Burger Bash at a Pier Near You

The Burger Club President digs in!

When the BURGER CLUB founder and President says to you "do you have any interest in attending Burger Week?" the answer is never no.  And so it was that we ended up at the Beekman Beer Garden Burger Bash at South Street Seaport.

First of all, for those who have never been to South Street Seaport after hours, know that it is an adventure that you'll want to have once...and possibly never again.  Also, please know that Beekman Beer Garden runs all along the north side of the pier.  The glow in the dark furniture is funny, the over-sized chess set is kitchy, and the craft beer selection is surprisingly well curated for what might otherwise be an over-priced tourist attraction.

But I digress from the burgers.

When I say burger, of course, I mean meat and bun.  Well, meat and cheese and bun if you're explicit about it when ordering.  Sure, you can add your own ketchup and mustard, but don't be expecting lettuce or tomato.  We'll put this in the pros column for the burger purists out there.

Although the bun (1/2 of the meal) lacked heart -- and probably came off a shelf at costco three months ago -- the ground beef patty had soul.  It was juicy, it was flavorful, and it was an appropriate portion size in a world in which a 5 Napkin Burger exists. It also came with fries on the side, which is more than can be said for a growing number of burger establishments in the city.

In summation?  Go for the meat, go for the "experience," and go for the fact that you'll definitely have a story to tell the next day, then you'll probably never need to go again.