0 Best Burger Hunt - Part 6 (Cinema Cafe)

When you go to a restaurant, you're looking for something to eat, the words "Possibly the best burger you will ever have" pop out at you.  To that statement I say...Challenge Accepted!

0 Best Burger Hunt NYC - Part 5 (The Perfect Pint)

I know some of you have been to The Perfect Pint, and you're probably saying to yourself...Marty, seriously? You're putting THEM on your list?? Yea, well, you obviously haven't had their lamb burger...so SHUT UP!! Kidding...I love you guys, but seriously...you've never had it.

2 Sunday Brunch at Stecchino

Stecchino, in my opinion, has one of the best Brunch deals around the area, especially when you get a deal off TravelZoo, it makes it that much better honestly.  For 30 Bucks, I got 2 full meals from their brunch menu and unlimited drinks for 90 minutes.  Being that this is the second time i've been here, I had a pretty good idea of what to order.

0 Best Burger Hunt NYC - Part 4 (Bobby Vans Burger)

Bobby Vans Burger is directly across the street from my job, it was cold out, tons of co-workers had suggested trying it and had given it rave reviews. Naturally, I had to give it a try.

1 Best Burger Hunt NYC - Part 3 (Lucky's Famous Burgers)

I came across Lucky's completely by chance, as I was at work and browsing Seamless trying to figure out my lunch, and stumbled across this burger joint.  I can't give you a review of the place, because well, I didn't go there....but they did come to me....with my food.

0 Best Burger Hunt NYC - Part 2 (The Counter)

After all the talk of burgers on Friday, naturally, I had to get one. So to continue my quest for the best burger in NYC, I landed at a make your own joint called The Counter. I always pass this place on my walk home from work and have been meaning to try it.

2 Best Burger Hunt NYC - Part 1 (Bill's Bar & Burger)

So, I decided that after many discussions with a TON of different people, that everyone has an opinion on what they think the best burger is in NYC.  A lot of people say Five Guys, no shake shack, no 5 napkins...I'm not quite sure if anyone can come to an agreement on the burger situation in NYC.

0 Corner Social...

Being from Harlem, I get extremely skeptical when new places that sell food just randomly pop up. I don't know why, but for some reason I went against my better judgement and decided to try out Corner Social.

So what's the problem with new restaurants in Harlem?
Technically...nothing. The issue I have with them is that there is usually sooooooo much hype that surrounds them. Then when you get around to trying it out you find that it's overpriced, overrated, and just a waste of time. But, like I mentioned before I went against my better judgement and decided to give it a try.

OK. Was it as bad as you envisioned it?
Not really. Nice ambiance, no crowd, decent music, service was pleasant. I must say that I had a really nice lunch outing.

2 questions in and you haven't mentioned anything about the food...guess it wasn't that good huh?
Uhh...so I figured I would take the healthier approach and get the fish tacos (I mean who doesn't love a nice fish taco right?) with an Angry Orchard beer. Sad to say that the beer turned out to be the highlight of my lunch. The tacos were small, bland, and falling apart as soon as I picked them up. Thought the little salsa that they give you would have done it some justice...WRONG! Definitely, wasn't a wise decision on my behalf.

Damn. That sucks. Why didn't try something else while you were there or send the food back?
As much as they try to get you to believe that nothing is done to the food of the customer that send his/her plate back...I'm not buying it! And I didn't buy something else because I'm not in the habit of buying multiple meals during one sitting (especially since I'm there solo). On top of that, why would I invest more money in a place that has already let me down? But yet somehow, the following day I managed to find myself there for dinner -_-

So disappointed with your encounter and yet you go back? Why?
Aside from the food, the place is actually very nice when it comes to social atmosphere. So my hunger and lack of wanting to be in the house is what drove me back over there. Needless to say, I DID NOT get the fish tacos!

How was the second time around?
MUCH BETTER! Was with a buddy of mine and we decided to start out with the chicken nachos which were...SLAMMING! Not necessarily the healthiest choice, but they were sooooo good! As an entree I got the turkey burger and salad. Not for nothing, this may have been one of, if not the best, turkey burger I've ever had. Huge patty, great flavor, the fix'ns weren't overbearing...everything was put together very nicely. Hell, even the salad was good! Experience overall was a complete upgrade from the day before.

Glad to hear your second experience was better then your first...anything else I should know about this place?
Keep in mind that this place is a lounge/bar. Don't go into it expecting to get the best meal you ever had. Also, understand that this place is still fairly new so I'm sure they're in the process of playing with items on the menu to see what works and what doesn't.

Recommendations?
Yeah....STAY AWAY FROM THE FISH TACOS! This place is nothing worth traveling far and wide for, but if you're in the area I'd say give it a try

 

Corner Social

321 Lenox Ave

New York, NY 10027

(212) 510-8552