Chris Preovolos/The Advocate
9/24/2008
BURGER SHAKES AND FRIES: 302 DELAVAN AVE, GREENWICH
Kory Wollins is all business. It’s just that his business happens to be hamburgers. As the owner of Burgers, Shakes & Fries (a/k/a BSF) in the Byram section of Greenwich, he is willing to talk shop with anyone who will listen. Wollins doesn’t look like a guy who eats a lot of burgers, shakes or fries, but he obviously knows what he’s talking about.
What really struck me during our conversation was his unwavering commitment to quality burger shack fare at reasonable prices. High-quality ingredients, an extensive toppings menu, superior fries (how do so many people screw this up?) and good service are what BSF is all about.
I’m going to let you on on their secret: it’s in the bun. A couple of crispy, crunchy, hot-buttered slices of toast provide great texture and flavor and perfectly contain whatever you are putting on your quality ground chuck patty (cooked medium-rare unless otherwise specified).
I usually go for a standard Swiss burger, but I’m told a popular option is the ‘bacon, egg and cheeseburger.’ This strikes me as a bit calorically extravagant, but I can guarantee it will be my next BSF order.
–CP
P.S. The shop, which has already garnered a couple of mentions in New York Magazine in just its first year of business, is considering local expansion. Personally, I can’t wait.
The endorsement:
that looks gooood. similar to Reds Java…but they use sourdough i think. yummm
Comment by spreovolos — September 24th, 2008 @ 8:15 pm
Yeah, it actually reminded me of Taylor’s Automatic Refresher. I really like the Wisconsin burger there, but that is definitely sourdough. The fries are better at BSF. Taylor’s has beer too. But then its in St. Helena, so I won’t be going there anytime soon.
–CP
Comment by chris — September 24th, 2008 @ 8:42 pm
there is one in the ferry building too =)
Comment by spreovolos — September 25th, 2008 @ 5:06 pm
Are you going going to expense the sunglasses?
Comment by MC — September 26th, 2008 @ 12:56 pm
You better believe it.
Comment by chris — September 28th, 2008 @ 11:31 am
I am actually glad BSF is only in Byram. If it were anywhere closer to North Stamford, I’d weigh 300 lbs.
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