A friend of a friend told me about a place in Fort Greene with a pretty good burger. He said it matter-of-factly, with little elaboration other than a general idea of its location and told me "you'll know it when you see it - it's Senegalese." "A Senegalese burger?" I asked, scrunching up my face, but got no response. The next day I Googled the address - without which I don't think I would have found it, but more on that later. Cutting to the chase, I ordered it medium, with cheese and salsa. Not any old salsa - Senegalese salsa - an alchemy of jalapeno peppers, red peppers, olives, capers and sauteed onions. It arrived full of promise, with a small salad, fruit slices and home fries.
The heavenly first bite confirmed what I'd suspected - this is no ordinary burger. It was spectacularly juicy and tender, the salsa adding a perfect zestiness. The home fries were equally divine - crisp and garlicky - the way you always hope they will be but never are in lesser places. Over time, I plan to make my way through the rest of the Menu in this cozy, delightful place.
If you plan to go, here is a shot of the outside to help you. Don't let it throw you, all the attention is put on the food, where it belongs.
wow that looks pretty insane
ReplyDeletewhat other options do we have for salsa? any french fries? just home fries?
NYCFG - I think it usually comes with fries during the week, I was there Sunday at noon so home fries were the norm. Not too many options for the burger that I could see, my two were to add cheese and salsa. Not the cheapest burger around - I think it ended up costing around $14, but is sure was the tastiest I have had in a while and they actually served it medium, as requested.
ReplyDeleteYes, I read this a while back. Looks incredible. Am meeting a friend in that neighborhood for dinner this weekend - maybe we'll go? Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteSOUNDS DISGUSTING! PEPPERS? GROSS.
ReplyDeleteLol, attack of the Anonymous commenters..... and in caps, at that.
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