{"id":13873,"date":"2012-07-11T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2012-07-11T13:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/?p=13873"},"modified":"2012-07-10T11:25:45","modified_gmt":"2012-07-10T16:25:45","slug":"a-simply-delicious-burger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/a-simply-delicious-burger\/","title":{"rendered":"A Simply Delicious Burger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-13875\" title=\"SAMSUNG\" src=\"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/07\/burgerbistro1-375x281.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>Ever since our daughter was born, my husband and I have tried to integrate aspects of our pre-baby life into our new life. We quickly learned that things will never be the same (but in a good way)! Time is limited and there is a need for simplicity.<\/p>\n<p>As a dietitian and lover of all things edible, I enjoy finding activities that bring my family<br \/>\ntogether. This is the first article in a series on my eating explorations.<\/p>\n<p>Eating out is one of those little luxuries that is taken for granted in singledom. No longer<br \/>\nwill I linger over a three course meal or expect to escape without making a mess.<\/p>\n<p>Being a mother makes deciding on a place to eat anything but simple. My priorities have<br \/>\nalways been:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>food<\/li>\n<li>nutrition, and<\/li>\n<li>cost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, choosing a child-friendly establishment is on the list and it\u2019s my new main concern.<\/p>\n<p>And this is for everyone\u2019s benefit (including waitstaff who humor my little one by<br \/>\nkeeping the water in her sippy cup flowing and who eagerly scour the restaurant for a<br \/>\nblue crayon).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-13876\" title=\"SAMSUNG\" src=\"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/07\/burgerbistro2-375x281.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>So, with our agenda at hand, my husband and I headed out with our ten-month-old and found the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theburgerbistro.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burger Bistro<\/a>. Friends and chefs for years, John and Vincent formed an innovative restaurant concept in Bay Ridge and have recently opened a sister location in Park Slope. The menu is centered around quality meat and fresh ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>With an average of 4.5 stars from 208 reviews on <a href=\"http:\/\/m.yelp.com\/biz\/the-burger-%20bistro-brooklyn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yelp<\/a>, the Burger Bistro boasts reviews like, \u201cPhenomenal\u201d and, \u201cNot only is it yummy, it\u2019s fun!\u201d. The \u201cfun\u201d refers to the unique ordering process\u2026you circle your choices with an erasable crayon right on the plastic menu\u2026kids love this!<\/p>\n<p>Now, as someone who\u2019s been known to generate eye rolling from waiters as I waver on<br \/>\nmy order, I appreciate the simplicity of the menu (especially when I\u2019m simultaneously<br \/>\ndigging through my purse for anything shiny or noisy to entertain my daughter\u2026 \u201cI<br \/>\nthought you threw Sophie in the diaper bag?!\u201d) But don\u2019t underestimate the numerous<br \/>\ncombinations to be made for a delicious customized burger.<\/p>\n<p>First, choose your burger: beef, lamb, turkey, vegetable, or the special of the day.<br \/>\nSecond, choose a creative topping: fried egg, pickled jalapenos, grilled portobello<br \/>\nmushroom, nine different cheeses. Then, choose one of six specialty sauces: chipotle mayo and wasabi mayo were quite good. And, lastly, your bread: plain, whole wheat, potato sliders.<\/p>\n<p>And although it may look silly printed on the menu, I appreciate the \u201cno bread\u201d option.<br \/>\nIt makes me feel like it\u2019s OK by the chef, rather than some special request of my own (there\u2019s that eye rolling again!)<\/p>\n<p>I ordered the turkey burger with Gouda cheese and my husband got the beef burger<br \/>\nwith caramelized onions, applewood bacon and chipotle mayo. We shared each others\u2019<br \/>\nburgers to cut some of the bad fat. Both burgers were fresh and cooked just right. On<br \/>\nWednesdays, order a bottle of wine (red, for an added boost of heart healthy antioxidants)<br \/>\nwhen all bottles are half price.<\/p>\n<p>Happy hour on weekdays is from 4-6 pm featuring half-price beers and appetizers. The<br \/>\nBuffalo Tots are an innovative, yummy and less messy twist on buffalo wings and the<br \/>\nNeezburger Chachos are certainly worth the calories. Portions are for sharing. There is<br \/>\nalso a weekday $9 lunch special.<\/p>\n<p>Healthier items expand the menu without sacrificing the overall simplicity. The vegetable<br \/>\nand turkey burger, marinated chicken breast sandwich and grilled tuna steak sandwich are<br \/>\ngreat options. Or, if you\u2019re treating yourself, order a side of crispy sweet potato fries and<br \/>\nthen have an ice cream sandwich tailored just for you.<\/p>\n<p>There is no children\u2019s menu, but kids will enjoy the sliders and ice cream sandwiches<br \/>\n(who wouldn\u2019t?!). High chairs are available and the outdoor seating area gives little<br \/>\nvoices a little more space. Eating out with kids couldn\u2019t be more simple and enjoyable!<\/p>\n<p><em>Theresa Gentile MS, RD, CDN is a dietitian at Maimonides Medical Center, adjunct<\/em><br \/>\n<em>professor at CUNY Brooklyn College and counsels adults and children sound science<\/em><br \/>\n<em>and holistic approaches to eating. Check out her web site at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theresagentilenutrition.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.theresagentilenutrition.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely the blog contributors. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. Guest writers may have conflicts of interest, and their opinions are their own.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever since our daughter was born, my husband and I have tried to integrate aspects of our pre-baby life into our new life. We quickly learned that things will never be the same (but in a good way)! Time is limited and there is a need for simplicity. 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