The 24 Best Restaurants On The Lower East Side - New York - The Infatuation

"You’ll need a carpenter’s caliper to measure Gotham Burger Social Club’s wafer-thin patties, and they griddle their top buns to create a super crusty, toasty texture. Add in the pickled jalapeños and regular pickles, gooey american cheese, and sweet steamy onions, and you have one of the best smashburgers this city has to offer. They also sell beer, wine, and canned cocktails, making this a great spot to start a night, or refuel during a Lower East Side bar crawl." - bryan kim, neha talreja, will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick