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This fancy, medium-rare cheeseburger was the best thing we ate this week
As a food writer, I often get asked the same three questions ("What's the best restaurant in New Jersey?", "Are there any foods you don't eat?" and "How do you stay so skinny?"), but you guys know that, because I've told you that before. Prior to my professional life, however, I was asked stereotypical "normal person" questions, to which "What was your most embarrassing moment" seemed very common. Well, foodies, since you already have the answer to the eats queries, here's my tale of humiliation: When I was four, my parents signed me up for karate class at the local YMCA. On the first day, I was delighted to figure out we'd be doing the break-the-board thing, even though all of us were newbies. I was terrified, though, that I wouldn't be able to crack the wood — despite the fact that I'd seen every other preschooler before me destroy it with ease. The teacher called my name, and I approached the front of the room. Staring intently at the plank, I inhaled, swung my arm back and threw a "HI-YA" so hard I missed the board completely, turned 360-degrees in the air and ultimately fell on my back. For a moment, I laid in silence. After a few seconds, a kindergartner yelled "Guys! Look at the stupid girl!" Everybody laughed. The joke was on her, though, because — after she scared me into quitting — my mom switched me to the cooking class, and I spent the remainder of my seven week YMCA session baking madeleines and quiche. So, if you're reading this, Shannon Walsh, I hope you enjoyed your 49 days punching mats. My cookies were great. Here are the four best things I ate this week. Caramelized onions melt into gruyère, which melts into a medium-rare patty, on this posh Saddle River Cafe sandwich. Called the Truffle Burger, the juicy handheld is probably the fanciest cheeseburger on the block (especially topped with truffle aioli and thick-sliced bacon). Perusing its menu description, then, I already knew the sammie had a high chance of making this list. In fact, I'd go so far as to say I was 99% confident it would top my weekly highlights completely. As you can tell, I was right. That doesn't come as a surprise, though, because when fine dining chefs — particularly at the level of Jamie Knott — approach comfort fare, the intersection of culinary prowess with high-fat ingredients results in an absolute God-tier genre of food. Go: 171 E Saddle River Road; 201-282-2300, I have a few standards for a really delicious croqueta. For one, the filling needs to be as gooey and drippy as possible. I don't want any starchy, potato-loaded centers, or a mixture reminiscent of a cod fritter. Second, the shell around my deep-fried wonder ball needs to be paper thin. I love a layer of breading that resembles the crust around a jalapeño popper, because it lets the liquid-y filling shine while subtly providing the dish with a bit of crunch. Both of those marks were met in the Shrimp and Scallop Croquet at Stern & Bow. Featuring generous chunks of fresh seafood swimming in a sriracha-infused sauce, the crispy appetizer was pretty much a golfball-sized, savory Gusher. Go: 171 Schraalenburgh Road; 201-750-3350, There are plenty of omakases (sushi tasting experiences) around the New York metropolitan region. In contemporary dining establishments, however, we commonly see nigiri covered in spicy mayo, handrolls drowning in eel sauce or a set list that cheats its way to being good with lots of wagyu (FYI, chefs, beef is not a fish). While there's a time and place for those enhancements, it's sometimes nice to enjoy a traditional Japanese omakase in which the fish are prepared in a manner that simply lets their flavors shine. That authentic, no-frills presentation is the name of the game at Sushi Aoki, an intimate seafood oasis in Fort Lee. Each night, chef Masashi Aoki treats his 20 guests (two seatings of 10) to toro, golden eye snapper, shima-aji, uni and more; all served in straightforward, unostentatious ways that have you feeling as though you've escaped to Japan. Go: 215 Main St. (Suite 104), Fort Lee; 201-663-5756, And, on the flip side of truffles and salmon roe, we have this ShopRite showstopper. Because — as much as I love a good hamachi crudo — it'll never be peanut butter. Go: I found my box at the Parsippany ShopRite (808 Route 46). Want more on this week's latest food news? Check out some of my (and others') best articles at Until next week, eaters. May the odds of locating that aforementioned, limited edition M&M's superstar be ever in your favor. Kara VanDooijeweert is a food writer for and The Record. If you can't find her in Jersey's best restaurants, she's probably off running a race course in the mountains. Catch her on Instagram: @karanicolev & @northjerseyeats, and sign up for her North Jersey Eats newsletter. This article originally appeared on Saddle River Cafe's truffle burger was the best thing we ate this week
Metro
27-05-2025
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- Metro
French fast food joint with ‘best' burgers in Paris is coming to UK
From Bleecker and Black Bear, to Supernova, Hawksmoor and Five Guys, London isn't exactly short of places to grab a burger from, but there's about to be a brand new kid on the block. And this new fast food spot comes with a pretty impressive reputation, as it's been hailed as having the 'best' burgers in all of Paris. Dumbo is a smash burger business, founded by Charles Ganem and Samuel Nataf in 2019, that prides itself on being a 'quality burger joint for all'. Currently, it has four locations across Paris in Pigalle, Marais, Petites-Ecuries and Oberkampf, but as of next month it's going to be hitting the UK, opening its very first site on Bethnal Green Road in Shoreditch. The menu is incredibly simple and there are just two smash burgers to choose from, a cheeseburger (10€, which works out at about £8.40) and the earth burger (13€, or £10.90). The cheeseburger is made with dry aged beef, American cheese, onion, pickles, ketchup and mustard, while the earth burger is a veggie burger with a vegetarian patty, American cheese, onion, pickles and lettuce, served with special sauce. There are also fries for 4€ (£3.35) which come in twice cooked or salted options, as well as chicken nuggets and drinks like water, soda and beer. On social media the burgers have proved popular with foodies, with posts on Instagram proclaiming them the 'best burger ever', the 'best in town', 'amazing' and 'delicious'. In reviews, foodies say they're 'elite', 'top notch' and 'sensational'. Speaking ahead of the London launch, Charles Ganem said: 'Our philosophy has always been simple: great ingredients, no fuss, and food that brings people together. We're excited to join the London food scene, especially at a time when smashburgers are experiencing such incredible momentum in the city.' This comes after another Parisian smash burger concept recently launched in London, called Junk. Located on Old Compton St in Soho, Junk sells six different smash burgers including the XXL, the Truffle Burger and a veggie burger, plus fries and Puffy cookies. And it's not the only fast food business heading to the UK from abroad, as several others recently announced they'd be setting up shop here, including Dubai's BonBird. More Trending Founded in 2023, BonBird's goal is to 'make chicken great again', and the brand's website describes it as a 'community chicken shop where everyone can grab a bite and share a bucket with family and friends'. The chain currently has six sites across the UAE, Qatar and Pakistan, but is exploring expansion and franchisee opportunities across Europe and Asia as well. Fat Phill's, a burger chain from the Netherlands is also planning to expand across the UK. It already has a site in London, but is planning to open 100 new ones within the next 10 years. For those who prefer something sweeter, don't panic as a beloved Asian dessert chain is also coming. Mammy Pancake is a street food chain based in Hong Kong that specialises in 'egg puffs' which have more commonly become known as bubble waffles. View More » The business was founded by Brendan Ho and Donald Lai in 2009 and now has more than 20 sites across Asia. And in an exciting turn of events, its very first international location is set to open in London's Portobello Road later this month. The new UK restaurant will be serving up some of the chain's most popular products including the original and earl grey egg puffs, as well as exciting new flavours like pistachio, strawberries and cream, sticky toffee pudding and crème brûlée. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Fast food worker 'shoots dead customer over missing mayonnaise packets' MORE: Staff at luxury London auction house speak out after ramraid burglary MORE: Fox left screaming for hours after becoming submerged and stuck in thick oil
CairoScene
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
This New Cloud Kitchen is Flipping the Narrative One Patty at a Time
This New Cloud Kitchen is Flipping the Narrative One Patty at a Time There's a new burger joint in town. Okay, well it isn't a real 'joint' per say, since there's no counter to lean against while choosing for your order. Or a greasy booth to sink into while you wait. There's also no neon sign by the door. In fact, there's actually no door at all, at least not in the traditional sense. Nasr City's newest cloud kitchen, Mike's Burger strips away all that is unnecessary in pursuit of one thing and one thing only: to deliver the perfect burger. To truly grasp the essence of what that means, one must move beyond the surface and ask: What, at its core, constitutes a good burger? Surely It can't just be the seasoning nailed down to perfection, or the crispness of the bun, or the smoothness of the cheese melt, or the freshness of the toppings. Yes, these things matter, and they matter a lot—only a fool would deny that. After all, the science of it is irrefutable. But as Anthony Bourdain once said, 'you don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces. Just good food from fresh ingredients.' Because the food we tend to remember isn't always the one that's perfectly measured; it's the one that carries a memory. And for Mike Nabil, it's this very thing that becomes the most vital ingredient. It began over a decade ago at his buddy's place in Agami. Mike Nabil wasn't exactly known for his culinary skills at the time. He'd tell you that himself. In fact, he often tried to avoid the grill altogether, worried his burger would either burn or flop. But that one burger, the one he reluctantly threw together, set off a chain of events that somehow led us here. In the following years, Mike became obsessed with getting everything just right—experimenting with different meats, breads, and toppings. He'd visit bread factories, trying to figure out what made the perfect combination. It wasn't long before his burgers became the talk of his friend group, and that's when the light bulb for Mike's Burger went off. The kitchen had originally planned to be up and running by October 2023, but things didn't go according to plan. 'It's not really one of those stories where someone throws a pile of cash at a dream and hopes for the best. That's not how it happened for me. We only officially opened in October of this year, but I've spent several years getting this kitchen ready. It's been very much a journey, not a shortcut.' Mike tells Scene Eats. Mike's Burger offers a straightforward menu with options such as the Classic Burger, Truffle Burger, and a variety of double and triple patty choices, as well as chicken sandwiches and nachos. Operating as a cloud kitchen, they currently deliver to Heliopolis, Sheraton, and Nasr City, with plans to expand to Tagamo3.
