2008 in Review: The Burger List

So, we were driving up to Syracuse last night and shortly after (finally!) getting over the George Washington Bridge, the Big Squeeze was asking about stopping for food. Suddenly, a revelation, we were passing through Hackensack... I'd finally get a chance to check out the fabled White Mana. I never realized how easy-on/easy-off it was... well, easy considering considering the quality of these sliders. My only regret is not grabbing napkins and having to drive the remainder with yummy, greasy fingers. Could have been worse. It is unlikely that we'll pass that exit without a little detour again.

Anyway, this year I fully embraced my love of the cheeseburger and made it a point to check out as many of the big NYC-area burger joints as I could in 2008. Seeing as I'm mired in my year-end extravaganza, it's a good time to debut my top tri-state burger rankings. I'll update from time to time as I certainly intend to continue my quest into 2009. Any recommendations are appreciated.

Ned's NYC Burger List (4/7/2009)

1. Shake Shack
2. American Roadside Burger (Smithtown)
3. White Mana (Hackensack)
4. City Burger (Black Label)
5. Dumont's (Brooklyn)
   
6. J.G. Melon
7. Five Guys (Brooklyn)
8. Blue Smoke
9. Veselka
10. Hildebrandts (Williston)
    
11. All-American Burger (Massapequa)
12. Island Burger
    
13. Burger Joint
14. Corner Bistro
15. Fatburger (Jersey City)