burgers

Shake Shack announced in a press release on Monday that its Morningside Heights location will be opening for business this Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Moderately late night burger cravings, rejoice! Five Guys, the reputed new burger joint on the block, has extended its hours until 11:00 p.m., every night of the week, according to a new sign on the establishment's door. This full extra hour puts Five Guys on an almost level playing field against Mel's Burger Bar, whose hours are until midnight or later all days except Sunday.

The one-item food establishment has become an integral part of the Manhattan cuisine scene—restaurants devoted exclusively to macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, or cupcakes are charming in their gimmicky glory. A primary player in this class of restaurants, established long before its peers, is the burger joint. Manhattan is teeming with them.