Burger of The Month

Paul's Da Burger Joint in the East Village is a NY legend. It's "the place with the burger and fry-guy statues outside."   A "greasy-spoon", checkered table cloth type of place with a diner-ish feel.  Paul's sports a huge menu of burgers (all kinds of cheeses, all kinds of styles…they'll even do it tartar for you).  The half-pound burgers at Paul's have a more "crumbly" texture than most but remain incredibly juicy due to their special cooking technique…they cover the burger with a bowl while its cooking on a flat-grill…holding in the juice and grease as it bubbles back into the burger.  Most of us ordered the traditional BOTM special, cheddar and bacon with a side of fries (steak fries here are solid but hint to travel down the block a bit to Pomme Frites for a real spud treat). All-in-all a mixed bag of reviews but if you're in the neighborhood and want a NY staple with fast-service in a low-key/friendly atmosphere we'd certainly say check out Paul's.

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