Restaurant That Serves America's ‘Best Burger' Is Opening a New York City Location, Report Says
By Olivia Withers ••
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Burger lovers, prepare yourselves. One of the Midwest’s most popular burgers is on its way to the Big Apple.
Au Cheval, Chicago’s well-loved "upscale diner," is expected to open at 79 Walker St. next summer, according to a report from the New York Times.
The restaurant's popular burger, which has been named the best in America by the Food Network, is not for the faint of heart.
It consists of either two or three patties, depending on the customer, an abundance of American cheese, pickles and a spread of dijonnaise. If that’s not enough for you, there is the option of adding peppered bacon, a fried egg or both to have the full experience.
If you were lucky, you might have tried the burger during its two-day stint at Nolita’s Chef’s Club last year.
The diner will reportedly have 75 seats, share its space with a coffee bar and will definitely draw crowds.
People wait for hours to try the burger in Chicago.
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