Saturday, April 04, 2015

Berger Review!: Zinburger, Nanuet, NY

Tucked among the strip malls and big box stores of Nanuet in Rockland County is a newish outdoor mall. It's relatively upscale (Lululemon, Apple, J. Crew) and has some nice(r) chain restaurants to match including our new favorite Zinburger. Actually, it's their official name that tugged me in the door - Zinburger: Burger and Wine bistro. Sounds like a winning combination to me.

It's bright, loud and there's always a wait. Give them your cell and they will text you when your table is ready so you can hit the stores. Note to parents: The Apple Store will do the trick.

There are over a dozen burgers available or you can make your own. The Zinburger with manchego and Zinfandel braised onions spoke to me. More like it sang to me. I loved it.  JB's Classic double had two patties (obviously) american cheese and chopped onions. Also a fave.

We also tried zucchini fries but found them greasy. Although I enjoyed the Parmesan coating, I think JB was expecting something more like the avocado fries we had in Palm Desert last year. Yea, we still talk about them.

The kids menu was also a hit.  $7 for a burger, fries and a drink = happy kids.  Big Z asked if we could come back the next day.

This is the kind of place where there are so many things you want to try on the menu.  And I'm not just talking about burgers.  The mac and cheese that flew past our table looked like it really belonged with us.  And salads looked incredible from the now requisite Kale Caesar to an Ahi Tuna.

Oops, I almost forgot to mention the wine, 18 varieties by the glass and 1/2 price bottles on Wednesdays.  Beer drinker? 17 local brews are available.  Suggestion to the staff - bigger pours, please.

Pour size notwithstanding, if you're one of the lucky ones there may be a Zinburger in your state. Check it out!

Until our next Berger,
KLB

Zinburger
8141 Fashion Drive
Nanuet, NY
845.624.3245

zinburgereast.com for the East Coast Locations including FL, GA, NC, NY, NJ and VA.
zinburgeraz.com for their five AZ locations 

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