumbo and Jimbo's burger chains in Harlem and the Bronx?...

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6 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, December 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: Bronx, chain burgers, Dear AHT, Harlem, Jimbo's, Jumbo, NYC