Every good burger has a history and The Dram Shop burger is no exception. It has stood the test of time, having first been served over 60 years ago at the Mallow Grocery in Dallas, Texas. Now the good people of Park Slope can partake of this delicious mess. Don't even bother with a menu. Just ask for the burger. Two square paddies with cheese is the standard here, but you can ask for a single or add a third. I have sworn to eliminate the words "hold the..." from my vocabulary and to just take things as they are intended to be- pickles and all. On the napkin scale of things- five were handed to me and all but one used. As you can see from the picture, this burger isn't served "neat". You may want to tie your hair back and maybe even tuck a napkin into your shirt, because the lettuce, pickles, mayo, mustard, tomato, and diced onions, all lightly glistening with the right amount of grease, have a way of oozing out the side. But once you pick it up, just go for it.
The Dram Shop Bar is located at 339 9th Street, Brooklyn. Looks like a great spot to watch sports, play pool, and even shuffleboard if you fancy. Can be a bit dark, but there is an outdoor patio at the back if you need to escape the slightly cavernous feel of the bar area. Booth seating is also available.
