On Saturday nights, we dine. On Fridays, in contrast, we’re just as happy to hunker down at a neighborhood eatery, a plump, juicy burger in hand.
Here are a few local joints that do ‘em up right.
At Reddstone (261 West 76th Street, 216-651-6969), the lights are low, the music’s loud, and the plump, hand-formed Black & Blue Burger – freshly ground sirloin, topped with a thick layer of pancetta, sautéed mushrooms, gorgonzola, and Swiss — offers about as much umami as one bun can hold. On the side, hand-cut fries, with sea salt and zesty “secret” seasonings. …
This article appears in Mar 5-11, 2008.