646071 Thu Aug 20 05:58:44 -0700 2009 9 18 Manhattan 0 4961668 Is there anywhere in the city to get a not-grade F version of fast food favourites like a Big Mac, Whopper, McChicken etc? Thu Aug 20 05:58:44 -0700 2009 1103072 makalooti 1 4962919 so you're looking for a burger with l/t and special sauce? Thu Aug 20 11:38:07 -0700 2009 4961668 271400 notsochubbychubette 1 4964675 Just not getting this one at all. Fri Aug 21 01:02:30 -0700 2009 4961668 53212 Hinterlander 1 4964677 There are a lot of good burger places in New York. Just check the boards for suggestions - the subject has many posts. Fri Aug 21 01:18:36 -0700 2009 4961668 1092392 thomas64 1 4971131 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. Sun Aug 23 18:35:35 -0700 2009 4961668 1103072 makalooti 2 4971779 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. Mon Aug 24 02:49:50 -0700 2009 4971131 154959 il Trifulau 3 4972298 Maybe it's common practice where the OP comes from Mon Aug 24 08:04:23 -0700 2009 4971779 174753 NellyNel 1 4972304 I have definitely seen places that do their own version of the Big Mac. Unfortunately, I have never heard of any in NYC. Mon Aug 24 08:05:42 -0700 2009 4961668 77224 davisready 2 4972406 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 Mon Aug 24 08:31:37 -0700 2009 4972304 174753 NellyNel 1 4979318 There's a recipe on this site, if you care to make one at home. http://www.chow.com/recipes/11930 Wed Aug 26 09:16:48 -0700 2009 4961668 77224 davisready