The patty is thick, intense, and cooked perfectly medium-rare, with gooey melted American, a sturdy sesame bun that does its job without a lot of fanfare, and a slice of raw white onion which miraculously complements rather than overwhelms the meat. The star of the show is the Dry Aged Red Hook Tavern Burger, and it's instantly among the very best of its kind in the city. Based on the two hefty meals I had last weekend, she is definitely up to the task. On opening night last Thursday a giddy Durney was slapping backs and making the rounds, with business partners Missy Robbins and Sean Feeney (of Lilia and Misi), chatting near the window, but by Saturday evening it was just the regular Tavern staff in place, and they were handling the crowds with aplomb.Дurney spent months developing the Red Hook Tavern menu, but chef Allison Plummer, late of Park Slope's Lot 2, is the person in charge of feeding everyone on a nightly basis. Other homey touches include the throwback lamps from the Franks' now-closed Prime Meats, and the old 'Wines Liquor' sign swinging outside, a relic of the booze store that served this thirsty community for 85 years. The seating is perfectly comfortable without being cushy, with tables for around 20 which you can and should reserve because the place is going to be packed for the foreseeable future, and 18 backless stools at the bar, always set aside for walk-ins. The interior is all exposed brick, reclaimed wood, and wallpaper in decidedly untrendy patterns. Red Hook Tavern is designed as a kind of homage to classic NYC spots like Corner Bistro and Peter Luger, places with no patience for pretense but a whole lot of experience at making people feel good. and oh man is it a happy, raucous, soul-satisfying place to be. After about three years and a couple of concept switcharoos, the joint is finally open as of last week. Our latest installment of Quick Bites brings us to Red Hook for burgers at a tavern.Д®ven the more casual meat fans among you have probably already heard the news about Red Hook Tavern, Billy Durney's long-awaited followup to his essential Hometown Bar-B-Que.

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