RARE Bar and Grill
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 “The National Bar and Dining Rooms”
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 “Upper East Side Cascabel Tacqueria is morphing into Dumpling’s”
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”
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 “Whitmans NYC”
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
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”
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





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