The burger that has changed my life

If I named you the burger that changed my life, you must have really hit the mark high on Christine standards.

I love burgers. But, its not something I get all the time at a restaurant. For me, I order burgers bases on two premises; one, the spot's menu is comprised about 60% burgers and two, the name of restaurant has the word burger in it (Burger King... you did not make the cut. Sorry).

As for New Yorkers, we have one place that we hold dear in our hearts that blows the rest of the burger places out of the waters. You know who you are. My dear, Shake Shack... You are the winner and you know it.

My usual is a shack burger, cheese fries and a black/white milkshake.

OH NO ITS NOT GLUTTONY.

Dont call it that.

Its clear, cut bliss.

And, some measly calories. No biggie.

I have never gotten the custard. Curse me! I should be punished in the corner!
Do give it a shot. The masses have sworn by it.

King of the world

Sometimes, pictures speak louder than words.

This one can hold its own in any stage.

Let's have it. The great king crab.

Paired with shallot garlic noodles.

For such a strange looking crustacean, you clean up quite nice.

Duck Tales

Duck.

What thoughts come to your head when you hear that 4 letter word?

Some would think its a pretentious bird and that anyone with a right mind would curse such things as foie gras and duck fat fries. Why dont you just go back to the land of the French to make things easier.

Well, hush those heinous thoughts!

Im a lover of the bird.

There comes a time and a place where duck is always the food of choice.

You know what I mean.

Its one of those great back ups. Where you find yourself at a restaurant not knowing what to get after perusing through the whole menu about 3 times. Make it 4. You really are trying your hardest to find something. Then, the handy waiter/waitress comes over to save the day with the specials of the day.

"So, the house specials tonight are... Chicken blah blah blah."

"Boringggg..."

"Butternut squash soup..."

"Drabbbbbbb..." (Although I do love you, butternut. Im not turning my back on you. I promise)

And then finally, the answer you were looking for....

"We have a duck confit with..."

"Yes, say no more! The duck confit it is!"

My point is... duck is the poultry I just cant say no to. Its just not going to happen.

While I had no duck confit this weekend, I was happy enough to be served by my mom with a little homemade duck goodness. The duck Im talking about is the Peking duck, an all star in Chinese cuisine.

Traditionally, the duck is sliced and served with thin cucumber strands, scallions, hoisin sauce all on a white, fluffly bun. Do I hear McDonalds Dollar menu???

If sandwiches could only be like this everyday. Lets keep dreaming. Maybe when the banh mi storm dies down. Give it 3 more years and Ill see this in the lunch box.