In looking for a quick bite close to home, Jeremy and I decided to finally try Go Burger, on 2nd Ave near 76th St. This is ESquared Hospitality Group's (all of the BLT restaurants) "casual" burger spot. We got to sit outside, which was a huge plus. Except, you have to remember that this is right on 2nd Ave and it can get a bit noisy. Also, we sort of were forgotten about out there, as it took longer than it should have for our waitress come back to check on us and give us the bill at the end. Nonetheless, it was nice.
We were starving and decided to start with the Spinach & Artichoke Dip served with tortilla chips. Pretty standard spin dip if you ask me, nothing amazing but just fine. Then we each ordered a burger. Jeremy got The SMASHED Burger, which is a hand-smashed burger with onions, and topped with American cheese. He reports that everything was delicious and cooked just how he asked, medium rare. I ordered the Miso Hungry burger, topped with tempura red onion rings, soy mushrooms, jack cheese, and miso Russian dressing. It was an interesting combination that I enjoyed. I asked for it to be cooked medium, and it was probably more medium rare, but I was ok with it. The tempura onions on top were a nice textural addition and gave the burger some crunch, and were also tasty! The soy mushrooms were interesting. Not bad, but I could probably do without them next time. The bun was great. It had a nice outer crust and then soft on the inside. We also ordered a side of waffle fries which were crispy and delicious. I LOVE fries, and these were definitely approved by me.
Just a note for those that may try this place, the Custom Built Burgers section is a rip off. They start the plain burger with a bun and lettuce at $9, and then all add-ons are $1-$2 each. The pre-made burger selections average $9-$10, so it really doesn't make much sense not to just pick one of those (and even make a few substitutions). I guess if you really have a specific combination in mind, go for it!
All in all, not our healthiest meal option, but everything was great and we will definitely be back for a good, quick, neighborhood burger.
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