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Harlem Public
There are some moments when you need a burger, whether it’s after an unusually prolific Happy Hour or when you just can’t bear the thought of eating the same salad for the 12th day in a row. That’s when this cheerful pub in West Harlem steps in, complete with a sidewalk patio on Broadway strung with lights. One whole side of the menu here is devoted to burgers - there are seven in total, plus a “build it your damn self” section. Two solid choices are the soft and saucy Daddy Mac and the Parmesan Crusted, served between two slices of toasted sourdough bread (yes, the top is coated with melted parmesan). The fried chicken sandwiches are also a terrific choice, including the impressively-sized (and hot sauce-centric) Hot Fried Thigh.
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Food Rundown
Hot Fried Thigh
Warning: Do not order this sandwich on a first date. There’s a good chance all the hot sauce, ranch dressing, pickles, and slaw that make this fried chicken sandwich so tasty will end up on your face. Long-standing friends and a few tall beers are your best choice here.
Parmesan Crusted Burger
Two pieces of flat sourdough bread, the top one melted with parmesan, may seem like an unwieldy choice for a bun. But everything about this delicious burger works, including the Swiss cheese, pickled onions, and chipotle mayo layered in between.
Frozen Pop Rocks Margarita
It’s Friday and you want to celebrate the end of the week, but in a goofy way. Enter this pink slushy that comes in a cup whose rim has been dipped in pop rocks. It’s loaded with tequila and a sweet strawberry-and-mango concoction.
