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makalooti Aug 20, 2009 05:58 AM

Gourmet Big Mac?

Is there anywhere in the city to get a not-grade F version of fast food favourites like a Big Mac, Whopper, McChicken etc?

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    davisready Aug 26, 2009 09:16 AM

    There's a recipe on this site, if you care to make one at home.

    http://www.chow.com/recipes/11930

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      davisready Aug 24, 2009 08:05 AM

      I have definitely seen places that do their own version of the Big Mac. Unfortunately, I have never heard of any in NYC.

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        NellyNel Aug 24, 2009 08:31 AM

        I'd be very happy to taste a gourmet version of a BM!
        And actually, Top Chef finalist Stefan Richter has exactly that on his menu at his new restaurant in Santa Monica - it's called "tastes like a big mac" !!!!!!
        http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/644411

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        makalooti Aug 23, 2009 06:35 PM

        I'm looking for a place that makes their own version of a sandwich such as a Big Mac...i.e. sesame seed bun, thousand island special sauce, shredded lettuce etc. It is very specific, not just a burger.

        I think this is a very common practice ("our version of a whopper") and I'm sure there must be at least one place in New York that does this, not sure why everyone is being so dismissive.

        I like the taste of a big macs but don't want to eat gross meat.

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        1. re: makalooti
          il Trifulau Aug 24, 2009 02:49 AM

          No self-respecting NYC restaurant models their burger after a "Big Mac, Whopper, McChicken etc".

          So, no, it's actually not a "very common practice" at all.

          Bizarre.

          1. re: il Trifulau
            NellyNel Aug 24, 2009 08:04 AM

            Maybe it's common practice where the OP comes from

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          thomas64 Aug 21, 2009 01:18 AM

          There are a lot of good burger places in New York. Just check the boards for suggestions - the subject has many posts.

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            Hinterlander Aug 21, 2009 01:02 AM

            Just not getting this one at all.

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              notsochubbychubette Aug 20, 2009 11:38 AM

              so you're looking for a burger with l/t and special sauce?

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