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5 Napkin Burger: A Second Taste at the Upper West Side Locale

Even though New York magazine says burgers are out and sandwiches are in (isn’t a burger a sandwich???), we had a yen for a really good hamburger tonight. Opting for local, as in the Upper West Side, we settled with some trepidation on 5 Napkin Burger on Broadway.
As is typical of many Upper West Side [...]

Great Hamburger Recipe: For July 4th Grilling or Any Time this Summer

A Great Hamburger Recipe by Chef Renee
Here’s a recipe for a hamburger that will wow your friends and family this July 4th and throughout the summer. Use grass fed beef for its deeper, richer flavor, but conventional beef works well too.
The secret? A disc of butter slid into the middle of the patty makes this [...]

Upper West Side: 5 Napkin Burger Opens on Broadway

Though vegetarians might not agree, a good burger joint is an essential neighborhood asset. Now, 5 Napkin Burger has opened an Upper West Side branch, occupying the space on Broadway that once housed Ollie’s.

Of course, the original 5 Napkin Burger was conceived at Nice Matin. So in a way this stylish patty is simply coming [...]

5 Napkin Burger, ‘Wichraft Open on Upper West Side

Update: Take a look at the new 5 Napkin Burger.
The Westside Independent reports two restaurant openings on the Upper West Side:

‘wichcraft, Tom Colicchio’s sandwich shop, opened in the new Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, at 63rd Street;
5 Napkin Burger will be opening soon in Ollie’s old spot on 84th and Broadway.

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Upper West Side: Artie’s Deli Offers a Fresser’s Dream–A Pastrami Burger

For those who think there’s never too much of a good thing, check out the pastrami burger at Artie’s Deli. Even fressers should take their Lipitor before indulging.  Here’s a review from the Westside Independent:

By Pervaiz Shallwani
A few weeks ago, we read with some interest about Salt Lake City being home to, of all things, [...]