No More McDonald’s Dollar Menu? Eat These 10 Dollar Menu Replacements Instead
Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger: Peter Luger
Oh, I know. The meat in a McDonald’s cheeseburger and the meat used at Peter Luger are about as far removed from one another as the prose of Stephenie Meyer and that of Vladimir Nabokov. But isn’t that the purpose of this list? To stray as far as possible from the subpar Dollar Menu originals, and elevate these simple dishes to unheard of heights? Sure it is. And so, go get the burger at Peter Luger. It’s only offered at lunch, but still, make it a real point to go. The patty is made of the trimmings from Luger’s famed dry-aged beef, and the burger is served simply with a raw onion slice whose acidity and crunch add a nice zing, and beautifully melted cheese. The sesame seed rolls are made fresh in Queens and soak up the burger juice nicely. You’ll never eat a fast food burger again.