What 3 items would you bring if you were stranded on a deserted island? Before Friday, I might have answered...a LARGE bottle of Glenlivet Scotch, a knife and a bag of seeds. Although I am slightly convinced I would swap out my seeds for an "Island burger" after my yummy lunch there earlier today.
Island Burger is one of those places where you walk out in a haze of food coma with a side of sauce on your pants...literally. A hole in the wall in Hell's Kitchen, this place is a MUST. It's bustling with meat-hungry customers looking for a tasty bite.
If you are a spicy connoisseur like myself, you will not be disappointed with the vast array of options in upping the hotness factor for your burger. Per a recommendation from former Hell's Kitchen resident and food lover, I ordered the Napalm burger. I must say I was a bit skeptical, given most menus claiming a "hot" entree are vastly disappointing. However, this one lived up to it's name and I was MOST grateful for ordering that strawberry shake to tame the fire in my mouth...
Some of the other guys ordered the Bourbon Street (also located on the HOT section of the menu and pictured here). It looked like a true Southern delight, i.e. a well-worth-it heart attack served up on Texas Toast. While I can't add my personal stamp of approval (as I didn’t taste this one), judging from the silly-happy looks on the faces of those who ate it, I would say it was no let down either!
SO, if you find yourself ravenous, wandering around Hell's Kitchen (specifically 51st Street and 9th ave), pop in and try a burger and shake. Even if you can't handle the heat like we all did, there are plenty of options for all! In fact, most can be ordered with chicken breast instead of the beef patty if you so desire. Either way though, I do believe you will need to put in some good gym time post meal to jog your brain out of food coma (but believe me…it’s WORTH it).
