In the year since LightHouse opened in South Williamsburg, I've had a series of delightful meals at their charming family-style picnic tables. Given my affection for this neighborhood spot, it pains me to say that their Everything Burger was a disappointing lesson in burger no nos. More
That Burger Tent might be something you either roll your eyes at or go gaga for, depending on your tolerance for trends. Let's count 'em: 1) burgers 2) Pat La Frieda burgers 3) pop-up food vendor 4) located at a hipster flea market. But even the most cynical burger-eater out there would have to give it up for burgermeister Dan Petersen's little burger operation, located just outside Williamsburg's Artists & Fleas on North 7th Street, near East River State Park. These burgers are all that. More
Here's a recommendation we just received from Serious Eater (and former SE intern) Jenn Sit about the burger from Radegast Hall & Biergarten in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Thanks, Jen! Send us your recs to burger@seriouseats.com. More
I sought out the cheeseburger at The Commodore mostly because AHT-er SoundBitesNYC mentioned this burger in the comments of AHT four times since July. (SoundBitesNYC, I await your next fervent recommendation.) Not that he's the only admirer; Time Out chose it as one of the city's best new burgers, and Village Voice food critic Robert Sietsema said in his review, "The hamburger may be the best I've eaten this year." More
[Photographs: Nick Solares] Teddy's Bar and Grill 96 Berry Street, Brooklyn NY 11211 (b/n 8th St & 9th St; map); 718-384-9787 Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: A classic pub-style burger is served out of this old school Williamsburg bar... More
[Photographs: Nick Solares] Pies 'n' Thighs 166 S. 4th Street, Brooklyn NY 11211; map); 347-529-6090; piesnthighs.tumblr.com Cooking Method: Griddled Short Order: Grass fed, griddle seared beef is served on wonderful white buns—a classic example of a hamburger Want Fries... More
On average, I eat a burger once a week. Except two weeks ago when I ate three in one weekend, all in Brooklyn. While I could usually say, "I'm eating them to review for AHT...yeeaaaah," that excuse doesn't hold this... More
[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.... More
Serious Eats intern Michele Humes recommended that we try the Popsie mini cheeseburger from Snacky, an appropriately named restaurant and bar that mostly serves small plates of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean-esque dishes. "Esque" because I'm not sure you'd go... More
If it's Tuesday, it must be time for another review from Nick Solares. Nick is also the publisher of Beef Aficionado, his blog that explores beef beyond burgerdom. Editor's note: Ladies and gents, I introduced you to Nick "Beef Aficionado"... More
