Diamonds are Forever…So are Foie Gras Burgers

THE ORIGINAL db BURGER at Daniel Boulud’s DB Bistro Moderne is the most decadent of burgers. This $32 burger ($34 in Miami, $38 in Singapore), comes with all the fancy trimmings. A sirloin burger filled with braised short ribs, foie gras and black truffle, served on a parmesan bun. Comes with pommes frites or pommes soufflées (for those of you who don’t speak French, that’s fancy for fries). Go here before a Broadway Show for a 3-course $45 pre-theater menu (note the burger is not on the pre-theater menu)

Now although it’s burger week (on foodergie), it’s also restaurant week from July 16th -August 10th. (Please go to the official website for an all inclusive list of restaurants that are participating http://www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek/). DB Bistro Modern offers a great menu! Note again that the burger is NOT on their $35/meal restaurant week menu, but don’t pass up on any of their other meals, as the restaurant is delicious, gorgeous and would be a great date spot if you’re really trying to impress someone!

Allergy Info:
For those who don’t have allergies ;)

Foodie Rundown:
The Original db Burger

Locations:
NYC - 55 W. 44th St (44th between 5th and 6th)
Miami – 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Singapore - 2 Bayfront Ave

http://www.danielnyc.com/dbbistro.html

Bareburger – Spare it all, but the Bun!

For those of you gluten free friends out there, don’t let your burger be bare at Bareburger! Eat the burger WITH the bun! Popping up all over the place in NYC, Brooklyn and Queens, this organic, all natural, free range, grass fed burger sensation will be sure to delight all family members.

Whether you are looking to stay lean with a multi-grain roll, wheat or lettuce wrap, looking to keep your cholesterol down with a turkey burger, veggie burger, or chicken patty, or just trying to make up any excuse to eat a beef, elk, bison, or ossie burger, go to Bareburger!

Foodie Rundown:
Start with some pickles for the table, don’t want to fill yourself up before the big meal
Fries…or Onion Rings? Can’t decide? Get the basket combo with both!
The Western (This was the burger I had, with a gluten free bun, out of this world!)
Maple Bacon Chesesebarburger (This was the burger my friend Tara had, on multi-grain, that was described as the “best burger ever”)
The Roadhouse (Turkey burger, on a wrap, the healthy version that my friend Jolene tried)

Allergy Info:
Not Nut Friendly (100% peanut oil is used for all the fried items)
BUT
Veggie Friendly
Gluten Friendly
Cholesterol Friendly
Organic Friendly
Beef Friendly
Chicken Friendly

Locations:
Manhattan
Laguardia Place, NY, NY - Washington Square Park
3rd Ave - Murray Hill
8th Ave, - Chelsea
2nd Ave – East Village
1st Ave – Upper East Side

Queens
31st Ave – Astoria
31st St. – Astoria
Austin St. – Astoria
Bell Boulevard – Bayside, NY

Brooklyn
7th Ave – Brooklyn, NY

Check out my Buns!

Happy Bun-Day! Today’s Happy Hump day goes to Fun Buns!

A cart I found outside my office today. Fun Buns is food truck that offers pork belly, braised beef and braised chicken on little buns!

These “Fun” Buns come topped with Pickled Mustard Greens, crushed peanuts, and cilantro! Myself and my colleagues were happy to indulge in these little guys, as they were full of flavor and not overwhelming large! This means were full, but not stuffed! (in the foodie world - that's perfect!)

Allergy Info:
Not peanut friendly - Crushed Peanuts on the buns (which are so good)
Seafood friendly – but be careful of the salt and vinegar chips, they claim to have seafood in them!

Foodie Rundown:
Fun Bun Combo – a tasting of 2 or 3 buns with chips and a drink!

Locations:
Follow them on twitter @funbunsnyc to make sure you know where they are each and every day!

Shake Shake Shake...Shake your booty!

Shake it for Shake Shack!

For those of you who haven’t had Shake Shack, I suggest you going immediately. Tell your boss you're sick and leave work! A secret special sauce, and a juicy fast food burger that does dances in your mouth. Make sure you factor in a 30 to 60 minute wait at all shake shack locations (at least the ones in NYC).

Allergy Info:
Seafood free (no seafood on the menu)
100% all-natural Angus beef, vegetarian fed, humanely raised and source verified. No hormones or antibiotics
Although there are no peanuts/ peanut oils used for the burgers, they have peanut butter sauce and flavored ice cream for dessert
Vegetarians, hope you like mushrooms! Veggie friendly ‘Shroom burger

Green Friendly? YES!
100% of Shake Shack’s electric usage is offset through wind power and Renewable Energy
Each Shack is constructed from recycled and sustainable materials

Foodie rundown:
Shack burger with fries (for the bold and hearty appetite, try the double shack burger!) with fries and a vanilla shake -- make sure to head to the gym soon after as this burger has 490 calories and 29 grams of fat.

http://www.shakeshack.com/

Locations:
New York
Connecticut
Florida
Washington DC
Pennsylvania
Dubai
Kuwait City

Welcome to Good Burger Home of the Good Burger, may I take your order?

Welcome to Burger Week! Allergy friendly and not so friendly burger places to be reviewed by Foodergie!

First, we will start with Rare Bar and Grill. A veggie friendly, nut friendly gourmet burger restaurant that won’t break the bank.

Both locations (Chelsea and Murray Hill/Midtown East) will be pleasant and enjoyable experiences. Don’t forget to head up to the rooftop for some beautiful views after you stuff your face (see pictures).

Menu distinctly asks to inform your server of any allergies, so be safe, and don’t forget to mention your allergies and preferences!

Allergy Info:
Veggie burgers available
All burgers are 100% grade “A” American beef

Foodie Rundown:
Frickles
Build your own burger
Any burger with brie cheese
Fries with all the dipping sauces! (BBQ, Mexican, chipotle aioli and honey maple)
If you’re above ground beef, enhance your burger experience with a steakhouse burger

Locations:
Chelsea – 26th between 6th and 7th
Murray Hill / Midtown East – Lexington and 37th

Hebrews and She-brews - A Kosher Cupcake!

On this Shabbat evening, let us take a moment to honor thy cupcake. Let’s break it down. Analyze this beautiful work of art from Crumbs Bake Shop. Let’s start with the flavors: (take a deep breath now):
Red Velvet
Cookies and Cream
Devil’s Food
Peanut Butter Cup
Squiggle
Cookie Dough
S’mores
Black and White
Artie Lange
Chocoloco
Fudge Chocolate Chip
Chocoalate Coconut
Caramel Apple
Chocolate Sundae
Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Carrot
Butter Pecan
Brownie
Blueberry Swirl
(take breath)
Cotton Candy
Key Lime
Dulce de Leche
And
Milkshake…

Just to name a few!

Ok so Crumbs (as you most likely know) has locations all over NYC and many other cities as well, but did you know that their cupcakes were kosher? Bring them to a Shabbat dinner for dessert, as I’m sure these colorful, tasty treats will go a long way (as long as you don’t eat them before you get there!).

Allergy Info:
Kosher! - http://www.crumbs.com/orderinfo/kosher
Nut Allergy Beware! Crumbs suggests if you have a nut allergy to not eat any of their products. See the link for more information.

Foodie Rundown:
You seriously can't go wrong with any of these flavors! Can't decide? Get the box of minis with a tasting of flavors!

Address:
Various - So here’s the location finder! - http://www.crumbs.com/locations/

http://www.crumbs.com/

NUT so good...

The Cellar at Beechers is a super cute date spot, dimly lit, and has a surplus of delicious cheeses and small plates to indulge yourself with. But for the nut allergic beware, as Beechers may be yummy but naive to our nut special friends.

Let’s start off with the crackers. As I sat down, the first thing I told the waiter was "I am allergic to nuts”. Out comes some crackers for the array of cheeses on the table. Fast forward to the end of the meal, the check is coming out, and the waiter is sweating and in an uncomfortable way, making me kind of nervous. He goes, “did you eat the crackers?”. Well duh I ate the crackers, do you think I ate the cheese with my fingers? I politely said, “Yes, why?”. He decided to tell me that there were hazelnuts in the crackers, and proceeded to place down a bowl of “non nut crackers”. Thanks? Considering there was no more cheese on the table and I was about to leave, I told him I was ok as I had not encountered a reaction.

Before the wild reaction to the crackers, the plate of cheese came out, with almonds all over it. I asked if he could bring us a plate with no nuts, but he left it there as my date kept picking away. About 45 minutes later, he brought a plate of just the cheese. With my not too smart “no fear” attitude I had already picked away all the cheese from the larger plate. (Which meant, more cheese for me!)

As great as the food was, be careful with a nut allergy here. Nuts, wine and cheese go together so it can be difficult for those who have a nut allergy.

But if you aren’t allergic, definitely a great date spot!

Allergy Info:
Nut Allergic beware!

Addresses:
900 Broadway (Corner of Broadway and 20th)

Foodie Rundown:
Lots of cheese
Lots of wine (restaurant is 21+)
More wine?