kHyal and I were cutting across to Madison after our tour at the Armory — International Fine Art & Antiques Dealer Show. We noticed a small narrow space with a cool door and delicious aroma drifting onto the street. Pop Burger — pop culture meets gourmet fast style food. 
We ordered sliders, onion rings, Heineken and a Limonata. For those not familiar with sliders — mini burgers, cute and in 2 or 3 bites they are gone. 
Our order arrived quickly and in 2 or 3 bites it was obviously one of the best burgers in the city.
The dining space — cool casual, large Andy Warhol Campbell soup posters adorned the wall behind protective plexiglass. Rustic flooring and bench seating fashioned from the same materials. Entrance — illuminated aluminum wall peppered with tempting typography. 
Upstairs — dining and bar environment. Cozy and simple, still keeping with that pop vibe — just more private. 
Interior graphics, identity — well thought out and fun.
Pop Burger — 2 locations — 14 East 58th and 58-60 9th Avenue/NYC.
Images: ©Karl Heine + kHyal 2010
{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }
Wow, I’ve never heard about this place! I love the plexiglass art on the walls. Pop Burger looks reasonably priced, too. I have to check it out sometime soon =)