Cornelius - new bar on Vandy

Jack Krohn wrote: Went again tonight - they've changed the fries so that they no longer resemble McDonald's. Burger was spectacular.

And, of course, the top-heavy female waitstaff doesn't hurt matters, either... [insert feminist criticism here]

I was at Clover Club on Smith St tonight and kept trying to think of how I could convince my friends to come to Vandy for Cornelius and Weather Up.

Carnivore wrote: [quote=Jack Krohn]Went again tonight - they've changed the fries so that they no longer resemble McDonald's. Burger was spectacular.

And, of course, the top-heavy female waitstaff doesn't hurt matters, either... [insert feminist criticism here]

I was at Clover Club on Smith St tonight and kept trying to think of how I could convince my friends to come to Vandy for Cornelius and Weather Up.

"Spectacular burger" =P~

Carnivore , let me know I'll go up there with you and try a burger if it's really that good.

Em26 wrote: "Spectacular burger" =P~

Carnivore , let me know I'll go up there with you and try a burger if it's really that good.

Thursday?

Thursday is good. What time ?

7:00? (just kidding, I can't make it)

8pm?

whynot_31 wrote: 7:00? (just kidding, I can't make it)

Aww , too bad. We'll miss you so much. Aww.

well, I didn't want to stalk you.

...but if you insist.

Carnivore wrote: 8pm?

Ok , 8pm it is.

whynot_31 wrote: well, I didn't want to stalk you.

...but if you insist.

You can come with. I just won't be looking at you or talking to you.

Em26 wrote: [quote=whynot_31]well, I didn't want to stalk you.

...but if you insist.

You can come with. I just won't be looking at you or talking to you.
Yes. And he will be required to buy a round of oyster shooters.

Carnivore wrote: [quote=Em26][quote=whynot_31]well, I didn't want to stalk you.

...but if you insist.

You can come with. I just won't be looking at you or talking to you.
Yes. And he will be required to buy a round of oyster shooters.

Eww , oysters??

Whynot , you gotta buy Carny an oyster shooter!

I've done nothing to Carnie that I need to make up for.

...I'll buy you oysters instead, that way you'll know I'm a good person.

Then Carnie and I will eat them because you think they are Eww.

"Spectacular burger" =P~

Don't set your expectations too high, the burger is pretty lame. Many better burgers on Vanderbilt. Hopefully in time they improve it, but I was not impressed. Drinks on the other hand were wonderful!

ginsbera113 wrote: "Spectacular burger" =P~

Don't set your expectations too high, the burger is pretty lame. Many better burgers on Vanderbilt. Hopefully in time they improve it, but I was not impressed. Drinks on the other hand were wonderful!

I'll find out tomorrow.

I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. =P~

I'll even take pictures of it and post them on here.

ginsbera113 wrote: "Spectacular burger" =P~

Don't set your expectations too high, the burger is pretty lame. Many better burgers on Vanderbilt. Hopefully in time they improve it, but I was not impressed. Drinks on the other hand were wonderful!

Many better burgers on Vanderbilt? How many burgers are there total on Vanderbilt, Unless you're talking Fort Greene too? There's Plan B, Soda, and probably The Usual (I'm guessing they have one). That's all I can come up with. I've had the first two burgers, and Cornelius' version is definitely better than Plan B's and Soda's, in my opinion-- and I can only assume it's better than The Usual's.

Beast also has a burger that was not too bad.

Cornelius is really lovely inside. The new decoration puts Noo Na to shame (even if I did like that place). Didn't have the food and 4 drinks for $42 is a little pricey, but they were good and the staff is nice.

You can get a burger at Beast, Soda, Plan B and Barette. I don't expect much from the Usual, but Beast and Soda have much better burgers than Cornelius. Then with James and Tavern on the Dean close by the area has some decent burgers. I would be thrilled with a better burger, so perhaps they were in the first week slump. When a burger is overcooked, cloaked in way too much brioche and with a measly, paper thin slice of cheese it's quite unimpressive.

I haven't tried the Cornelius burger yet, but I've always thought that Soda's burgers were the best on Vandy (sadly). But Albaz has the best burger in the neighborhood.

Carnivore wrote: But Albaz has the best burger in the neighborhood.

Mostly because you can still get one after 2am.

Albaz burgers are delicious 24/7/365!

Carnivore wrote: Albaz burgers are delicious 24/7/365!

You are full of WIN!!


Don't forget the best cheesesteak!! (GOD! I miss Mooney's now )

Mamacita wrote: [quote=Carnivore]Albaz burgers are delicious 24/7/365!

You are full of WIN!!


Don't forget the best cheesesteak!! (GOD! I miss Mooney's now )

Last time I was there I got a beef kebab with fries. Also delicious. But nothing beats their cheeseburger with fried onions.

I could eat 15 Barrette burgers- those things get me off.

I'm interested in the pulled pork sliders and mac and cheese. I was so upset to hear they took off the fried chicken and replaced it with a breaded chicken breast (boring), but some of the other food looked good.

Beast's burger is decent, but the one at Soda sucks. Cornelius gets my vote for the best on the avenue. Never tried the one at The Usual.

I Had a wonderful time tonight.

The burger was very tasty. I got it with mayo and onion.
They forgot the cheese , but it was all good. I still enjoyed it very much. The fries were good too.

Burger and fries + a diet coke = $13.55


Here's the pics :

Looks like they at least increased the size of the burger to match the large brioche bun. How was it cooked? Did they cook it properly (medium-rare)?

ginsbera113 wrote: Looks like they at least increased the size of the burger to match the large brioche bun. How was it cooked? Did they cook it properly (medium-rare)?

It used to be smaller? :scratch:

Yeah , that thing was pretty thick. Nice charcoal bbq taste to it.

The bartender (who was great, btw) , asked how I wanted it cooked and I said "well done".

Edit:

I found their website:

http://corneliusbrooklyn.com/main.htm

Em26 wrote: ....and I said "well done".

That is just a travesty. :evil: