“Willy Wonkas of Burgercraft.” Sign inside Five Guys, citing WashingtonPost.com as the source of the accolade. Eatery: Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 112 Fulton Street, New York Five Guys can (arguably) be described as the In-N-Out of the East Coast – same color scheme, same simple, burger-focused menu, same eschewing of freezers – even if […]
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Broome Street Bar
“LONGEVITY, n. Uncommon extension of the fear of death.” Ambrose Bierce Eatery: Broome Street Bar, 363 W. Broadway, New York Broome Street Bar has been around for nearly 40 years, dating back to a time when its SoHo neighborhood was known as the “cast iron district.” Though they don’t label themselves this way, the décor […]
Bowery Diner
“The God I believe in is a god of second chances.” Bill Clinton Eatery: Bowery Diner, 241 Bowery, New York, NY Have you ever met someone you found really attractive (great looking plus, on paper, a good match for you) and all you could think about was getting together with him/her? And then, you […]
Elevation Burger
“The goal is elevation.” U2 Eatery: Elevation Burger, 103 West 14th Street, New York, NY Elevation Burger has a high-falutin’ philosophy. Its motto is “Ingredients Matter”; its vision is for “an elevated product” made from high quality ingredients “sustainably prepared”, and an “elevated experience in a well-appointed and environmentally friendly setting.” The support […]
DBGB
“I like threesomes with two women, not because I’m a cynical sexual predator. Oh no! But because I’m a romantic. I’m looking for ‘The One.’ And I’ll find her more quickly if I audition two at a time. ” Russell Brand Eatery: DBGB Kitchen and Bar, 299 Bowery, New York, NY None of my usual […]
Schnipper’s Quality Kitchen
“The diner is everybody’s kitchen.” Richard Gutman Eatery: Schnipper’s Quality Kitchen, 23 East 23rd Street, New York, NY I spotted the Port Authority location of this restaurant and immediately wanted to try it. Why? The logo. I will just come right out and admit that I am both marketing practitioner and marketing victim, I […]
Shake Shack
“This is no mere sandwich of grilled meat and toasted bread, Robin. This is God, speaking to us in food.” Marshall, “How I Met Your Mother”, Season 4, Episode 2. Eatery: Shake Shack, Madison Square Park, New York, NY I acknowledge right up front that the restaurant picture shown here is misleading – it was […]
Peels
“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” Lewis Grizzard Eatery: Peels, 325 Bowery, New York, NY I first visited Peels shortly after they opened, roughly one year ago. Hearing its promise of a Southern-inspired menu and being the daughter of two South Carolinians, I wanted to adore it. And, […]
Legends/The Football Factory
“Confusion makes people uncomfortable.” Lenny Kravitz Eatery: Legends, 6 W. 33rd Street, New York The first thing to say here is that I am utterly perplexed about what this place is actually called. I set off to visit with the understanding that it was called “The Football Factory” (yes, I was there to watch a […]
10 Downing
“The world’s most famous front door.” Phrase frequently used in reference to Number 10 Downing Street (the fancy one in London) Eatery: 10 Downing, 10 Downing Street (yes, really), New York The first thing to say here is that this place is not especially English or British, despite the name. I suspect the owners couldn’t […]
