June 19, 2011
Live, from New York, it’s Cheeseburger Saturday Night! Starring brgr and featuring the ready for Prime Beef Player, Marty Wombacher. Ladies and gentlemen, please give a hand to brgr!
Okay, I had to go back to work because I left my phone there after last night's monster shift. There's a cheeseburger joint nearby where I work called brgr, and I've always been curious about it, but have avoided it because I thought they didn't serve beer. But I checked out their menu and it turns out they do indeed have bottled beer. So that's tonight's cheeseburger destination.
Sheesh, this wig store window always gives me the creeps. I've probably passed by it hundreds of times and it still sends a chill down my spine.
And here we are at brgr. I like their logo and sign.
The restaurant is long and narrow with wooden and brick walls. It's got a nice, casual feel to it.
You place your order here.
I thought I'd start out with a beer and the lovely Nicole happily serves up a Stella.
There's tables up front...
But I chose to sit at the counter in the back.
This is where all the action is.
I checked out the menu and decided on the "Down On The Farm Brgr" which is a cheddar cheese burger with bacon, horseradish sauce, onion, lettuce, tomato and pickles. Sounds good!
The view from my perch at the counter.
There's tables opposite the counter to sit at in the back as well.
A Heinz ebony and ivory shot.
And here's Dwight with tonight's cheeseburger meal!
The cheeseburger was fantastic and I got a side of the onion hay, which was also delicious. A great meal.
And for dessert Nicole serves up a shake shot, which is 5 ounces of one of their famous and award winning milkshakes.
I got the black and white shake.
And yes, it lives up to its title that New York magazine gave it back in 2007.
Evan was seated next to me and told me he's been coming here for the burgers for the last four years. Evan's a comedic actor who participates in shows at both the Magnet Theater and Upright Citizen's Brigade.
Obligatory bathroom mirror shot with an upside down Gumby and this night is over. Goodnight everybody and see you tomorrow after dark.
My Meal
As stated above, my cheeseburger was delicious and the vibe in here is casual and very friendly. Dwight told me once you come in here you are treated as family and it certainly felt that way. The menu here is simple with over ten types of burgers, a hot dog for non-burger eaters and sides including: onion hay, Russert potato fries and sweet potato fries. They also have beer and wine and you have to try the award-winning milkshake.
Cheeseburger Rating—Three Cheeseburgers, Very Good!
brgr
287 Seventh Ave.(Near 26th St.)
212-488-7500
Further reading: New York Magazine, Menu Pages, NY City Search and A Hamburger Today.
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