Paul's Da Burger Joint

This East Village mainstay has been serving fat, juicy burgers since 1989. The style is similar to that of Jackson Hole, where a metal dome is placed over the burger while it's on the flattop, to speed up cooking due to the size of each patty. Here, there are a multitude of topping combinations to choose from — bacon, fried egg, jalapeños, etc. — but it's best to take the simplest route.