BURG, the hip, casual, burger-centric restaurant from celebrated Chef/Restaurateur Chris Siversen of Maritime Parc fame, opens its doors today, providing yet another facet to Military Park’s stunning multi-million dollar revitalization.
The menu is built around hand-crafted beef, chicken, lamb and seafood burgers with gourmet touches at affordable prices ($8-$15). The Cowboy Burger, a signature DeBragga beef patty topped w/roast beef, BBQ sauce grilled onions + lettuce, promises to be a crowd favorite, along with tempting combos such as The Greek Lamb Burger (olive hummus, feta, tzatziki) and The Korean Burger (fried egg, cucumber-scallion slaw, kimchi relish).
But BURG is cooking up more than great burgers. Prepare yourself for indulgences like Double Decker Grilled Cheese, Disco Fries and Fried Pickles. There’s lighter fare as well: Kale Caesar and Arugula Salad w/Blue Cheese, Poached Pears, Spiced Walnuts & Shallot Vinaigrette. For dessert, no one will want to leave without a Bag O Doughnuts (Cinnamon Sugar, Vanilla Powder, Mocha Dust).
BURG is open for lunch and dinner for those who work, live and play in Newark, and is also the place to grab a drink before the show or game at nearby NJPAC or the PruCenter. Patrons are invited to come in for Happy Hour (daily 4-7pm) to enjoy $4 beers and $6 wines. Or try their fun, frozen take on an Old Fashioned, The Iceburg ($9).
“There’s been so much buzz about BURG,” says Siversen, “we’re thrilled to finally announce, ‘We’re open — come grab a burger and a beer!'”
Siversen will source regional craft beer (River Horse Hipp-O-Lantern Imperial Pumpkin Ale and Yards Love Stout), as well as food from notable NJ purveyors Radicle Farms, Zone 7, Valley Shepherd and DeBragga, New York’s Butcher®. Wine will be on tap and sustainable via Gotham Project (and 8 rotating taps). Add to that, 90% of BURG’s staff are Newark residents.
BURG’s modern comfort-style interior is designed by Manhattan-based Stephanie Goto, creator of Maritime Parc’s award-winning look, and features elements of a vintage diner. Burger lovers may walk up to the counter and place their orders to go, or sit and eat at one of 40 seats inside. Additional outdoor seating overlooking the gardens will open in Spring 2016.
