I dropped in to BLT Burger on Friday night to see what the all hubbub is about. I was impressed with the controlled chaos, as the staff seemed to be effectively and sweetly corralling the crowds of burger-lovers. And said burgers? 100% meaty deliciousness. I'm always amazed at how well this Frenchman channels Americana.
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If you'd stopped by on Friday afternoon, you may have encountered a 'closed' sign.You may have panicked and wonder 'what the....?' BLT Burger is supposed to be open without interruption. According to LT (Laurent Tourondel), between dinner service Thursday night and lunch service on Friday, they served close to 400 people. No small feat considering the place has about 44-seats. They were forced to close Friday afternoon because they ran out of food. They needed a few hours to put together the mise-en-place for Friday night. Crazy.
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470 Sixth Avenue, between 11th and 12th Streets. 212.243.8226.
Ate there last weekend. Great burger. Especially if you like your pattie seasoned with pepper. Excellent meat-to-LTOP-to-MKM-to-bun ratio.
My one major problem was the combo deal, $15 for a burger, fries and canned beer. Comparatively, a la carte is $7.50 for a cheese burger, $3.00 for fries and $3-$4 for a canned beer (depending on brand). What kind of combo deal is that?!? Shouldn't a combo deal offer you value and not be more expensive then a la carte. Obviously the Frenchman doesn't get all "Americana".
Posted by: The Hamburgler | November 07, 2006 at 10:57 AM
Yeah, I was told they did 440 covers! that's NUTS! Amazing how New Yorkers love their burgers! I think they are quite yummy... They are pulling things together over there... :)
Posted by: LR | November 07, 2006 at 02:13 PM
it's BLT for chrissake, not BTL! as in bistro laurent tourondel!!
Posted by: youaredrunkallday | November 07, 2006 at 05:37 PM