Burgers. Beer. The Burbs. Sometimes Buttermilk Fried Chicken.
So Dad sent me a hot tip that it was National Cheeseburger Day, but because Wife and I are currently in the process of acclimating Daughter #2 (aka Daughter: Second of Her Name, aka Girl: Revisited; aka Little Sister) to the world, by the time I read it I realized that National Cheeseburger Day was yesterday. So, I blew it. Hopefully you didn’t blow it and had yourself a cheeseburger. If not, I’ll remind you in about 363 days.
I’ll get this out of the way now: I’m not going to wax poetic about the Bridgeview Diner. I added it to the itinerary of my New York City Burger Tour (do two stops constitute a tour) based on an article by the self-proclaimed Diner Junkie of Brooklyn in which she ranks the Bridgeview as having the best “diner burger” in all of Brooklyn. What I should have considered is that saying best diner burger is a lot like saying best baloney sandwich. It can be a wonderful thing when you’re in the mood, and it’s nice to be able to eat without having to use your teeth, but it it’s still just a baloney sandwich. In short, my disappointment with the Bridgeview burger is mainly a product of my own bloated (pun intended) expectations.
Continue reading “Bridgeview Diner, Brooklyn – It’s a Diner, Order an Omelette”
As an avid fan of both beer and hamburgers, I’m constantly searching for venues where I can enjoy a frosty brew and a juicy patty with minimal fuss. While Philadelphia’s burger scene is experiencing a major resurgence as of late with heavy-hitters such as Butcher and Singer (I will be visiting and blogging about soon) and The Pub & Kitchen (ditto), I’ve always had an affinity for the classic neighborhood pub. A place where no one cares if I have ketchup all over my face. A place to watch the game, enjoy a few drinks, and scarf down a delicious burger. For Pete’s Sake certainly delivers on the first two requirements, but unfortunately the burger just wasn’t up to par. Continue reading “For Pete’s Sake, It Has Potential!”
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