June 26, 2011
Live from New York, it’s Cheeseburger Saturday Night! Starring Whitmans and special guest stars, two thirds of the BBC, Gene and Smoopy! And featuring the ready for prime beef player, Marty Wombacher. Ladies and gentlemen please welcome Whitman’s, Gene and Smoopy!
Okay, off to meet Gene and Smoopy at Whitmans, the home of my favorite New York City cheeseburger. It's closing in on 9PM and it's still light out, one of the few things I hate about summer. It's too bright!
I'm running a little late so I flagged a cab to get there quicker.
Okay, it's just around the corner from here.
Told you so, here it is!
And look who's outside, the cute and lovely Claire who you should remember from last time I was here.
And through the magic of the internet, here she is behind the counter.
And she happily serves up an ice-cold Genesee, time to find Gene and Smoopy.
And here they are at a table up front, Gene and Smoopy, two thirds of the BBC! I'm starting to wonder whatever happened to the third BBC member, Terry. Terry if you're out there and still alive, let us know! Some of us are worried about you!
And here we are, together again performing the time-honored tradition of the wearin' of the Genesee while Smoopy tells us to quit acting like idiots.
Okay time to order. Gene and I got the infamous Juicy Lucy burger and Smoopy got a swiss cheeseburger. I took shots of them, but they didn't turn out so use your imagination.
But here's a shot of my Juicy Lucy burger! I swear this is the best cheeseburger in New York City! Delicious!
For the sides we got the homemade potato chips and sweet potato fries.
Burp.
Okay, out the door for a nightcap.
We decided to continue the Lucy theme and have a drink at Lucy's. One of the best bars in the East Village.
Inside I see a familiar face.
Lucy! She remembered me from when I was in here for the 365 bar crawl and posed for this photo with me. One of the sweetest ladies ever!
Smoopy and Gene's tongues are wagging.
And after a couple drinks it's time to call it a night. Thanks to Gene and Smoopy for stopping by and we'll see you all tomorrow after dark.
My Meal
I had the same meal I had when I came here the first time, The Juicy Lucy and the homemade potato chips. It was just as good as that one and you can read about here: Original review of Whitmans.
Cheeseburger Rating:
4 Wimpys, the best there is!
Whitmans
406 E. 9th St. (Near 1st Ave.)
212-228-8011
Further reading: Always Hungry, DMANBURGER, facecrack and Twitter.
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Reader Comments (19)
That burger looks like the best one in NYC, I hope to eat one before I die! Cool that you made it back to Lucy's, she looks like a sweet lady!
Yummy ! ... and I'd have to say Lucy's was my favorite place yesterday of the 12 we went to :)
At Walter's Bar now (#222 on 365) -- closing out the trip !
Chug ahoy !
"Any burger dat look dat fine jes' GOTS to be named LUCIELLE!" - from the movie 'Cool Hand Luke' (paraphrased). Loved the 'Room 222' clip...back then I had a massive crush on the actress Judy Strangis who played Helen Loomis on Room 222....ironically enough, she dropped out of sight because she was having stalker problems because of that show...don't look at me...IT WAS'NT ME.....
Juicy Lucy looks really juicy. And the bar, Lucy's, great old place. Gene now at Walter's Bar, another great dive,,,,. I heard about this guy in the news yesterday that drank 48 bottles of beer in one evening. Police took him to the hospital,,,he's ok now,,,but this is the funny part,, he said "I think I drank 10 too many". Duh, really? only 10, so at 38 you were ok? funny shit.
Yeah....where is Terry?....anyways, if your reading this, HOWDY TERRY!
@ MAD: If this were 365 there would have been an uproar that you did a repeat visit. But when you've found a burger that good, you've gotta go back. Claire is a babe.
I did not know that paper towels were also called a kitchen roll. My learning for the day. Gene and Smoopy could start their own blog with all the traveling they do!
Al...hella of story about 48 beers...
clacky...have to agree when you find one of the best you just got to repeat...
kari...GENE and Smoopy should crank up sumthing..."kitchen roll" new to me too...but what really yanked my bread was: "Slim most recently gained national attention in Tim Burton's sci-fi comedy remake of Mars Attacks. Slim's rendition of "Indian Love Song" was found to be the only weapon that would destroy the alien invaders. Playing this song in the presence of aliens caused their heads to explode!" plus that url...
“Break down pies to pieces, make cocaine quiches. Money piles high as my nieces.”
—Pusha T (Clipse)
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We had out stuffed burgers again tonight. Delicious! I don't believe I have ever placed a beer can on my head-the things men think of...
@Barfly:Lucy's the sweetest lady in town!
@GENE: Cheers to Walters, glad you made it there, see you in five weeks!
@Jaws: Ha ha ha! Good one!
@Al: Funny story about the beer drinking guy!
@Clackly: Agreements on wondering where Terry is and the fact that Claire is a babe!
@kari: I've told Gene to start his own blog, but it's a lot of work.
@rr: Great stuff as always!
@Britta: Try the beer can on the head, it's strange but fun!
I need to get over to Whitman's soon! Great site. I read it religiously every night!!
Juicy Lucy looks yuumy.
I am alive and well.......need a NYC trip I am missing out on all the fun.
OK ... I'm gonna say something bad here :( ....... I think Amity Hall was my favorite burger -- Molly's in second -- and Whitman's in third. Please don't hate me !
That Claire could make a vegan convert.
Agree......We need more Claire
Marty--in honor of Cheesburger nights--we went out for them yesterday--SWISS-MED WELL WITH BACON-MAYO AND KETCHUP--omg--i DIDN'T TAKE A PHOTO--WAS CHARBROILED--THE CHEESE MELTED JUST SO--WITH FRENCH FRIES AND ONION RINGS--i AM STILL STUFFED. HOPE CHILLMASTER WAS FINE AND YOU HAD A GREAT TIME.WILL BE BACK LATER THIS WEEK. HAVE A GOOD ONE.
Awesome looking burger.. a little too raw for me but awesome looking none the less.
good to see Lucy..
glad you went back there...
and smoop and gene quit with the PDA's..
tongues.. eww germs!
cooties..
ha!
@Pete: It's a great burger and thanks for the nightly check in!
@Terry: You're alive! I hope to see you soon, good to hear from you!
@GENE: Whitmans just called and you are banned for life! (Just kidding!)
@JAZ: You are so right!
@Melanie: That sounds delicious! I hope you're having a great vacation! The Chillmaster's was a blast, as always, hope you can make the next one!
@Gidgie: It was great to see Lucy, what a nice lady!
HOORAY FOR ALL THINGS LUCY!
@Biff: TO LUCY!