Breakroom NYC Review: Burgers and Loaded Fries in Chinatown

The signature Breakroom Burger at Breakroom in New York City

Closure Update Breakroom at 83 Baxter Street is listed as temporarily closed. Reopening has not been confirmed. This review describes my visit before the reported closure. Breakroom, a tiny and cozy restaurant located in Chinatown off Canal Street, is popular for burgers, tacos, fries, and a large selection of hot sauces. The restaurant, sandwiched between …

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Matt’s Bar Minneapolis Review: Original Jucy Lucy Burger

The famous Jucy Lucy Cheeseburger, Matt's Bar, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Matt’s Bar is a Minneapolis institution. Since 1954, this local burger joint and dive bar has been home to the original Jucy Lucy burger. A Jucy Lucy is a cheeseburger with cheese inside the patty instead of on top. The cheese inside melts as the burger cooks, creating a rich, cheesy bite. According to Matt’s …

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La Parrilla de Maria Bonita La Fortuna Review: Wood-Fired Dinner Near Arenal

Complementary bean dip with chips, La Parrilla de Maria Bonita

When I read that La Parrilla de Maria Bonita was the number one rated TripAdvisor restaurant in all of La Fortuna, Costa Rica, I seriously had my doubts. Don’t get me wrong, TripAdvisor has great travel information and tips, but I have never been impressed with top-ranked restaurants for international destinations. For example, nothing against …

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