2. Telepan
72 W 69th St at Columbus Ave (212-580-4300); with the $28 prix-fixe lunch and brunch
What's in the Beef
The hormone-free chuck from Niman Ranch is ground on-site.
How it's cooked
Grilled to order (we like it medium rare), with a great char.
Toppings
Nueske’s smoked bacon and a tangy Vermont cheddar nicely complement the patty—also with Romaine lettuce, plum tomato and red onion.
Bun
The toasted sesame seed bun from Amy’s Bread is a bit too small for the fist-size burger—a minor downside.
Bonus points
An onion ring “mountain” spews forth french fry “lava.” House-made pickles and beets are also a nice touch.
OMG you missed the absolute best -- burger at Bouley Upstairs. And it ain't crazy pricey.
I would travel from far corners for a burger from Back Forty.
what, no spotted pig burger?
u missed the lure burger....read about it on eater and its the secret given at a fish joint but it is a upscale version of in-n-out burger....you have to order "lure style" otherwise you get a normal version.