Burgers
Two camps. For the higher-end burger-with-great-vibes: Minetta Tavern (the Black Label is the original of this genre), 4 Charles Prime Rib, Red Hook Tavern, and Rolo's in Ridgewood. Rolo's does many things great, and the burger is one of them.
For smash burgers: 7th Street Burger, Hamburger America, and Gotham Burger Social Club.
Minetta Tavern
Celeb-magnet hot-ticket tavern with upper-end French bistro fare & reimagined vintage decor.
4 Charles Prime Rib
Steakhouse by Brendan Sodikoff, owner of Au Cheval, with contemporary offerings and vintage appeal.
Red Hook Tavern
Red Hook neighborhood restaurant from the Gage & Tollner team, known for its dry-aged burger and American tavern fare.
Rolo’s
Easygoing venue featuring a cocktail bar & a wood-fired grill, plus brunch at weekends.
7th Street Burger East Village
Straightforward fast-food restaurant offering generous burgers with French fries.
Hamburger America
West Houston burger spot from the author of the burger guidebook, serving classic American-style patties.
Gotham Burger Social Club
Lower East Side burger joint serving creative, indulgent smash burgers and loaded fries.
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