For all those sick of hearing about yet another new Shake Shack, we bring word of one of the original remaining New York burger institutions expanding after half a century: The Corner Bistro is opening a second outpost in Queens. Long Island City, to be exact. more ›

Finding the "city's best" of anything is a daunting task, requiring months or years of scouring every diner, deli and overpriced restaurant many times over. In just the past two years news outlets have named Peter Luger, Burger Joint, Best Burger and Shakes, and Bagatelle as having the best, and now the Daily News is getting in on the action for 2011. They recently named West Village standby Corner Bistro's burger the best in the city, which they call the "kind of fresh off-the-grill burger that reminds you of backyard BBQs." What, no Kobe? more ›

Surveillance footage from the incident involving Nick Haramis and an employee at Corner Bistro was put on YouTube today. Around the 1:13 mark you can see the waiter being grabbed by the neck, which seems to be the point that quickly escalates the situation. more ›

While many have been insinuating that Nick Haramis is nothing more than a burger-eating boy who cried wolf, Grub Street reports that following an internal investigation the owner has decided to suspend the alleged gay-bashing employee even though he questions Haramis's claims. more ›

Corner Bistro, the self-described "last of the bohemian bars in West Greenwich Village," and a popular last stop for late night snacks, may have just become a little less appetizing. BlackBook published a first hand account today by Nick Haramis, who recently went to the establishment for a midnight meal with his boyfriend and some other friends. Shortly after sitting down, a waiter or busboy allegedly threw Haramis to the floor: "The side of my head the last thing to hit the ground. There was some confusion as my boyfriend tried to stop the whole thing, and was then punched in the face, while the Bistro worker screamed 'faggots' a few times, for good measure." more ›

Ask.MeFi has been assembling an eclectic guide to "the best alternative/weird/unusual/eye-opening places in Manhattan." Most of the suggestions are actually located in the outer boroughs, but nevermind that. We've pulled out the highlights and linked everything for your browsing pleasure: more ›

Where can you find the best burger in the city? It's a perpetual debate. Do you go low or high? Burger Joint, Corner Bistro, Prime Burger? Or is it the $29 foie gras and short rib burger at db Bistro Moderne? Gothamist has tried them all. We haven’t picked a winner yet (the search is half the fun, after all). But we do have a new contender. You'll have to go to Park Slope to get it, but the burger at Stone Park Cafe is worth the trip. more ›

Sam Champion is New York's musical anachronism. While most rock bands either bow down to Max's Kansas City circa 1975 or the UK in the post-punk wave of the early '80s, the finest band ever named after a local weatherman is all too happy to take its cues from the '90s. The slack trappings of Pavement are channeled through the ghost of Credence Clearwater Revival and the loping, folksy rumbles of Neil Young and Crazy Horse. Remember when lyrics were clever, the shirts were untucked, the hair a post-collegiate mess and emo hadn't brought feelings and vulnerability to indie rock? (Except for Lou Barlow, of course.) Ah, what an era. more ›

The New York Times reports that many restaurants will be having blackout anniversary parties:

That night, Mr. Bashy, chef and owner of the Minnow in Park Slope, sold 67 meals - for a Thursday, he said, slightly higher than normal - in a dining room that seats 40. more ›

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In one area of the Bronx, there is the Murder Burger at the First Way Deli. The Times Alan Feuer investigates the meaning behind the name of this intimidating burger: "Half a pound of ground beef mixed with bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, adobo spice mix, milk, eggs and a dash of Accent seasoning cooked to succulence atop the skillet and served on a kaiser roll with onions, relish and secret sauce." Possibilities for the name: more ›