The Ainsworth in Hoboken, NJ
I love burgers and I am always curious to try something different from a classic cheeseburger. Few years ago, I discovered the Mac and Cheese burger at The Ainsworth in Chelsea, that I still consider the best of its kind so far, not that there are many places proposing a burger smothered with a good mac and cheese. As there is a Ainsworth in Hoboken, Jodi and I decided to go for brunch, early enough to see the end of the soccer World Cup game between France and Argentina (4-3 with a victory for France). The place was not crowded, that was great as I like a quiet environment when I eat and it seems that most of the people were routing for my country of origin. Anyway, back to the burger: I was set to have the Mac and cheese one although they have a few that are interesting like the Breakfast Burger, made with a house made sausage blend patty, cheddar, bacon, sunny side up egg, hollandaise in a brioche bun. And you know what: it was delicious!
Mac and cheese burger at The Ainsworth in Hoboken, NJ
Mac and cheese burger at The Ainsworth in Hoboken, NJ
The burger was composed of a panko crusted mac & cheese patty in the bottom, a beef patty, some mac & cheese in a sesame bun. The patty was cooked medium-rare, and was quite juicy. It was literally smothered by this awesome mac and cheese they make, that had a superb sharpness, prompting me to think that they are putting parmesan in it. And it is not like they put a little bit of it: there is quite a lot. Another great component is the panko crusted Mac and cheese patty in the bottom that adds a bit of crunch and brings a bit the taste of fried food to the whole thing. I should mention that the burger was served with French fries that were good, but I admit that, considering how filling the burger was, I barely ate them.
Mac and cheese burger at The Ainsworth in Hoboken, NJ
Mac and cheese burger at The Ainsworth in Hoboken, NJ
Jodi on her side got a healthier choice: the Egg White Omelet, stuffed with roasted cherry tomato, spinach, avocado and mozzarella.
Egg white omelet at The Ainsworth in Hoboken, NJ
Needless to say that when ordering that Mac and cheese burger, you'd better forget about dessert: it is so filling that a good walk is necessary after that...
Enjoy (I did)!
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The Ainsworth - 310 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030
