Penny Pinch: Burger Joint, Le Parker Meridien
Photo Credit: Le Parker Meridien New York
For most burger fanatics, its the Shake Shack burger that occupies their #1 cheap eats spot. But the lines can get unbelievably long (the wait is usually about 45 minutes) and in the sweltering heat, that can seem like an eternity. The Gobbl Alternative? The Burger Joint, a celebrity favorite tucked away behind a small neon sign inside the Le Parker Meridian. While the air-conditioned location may be a tad difficult to find (the place hides behind dark velvet red curtains), the elusiveness of the joint adds to its exclusive underground club feel. The T.V. screens, the booths, and the Samuel Adams by the pitcher also make the Burger Joint a great place to just hang out with a couple of friends. As for the food, the burgers, priced at $7 ($7.50 for the cheeseburgers), are cheap and delicious, and the fries ($3.50) are definitely noteworthy. But be warned, the place only accepts cash and can sometimes get crowded with impatient businessmen (so be careful not to step on their $1000 shoes!).
Burger Joint at the Le Parker Meridien 118 W. 57th St., New York NY 10019
