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02Feb2010

HK Resto Five Napkin Burger Opens Second Local

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 12:26PM

2315 Broadway (at 84^th)

212-333-4488

www.fivenapkinburger.com

Hell's Kitchen burger/sushi resto 5 Napkin Burger opened a second location in the Upper West Side yesterday. Full release below:

The 5 Napkin Burger’s legacy started at Simon Oren and Andy D'Amico's breakout Upper West Side hit, Nice Matin. Chef D’Amico’s “5 Napkin Burger” was so popular that they felt the clamored-after sandwich deserved a turn in the spotlight. Together with partner Robert Guarino, they set out to fill a gaping void left by the city’s lack of an upscale restaurant that focused solely on the hamburger. With 5 Napkin Burger, Oren, D’Amico and Guarino made yet another formidable mark on the stretch of 9^th avenue between 44^th and 45^th streets (having already opened Marseille and Nizza on the same block).

The menu at the new location stays the same, with the star--of course--being the 5 Napkin Burger. From the purist-approved fresh ground chuck and herbaceous rosemary aioli to the caramelized onions and melted slices of piquant gruyere, this is one serious burger. 5 Napkin’s rich shakes, like the creamy black and white malted or s’mores topped with a toasted marshmallow, makes the perfect accompaniment to any of their burgers.

For something a little different, try their seared tuna burger marinated in ginger, scallions and soy and topped with wasabi mayo, lobster roll sliders, or the Italian turkey burger with spicy tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. Rounding out the menu are freshly and expertly prepared maki rolls made by an in-house sushi chef, along with ample sides and salads.

The décor is “butcher shop chic”, with white tile walls and meat hooks snaking across the ceiling, which is also dotted with hanging filament bulbs. Whimsical chalk murals are sprawled out over giant chalkboards, and the dark wood banquets and bar is sure to attract the trendiest patrons. Oren, D’Amico and the rest of the team want you to know that this is not just any old burger joint.

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