Best Comfort Food – Burger Club

I know it’s called Burger Club, but honestly, I have serious trouble getting past the Braised Short Ribs at this cozy Astoria spot.  Short ribs are a prime comfort food in general, right up there with mashed potatoes, spaghetti and meatballs and chicken pot pie, but Burger Club happens to serve them atop a heap of hand-cut french fries and smothered with your choice of cheese.  And did we mention that its actually considered an appetizer?  If you’re not ready to curl up for a nap in the corner by the time you’re done, be sure to go ahead and try the namesake patties.  The Carolina Burger with slow-cooked pulled pork, pepper jack cheese and homemade coleslaw and  Frenchy Burger with foie gras, sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions are both solid choices, followed by a traditional, creamy Root Beer Float.