DMANBURGER-a quest for the best burger

RARE Bar and Grill

Published on 2011-12-14 14:56:14

Walk into RARE and you are immediately greeted by happy twenty something servers with smiles and cordial quips. The Chelsea RARE location (which I visited) is coupled with the Hilton Hotel on 26th between 6th and 7th. This day, a brisk fall day, the heat from the burger grill was on! In the dining room, … Read more

DMANBURGER in Latest Issue of FOOD Magazine with Rocco DiSpirito on the cover

Published on 2011-09-14 13:20:44

Check out the DMANBURGER’S best burger in New York, the quest has been long and still ongoing…but the FOOD Magazine’s crew and writer Jo Piazza caught up with me to snag some inside scoop on my life, history, love for burgers and of course the best burger in New York……and the winner is ? Grab … Read more

DMANBURGER “The National Bar and Dining Rooms”

Published on 2011-02-01 17:11:07

Geoffrey Zakarian, celebrity chef of hot-spots such as The 21 Club, “44″ at the Royalton, The Blue Door at the Delano in Miami- and one of the few chefs ,at the late Patroon, (I swear I didn’t copy you Mr. Bruni) to score 3 stars from former New York Times restaurant critic and Mistress of Disguise Ruth … Read more

DMANBURGER “Burger and Barrel”

Published on 2010-10-30 10:38:23

Josh Capon is no stranger to the burger world, after rescuing a seemingly past failed Soho locale with a retro marine sushi seafood mega Soho restaurant, in Lure Fish Bar. He later challenged the masses of celebrity chefs in 2009 vying for the coveted title of Best Burger at Rachael Ray’s Burger Bash at the New York … Read more

DMANBURGER “Upper East Side Cascabel Tacqueria is morphing into Dumpling’s”

Published on 2010-09-03 12:21:52

  Upper East Side Tacqeria Cascabel is moving!- but only two doors down to the old Willy’s space! The short move allows owner David Choing to expand into a bar like scene with a larger space. In the spot of Cascabel, Choing is exploring his Cuban/Chinese roots and channeling them into a dumpling shop! ” … Read more

DMANBURGER “Blackburn Burger Bistro”

Published on 2010-08-02 11:43:50

Newly opened Blackburn Burger Bistro is situated in busy Hell’s Kitchen- open bay windows with faux-plant hedges will lead you into a decor like you were stepping into a Holiday Inn Express banquet room-red and beige walls, oversized floral patterned banquettes and a gaudy stain glass chandelier. The dining room is small with minimal wait staff … Read more

DMANBURGER “Joy Burger Bar”

Published on 2010-07-15 22:05:51

Perched in this restaurant vacant neighborhood, a burger meets Tiki bar promises grand delights, though its deliverance is marred by simple- yet fixable dilemmas. The atmosphere is pleasant and vocational, white-washed stressed windows slung open over simple retro-style seating, giving the feeling that you’re lounging hammock-wrapped in Jamaica or some other exotic locale-while listening to the likes of Norah … Read more

DMANBURGER “Whitmans NYC”

Published on 2010-07-13 20:29:42

As far as hamburgers go, few have reached such  fame as the “Jucy Lucy”.The creation comes from either Matt’s Bar or nearby 5-8 Club in Minneapolis MN. The misspelling of the name coins its mystery and renowned reputation. As the Wikipedia page explains “  Matt’s Bar boasts on posters that  if it’s spelled correctly, you’re at … Read more

DMANBURGER “Sam’s Corner, Myrtle Beach SC

Published on 2010-07-12 08:06:59

This truck stop diner-style slop house, nestled in a strip mall, claims to have “The Worlds Famous Hot dog”-but how’s the burger? A black and white checkered bathroom tile plasters the counter where a herd of good ole’ boys sporting John Deere hats with lower-lips full of tobacco greet you-or should I say -growl at … Read more

DMANBURGER “Minetta Tavern”

Published on 2010-06-30 16:31:00

A buff ,but cordial doorman ,stands shifting his weight from side to side, while a pretty reservationist with almond shaped eyes shares  the aroma of charred beef and uncorked Bordeaux with awaiting patrons. These are images and sensations of Minetta Tavern. This  personified “classic steakhouse meets neighborhood” tavern by  restaurateur virtuoso, Keith McNally, plays for … Read more