"4 Charles is from the people behind Au Cheval, and the $39 burger here—cut tableside by a white-gloved server—is similarly fantastic. Like the burger at Au Cheval, the one at 4 Charles has tons of cheese, and two wagyu patties seared on the outside but still juicy inside. This small West Village spot looks like a rich uncle’s cigar room, and it’s nearly impossible to get a reservation before 11pm. If you know someone “important” like an ex-President who can get in anywhere, it’s time to call in a favor. Reservations are released online 21 days in advance at 9am. They don’t save seats for walk-ins, but you can put your name on a waitlist and hope for cancellations." - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, kenny yang