06/22/08

Nutricious & Delicious

by tanekamartin

Read about this place on a burger related blog ("A Hamburger Today" for those who are interested) and made a plan to visit ASAP. After visiting I am amazed this place isn't more packed or more talked about but then I suppose NY has so many places that claim to offer a good burger. The thing that really gets me about this place is that it is healthy AND good but looks like a regular crummy burger joint. It's all grass fed beef (the best kind these days). Some folks think grass fed means a dry burger but the juice was running all over the place so much that it almost makes the buns soggy (my top bun slide off the burger as I was taking the final bites).

I had my burger with a slice of avocao but traditional cheese (they only have only kind of cheese) and a few other options are available. Menu overall is simple and they have a wide array of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options. Price...eh. $8.25 for the 1/4lb. sirloin is not exactly a steal but if you want quality you have to pay for it.

The kicker for me though was not the burger but the side salad I ordered. I have never seen a side salad this good anywhere. A salad like this would make a nutrionist do cartwheels; chock full of several colorful vegetable with a light vinaigrette not just a few measly pieces of lettuce and a tomato slice or two like many burger joints. I will definitely be back. If you like burger and are trying to do healthy, this place is for you.

• Pros: Everything on the menu, including the wide selection of beverages
• Cons: Not a value but not overly pricey either

04/03/08

Great space, excellent turkey burger, Perf place for a party

by ktyler

I have been to Zaitzeff's many times; used to order from the downtown spot when we lived there, and now go to the East Village restaurant. I love the charm of the space, that it is family-run, and as a non-beef eater, the turkey and veggie burgers. The sweet potato fries are divine, and you sort of feel healthy eating them. We actually had my husband's bday party here and the space was perfect- the bar gives you a place to congregate for drinks, and the upper platform is private without feeling shut out. When we were discussing the party, Zach's mom insisted on making a cake for him, which was so kind- not something you bump into that often in NYC!

10/21/07

great burgers

by dreamin0001

this place is brand new- still working out a few kinks but the owners are really nice and the food is great. the place is one of the cleanest places ive been to on the lower east side. Its mostly organic and hormone free- great fresh ingrediants- on occasion when its really busy, you may have to wait a little bit for food but its ok because the food is WORTH THE WAIT! atmosphere is also pretty nice- large nice paintings and good jazzy music. friendly/good looking bar guy , clean bathrooms- just a nice place to sit down and relax for a while. the portugese muffins are amazing- anyone who says differently obviously came on a bad night or something ( maybe the 1st or 2nd night open) GREAT place. brings fam or a date in evening - they light candles and it makes it a pretty romantic atmosphere- cool wine by the way

• Pros: atmosphere, food, nice people
• Cons: a little slow