The Breslin
I first saw The Breslin on the show Best Thing I Ever Ate, where someone mentioned it for their remarkable Lamb Burger. Interest piqued by the great-looking bread, I suggested it to my Dad as a possible place to check out on a recent trip to New York. Located on 29th Street and being in the area, we decided to stop in for lunch. It was a Friday afternoon on a weekend that counted Monday as a holiday and the place was filled with people either taking an early weekend or in for a quick lunch.
Situated in a hotel, The Breslin is probably not the place you want to go with a group of people with widely varying taste palettes as the menu is rather small. They did have a decent collection of local and craft beers though, making it a place that a beer aficionado can sip one down with the meal.
Knowing our order before arriving, we promptly ordered two Lamb Burgers. Served on a cutting board, the burger comes out with a side of fries. At around $16, this burger is not cheap, but one must also consider that the price of lamb is a bit higher than beef. The bread that the burger comes on is top notch, reflective of a brioche. The meat in the burger has a great flavor and is nice and juicy. Unfortunately, where the burger falls down a bit comes in the cheese department. Although there is nothing wrong with the feta cheese, inspired by the Greeks and their heavy use of feta with lamb, I found it to overpower this burger a little too much. I would have found a thinner slice to be preferential given the strength of feta. However, overall the burger was still enjoyable and something I would order again. As for the fries, they were a treat. A great blend between crunch and soft potato flavor made these a terrific side dish.
Overall, The Breslin was a solid experience, but given the price, not one to frequent except for rare occasions. In a city like New York, where restaurants occupy every corner, this is one to try once and then continue the quest for new food.
Burger: 7
Fries: 8
Price: 5
Overall: 7
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