Would I Go Back? is the simple question three guys in NYC pose each time they go out and have a burger. One of them is basically a foodie, another is a chef who has run kitchens in very popular restaurants around New York City and the other is a reformed fast food eater who's finally learned to appreciate what's gliding over his taste buds.
Since the year began, the Would I Go Back? crew has visited about 20 different burger places in the City (and 2 that were in New Orleans - Jazz Fest anyone?!). We haven't developed a scale, and probably won't, but our generally agreed upon answers are below. If I (or we) can maintain the motivation, I'll try to post reviews of the spots we go to (and have been). If not, check out the reviews on some of the burger sites in our blogroll.
Comments & suggestions are welcome. Burger love to all y'all!
WOULD I GO BACK?
Hell Yeah (and often) -
BLT Burger, Burger Joint, Stand
Yes -
Royale, Shortys .32, Port of Call (New Orleans, LA), Good Burger, Spitzer's, PJ Clarkes, and Dumont.
No Way (as in never again - do not go - No Fuckin' Way) -
5 Napkin Burger, Resto, Better Burger, Rare Bar & Grill,l Spotted Pig (way too much bleu cheese), Corner Bistro ("overrated"), Black Iron Burger, Wall Street Burger Shoppe, and Molly's.
Maybe (if we're in the neighborhood and it's raining) -
J.G. Melons, Back Forty, Pete's Tavern, Clover Grill (New Orleans, LA), Zaitzeff, Primehouse, BRGR, Veselka, Jackson Hole, the Redhead,
No official decision (because a quorum wasn't present for the experience, but you can trust me!): Johnny Rockets (maybe), Broome Street Bar (no way), NoHo Star (maybe), 67 Burger (maybe), NY Burger Co. (maybe), HB Burger (maybe), Frittes'n'Meats (truck - undecided due to circumstances), Fresh & Fast (maybe), Bill's Burger Bar (yes), Five Guys (yes), Burger Burger (yes), RF O'Sullivans (yes - even though it's in Boston/Somerville), Blk Mkt (no), Checkers (can't remember, so it's a no), McDonald's (for the Angus Burger - maybe), Shake Shack (yes), Bonnie's Bar & Grill (yes).
(Updated June 2010)
