Veggie Burger
by Cristy-Lucie Alvarado
August 25th, 2008
STAND
24 E 12th St
(5th Ave & University Pl)
212-488-5900
$
I thought I didn’t like veggie burgers because, well, I like real ones, but Stand has me talking, once again. My dinner companion suggested we do a little trade off. I was not excited to sacrifice half of my classic burger for a veggie one, but I gave in and was pleasantly surprised. Their veggie patty is made of quinoa, mushroom, and zucchini and you can opt for white cheddar if you’d like. Every ingredient in this flavorful patty is identifiable, unlike those in some veggie burgers that seem to remind me of cat food. The one downfall was that it was quite crumbly. I ended up having to ditch the great bun and just scrape the remainder up before it really fell apart. My companion was able to eat his half before it turned to crumbs. I would like to have eaten mine as a sandwich, too, but the patty had me so impressed that I wasn’t bothered.
Posted in American , Burger , Greenwich Village , Veggies
Little Cheeseburger
by Celia Cheng
June 18th, 2008
FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES
496 LaGuardia Pl
(Bleecker & Houston St)
212-228-6008
$
To find other locations click on store locator.
Lately, I’ve been craving a certain kind of burger, the Burger Joint or Shake Shack type: smaller, simpler, but fresh and satisfying. Now even though Five Guys Burgers & Fries is a national franchise, all the praise since their arrival in New York piqued my interest. We may not have In-N-Out Burger, but we should be happy that we now have Five Guys. Though the beef patties are well done, it doesn’t kill the meat. Served on a sesame bun with a long list of complimentary toppings (mayo, relish, onions, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, fried onions, sautéed mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, jalapeño peppers, green peppers, A-1 sauce, barbecue sauce, hot sauce) that allow you to customize, this burger is perfectly juicy. The “little” burgers have one patty while the regular ones have two. Five Guys is popping up all over NYC, so thankfully this craving should be easily and conveniently satisfied.
Posted in American , Burger , Greenwich Village
Peanut Shake
by Cristy-Lucie Alvarado
June 18th, 2008
STAND
24 E 12th St
(5th Ave & University Pl)
212-488-5900
$
Posted in American , Drinks , Greenwich Village
Toasted Marshmallow Shake
by Celia Cheng
May 27th, 2008
STAND
24 E 12th St
(5th Ave & University Pl)
212-488-5900
$
Stand may be a burger joint, but it’s probably best known for it’s toasted marshmallow shake. This glass of pure decadence is something everyone should try at least once, even if you’re not a big fan of sweets. A sip of the thick, rich ice cream shake is sure to evoke, “Oh my god! What is this heavenly delight?” What’s more, it’s topped with two real toasted marshmallows! As you down this drink, you’ll experience euphoria.
Posted in American , Dairy , Drinks , Greenwich Village , Sweets
Homemade Ginger Ale
by Cristy-Lucie Alvarado
March 17th, 2008
STAND
24 E 12th St
(5th Ave & University Pl)
212-488-5900
$
Does Seagram’s Ginger Ale actually contain ginger? Well, it’s the first ingredient in Stand’s homemade ginger ale. At Stand, your soda is made to order with three simple ingredients: strained ginger purée, seltzer, and simple syrup. If you want more of a ginger bite or love soda for the sugar, just tell them. And to top it off, the soda is served with a generous amount of crushed ice, great for chomping — my favorite!
Posted in American , Drinks , Greenwich Village
