Rogue & Canon

Posted on June 10, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Photo Credit: Anna Malskaya Rogue & Canon. Location: West Village. Houston and Sullivan St.. Scene: Bar. Dark. Young. Friendly. Food: Upscale Bar Food. Raw Artichoke Salad. Sloppy Joe Lamb Sliders. Oysters. Short Ribs. Chicken, Chek Recs: Rogue Burger: Peanut Butter, Crispy Pork Belly, Onion Marmalade, Aged Cheddar, Potato Roll (1st and 2nd pic) Asparagus Salad: … Continue reading »

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Big Groups Welcome / Burger Joint / SoHo

Little Prince

Posted on April 18, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Little Prince. Location: SoHo. Prince and Sullivan. Scene: Dimly Lit. Casual and Romantic. Food: French-American. Cauliflower Soup. Roasted Chicken. Lamb. Ratatouille. Dover Sole for Two. Chek Recs: Tartare de Boeuf: Filet Mignon Steak Tartare (1st pic) French Onion Soup Burger (2nd and 3rd pic) Foie Gras McMuffin (4th pic) Little Prince just opened in one of … Continue reading »

Best Of / Burger Joint / Favorites

Best Burgers in NYC

Posted on March 4, 2013 by chekmarkeats • 4 Comments

New Yorkers have so much pride and defense over their favorite hamburgers. Everyone has an opinion about where the best burger is and people venture out to restaurants specifically to try this one dish that others have raved about. While it’s hard for most to pick one, for me it’s 100% obvious and clear. I … Continue reading »

Big Groups Welcome / Burger Joint / SoHo

Burger & Barrel

Posted on August 13, 2012 by chekmarkeats • 5 Comments

Burger & Barrel. Location: SoHo. Mercer and Houston. Scene: Upscale Burger Joint. Dark Brick. Friendly Staff. Food: Fried Chicken. Tagliatelle with Zucchini. Chicken Enchiladas. Lasagna. Lamb Burger. Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich. Short Rib Tacos. Bison Sliders: Smoked Cheddar, Bacon and Special Sauce (1st and 2nd pic) Veggie Burger: Double-Secret Chickpea Recipe, Tzatziki, on a 7 … Continue reading »

Big Groups Welcome / Burger Joint / Favorites / U Fancy Huh?

The Standard Grill

Posted on March 19, 2012 by chekmarkeats • 2 Comments

The Standard Grill. Location: The Standard Hotel. Meatpacking District. 13th and Washington Ave. Scene: Models. Bros. Europeans. Food: Sunchoke Soup. Steak Tartare a Go-Go. Savory Root Vegetable Bread Pudding. Braised Beef Short Ribs. Diver Scallops. Swordfish. Chek Recs: Standard Ranch Burger with Bacon Cheese and Fries (1st pic). “Million Dollar” Whole Chicken for Two (2nd … Continue reading »

Affordable / Brunch / Burger Joint / East Village / Locavore / No Wait Brunch

Back Forty – East Village

Posted on March 18, 2012 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Back Forty. Location: East Village. 12th Street and Avenue B. Scene: Locals. Cozy. Food: Fresh Doughnuts. Sweet Potato Pancakes. Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles. Fried Egg on a Housemade English Muffin. Chek Recs: Soft Scrambled Eggs & Romesco: Salvatore Ricotta, Fine Herbs, Warm Biscuit (1st pic) Back Forty is a fantastic brunch spot in Alphabet City that’s just far … Continue reading »

Burger Joint / Favorites / U Fancy Huh? / West Village

Minetta Tavern

Posted on February 19, 2012 by chekmarkeats • 6 Comments

Minetta Tavern. Location: Greenwich Village: MacDougal and West 3rd St. Scene: Speakeasy. Retro-Brasserie.Food: Steak. Roasted Bone Marrow. Dressed Prawns. Mussels. Grilled Whole Daurade. Dry Aged Cote de Boeuf. Chek Recs: The Minetta Burger: Cheddar, Caramelized Onions and Fries (above) Minetta Tavern, the biggest “ooo ahhh” and most exclusive of all of Keith McNally’s empire sits on the edge of … Continue reading »

Brunch / Burger Joint / East Village

The Brindle Room

Posted on December 6, 2011 by chekmarkeats • 3 Comments

The Brindle Room. Location: East Village. 10th St. and Ave A. Scene: Locals. Plain. Food: Challah French Toast with Banana, Nutella. Biscuits and Gravy. Housemade Granola. Caramel Doughnut (2nd pic). Chek Recs: Shrimp and Grits: Creamy Parmesan Grits with Shrimp Scampi & Poached Eggs (1st pic). Smoked Trout Potato Hash: Bell Pepper. Onion. Poached Egg (3rd pic). … Continue reading »

Big Groups Welcome / Burger Joint / Favorites / Flatiron

The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

Posted on October 23, 2011 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

The Breslin. Location: Flatiron. Ace Hotel. 29th and Broadway. Scene: Wooden Bar Tables. Open Kitchen. Magical Lighting.Food: Boiled Peanuts Fried in Pork Fat. Arctic Char. Black Bass. Pig’s Foot. Chek Recs: Chargrilled Lamb Burger with Feta, Cumin Mayo, & Thrice Cooked Chips (above). Seafood Sausage with Beurre Blanc & Chives Seasonal Frittata with Ricotta Cheese (for … Continue reading »

Affordable / Big Groups Welcome / Burger Joint / Flatiron

Shake Shack at Madison Square Park

Posted on September 27, 2011 by chekmarkeats • 10 Comments

Shake Shack. Location: Madison Square Park. 23rd St. and Madison Ave. Scene: Outdoors. Picnic. Counter-Service. Food: Burgers. Hot Dogs. Frozen Custard. Shakes. Cheese Fries. Chek Recs: Shack Burger: American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, ShackSauce (above). Black and White Shake: Mix of Chocolate and Vanilla Hand-Spun. The Concrete Jungle: Vanilla Custard, Hot Fudge, Bananas, Peanut Butter. If you’ve ever … Continue reading »

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