Man, I’ll keep it simple for once. I got Frites N’ Meats last year a few days after trying Peter Luger, and FNM actually impressed me with their burger more than Luger’s. I got again it later in the year, and it was alright that second time, ionno why just alright, and then...well, all the shenanigans happened with the truck.
And then all the shenanigans with antitruck laws got worse. And then I got a job in Midtown...and we had one truck (Comme Ci Comme Ca) in the area or so because of the strict enforcement of the laws (Chef Samir’s food’s pretty awesome, but still, variety/competition never hurt). And now I’m back in Charlotte after going back to NJ...during which I visited Manhattan and-
You know what, maybe I’ll keep my personal travel logs out of this, it’s like trying to figure out a non-Back to the Future time travel storyline. Seriously, BTTF is the only sensible time-traveler storyline.
But yeah, FNM was in Midtown this past week, while I visited, and to my gleeful and redundant delight, their special was the Mexicano.
So the Hispanic in me said it GET IT, GET IT, while the fattie in me wanted to eat the supercow on their truck.
Well, I had the burger, and reminded me why Frites N’ Meats is one of the best burgers in the area, in style, form, and substance.
Like with any burger, the meat is what really wins the pageant. FNM’s meat has always had a great taste to it. I don’t know where they get their meat (they proudly display their bread and cheese sources, but I don’t recall seeing anything about their meat. Regardless, the meat is thick, juicy, and flavorful. There’s not much else to say about the presentation- it’s a burger, it’s a hunk of meat, it’s delicious. That’s all that makes a great burger.
But I did start the metaphor, so I’ll continue it. The talent portion of the paegeant, IE, toppings, ). The Mexicana has, according to FNM's site, applewood smoked bacon, and monterrey jack. parmesan crusted oven roasted tomatoes, and chipotle ranch. While the tomatoes weren't that memorable, the chipotle ranch was just right. Like the three little pig's smallest bed...not that there are pigs at pageants..but there are pigs in this burger.
Anyways, the bacon and the cheese went REALLY well together. They blended comfortably with the meat, too, with each bite giving way to a bit of bacon or cheese. The bun was your typical tasty brioche from Balthazer downtown, and overall, the synthesis from all the toppings really crowned this nice piece of meat.
If my first post's burger's grade was an A++, I'd give this burger a B+/A grade (Shakeshack getting an A/A+, for point of reference to the locals in the area). The truck is, regardless of grades, definitely a burger that I think will become a New York staple. I love any burger place with a special of the week, because it really let's people experience culinary creativity while sticking to what they know is tasty. Also, be sure to taste the frites- Belgian, double-fried styled, and delicious. Ultimately, without a doubt, the best truck burger in the city, and a must for a tourist or a local.
And, I love me a burger that shows off Mexican pride (although I didn't see any jalapenos in there, hmph). So make sure to look for them- Add them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and take care, spike your hair. #zackryder
0 comments:
Post a Comment