Juicy

Deborah Restaurant
43 Carmine St (b/t Bleecker & Bedford)
New York, NY 10014
(212) 242-2606

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Rating: 5/5

Notes:

- Burger: This patty is packed with flavor – salt, garlic, and pepper emerge with every bite – and manages to be generously juicy without being overly greasy.

- Bun: A brown-topped white bun that is a little smaller than the burger. The bread added a little texture, but not much flavor, to the sandwich. Most importantly, it held together until the last morsel.

- Garnish: Deborah tops their patty with a nice, fat onion ring, diced tomatoes (brilliant) and melted cheddar cheese and then covers it with a thin spread of spicy aioli.

- Mess factor: A pleasantly un-messy affair, given the size and juiciness of the patty.

- Fries: Perfectly seasoned shoestring fries that are every bit as good as the burger.

- Price: $12

- Bordeaux: We found a trusted standby on the wine list at Deborah, a 2005 Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45. It is a great pair for the flavorful burger, with a nice, fruity (slightly strawberry) bouquet and a clean, dry finish.

- Atmosphere: A great place to take a girl.

- Overall: Deborah is a perfect neighborhood restaurant in the heart of the West Village that successfully manages to be overlooked by both tourists and foodies. We’ve visited the restaurant before and have always been impressed with the food, service, and the atmosphere of the tiny, brick-walled dining room. The standout here is the fully flavored patty and the onion ring garnish, which adds a great crunch to the delicious sandwich.

2 comments November 16th, 2007