Day one in NYC and I decided to start with a lunch at famous Shake Shack. This branch was situated in the iconic Grand Central station. Shake Shack to me is a cross between a boutique burger place and a chain store with a established reputation for its fluffy half open bun packed with a yummy patty. This makes it sort of fall in the middle. Meaning was it legendarily unique? or just you know, just plain old good.
Whilst their menu was a page long I decided to go with the fan favourite, the Shack Stack. True enough, it was stacked the American way with a generous crumbled portobello stuffed with mozzarella, a slice of cheese burger patty, lettuce and tomato. It was pretty damn big!
Taste wise, I felt a little hesitant to say that I was entirely bowled over by the combination. The patty was tasty and the shiny bun was really a class over most but I did not quite like the stuffed portobello. The mushroom by itself was quite bland and with a cheese like Mozzarella, the taste of the mushroom became less apparent. To taste a real Shake Shack is to start with the basic cheese burger I believe :)!
Then came to the fries, and Shake Shack really shine in this department. The fries were clearly less processed and tastes more original will little meddling with the potato. It came out crisp and very yummy!
On a later occasion, I also managed to have a go at their famous milkshakes. This time, at their very first location in Madison Square Park. I have to say, their peanut butter shake is the best I have tasted. The chemistry between the salty nuttiness of the peanut butter and sweet vanilla really won me over. That was one bad ass shake which was super rich. I died halfway and will insist on sharing where possible.
Legendary eat? Perhaps not so, but definitely a good NYC essential. Something that keeps your appetite as happy as your wallet :). Also, never forget the milk shake! Its super yummy!
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