NYC Tastes

I'm always on the lookout for a "manly" brunch for Mr. T...one without hoards of women waiting in line, loud conversations and general mid-day drunkeness...enter Burger and Barrel. The restaurant was virtually empty when we arrived on Saturday and the AC was cranked up...perfect respite from the heat outside.  Carrie and I (having no problem with mid-day drunkeness) ordered some fruity Prosecco cocktails and went for the breakfast side of the menu...an enormous whole wheat Breakfast Burrito for her filled with mozzarella cheese, spinach and mushroom... ...and the Burger and Barrel Breakfast sandwich for me.   I wish there had been a greater maple flavor from the maple butter on the bun but otherwise this was a big, tasty sandwich for the morning. Mr. T went straight for lunch with the Classic Burger. This is always a good choice with a nice smashed patty, loads of crunchy fries and big onion rings on top.   The restaurant stayed fairly quiet the entire meal and...

Located right at the start of SOHO (literally right on Houston) this burger  bar/restaurant comes from the guys behind Lure Fish Bar.  Most people wouldn’t equate a good burger with a fish bar but I’ve had said Lure burger years ago and it’s always stuck fresh in my mind. At B&B the vibe is fun and relaxed with a nice list of draft beers, excellent wines by the glass and cocktails.   I was in a cocktail mood and the waitress suggestion of Blood and Sand was perfect.   It was just tart enough to have a little bite but overall easy and refreshing.   Onto the real reason for the trip here the Bash Burger- regular beef burger topped with American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles and bacon jam.   Did I just say Bacon Jam?   Oh yes I certainly did. This burger was simply oozing with flavor.   I was worried this was too many components for one little burger but everything fell completely in place.   The salty sweet...