Peter Luger's Burger

         For most of us Peter Luger’s is a place we’ve heard of, maybe been to once or twice, but more of a fantasy than a regular reality. This Brooklyn landmark, still family run by two daughters of the founder, happens to be in my backyard and while organic café’s pop up and popular NYC restaurants open Williamsburg spots, this institution remains the best, and best-valued, burger in town.
        Some might consider me a burger aficionado, having searched the East coast and parts of South America for the best burger for over one year. There are few competitors out there, most notably Paul’s in New York City’s East Village, and Sunshine in farm country Maryland. But Luger’s really gives them a run for the money, without breaking the bank.
         The commitment to top-notch quality and flavor translates into their burger, which is not over spiced or overworked, just delicious fresh beef, great bun, and bacon ½ inch thick. You can even get the bacon on its own, served with their house made sauce, and enjoy it the way our forefathers did while ‘chewing the fat.’
        At $12, enjoying a burger for lunch at the bar with a beer reminds me that Peter Luger’s is not just a fancified pomp and circumstance ritual for engagement parties or anniversaries, it is a neighborhood joint, with friendly service and great food. And these days, a better value than some diners!