We’ve come to the decision that we will also use this space to give props to new restaurants or old favorites. If you have recommendations, send us an email or leave a comment. You won’t get a full review here — that’s not what we’re here for — but if there’s something we like, you’re gonna know about it.
We don’t normally go to Port Jeff Village anymore. It’s usually crowded and during non-summer seasons, things close far too early and open far too late. Also, restaurants in the area can be pretty hit or miss, especially on the wallet.
We had intended to go to Kimi, a sushi bar that Chris had visited recently and recommended. However, as we were walking, we saw a sign that indicated that Gourmet Burger Bistro (be sure to look at the menu if you live in the area), a restaurant that had been labeled as ‘coming soon’ for months now, was finally open. Not being people who can normally pass up a good burger, we went to check out the menu. The prices, while a bit steep for a hamburger, were nothing that was out of our normal price range and so we stepped inside.
The space is a bit small so take-out orders are encouraged. With a menu like that, it took us about fifteen minutes to finally come to a decision. LorY ordered the Pizza Margarita Burger and I ordered the Cuban Burger. We also split a side of garlic fries that were so killer. The meat was juicy, the buns weren’t overly dry or soggy, the vegetables were fresh, and even the fried onions (which in most restaurants are reduced to nothing) still had traces of onion left in them. The ham in my burger was crispy around the edges and warm in the center — in a word, perfect.
It’s definitely a place we would venture into again. Now if only we could do something about the seating arrangements.
