Today was supposed to be a day that would live in infamy, or something like that. The plan was easy, find out what all the hype around the Mac N Cheese Burger was all about and rip through a couple in the process. For those not in the know, there's been sufficient hype surrounding the Burger Shoppe's (spelling shop this way set off my Spidey senses as a place I should not trust) Mac N Cheese Burger - having received rave reviews from a number of local publications and NYC Centric sites. It's time to call in the King to figure out just what's going on here and if this hype is well deserved.
Located at 30 Water St., in the heart of NYC, the Burger Shoppe's unassuming storefront and quaint interior (throwback to the olde luncheonette days) have the makings of potential...unfortunately, that's all it had. The Mac N Cheese burger was delivered after roughly 15 minutes (which scares me when it comes to a burger, especially when there's more employees than patrons in an eatery. I guess that's strike 2?)
Down in an 0-2 hole, the burgers were delivered and they were a healthy swing and miss. Big hack, no contact. This hockey puck was served charred beyond recognition, had no mac for the mac n cheese portion, and was rather small. Disappointingly small. Kids meal small. I'm a man. A fairly large man with a larger than life appetite. Give me a baby burger, charge me $12 bucks, burn it to death, leave off the mac, and you've succeeded in rubbing me the wrong way. But Dominic J, there's gotta be a redeeming factor? Well, the cheese sauce was good and it was home made so that's a plus. The bun was also a good size to accommodate this Fisher Price My First Burger. Did I mention they have the audacity to serve a frozen burger patty?
What to do next? Hungry, I turn to J-Mau and I tell him that I can redeem this debacle. We strut to my car and ride to Union Square, the heart of NYC. Forbidden Planet? Not tonight Kimosabe. We're hunting burgers and there's one place that's sure to deliver. STAND! I can't help but be reminded of the classic Sly & the Family Stone song each time I mention this place. I also can't help but want to smack most of the pretentious slobs that are in here. But I'm not here for them, I'm here for their meat. To those not in the know, Stand not only serves one of the TOP burgers in NYC, but DO NOT miss their Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake. That, is ice cream heaven and it is a must - especially for those who are lactose intolerant. Stand saved the night and served me a perfectly cooked Buffalo Bleu Cheese Burger - Buffalo meat, bleu cheese, sauteed onions, perfect bun, delicious sauce to top the burger with, and the absolute best way to wash that disgusting taste of burnt meat out of my mouth. Like my hero Montell Jordan sang, "This is how we do it."
Located at 30 Water St., in the heart of NYC, the Burger Shoppe's unassuming storefront and quaint interior (throwback to the olde luncheonette days) have the makings of potential...unfortunately, that's all it had. The Mac N Cheese burger was delivered after roughly 15 minutes (which scares me when it comes to a burger, especially when there's more employees than patrons in an eatery. I guess that's strike 2?)
Down in an 0-2 hole, the burgers were delivered and they were a healthy swing and miss. Big hack, no contact. This hockey puck was served charred beyond recognition, had no mac for the mac n cheese portion, and was rather small. Disappointingly small. Kids meal small. I'm a man. A fairly large man with a larger than life appetite. Give me a baby burger, charge me $12 bucks, burn it to death, leave off the mac, and you've succeeded in rubbing me the wrong way. But Dominic J, there's gotta be a redeeming factor? Well, the cheese sauce was good and it was home made so that's a plus. The bun was also a good size to accommodate this Fisher Price My First Burger. Did I mention they have the audacity to serve a frozen burger patty?
What to do next? Hungry, I turn to J-Mau and I tell him that I can redeem this debacle. We strut to my car and ride to Union Square, the heart of NYC. Forbidden Planet? Not tonight Kimosabe. We're hunting burgers and there's one place that's sure to deliver. STAND! I can't help but be reminded of the classic Sly & the Family Stone song each time I mention this place. I also can't help but want to smack most of the pretentious slobs that are in here. But I'm not here for them, I'm here for their meat. To those not in the know, Stand not only serves one of the TOP burgers in NYC, but DO NOT miss their Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake. That, is ice cream heaven and it is a must - especially for those who are lactose intolerant. Stand saved the night and served me a perfectly cooked Buffalo Bleu Cheese Burger - Buffalo meat, bleu cheese, sauteed onions, perfect bun, delicious sauce to top the burger with, and the absolute best way to wash that disgusting taste of burnt meat out of my mouth. Like my hero Montell Jordan sang, "This is how we do it."
1 comment:
I was sad to hear the negativity surrounding the Mac and Cheese Burger...I wanted to try it, but thanks to your review I will not waste my time.
Thanks you DJ, you truly are the King
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