I like New York Burger Co. on the southeast side of 23rd and 10th.

Those who know me best know that when it comes to food, I am a quantity guy and not a quality guy. It’s the opposite when it comes to people, which is why this whole block association is a little out of character, but I digress.

What I mean by that is that I would rather go to a restaurant that gives a ton of pretty good food rather than one that gives a little bit of amazing food. (And so that in turns means the following: (i) I am often looking at the menu simply to try to figure out which entree will give me the most food; (ii) I do not care about how the food is presented; (iii) I may order something again after the entree comes out; (iv) I may turn you down on principle if you try to invite me to tapas or sushi).

But enough about me, and onto New York Burger Co. at 23rd Street and 10th Avenue. I am a regular at this place. That is because they nail both quality and quantity, i.e., they give you a lot of food; it is very good; and as a bonus, it comes out very fast.

Also, they cook their burgers on an actual grill rack, which makes you feel or at least taste like you’re at an outdoor cookout. I would strongly suggest the cheeseburger and grilled chicken sandwich (pictured) as well as the chili. They also have some type of happy hour from like 6-9pm where they give you two of those little Montauk beer cans for $8. It is perfect for taking yourself or someone you’re just moderately into out on a date.

Bonus: this place stayed open for us during much of the pandemic. Can’t forget that.