Bill’s Bar & Burger
Die-hard devotees of Shake Shack should stop reading this right now. With that said, the editors at DS (while always in search of the “best of” anything), are not yet prepared to anoint Bill’s Bar & Burger our favorite new burger joint…yet. While first impressions are important, we’re in this for the long haul and we need to revisit this pressing issue a few times before we come to a final conclusion. Still, one thing is unquestionable—Bill’s Classic with American Cheese is worth getting to know (very well). Made from a custom blend of Pat LaFrieda beef, the burger patty is well seasoned and has great flavor, especially considering how relatively thin each one is (we suspect the spatula is expertly used with a heavy, yet discerning hand). The result is a crispy beef patty covered in a melted slice of American cheese situated in between a soft bun and the requisite accoutrements of lettuce, tomato and pickles. Our Bill’s Classic with American Cheese was perfectly cooked and though not substantial in size, was nonetheless quite filling. While the french fries were crispy, salted just right, and arrived piping hot out of the fryer, we loved the beer battered onion rings even more—with a superbly crunchy texture, they were the ideal complement to our burger. Wherever you may go to satisfy your burger fix, we suggest you give Bill’s Bar & Burger a legitimate chance to become the purveyor of your new favorite burger in the city.
