BED-STUY'S GOOD BURGER

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.