Retired Burger Hand Model
When two of my top ten favorites, Gotham Burger Social Club and Smith & Wollensky, join forces for a pop-up, there’s no question: I’m going. I’ve been following Gotham Burger since the early days, from those gritty pandemic pop-ups to their Lower East Side brick-and-mortar, and it’s been a front-row seat to watching a burger…
My mood changes like the weather, and so do my burger cravings. Sometimes I want an aged steak vibe, other times a smash patty that hits my stomach just right. Consistency, accessibility (reservations!), and price—because I’m not dropping $400 on one burger—also matter. Here’s where I keep coming back: The List The Banana Juice Theory…