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A few weeks ago, CNN’s food blog Eatocracy just released their list of the best burgers of 2013. To put together this list, Josh Ozersky -- author of "The Hamburger: The History" -- traveled the country in search of the best burgers.  Bill’s Bar and Burger’s “Fat Cat” was featured on this list....

Tired of hearing the phrase “coffee or tea”? Spice up your food and beverage choices this summer by participating in Ntional Piña Colada Day with BR Guest on Wednesday, July 10th!  We are really kicking it up a notch with a trio of Piña Colada sorbets in butter scotch pineapples and rum coconut sauce....

What better way to kick off the All Star games then indulge in the deliciousness of ballpark food? Imagine yourself gnawing on Chilli cheese dogs with perfectly crispy waffle fries while watching the game. That sounds like a match made in heaven. Let BR Guest personally bring you that experience....

Whether you like it in a Margarita, neat, on the rocks or as a shot, Tequila is virtually loved by all. Tequila is made from the blue agave plant and can only be produced in certain states in Mexico. However, a similar spirit that was produced far before tequila in Mexico has started to make an entrance in New York. It is called Mezcal and it is considered to be the oldest distilled spirit made in North America....

Do you scream? Do I scream? No, we ALL scream for Ice Cream Day! From sundaes, to cones, to milkshakes, and all other creamy concoctions, who doesn’t love the smooth, delicious texture of ice cream? So start humming that ice cream truck jingle, stock up your freezer, and get ready for a brain freeze.  Designated as the third Sunday each July, falling on July 21st this year, National Ice Cream Day really isn’t just s...

Do you picture yourself sitting on a beach in Mexico, sipping on a margarita under the palm trees? Do you wish you were heading south of the border, instead of back to the office? Well, it’s your lucky day – National Tequila Day is upon us! That’s right – there’s an entire holiday dedicated just to tequila.  On Wednesday, July 24th, come celebrate one of the most outrageous holidays of the summer with Dos Cam...

There is nothing better than a delicious, juicy burger with a cold beer. However, some beers go better with burgers than others. To find the perfect harmony, our team at BR Guest Hospitality set out to help create a beer to perfectly pair with the Bill’s juicy burgers. To do this, we worked with Sixpoint Brewing Company, which is brewed locally in Red Hook, Brooklyn....

Fresh-squeezed lemonade, juicy watermelon, steaks on the grill – these things just scream summer.  Whether you’re out playing in the sun on the beach, or stuck in the office all day, there’s nothing quite like enjoying some of the seasonal produce to make you sit back, relax, and enjoy the dog days of summer.  We stopped by Dos Caminos Meatpacking to take a look at how these trendy bartenders incorporate this su...

            Summer is for sushi. It’s light; it’s fresh; and it takes advantage of seasonal ingredients in a creative, delicious way. What’s even more exciting than going out for sushi is making it in-house. Not only is it a fun way to spend a couple hours, but you can create it exactly to taste and put in whatever ingredient your heart desires – without being judged by restaurateurs or other patrons....

Lunch time is right around the corner and you have no idea what to get…   Do you feel like eating something fresh with a sweet kick? --- Why not try our Mango Ponzu. How about adding a little crunch into your day? --- Then check out our Sesame Crusted Gulf Shrimp Roll. But what if you want something fresh and crunchy together? --- Hmm… Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with our Japanese Cucumber Roll.   G...