We crave a good burger, especially ones made with
beef. Sure you can get a “fast-food”
burger on the “sort of cheap” if you don’t care what’s in it or whether it
comes from a frozen patty. 100% beef
can use any part of the animal. That
“juiciness” would most certainly relate to the amount of fat content and
although the craving is about the meat and grease, it certainly isn’t the
healthiest way to eat.
If you crave ice cream you will most likely not go
to a restaurant but a place that simply sells ice cream. No soup. No salads. No
entrees. It’s only logical to get your
burgers at an eatery such as F. Ottomanelli Burgers and Belgian Fries.
Are they the best burgers in Queens? Let’s look at the facts. This burger joint, located at 60-15 Woodside
Avenue is located less than a block away from S. Ottomanelli’s butcher
shop. Where do you think the fresh
patties are made? You got it. Three separate cuts of their quality beef go
into these gems to compose that perfect savory hamburger.
Much of the crave centers on your taste buds and
what you put in or on the burger. We no
longer want a simple burger with ketchup.
Owner Frank Ottomanelli creates some special burgers with the seasoning
already mixed in. If it’s “spicy” you
crave, there is the Chipotle Burger and the Jalapeno Cheddar Burger. Some people love carmelized onions on the
top and some want them cooked into the burger.
Then there is the Bacon Cheddar Burger and Roast Garlic Burger.
Have it your “crave” by building you own starting
with either an un-seasoned (no salt or pepper) 4 ounce single or 8 ounce double
or options of a cheeseburger, bacon burger, bacon cheeseburger, or chili
burger. It’s a lot less expense to get
a double than two singles unless you’re intent on the amount of free
toppings. Here is the list: ketchup,
mustard, mayo, hot sauce, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, raw
onions (of the purple ilk), pickles, relish, sautéed mushrooms.
My suggestion for those who love a spicy experience
is to get the Chili Burger with hot sauce.
Yes, it’s homemade chili with beef, beans, and veggies. The chili isn’t chilly but not very hot,
either. OMG on the chili? You can get a cup of it for $2.
I don’t know about you but I’m drooling on my
computer. Excuse me, while I get a few
napkins before I continue with this.
“Want fried with that?” Do not expect a bunch of thin pre-frozen
fries here. I have a potato test. Can I eat it without anything on it,
including salt? Notice the name of the
restaurant? Belgian fries. They are fresh cut, thick, and served in a
cone- shaped basket. Regular size will
cost you $2.99 and large, $3.99. You can
have ketchup, mustard and malt vinegar as a freebie. Add $.79 for cheese, a homemade sauce (bacon
ranch, chipotle, rosemary parmesan, honey mustard, spicy BBQ) for $.59 or go
gourmet with the white truffle sauce for an extra $.99.
A plain single 4 ounce burger goes for $4.79, a
double for $6.39. Most expensive is a
double chili burger at $7.89.
I don’t know about you but I tend to crave a good
thick chocolate milk shake with that.
They are certainly not small and made with ice cream. Yes, you can get
vanilla or a “black and white”. They
don’t sell desserts, so this would be the best substitute.
Did I tell you that you can buy these freshly made
patties and cook them at home? They are
$3 each.
Just in case you have never been there…it’s
Restaurant Week in Queens and they are participating. Same price for lunch or dinner for two. Two Regular burgers, two small Belgian fries
and two fountain sodas for $14. Restaurant week goes until October 30th. There are tables and chairs for you dining
in pleasure. Sorry, you have to dine in
for this.
Suggestion:
call ahead if you are going late at night. When they run out of burgers, they begin
cleaning up. I am also told that since
the chili is a biggy you should call ahead to make sure there is any left. This place is REALLY popular for a
mouth-watering reason!!
718-446-7489.
Incidentally, they are listed on the Food Network’s
website. “On The Road”? Perhaps it's their new show called Hungry
Games. Tune in on Monday, October 27th
at 8 p.m. to see.
