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Restaurant Radar: Gotham Burger to Open First Shop on LES
February 22, 2023, 7:06.50 pm ET
Photo: Gotham Burger Social Club
Signage is up for Gotham Burger Social Club’s first permanent location on the Lower East Side. Gotham, led by Mike Puma, is well known for its smash burger pop-ups. Gotham Smash will be located at 131 Essex Street near Rivington Street with a sprawling corner location.
Photo: Cititour.com
Gotham Burger tells Cititour to look for an opening sometime in May. Puma’s outstanding single, double and triple smash burgers are expected to be on the menu along with French fries, onion rings and more. Stay tuned!
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