“A hamburger by any other name costs twice as much.” Evan Esar BY MJ BYERS Eatery: Hillstone, 378 Park Avenue South, New York, NY Hillstone is the Houston’s of the East Coast. That is quite a broad statement based on my experience dining at Houston’s in various Los Angeles locations but, strictly speaking, it’s not […]
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The Burger Bash at Rub BBQ
“Gluttony is a lust of the mind.” Thomas Hobbes Eatery: Rub BBQ, 208 W. 23rd Street, New York, NY BY: MJ Byers Rub is a BBQ establishment that does not ordinarily serve burgers. There appear to be two exceptions, however: (1) Monday nights, when they offer a one-off, regionally themed or inspired burger and (2) […]
The Burger Shoppe: $175 for a Burger?
“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.” H. Jackson Brown BY MJ BYERS Eatery: The Burger Shoppe, formerly at 30 Water Street in New York City’s Financial District. “Formerly” because The Burger Shoppe filed for Chapter 7 back in June or July. (Now is the part where I disclose that it has taken me […]
Inaugural Edition
“Sacred cows make the best hamburger.” Mark Twain BY MJ BYERS Hello and Welcome! You are reading (well, maybe – it’s not clear anyone will ever read this) the result of months of unemployment and underemployment. It’s not-uncommon story of moving to a new city to take an exciting new job, just to watch the […]
