Thick Patty or Smashburger, Two Classic NYC Burgers Side by Side
Two classic burgers on opposite ends of the patty debate, one built for a booked dinner, one for a late counter stop.
Red Hook Tavern
4.3 (1,329)
Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 21:30;
Thu – Sun, 12:00 – 14:45, 17:00 – 21:30
329 Van Brunt Street
This is the classic thick patty. A dry-aged blend of NY strip and hanger steak gets American cheese and raw white onion on a sesame bun, served in a wood-accented tavern near the waterfront. Lunch runs Thursday to Sunday, and tables are hard to land without a reservation.
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Lovely's Old Fashioned
4.7 (880)
Mon – Wed, 11:15 – 01:00 (+1);
Thu, 11:15 – 02:00 (+1);
Fri, 11:15 – 03:00 (+1);
Sat, 12:00 – 03:00 (+1);
Sun, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1)
642 9th Ave
This is the smashburger side. Fresh ground beef is flattened on the griddle with onions, then finished with pickles and mayo on a toasted bun. Order at the register, take one of about ten counter stools, and note the 3:00 AM close on Friday and Saturday.
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