Hurricane Sandy – How You Can Help Recovery

Posted on 11/01/2012 by Rev

There’s no need to mince words or get crafty with prose, many parts of our wonderful country, including my home of New York City have suffered as an effect of Hurricane Sandy. This tragedy affects everyone in our Nation whether you live in the area or not. Please do what you can to help where you can so that we can get back up on our feet as quickly as possible.

VOLUNTEER:

DONATE MONEY:

DONATE BLOOD:
NYC is in desperate need of blood donations. Please schedule an appointment with the New York Blood Center.

DONATE POINTS:
If you have a Delivery.com account, you can donate your Delivery points to City Harvest.

OCCUPY SANDY:
“Occupy Sandy is a coordinated relief effort to help distribute resources & volunteers to help neighborhoods and people affected by Hurricane Sandy. We are a coalition of people & organizations who are dedicated to implementing aid and establishing hubs for neighborhood resource distribution.” Click this link to see how & where you can donate and or volunteer.

LOCAL BUSINESS:
If you live in an area affected by the storm, one of the best things you can do is spending money with locally owned businesses. They are the lifeblood of local economy and need our support to help our communities. Here is a fantastic post on GrubStreet in regards:

Six Things You Can Do Right Now to Help Sandy-Damaged Restaurants in New York City

 

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7 Bucks – NYC’s First Ever Comic Crawl

Posted on 10/26/2012 by Rev

7 Bucks App
NYC’s First Comic Crawl
http://7bucks.com/comiccrawl

THE CONQUEST
There’s no end to the amount of cool things you can do in NYC. With so many great local merchants, creative people and businesses, there is something to suit any interest, every day, all day. Especially if that suit is skin tight, colorful has a symbol on the chest, a cape attached and boots. The folks at 7 Bucks app took their love for local business and comic books & combined them to create the kind of dastardly adventure that the likes of New York City has never seen before; NYC’s First Ever Comic Crawl.

7 Bucks is a free iPhone app that geo-targets you with cool things you can do near you for, you guessed it super sleuth, $7. Local businesses post attractive $7 offers, and users of 7 bucks can see a menu of what they can get, do, or taste nearby, always for just 7 bucks. On Saturday, October 13, 2021, while the NYC Comic Con was in town, armed with only your 7 Bucks app to protect you, you were able to walk around the East Village and unlock $7 offers that also all came with vintage Marvel Comic Books. It made for a very fun afternoon, walking around the East Village with friends and checking great local businesses.

Here’s a sampling of some of the cool stuff offered, all of which came with vintage Marvel Comic Books!

A small Kings County Mac ‘N Cheese and a Pint of Yuengling from East Village Tavern:

A Draft Beer and a Tiki Mug to take home from Otto’s Shrunken Head:

2 Miller Light 16oz Drafts and 2 Kamikaze Shots from Professor Thom’s:

Greenmarket Pretzels and an American Craft Beer from Jimmy’s No. 43:

A Salted Caramel and Ferrero Roche Gelato with a Double Shot of Espresso from Fresco Gelateria (This was AMAZING!):

Your choice of a 1 Jalapeno Margarita or 2 incredibly delicious (trust me on this) Grass Fed Pat LaFrieda Beef Sliders with Poco’s 3 Cheese Blend from Poco:

Not 1, but 2 – 16 ounce Hurricanes from Billy Hurricane’s:

A pint of limited edition Brooklyn Brewery Defender (made in conjunction with the NYC Comic Con) from Idle Hands Bar and an order of Bacon Spiced Tater Tots from That Burger:

Although NYC’s First Ever Comic Crawl has come and gone, the 7 Bucks App is live and kicking & filled with great stuff you can do & get for 7 Bucks in NYC!

THE BURGER COUNTQUEST
575 Burgers

October 13, 2012 – 9:10 pm

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That Burger at Idle Hands Bar – A High Rating From The Burger Club

Posted on 10/26/2012 by Rev

That Burger at Idle Hands Bar & Billy Hurricane’s
http://thatburger.com
http://idlehandsbar.com 
25 Avenue B
(between 2nd & 3rd Streets)
New York, NY 10009

THE CONQUEST
Back in August, I received the high honor of being invited to become a member of the “The Burger Club.” This group of Burger enthusiasts gather several times a year with the intent of doing one thing, eating Burgers. With more than 60 members, they have met up over one of my favorite sandwiches more than 30 times. The process is simple, meet up, say hello, induct new members, traditional shot of Jameson Whisky, eat Burgers and then discuss your rating of the Burger with the group. I was inducted at Amity Hall while eating Stuffed Burgers under my new Burger Club name, “The Sizzler.”

When it came to meet up again, we had planned to eat my favorite Burger of all times, Rub BBQ but due to a some jerkwad crashing a car through their front window, the restaurant was closed. A last minute plan went into action and the meeting was moved to my bar, Idle Hands, in the East Village where food is serviced by the amazing That Burger. It’s located upstairs from Idle Hands, inside of Billy Hurricane’s but you can order food to either bar. That Burger uses a secret blend of LaFrieda Beef, fresh produce and only Potato Rolls to serve their Burgers.

THE BURGER
The Burgers are freaking awesome and I will not rate them on this site to preserve a little journalistic integrity. But if you want to know how I feel about the Burgers, know that I actively write one of the top Burger sites in the world and personally asked Dan from That Burger to close his tent and move into our bars. Let that speak for itself.

I will tell you this, of all the Burgers served by That Burger, my favorite is “The Blues.” It comes topped with Sauteed Onions, Sauteed Jalapenos & Blue Cheese Crumble. The heat, sweet & savory really come together in this one and it’s quite popular. But seeing as how I can’t rate this Burger, that doesn’t mean The Burger Club can’t!


8.7 out of 10
-The Burger Club

THE BURGER COUNTQUEST
559 Burgers
October 8, 2012 – 8:15 pm

If you want to become a member, drop me a note and tell me why. I will be sure to forward it onto the Burger Club members.

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BV’s Burger – The Best Steakhouse Burger in NYC, IF You Can Find It

Posted on 10/26/2012 by Rev

BV’s Burger at Bobby Vans Steakhouse
http://bobbyvans.com/Bobby_Vans_Steakhouse/BV_Burger.html
120 W. 45th Street, Courtyard
New York, NY 10036

THE CONQUEST
You know that feeling of excitement you get when you uncover Eggs on an Easter Egg hunt, or finding quarters in the return bin of a soda machine or unlocking the feature that allows you to watch “Memento” in chronological order? It’s exhilarating and gets your heart racing. You can’t wait to do it again. The art of the treasure hunt reaches a deep part of our psyche that explodes when we hit the discovery moment. Couple that with finding awesome food and really, at some deep level, isn’t that what this blog is supposed to do?

Bobby Van’s Steakhouse. With 5 locations, it’s practically a NYC institution. If you want a classy environment without the need for opulence and a hearty, hearty meal centered around a a succulent, properly cooked, piece of Beef in the form of a Steak, put your money on Bobby Vans. It’s not cheap but it’s damn good and that’s the reason it’s on top of a lot of “best Steak in NYC” lists. It would stand to reason that a place with such high end cuts of Beef has a good Burger and they definitely do but it will set you back, at a minimum, $17 and served in a formal dining setting. If you’re looking for an affordable, fresh and inexpensive lunch, you are not walking into Bobby Vans. But now, you can walk BEHIND IT and get one of the best Steak Burgers in NYC for only $6.

WHAT?

YES, you read that right. Walk yourself into Times Square, turn onto 45th St, pass by Bobby Vans and turn down the alley next to the restaurant. All the way at the back of the alley you will find a set of glass doors. That’s BV’s Burger, a small, walk-up counter selling one thing, Burgers. Tasty, delicious, juicy Burgers cut from Steaks. BV’s Burgers is a 100% “in-the-know” restaurant.

THE BURGER
I’d heard rumors about this Burger and I certainly have no problem paying large sums of money for a tasty Burg. But, in general, I like to maintain the belief that the best Food items in the world cost less than 10 bucks. So for me, a Steakhouse Burger is something I rarely, rarely get because of the high sticker price.  Moreover, if I am in a Steakhouse, I am there because I want a Steak! Knowing how good the food is at Bobby Van’s Steakhouse, this one had to be tested out but don’t make the mistake I did, don’t go after lunch, they aren’t open.

There’s no seats as it’s just a counter but the adjoining court yard has lots of tables and who doesn’t want to sit outside on a nice day to eat lunch? The Burger is 1/2 LB sirloin patty, served on a large, white Sesame Seed Bun. It  comes with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles and Ketchup. You can also add Mayo, Mustard & Chopped Onions for free or do a pay upgrade to include Sauteed Onions, Guacamole, Grilled Mushrooms, Bacon or Chili. The Burger has an amazing char grill flavor, just like Dad used to do in the backyard. The difference, he was NOT cutting his Ground Beef from Steaks!! It was cooked to a perfect Medium Rare and with a great melt on the Cheese. The patty is loosely packed and gives a soft, juicy and flavorful bite. It’s good, SO GOOD!

There’s a fast causal Cheeseburger located in the busiest, most overrun, touristy, corporate chain filled neighborhood in NYC, at the back of an alley and it’s only $6.50. That shining Beefy diamond is called BV’s Burger and it’s the best Steakhouse Burger in NYC.

I proudly welcome BV’s Burger to the OFFICIAL Burger Conquest TOP BURGERS IN NYC list!


9 out of 10 Ounces
-Rev

THE BURGER COUNTQUEST
558 Burgers

September 25, 2012 – 11:35 am

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The 2012 NYC Food Film Festival Is Back – Beer Menu Revealed

Posted on 10/15/2012 by Rev

If you thought the New York Food and Wine Festival was great, I would agree with you but you do NOT want to miss out on the coolest Food event ever.

The 2012 NYC Food Film Festival Is Back!

The NYC Food Film Festival (Oct. 17-­‐21, 2012) and The Chicago Food Film Festival (Nov. 15-­‐17, 2012 are the only festivals in the world where guests get to Taste What They See on the Screen…sometimes right in their seats! Hosted by Travel Channel host George Motz, the documentary filmmaker behind the award-­‐winning “Hamburger America film, book, and mobile app, the Festival presents the best, and the most memorable, of the world’s favorite and exotic foods on the big screen…and then serves them to the guests.

All the details on the films, the food, the chefs, the parties, the tickets and all that fun is below in the latest official Food Film Festival Press release. If you aren’t already in the know, read below but don’t delay on buying a ticket, there aren’t very many left!

GET TICKETS HERE!

Enter code “bur10ger” to get 10% off your ticket.

As the festival’s official Beer Sommelier and Director of Brand Partnerships (which includes BEER) I am here to reveal the Brewery partners and Beers we will be pouring at each event.

Available at all events:

  • Warsteiner Beer from Berlin, Germany is our exclusive imported Beer partner and we will be serving their premium German Beers every night.
  • Lagunitas Brewery from Petaluma is our overall domestic Beer partner and we will have their delicious West Coast style IPA and Czech style PILS beers available at every event.

Farm to Film to Table: Meat Your Butcher
Presented by Frei Brothers Winery and Bon Appétit
Thursday Night, 10/18/12, AMC Village 7 Theatres, East Village

  • Warsteiner
  • Lagunitas –  IPA & PILS
  • Empire Brewing Company – Wheat Wine – this is the first Beer to be made in more than 50 years using ONLY NY State Grown Product. It’s part Barley Wine / part American Wheat Ale.
  • Peak Organic – An all organic Beer made primarily with Summit Hops

Edible Adventure #005: Sweets, Meats and Fun Buns
Saturday Afternoon, 10/20/12, AMC Village 7 Theatres, East Village

  • Warsteiner
  • Lagunitas –  IPA & PILS
  • Hopsploitation – The OFFICIAL Beer Cocktail of the Food Film Fesitval, this bright, fruity and spicy concoction is great for brunch and made with a refreshing mix Lagunitas IPA & Bruce Cost Fresh Unfiltered Ginger Ale

The Food Porn* Party and Awards Ceremony
Presented by In The Raw
Hosted by NBC’s Cat Greenleaf of Talk Stoop
Saturday Night, 10/20/12, AMC Village 7 Theatres, East Village

  • Warsteiner
  • Lagunitas –  IPA & PILS
  • Beer Porn – I’ll be pouring some of the best available Craft Beers in the market as well as mixing them to make Beer Cocktails! The top secret menu will not be revealed until the day of the event but here are some of the featured breweries:
  • Ballast Point
  • Blue Point
  • Breckenridge
  • Crispin Cider
  • Ommegang
  • Sierra Nevada
  • Sixpoint
  • Smuttynose
  • Troegs
  • Victory Brewing

The Lowcountry Oyster Roast (Closing Night Event)
Sunday Evening, 10/21/12, IndieScreen, Williamsburg

  • Warsteiner
  • Lagunitas –  IPA & PILS
  • The Bronx Brewery – Pale Ale – One of the newest breweries in NYC, this beer is an American made Pale Ale with a lot of malty and hop goodness.
  • Stone Brewing Co – Nothing pairs with roasted Oysters like a Porter and when it comes to them, no one does it like Stone’s Smoked Porter. We’ll also be serving Stone’s brand new Belgian style West Coast style IPA, Cali-Belgique.

Looking forward to tasting what I see on the screen with you and one last time, if you haven’t already …

GET TICKETS HERE!

Enter code “bur10ger” to get 10% off your ticket.

Latest press release:

Final Details Revealed for 6th Annual NYC Food Film Festival
Where Guests Taste What They See on the Screen
October 17th – 21st

Check Out The 2012 Festival Trailer & Download
M Shanghai String Band’s “Tic Tac Toe Chicken” MP3!


Deep-Fried Tofurky:  A Thanksgiving Miracle (Dir. Jason Lam, 2012)

NEW YORK, NY – The nearly sold-out 6th Annual NYC Food Film Festival announced today the addition of several well-known chefs and food personalities to the Festival roster, including NYC chef Bill Telepan, pastry chef François Payard, and NYC butcher Jeffrey Ruhalter.

The Festival, taking place October 17-21, 2012 in Manhattan and Brooklyn, is also excited to release the 2012 Festival trailer and announce additional details on Festival events.

New Festival Details:

·      Chefs Craig Koketsu, Tadashi Ono, Francois Payard, Michael Romano and Bill Telepan will present dishes at I ♥ Japan. Sun Noodle will present Chef Keizo Shimamoto’s Ramen Experience.

·      In the Raw will present the 2nd Annual Food Porn Party featuring dishes from Saxon+Parole, Dirt Candy, Brooklyn Star and David Burke Kitchen.  David Burke Kitchen will present VIP Pre-Party at The Food Porn Party.

·      The NYC Food Film Festival is proud to announce the addition of the Official Pre-Party for Edible Adventure #005: Sweets, Meats and Fun Buns…A Kimchi and Korean Tapas tasting presented by the Korean Food Foundation featuring Chef Hooni Kim of Danji. Prior to theatre doors opening, ticketed guests are invited to this special party within the Festival reception space next to the theatre. Beginning at 12:00 pm, Chef Kim will serve a selection of kimchis and Korean dishes. Drinks will include a special Korean Su Jung Kwa cocktail.

·      Get Real will present Farm to Film to Table VIP Pre-Party Featuring Alobar, Alewife, One Mile house and Jimmys No.43, and at the event, famed NYC Butcher Jeffrey Ruhalter will breakdown a whole pig.

·      The Lowcountry Oyster Roast will feature 20,000 South Carolina Oysters, plus Chef Robert Stehling of Charleston’s Hominy Grill and a performance of Tic-Tac-Toe Chicken from M Shanghai (Restaurant and String Band).

The NYC Food Film Festival also announces that Akiko Moorman, Jordana Rothman, and Matt Timms have been added to the Judging Panel, along with the addition of the following new Festival partners: the Korean Food Foundation, the Roger Smith Hotel and Sun Noodle.

Some events are sold out, but tickets are still available for others, including Farm to Film to Table: Meat Your Butcher, The Food Porn Party and The Lowcountry Oyster Roast. The only way to gain access to sold out events is with a VIP Festival-Wide Pass, which are still available for purchase via deal partner Underground Eats.

In honor of the Festival, NewYorkMouth.com is now offering visitors 20% off all purchases site-wise. Use the code NYCFFF12.

— OFFICIAL EVENTS OF THE 2012 NYC FOOD FILM FESTIVAL —

Single Malt Whisky: The Islay 8
Wednesday Night, 10/17/12 (Opening Night)
Featuring the US Premiere of Whisky: The Islay Edition, a tasting of whisky from all 8 distilleries on the Isle of Islay in Scotland, which is renowned for its single malt whiskies, and a special tasting menu by Chef Chris Rendell of Highlands Restaurant.
The Films: Whisky: The Islay Edition, The Benevolent Butcher: Bacon, Cook Book

Farm to Film to Table: Meat Your Butcher
Presented by Frei Brothers Winery and Bon Appétit
Thursday Night, 10/18/12, AMC Village 7 Theatres, East Village
Featuring an evening of sustainable meat Butchering and fine organic wine from Frei Brothers Winery, the World Premiere of Meat Hooked! by Suzanne Wasserman, the meat of Fleishers and a butchering demonstration by Jeffrey Ruhalter, the original butcher of Essex Street Market. With Northern Spy Food Co. and vegetarian delights by Chef Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy. The Films: Meat Hooked!, Farm to Table, Farmer Poet
Get Real Presents to Present Farm to Film to Table VIP Pre-Party
Featuring dishes by Alobar, Alewife, One Mile House and Jimmys No.43

I  ♥ Japan
Friday Night, 10/19/12, AMC Village 7 Theatres, East Village
Featuring the world premieres of New York Cooks for Tohoku with Chefs Boulud, Bouley, Payard, Romano, Telepan and more, and Ramen Dreams who’s star, Chef Keizo Shimamoto, will cook and serve his legendary ramen in the U.S. for the 1st time ever.
The Films: New York Cooks for Tohoku, Ramen Dreams, Tako NY, Sushi: Handcrafted Happiness, Kasadela Izakaya: The House That Chicken Wings Built
Chefs Craig Koketsu, Tadashi Ono, Francois Payard, Michael Romano and Bill Telepan will serve dishes from, and inspired by, the film New York Cooks for Tohoku at I ♥ Japan. Sun Noodle will present Chef Keizo Shimamoto’s Ramen Experience.

Edible Adventure #005: Sweets, Meats and Fun Buns
Saturday Afternoon, 10/20/12, AMC Village 7 Theatres, East Village
Featuring Bark Dogs from Brooklyn, Hangover Buns, A Dirt Candy Surprise, Strawberry Pie and Fresh Maple Syrup Taffy!
The Films: A Taste of Home, An L.A. Pastrami Story, Artisan Baker, Bark Butter: Why Every Hot Dog Needs a Little More Pork Fat, Hangover Buns, Mexican Cuisine, Pat and Stick’s Great Big Ice Cream Sandwich Adventure, Sidesaddle Kitchen: Vegan Bakery, Sugar Shack, Brooklynography: Matt & Allison Robicelli, Wooly’s Ice: Pimping Out Mad Flavas of Taiwanese-Style Shaved Ice in New York City
VIP Pre-Party presented by the Korean Food Foundation

The Food Porn* Party and Awards Ceremony
Presented by In The Raw
Hosted by NBC’s Cat Greenleaf of Talk Stoop
Saturday Night, 10/20/12, AMC Village 7 Theatres, East Village
Featuring Extreme Eats, Close-Ups, Food Burlesque and more! Eat Seattle’s Hand-Forged Top Pot Doughnuts, Brooklyn Star Pig Tails and more from Dirt Candy and Saxon+Parole. Meet Food Porn star Larry Cauldwell and enjoy a special performance by the Sundelles. Featuring Chefs Brad Farmerie, Amanda Cohen and more. The Films: 10,000 Cases, Bon Appetit, By the Fireside with Larry: The Zimlet, Deep-Fried Tofurky: A Thanksgiving Miracle, Dog Eats Dream, Food Porn, How to Make Vietnamese Coffee, The Benevolent Baker: Doughnuts, The Benevolent Baker: Bacon
David Burke Kitchen to Present VIP Pre-Party at The Food Porn Party

The Lowcountry Oyster Roast (Closing Night Event)
Sunday Evening, 10/21/12, IndieScreen, Williamsburg
Featuring an Exclusive Screening of The Mud and The Blood and an all-you-can-eat Bulls Bay oyster roast. Charleston’s own Hominy Grill + Chef Robert Stehling will round out the southern coastal feast and M Shanghai String Band will perform.
The Films: The Mud and the Blood, Mickle’s Pickle, Tic-Tac-Toe Chicken and Mama Sugar’s Sweet Potato Cobbler.

The Festival is proud to announce its Oyster Roast Table Captains. These fine culinary professionals are both handy with oyster knives and known for their unique food histories: Jacob Van Horn, George Motz, Debbie Thames, Adam Carlisle, Nellie Wu, Jimmy Carbone, Linda Lou Sarris, Jonathan Beecher Field, Peter Hoffman, Eddie Casciano, Keizo Shimamoto, Brendan Hayes and Colleen Grapes.

A full list of Official Selections, as well as photo stills and video trailers, can be found at thefoodfilmfestival.com/films.

FULL DETAILS FOR ALL EVENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.thefoodfilmfestival.com

NYC FOOD FILM FESTIVAL SPONSORS
The NYC Food Film Festival is proud to announce its primary sponsors for 2012, which include Sugar in the Raw, Jarlsberg, Frei Brothers Winery, Bon Appétit, Bloomberg, Sun Noodle, the Roger Smith Hotel, the Korean Food Foundation and Warsteiner, the exclusive imported beer of the 2012 NYC Food Film Festival. New York Mouth, the leading source for indie food and tasty gifts, is the exclusive online retailer of the 2012 Food Film Festival season and is offering a special discount of 20% off the entire mouth-watering site through the duration of the Festival – use the code ‘NYCFFF12’.

NYC FOOD FILM FESTIVAL JUDGES
The NYC Food Film Festival is a competitive film festival that presents awards in seven categories: Best Feature, Best Short, Best Super-Short, Best Film Made In New York, Best Food Porn, Food Filmmaker of the Year, and the Audience Choice Award.
The Official Selections of the 2012 NYC Food Film Festival are reviewed by a judging panel comprised of members of New York City’s food and film communities. The 2012 judges are: Edible’s Rachel Wharton, NBC’s Cat Greenleaf of Talk Stoop, Chef, TV Host and Author David Rosengarten, Lawrence Kretchmer of Bold Food, New York City Film Commissioner Katherine Oliver, Dori Begley of Magnolia Films, Akiko Moorman of Salt Hospitality, Jordana Rothman @jordanarothman and Matt Timms, creator of The Takedowns.

THE 2012 FESTIVAL VENUES
The New York Distilling Company, 79 Leonard Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
AMC Village 7 Theatres, 66 3rd Avenue, East Village, Manhattan
IndieScreen 285 Kent Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

The 2012 NYC Food Film Festival is produced in association with the James Beard Foundation and benefits the Food Bank for New York City, which will receive top tier integration throughout the Festival to remind guests that all New Yorkers deserve access to nutritious food. Additionally, a portion of Festival proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank to assist in its important work.

ABOUT THE NYC FOOD FILM FESTIVAL
The NYC Food Film Festival returns to New York City for its 6th consecutive year, offering a unique series of events where food and film lovers will taste what they see on the screen, as attendees are simultaneously served the food that is seen in the films. Produced in association with the James Beard Foundation and benefiting the Food Bank For New York City, the 2012 NYC Food Film Festival runs from October 17-21.
The NYC Food Film Festival has grown from an intimate food-nerd date-night destination to one of New York City’s most beloved festivals, and the largest of its kind in the world. Last year, the Food Film Festival made its 2nd trip to Chicago, where it will return this year from November 15th – 17th for the Chicago Food Film Festival. The NYC Food Film Festival was created by George Motz, the documentary filmmaker behind the award-winning Hamburger America film, book, and mobile app, and host of Travel Channel’s Burger Land, along with Harry Hawk. Through documentaries, features and short films, the Festival presents the best, and the most memorable, of the world’s favorite and exotic foods on the big screen…and then serves them to the guests. The NYC Food Film Festival is co-produced by Grease Bomb LLC and Food Films America.

GET TICKETS HERE!

 Enter code “bur10ger” to get 10% off your ticket.

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New York Food and Wine Festival Blue Moon Burger Bash 2012 – Winners Announced

Posted on 10/13/2012 by Rev

The Food Network NY Wine & Food Festival Blue Moon Burger Bash presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats, hosted by Rachel Ray. Winners announced!

In the U.S. Army there are a lot of commissioned officer titles. You have Lieutenants, Captains, Majors, Colonels and Majors. They’re all very important but none of them are more important than the General. From Private to Corporal to Sergeant and all the way up the Officer Ranks, they all take orders from their military Mack-Daddy, the General. In the world of Burger Events, The Food Network NY Wine & Food Festival Blue Moon Burger Bash is the General. No one does it bigger. No one does it better and no one raises as much money as they do for the Food Bank For New York City. 100% of the proceeds from not only the grand stand Burger Bash event but the entire festival go to support this awesome charity.

It happens once a year, every October as the entire city is taken over by the dozens and dozens of events that happen all over the city during the Festival. But none of them are as heralded, anticipated or more talked about than the Burger Bash. In fact, you could say that it’s the General of it’s own Army as well. It’s presented by the Jay-Z of meats, New York’s own Pat Lafrieda. Attendees are guaranteed a great time with great Burgers from great Chefs and restaurants using great Meats. This year the event moved into Manhattan into the patio at Basket Ball City as the South Street Seaport. This allowed them to expand the event up to 3000, hungry and excited attendees including yours truly.

It’s the one day a year I truly go from being  Burger Famous to Burger Royalty.

People’s Choice Award
Winner: Burger & Barrel / Josh Capon
Bash Burger- Caramelized Onion, Bacon Jam, Pickles, Secret Sauce and American Cheese

Judge’s Choice “Burgermeister” Award
Judges David Burke, Anne Burrell, Adam Richman, and Andrew Zimmern
Winner: Ai Fiori / Michael White
White Label Burger – Nueske’s Bacon, White American Cheese, McClure’s Pickles and Mustard. Pommes Dauphines on the side.

Participating Restaurants and Chefs:
Alain Allegretti – Bistro la Promenade
Philippe Bertineau – Benoit Bistro New York
Jim Botsacos – Molyvos
Jimmy Bradley – The Harrison
Terrance Brennan – Artisanal Bistro
PJ Calapa – Ai Fiori
Josh Capon – B & B Winepub
Floyd Cardoz – North End Grill
Emile Castillo – The Burger Joint at Le Parker Meridien
Michael Coury – OTG Management
Cliff Crooks – Go Burger
Paul Denamiel – Le Rivage
Seth Levine – Sons of Essex
Bobby Flay – Bobby’s Burger Palace
John Greeley – 21 Club
George Hirsch – George Hirsch Lifestyle
Mark Isreal – Doughnut Plant NYC
Craig Koketsu – Park Avenue Autumn
Spike Mendelsohn – Good Stuff Eatery
Pat & Gina Neely – Neely’s Barbeque Parlor
James Nuetzi – The Capital Grille
Ashley Palma – STK OUT NYC
Alfred Portale – Gotham Bar and Grill
Rachael Ray – Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cookoff
Brett Reichler – Bill’s Bar & Burger
Mark Rosati – Shake Shack
Jonathan Schnipper – Schnipper’s
Greg & Marc Sherry – Old Homestead Steakhouse
Jacques Torres – Jacques Torres Chocolate
Laurent Tourondel – LT Burger

The Burger Bash, in its extended capacity this year brought a whopping total of 28 different Burgers from various Chefs and Restaurants. Even with the full 3 hours of time, it takes some hardcore dedication to eat all 28. I only had 60 minutes of time myself so some personal guidelines had to be established:

  • No more than 2 bites per Burger
  • Pass on any Burger that has won the Bash before
  • Try to eat only Burgers I haven’t had before
  • Minimal Chit Chat
  • No time for note taking

The last one proved to be the most difficult but it was definitely the biggest time saver. It seems weird to not be taking notes or writing full reviews of Burgers because that’s pretty much what this site is about. So to simplify, every Burger I ate is rated into 1 of 3 categories:

  • SWIM!: I would swim across any body of shark infested and toxic-waste polluted water wearing only chain mail and ballerina slippers to eat this Burger.
  • ‘HOOD: I would consider eating this again if I happened to be in the same neighborhood.
  • NICKEL: The Nickelback of Burgers, a lot of people like this but me, not so much.

With that and only 60 minutes, I was able to try 15 of the 28 Burgers. Let’s start with my top 4 (in alphabetical order.)

Artisinal
“The Big Cheese” –  Special blend with Cheese “Fondue” Patty Croquette on a Romano Cheese Roll. Pickled Beef Tongue Slaw on the side.

Rating = SWIM!

Molyvos
“Arnisio Bifteki” – House ground Lamb Burger topped with spiced Tomato Sauce and Vlahotiri Cheese. Domata Salata (Tomato and Feta Salad) on the side.

Rating = SWIM!

Shake Shack
“SmokeShack” – American Cheeseburger topped with Niman Ranch all-natural Applewood Smoked Bacon, Chopped Cherry Pepper and ShakeSauce. Pumpkin Pie concrete on the side.

Rating = SWIM!


Picture courtesy of Huffington Post. See more great pictures clicking the link!

Tertulia
2012 Superburger Winner
“Hamberguesa Ligeramente Ahumada”  – Lightly Smoked Beef Burger, Smoked American Cheddar, Caramelized Onion Jam, Nora Pepper Ketchup, and House Pickle. Early Autumn Vegetable Salad on the side.

Rating = SWIM!

THE REST OF THE LIST

Old Homestead
“Prime Chuck And Brisket Burger” – With Onion Relish, Peppered Bacon, Wonton Crisps and American Cheese on a Potato Roll. Onion Crisps on the side.

Rating = SWIM!

Park Avenue Autumn
“Park Avenue Burger” – Chuck, Brisket and Short Rib Patty on a Potato Roll with American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Sautéed Onions. Sweet Potato Tater Tots on the side.

Rating = ‘HOOD

The Harrison
“The Harrison Burger” – 100% Ground Short Rib, Cheddar Cheese, Pickles, Fried Onion and Special Sauce. Baked Beans and Burnt Bits on the side.

Rating = ‘HOOD



Sons of Essex
“Bacon Crusted Burger” – Applewood Smoked Bacon Crusted Burger. Truffle Mac and Cheese on the side.

Rating = SWIM!



Bill’s Bar & Burger
“BBQ Bacon Burger“ – Smoked Mozzarella and BBQ Bacon Mayo. Sweet Potato Tater Tots on the side.

Rating = SWIM!



Good Stuff Eatery
“Brit Burger” – Smoked English Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Horseradish Mayo. Sticky Toffee Shake on the Side

Rating = ‘HOOD

Neely’s BBQ Parlor
“WTF Burger” – Chargrilled Burger topped with Pepper Jack and American Cheeses, Smokehouse Bacon, Pulled Pork, Chipotle BBQ Sauce and Coleslaw. Buttermilk Battered Vidalia Onion Strings on the side.

Rating = NICKEL

Le Rivage
“French Onion Soup Burger” – Pat LaFrieda blend topped with Caramelized Onion Soup and Emmentaler on a baked Bun. Dark Chocolate dipped Potato Chips sprinkled with Sea Salt on the side.

Rating = SWIM!

North End Grill
“Short Rib Burger” – With Pickled Grilled Onions and Chipotle Mayo. Twice-Fried Spiced Potato Skins on the side.

Rating = NICKEL

Custom Burger OTG
“American Burger” – American Cheese and Ketchup. Fried Pickles on the side.

Rating = ‘HOOD


Gotham Bar and Grill
“Gotham Burger” – With Gruyère Cheese and Aioli on a Sesame Seed Bun. Fingerling Chips on the side.

Rating = SWIM!

Schnipper’s
I LOVE the Schnipper’s. Their Burger is one of the Best Burgers in NYC. I did not eat one at the Bash but I am sure it was excellent. However, I would love to give them a special mention here for bringing one of the items I enjoyed the most at the Burger Bash: Hot Apple Cider! Not only was it perfect for the chilly night on the pier but it was delicious!!! You guys deserve some kind of award for the Cider!!



About the Food Bank For New York City
Three million New Yorkers have difficulty affording food.  The Food Bank For New York City is there with a solution.  The Food Bank helps by offering a meal today, resources for a more secure tomorrow and nutrition education to help them lead healthy lifestyles.  Food Bank For New York City is the only hunger-relief organization to take this integrated approach.  The Food Bank tackles the issues of hunger on three fronts: food distribution, through soup kitchens and food pantries; income support, by connecting those in need to benefits available to them, such as food stamps and earned income tax credits; and nutrition education, helping individuals and families make healthful food choices on limited budgets.  Get more information at foodbanknyc.org.

Major thanks again to Robin Insley & Associates for the pass into the festival. I truly appreciate your Burger generosity.

Special thanks to Phil Aguas from Manhattan Beer Distributors for giving me his pen for which to take notes. Without that, this post would’ve not been possible:

THE BURGER COUNTQUEST
573 Burgers

October 12, 2012 – 8:04 pm

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The Burger Bistro – Devo’s Favorite Kangaroo Burger

Posted on 10/06/2012 by Rev

The Burger Bistro
http://www.theburgerbistro.com
177 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

THE CONQUEST
Freedom of Choice is a very import Act that “declares that it is the policy of the United States that every woman has the fundamental right to choose to bear a child; terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability; or terminate a pregnancy after viability when necessary to protect her life or her health.” It’s also a very popular album from the band Devo which had their biggest hit, “Whip It.” Beyond that, Freedom of Choice is a concept on which America thrives, the ability to have as many choices as you could possibly imagine.

Freedom of Choice is a principal by which The Burger Bistro of Brooklyn operates. Their menu has so many choices of Appetizers, Proteins, Toppings, Cheeses, Rolls, Sauces, Sides and Desserts that it will make your stomach do flip flops. The Burger Bistro gives you so many choices in fact that unless you really know what you want, you could spend hours just dreaming up tasty combinations. It’s all priced to order so sit back in this small, modern looking establishment, grab a menu & a pencil and start to combinize (a word created specifically for this review) up yourself a Burger the most suits the choices that will make your day in the Burgerverse a happy one. Feeling a little intimidated? Check out the gallery of Burger Porn on their to get some ideas before your visit. Stop on in for lunch on a weekday and a Burger will only cost $10!

THE BURGER
I popped by Park Slope’s Burger Bistro for a quick lunch while working in Brooklyn one day. It wasn’t too busy so I was seated immediately and begun perusing my options on the menu. After much deliberation, I came up with the following combo:

  • Beef Patty cooked  Medium Rare
  • Smoked Gouda
  • Frizzled Onions
  • Lettuce
  • Wheat Bun
  • Side of Greens

I could’ve gotten way crazy and certainly have but figured I would rather try the Appetizer of Deep Fried Corn than just continue to stock pile on top of my Burger. Deep Fried Corn? Who doesn’t want to try that? Honestly though, you could deep fry a shoe and I would at least try a bite. Word of warning, it’s served UBER HOT. Be sure to let it cool before attacking with your chompers. The Corn has a nice Garlic-Salt seasoning that really plays out nicely against its natural sweetness. The Sauce, which was very tangy and good, was perhaps unnecessary. I liked it but would suggest it as a dipping Sauce for Fries or Onion Rings and instead just top the Corn with Butter or Olive Oil. It was great either way.

Kudos to The Burger Bistro as my Patty was spot on Medium Rare and brought a smile to my face. I took one bite and the first thing I thought; great call on the Frizzled Onions. It’s good to be a Burger-Genius. Not only did they taste great but they brought an awesome crunch into the middle of the Sandwich. But that’s not where my Burger construction know how ended. Oh yeah, there’s more.  The Smoked Gouda, oh man the Smoked Gouda was definitely the right call. As a Cheese, Gouda doesn’t really melt so it’s makes for interesting consistency that isn’t as melty as say a slice of American. What really made it work was the Smoky flavor of the Cheese! Moving down the Sandwich, the Patty was not only juicy but also very tender and loosely packed, allowing the Meat to practically melt in my mouth. Along with the all natural Beef taste, the Burger Bistro cooking process gave the Burger a little big of a smoked / char flavor. When paired up against the Cheese, it was a total win. It’s a really nice sized Burger and by example, after finishing it and the Corns, I couldn’t even attempt to eat my Greens. So much for digestive health!

If you’re looking for a Burger with lots of options or you never eat a Burger the same way twice, the Burger Bistro is the place to get tasty one the way you want it. They’ve even been known to have Donut & Kangaroo Burgers from time to time.


8 out of 10 Ounces
-Rev

THE BURGER COUNTQUEST
556 Burgers

September 12, 2012 – 1:48 pm

The Rev Meter for Social Community
“The Rev Meter” is a social community meter for assessing how optimized a bar or restaurant is with social networking. By taking what I consider to be the 10 most important social networks and creating a point system, I can accurately asses how well your business is using social networking as a tool. My goal here is to educate and assist great business to better effectively use these tools.

The Burger Bistro scores a 6 on The Rev Meter.

SCORING:
4 points or less You’ve missed the 5 basics and are less than optimized
5 points You’ve covered the basics, which is better than most but far from optimized.
6 to 9 points You’re doing better than most and on your way to becoming a well respected social community whiz.
10 points Congrats on a perfect score!

 

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5th Annual Freaktoberfest – Evil Monkeys, Wicked Brews and a Fiendish Festival

Posted on 09/30/2012 by Rev

5th Annual Freaktoberfest Boutique Beer and Music Festival
http://freaktoberfest.blogspot.com
Greenwood Park Beer Garden
http://www.greenwoodparkbk.com
555 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

THE CONQUEST
I’ve been to a lot of Beer festivals & I’ve hosted and produced Beer festivals. The key to standing out is to be different and have something that’s unique about your event. Something that sets is apart from the rest. Take for example 12% Imports & The Shelton Brother’s “The Festival.” From the appearance, it looked like any other Beer fest. Lots of tables, lots of Beers, lots of people tasting Beer and after Beer. But if you look at the line up of breweries, they had some of the world’s most renowned brewers on hand pouring some of the world’s highest rated Beers. That line up has literally never happened at festival before, thus creating a “you have to be there” scenario. Anyone can sample flagship Beers at their local craft Beer bar so there’s no need to put together an event where someone is offered the same Beers they can get just about anywhere.

Enter the Annual Freaktoberfest Boutique Beer and Music Festival. To have a more unique festival than this you would have to offer Unicorn Rides, cliff jumping and life sized origami along with Beers that you had to use a time machine to acquire. Freaktoberfest is brought to you by Shmaltz Brewing Company, Smuttynose Brewing, Mikey Palms and the New York City Craft Brewers Guild. Each year the venue changes but so does the Beer and the entertainment. This year the festival was hosted by Coney Island Circus Sideshow staple, Donny Vomit. Donny brought along with him a gaggle of oddities, freaks and a burlesque show. Add all this up with a sick line up some of the most rare American made Beers available in the area and stick in an outdoor beer garden along with a bunch of music acts and you have the 5th Annual Freaktoberfest Boutique Beer and Music Festival.

Freaktoberfest was far and above the most unusual, unique, ultra-fun, uplifting & unpretentious Beer festival I have ever been to. If you want to have a good laugh, taste some rare beers and enjoy a relaxing day of food, drink and entertainment, make sure you like them on Facebook so you don’t miss out on the 6th annual in 2012.

BREWERIES AND BEER AT THE FESTIVAL:

Shmaltz : Freaktoberfest, Hop Manna, Coney Island Lager, Bittersweet Lenny’s Ripa, Funky Jewbelation, Genesis 15:15, Jewbelation 15, Barrel-aged Blockhead, Reunion collaboration with Terrapin Brewing Co.
Smuttynose : Strawberry Short Weiss, Homunculus, Pumpkin, Vunderbar Pils
Brooklyn: Fiat Lux, Oktoberfest
Kelso : Rye-aged Belgian Pale Ale, Sour Quad
Empire: Golden Dragon
Ommegang: BPA, Abbey Ale
Greenport Harbor: Harbor Pale Ale
Bronx Brewery: Bronx Pale Ale, Rye Pale Ale|
Wandering Star: Zingari Witbier
Sixpoint: Spice of Life, Mad Scientist #11
Sierra Nevada: Red Wine Barrel-aged Ovila Dubbel
Flying Dog: Gose with Old Bay Seasoning
Left Hand: 400 Lb. Monkey
Weyerbacher: Imperial Pumpkin
Two Brothers: Testudo Bier De Mars
Ballast Point: Sculpin
Lagunitas: Lil’ Sumpin Wild, IPA
Allagash: White, Confluence
Elysian: Ruin
Victory: Ranch DIPA (Chinook), Headwaters Pale Ale
Peak Organic: Hop Noir
Southampton: Abbott 12
Dogfish Head: Indian Brown Ale
Stone: IPA, Smoked Porter, 16th Anniversary
Founders: Breakfast Stout, Devil Dancer, Red’s Rye, Frangelic Mountain Brown
Speakeasy: Vendetta IPA, Payback Porter, Prohibition Ale
Harpoon: Ginger Wheat, Harpoon Dark, Pumpkin Cider
Nebraska: Hop God
Maine Brewing Company: Zoe, Peeper
The Bruery: Saison Rue|
Green Flash: Friendship Brew (Black Saison)
Ithaca: Country Pumpkin
Captain Lawrence: Pumpkin
Stillwater Artisinal : TBA
Hill Farmstead: TBA

SIDESHOW AND BURLESQUE AT THE FESTIVAL:
Donny Vomit
Nasty Canasta
Legs Malone
The Evil Hate Monkey
Kyle Petterson

And now through the magic of the internets, my still camera, iMovie and YouTube, you may now enjoy The Evil Hate Monkey‘s “performance” through this collage.

THE BURGER
Freaktoberfest was held at Greenwood Park,  a 13,00 square foot restaurant and Beer Garden in South Park Slope Brooklyn. Built out of an old gas station and boasting 60 beer tap lines, an indoor bar, an outdoor cargo bar, 3 bocce ball courts and a seasonal menu. They have DJ’s, WiFi, TV’s, cold brew coffee, specialty cocktails and even keep the outdoor Beer Garden heated in the Winter. It’s a one of a kind location in the area that truly is fit to suit all needs. Greenwood Park’s kitchen as well as their outdoor gril was open during Freaktoberfest and since the best thing to do with Craft Beer is eat food, I couldn’t resist ordering a Hamburger.

The Greenwood Park Burger is made from All-Natural Grass-Fed Beef and served on a large Potato Bun. It also comes with the standard Tomato, Pickle, Lettuce, Onion & Cheese options baut I chose to go with only the last 3. The Burger has a nice back yard grill char flavor to it which seems appropriate given the surroundings. Unfortunately my Burger was overcooked despite my asking twice if they could cook it Medium-Rare. They use Bibb Lettuce which was an interesting change from the norm. The Bun, which didn’t seem to Potato-ey to me was kind of bland and really didn’t add anything to the Sandwich. It definitely got the job done and allowed me more substance to soak up more tasty Beers. The hand cut French Fries on the other hand were most excellent. Fried up just right with enough Salt on them. I ate every single damn one of them and you bet they made me thirsty for more crafty suds.


7 out of 10 Ounces
-Rev

Big ups to Pat Fondiller from Smuttynose Brewing. He is the true life blood behind Freaktoberfest and if it wasn’t for him, this super cool event wouldn’t exist. You can all thank Jeremy Cowan from Shmaltz Brewing, the other half of the Freaktoberfest team, who we can all thank for keeping Beer weird. While I’m throwing out the thanks, here’s one to Sean McCain from The Bronx Brewery and Olivia Cerio from Empire Brewing for always making me laugh, smile and appreciate the Craft Beer community.

THE BURGER COUNTQUEST
557 Burgers

September 15, 2012 – 3:24 pm

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White Burger – Properly Made Sliders For $1.50 in Brooklyn

Posted on 09/24/2012 by Rev

White Burger
http://www.yelp.com/biz/white-burger-new-york
650 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222

THE CONQUEST
How do you find out about new restaurants to try or Burgers you need to eat? Friends, word of mouth, Food pictures on Instagram, media outlets, TV, sky writing, smoke signals? Chances are it’s probably several of these. I do too. I also get a ton of recommendations from Burger lovers like you who read this blog and then tell me about a Burger they love. Very infrequently do I just happen upon a Burger, let a lone a Burger worth eating, tweeting, writing and reading about. But, then it happens. I was walking through Greenpoint, Brooklyn the other when I came upon a restaurant I had to walk into.

Located through the entrance of and then at the back of a Subway restaurant, you’ll find White Burger. It’s a totally separate business with it’s own counter, sign and grill but it is most certainly inside a chain fast food sandwich shop. The menu is rather interesting. They offer Burgers, $1.25, Cheeseburgers, $1.50 and Juices and Smoothies, $4.99. Whomever came up with this concept is worthy of an interview. Juices aside, once you’ve made the terribly difficult and intense decision between Cheese or no Cheese and order your Burgers, the serve will pull out the appropriate globs of fresh Ground Beef, slap them on the flat griddle and then ask you a very important question to which there is only one answer. Do you want Onions? YES! YES OF COURSE YOU WANT ONIONS. Then a few moments later, you have an appropriately made Sliders which you can dine in at one of the few small tables or take your Sliders to go.

Me? I couldn’t wait.

THE BURGER
Sliders are a lost art form in the walls of NYC (unless you go to Mark Burger). I can’t understand why because they are freaking delicious, especially when made correctly. I love them so much that I would eat them anywhere. It is to me the classic American Burger and should be celebrate. After ordering, I had no idea what i was in for so when I saw the server slap down to the two Fresh Patties, my eyeballs almost popped out of my skull. For $3.00 I got two freshly made, piping hot, juicy Sliders with Grilled Onions on small squishy Buns. It’s a good thing I don’t live closer because this little neighborhood gem would easily be on my local eating route, especially after a few brewski’s at the local pub.

White Burger in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is properly making Sliders for $1.50 and you need to try them.


8 out of 10 Ounces
-Rev

THE BURGER COUNTQUEST
555 Burgers

September 10, 2012 – 5:57 pm

The Rev Meter for Social Community
“The Rev Meter” is a social community meter for assessing how optimized a bar or restaurant is with social networking. By taking what I consider to be the 10 most important social networks and creating a point system, I can accurately asses how well your business is using social networking as a tool. My goal here is to educate and assist great business to better effectively use these tools.

White Burger scores a 1 on The Rev Meter.

SCORING:
4 points or less You’ve missed the 5 basics and are less than optimized
5 points You’ve covered the basics, which is better than most but far from optimized.
6 to 9 points You’re doing better than most and on your way to becoming a well respected social community whiz.
10 points Congrats on a perfect score!

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That Burger at Idle Hands – Free Cheeseburgers For National Cheeseburger Day 2012

Posted on 09/17/2012 by Rev

FREE MINI CHEESEBURGERS FOR NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY

That Burger at Idle Hands Bar
25 Avenue B, Downstairs
(between 2nd & 3rd Streets)
New York, NY 10009

National Cheeseburger Day
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
5-9 pm

Tuesday, September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day! But that’s not all, it’s also That Burger’s Birthday!!!

To celebrate join me at Idle Hands Bar for FREE CHEESEBURGERS from That Burger to celebrate. The Beef that Dan from That Burger uses is a custom secret blend created from Pat LaFrieda Wholesale Meat Purveyors and we are giving them away for FREE with any drink purchase of $5 or more.

FREE MINI-CHEESEBURGERS!!

The full That Burger menu will be available, including the all new Hot Sauce, Bourbon Spiked Ketchup & Red Island Sauces as well as the new The Guac and Roll, The Rodeo and The Cowboys from Hell Burgers.

Stick around afterwards for No One You Know Tuesdays with the best in indie and dance rock from host DJ Inappropriate.

;t

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