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Lemonhead
Citizen
Username: Lemonhead
Post Number: 39
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 - 2:59 pm: |     |
My husband and I have been trying to find a place that makes a really good hamburger. Something similar to what you'd get at Corner Bistro in the city. Or Don's... remember Don's on South Orange Ave in Livingston? They were around years ago when I was a kid.
Where do you go for a great burger? Thanks! |
Lucy Smith
Citizen
Username: Lucy123
Post Number: 73
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 - 3:23 pm: | |
Gaffers in West Orange has a great burger! Ask for the seasoned fries (well worth the extra buck)! |
Pizzaz
Supporter
Username: Pizzaz
Post Number: 3009
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 - 3:40 pm: | |
Pal's Cabin - West Orange
Bunny's - South Orange w/ sweet potato fries...
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GSP142
Citizen
Username: Gsp142
Post Number: 58
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 - 6:01 pm: | |
Yeah, I remember Don's -- they had the best burgers, and there's no place exactly like them. I still miss their burgers!
I think Charlie Brown's has one of the better burgers locally. |
Joe
Citizen
Username: Gonets
Post Number: 1083
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 - 8:31 pm: | |
I've enjoyed burgers at the Pub, but for whatever reason they never seem to have A-1 which is my preferred burger condiment. As a result I never order a burger there anymore. It actually kept me away for a while, until I discovered the other portions of their menu. The roasted chicken, the seared salmon special, mmmm. It's probably just as well, because I've never been to a restaurant that makes a burger better than the one I can make for myself. |
Robert Little
Citizen
Username: Boblittle
Post Number: 285
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 - 10:58 pm: | |
Verjus. The burger's only on the weekday lunch menu. Charlie grinds his own meat and puts the burger with excellent cubed fried potatoes. |
Mayor McCheese
Supporter
Username: Mayor_mccheese
Post Number: 758
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 - 2:13 am: | |
I believe that Arthur's Tavern won some awards last year as the best place for burgers. There are 4 of them; located in Morris Plains, Hoboken, Emerson, and North Brunswick. However, all of these locations are a little hike from here. |
User58
Citizen
Username: User58
Post Number: 391
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 - 1:05 pm: | |
Kings...buy the ground meat 15% fat and cook it at home! Unfortunately there is not a single place that serves a real hamburger and how simple it would be to do. |
millie amoresano
Citizen
Username: Millieamoresano
Post Number: 230
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 - 3:53 pm: | |
You can get Dons hotdogs,hamburgers and turkey burgers at Livingston Bagel on Northfield (just east of Livingston Ave). Nana's Deli also in Livingston carries Dons hotdogs. |
Fabulouswalls
Citizen
Username: Fabulouswalls
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 - 7:47 pm: | |
Gaffers, Pals, Ritz Diner in Livingston and Syds at the Millburn mall. These are some of the best around. I love a good medium rare burger. |
parkah
Citizen
Username: Parkah
Post Number: 157
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 - 10:30 pm: | |
jays on springfield ave. |
Hank Zona
Supporter
Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 5098
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 - 10:38 pm: | |
Pal's
Beacon Tavern or Pub in Summit (cant remember the name)
Trap Rock Brewery
the Verjus option sounds compelling. |
Robert Little
Citizen
Username: Boblittle
Post Number: 288
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 - 10:53 pm: | |
If you've got a Hankering, the Verjus burger is surprisingly good for a white table cloth place, without the price ($8.95) getting into Daniel Boulud, or even Del Frisco's, territory. |
SOSully
Citizen
Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 1071
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 9:36 am: | |
I haven't been to the Blue Moon diner in a loooooooong time because I always found it to be dirty, but with limited time and foul weather on Monday I wandered in there and ordered a burger. I was expecting the usual diner burger, but this one was big and juicy and flavorful, especially with the sauteed onions. I was very surprised. The french fries were overcooked however and the place is grimey so I won't be rushing back, but I really did enjoy that burger. |
BGS
Citizen
Username: Bgs
Post Number: 469
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 9:49 am: | |
I have to second Jay's on Springfield Avenue...not a lot of atmosphere...but a real honest to goodness hamburger!! We went once when I happened to get their menu stuck in my mailbox and then happened to be at that part of Springfield to pick up something...was very pleased with that hambuger and have gone back again.... |
Zoesky1
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 1330
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 12:56 pm: | |
Pal's makes a great burger. I have also enjoyed them quite a bit at Tierney's Pub in Montclair. It's a great experience -- not upscale like our pub, but delicious. Worth checking out. Definitely get the onion rings on the side. |
Scott
Citizen
Username: Selnychef
Post Number: 76
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 6:57 pm: | |
If you're in the city try Big Nicks. 70's and B'way. One of the very best I've ever had. |
darrensager
Citizen
Username: Darrensager
Post Number: 201
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 10:17 am: | |
Red Robin serves a great burger with unlimited steak fries! Prices are very reasonable for what you get. Also the food seems to get to you fast which is always good when you need your burger.
They're located on Route 3 East in Clifton.
See their menu at: www.redrobin.com
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Innisowen
Citizen
Username: Innisowen
Post Number: 1266
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 10:29 am: | |
Jay's on Springfield Avenue is many things: unpretentious, friendly, unassuming, and makes good burgers, as others have already indicated.
For the "healthier" set (who may believe in the virtues of the turkey burger), Jay's serves a damn good turkey burger as well. |
Sherri De Rose
Citizen
Username: Honeydo
Post Number: 32
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 6:50 pm: | |
I usually go to Fuddruckers on Rt 22 for a great burger. |
Innisowen
Citizen
Username: Innisowen
Post Number: 1280
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 8:56 pm: | |
Sherri de Rose:
I thought that Fuddruckers on 22 closed down a year or two ago. |
Sherri De Rose
Citizen
Username: Honeydo
Post Number: 33
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 9:27 pm: | |
Really??? Thanks for the info. It'll save me a trip the next time and I'll have to look into the other recommendations. |
Suzanne Ng
Citizen
Username: Suzanneng
Post Number: 574
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 9:47 pm: | |
I think the FuddRuckers on 22 became a Hooters? |
Innisowen
Citizen
Username: Innisowen
Post Number: 1283
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 9:56 pm: | |
Don't know. Not even sure whether Fuddruckers chain still exists or if it went into Ch.7. |
millie amoresano
Citizen
Username: Millieamoresano
Post Number: 239
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 10:54 pm: | |
There is a Fuddruckers on Route 46 in Parsippany. |
John Caffrey
Citizen
Username: Jerseyjack
Post Number: 8
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 8:32 pm: | |
Not quite the same, but try the specialty burgers at the Parkwood. The greek burger and the cajun burger are great.
My only complaint is that they are all 1/2 pound and who needs to eat that much. However, buy it and split it in half and you got a home run. |
Joel Janney
Citizen
Username: Joel_janney
Post Number: 45
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 10:07 pm: | |
What?! Let me assure you that Fudd's could never go under. No chance. And they have great burgers.
In town, I really like the blue cheese burger at the Pub. |
davidbuckley
Citizen
Username: Davidbuckley
Post Number: 476
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 11:51 pm: | |
I second Pal's, Pub is good too but ask for "chips" as they are far better than the "fries" that are the default.
In PA burgers are, by law, well done. You cannot order, legally, a medium rare or, god forbid, a rare burger. Maybe "medium" but, in any case, no pink allowed inside.
Went to AppleBees at Livingston Mall on Christmas Eve w/ my kids and was really psyched for a burger but PRINTED ON MENU was "only well done", I believe with a specified temperature. Escalated to manager and was told, "yep, you can't have a burger medium rare, sorry, company policy." I WILL NEVER SET FOOT IN AN APPLEBEES AGAIN!!!
Eat well, all.
David |
Mayor McCheese
Supporter
Username: Mayor_mccheese
Post Number: 768
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 1:46 am: | |
david - I also am on an Applebee's boycott for the same reason. I asked for it rare and the waiter told me they woudn't do it. I pleaded with him, and he said he would do what he could. But when the burger came out, it was a hockey puck. Oh well, company policy, not the waiters fault.
I complained about this to a friend, and their response made me think. They said, "That tells you a lot about the meat they use."
I guess that is true. There must be a good reason that they have to burn them to a crisp before they can be eaten without making you sick.
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Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 460
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 10:35 am: | |
Make the trek to Pals Cabin in West Orange. They've been charbroiling there since 1932 and their burgers and steaks are GRRRRRRRRREAT!!!!! A lot of "old timers" go there but I like the nostalgic retro decor and items they still have. You can sit at the counter or dine at a table. It's worth the trip! |
Innisowen
Citizen
Username: Innisowen
Post Number: 1327
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 10:39 am: | |
Eating in Applebee's is the gastronomic equivalent of having your fingernails pulled out 2 x 2. IMHO. |
BGS
Citizen
Username: Bgs
Post Number: 493
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 2:11 pm: | |
I recently met an old friend at Pal's for lunch and we both had their bleu cheese burger...outstanding! So big that I cut it in half and Mr. BGS had it for supper....(so big was my half that I did not even eat supper that night). We opted for onion rings and they are the real deal!!! With a cold beer it was a great lunch... |
Fabulouswalls
Citizen
Username: Fabulouswalls
Post Number: 9
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:53 pm: | |
From Fuddruckers Web:
Bridgewater
1271 Route 22 West, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Phone: 908-253-3833
New Brunswick
28 U.S. Highway 1 North, New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Phone: 732-828-4655
Paramus
282 Route 4 East, Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: 201-343-4533
Parsippany
3159 Route 46 East, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: 973-334-2424
Turnersville
2091 Black Horse Pike, Turnersville, NJ 08012
Phone: 856-875-8778
Voorhees
1170 White Horse Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043
Phone: 609-346-2520
Wayne
1813 Route 23 South, Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone: 973-633-9700
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sac
Supporter
Username: Sac
Post Number: 3021
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 6:59 pm: | |
Although I usually like Fuddruckers very much, the Route 22 location was never up to their standards. Their burgers were way too greasy. Hopefully that is not the case with the other locations. |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 3784
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 7:07 pm: | |
I went in there a few times and had their veggie burgers. They were good! |
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