Although
I haven't posted an entry in a while that doesn't mean I have abandoned my
quest. My latest visit was to Brooklyn's Burger and Brew.
Before
I left for Miami in 2010, I noticed that the neighborhood I grew up in was
changing. Streets that I would strongly advise against traveling through to get
to your destination were becoming prime real estate for quaint little "sip
and chats."
By
the time I returned from what I would like to call my mid life crisis, the "sip
and chat" seed that was planted two years prior was now in full bloom. Corner
boy pharmacies were now replaced by sidewalk cafes. Bed-Stuy Brooklyn was now
the new SOHO.
I'm
sorry, this blog is supposed to be about turkey burgers. Sometimes the love affair
I have with "My Bed-Stuy" causes me to loose focus.
So,
where was I? That's right, I was supposed to be talking about Brooklyn's Burger and Brew. My friend Henry Butler told me about a burger joint that he was opening
with two of his partners on Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
“RALPH
AVENUE?!” I thought to myself. “ARE YOU CRAZY?!"
You
have to understand the nature of Ralph Avenue, as I knew it growing up. I wouldn't
say it was bad but it damn sure wasn't a place I wanted to get caught
standing still for longer than two minutes. Anyhow, Henry bragged about his new
spot and how their turkey burgers would be the best in Brooklyn. If I had a nickel
for every time I heard this, I'd be rich.
So
after weeks of him inviting me to try his spot, I decided to take him up on his
offer. I ordered a turkey burger and took my first bite. I must say I was pleasantly
surprised. The burger was well made, perfectly seasoned and extremely moist,
which is no easy task.
Although the price was not reasonable at $8.50, (with
out fries, $9.10 with tax) the waitress was pleasant, prompt and the atmosphere
even made me forget that I was on Ralph Avenue.
Good
job Henry! You might just have the most expensive best tasting turkey burger in
Brooklyn after all.
