UPDATE : allot to Grub Street , ' Merica has closed after just three weeks .
The sleek - look textile cover the banquettes at‘Mericareally speak to the whole motive of the place . It ’s duct tape – red - white - and - blue - colored epithelial duct tape – though direction humorously shout out it “ American leather . ”
If the name ' Merica did n’t like a shot tip you off to the kitschy theme , the rest of the decor at this subterranean East Village bar will . That duct tape is complement by political cartoons , erstwhile summercater memorabilia , Christmas lights , and guns … flock of guns ( all purportedly non - operable , give thanks Jesus ) . Much of the displayed artillery comes with accompanying floral arrangements in an apparent attempt to appease both war hawk and plunge diners alike .
Cole Saladino/Thrillist
The hokey concept is the brainchild of Radouane ElJaouhari , who previously operated the eating house Zerza in the same localization , and Zach Neil , who runs the Tim Burton - inspire bar Beetle House nearby .
Say what you will about the cheeky dishful title – Bald Eagle Wings ? Pizza Pottamac ? All Merican Super Macho Fire House Chili ? But you ca n’t contend with the about - complete timing of the eating place ’s arriver – toward the caustic conclusion of one of the most factious presidential election in US history .
So , on the eve of the third and concluding 2016 presidential debate , Team Thrillist stop by the novel venue , now in “ soft opening ” mode , to taste - test its two headline - catch Warren Earl Burger , each created in tribute to the respective major - company candidates , neither wholly blandish in their menu description , nor quite fudge to order ( which is meet , given the low likability of both pol ) .
T-Rump Mexi-Can Burger|Cole Saladino/Thrillist
This so - call “ rampart ” turned out to be a pretty slender level of toppings , which , we suspect , is part of the joke . An orangeness - tinted mizzle of Sriracha mayo , meanwhile , seemed like a nice touch , albeit a spook or two light than the traffic - strobile - stratum suntan of the actual candidate himself .
Overall , the sweet-flavored nip of the burger seemed somewhat out of grapheme compared to its namesake . Adding some sour pickles might produce a more appropriate rumple effect in line with a man whose lip seemed perpetually pursed .
Meanwhile , on the other side of the gangway , you have the “ Hillary Burger ( A 100 - Calorie Trygve Halvden Lie ) , ” which patently references popular candidate Hillary Clinton and her perceive untrustworthiness . This Warren Burger involves “ creamy macaroni and cheese stuffed between two squawk patties topped with bacon and melted American cheese . ”
Hillary Burger|Cole Saladino/Thrillist
We liked this burger much well than the other one , though the mood is a lot harder to obtain . To be fair , we ca n’t come up with a good edible reference point to her omit - emails scandal , either , though a piece of SPAM could n’t spite .
The verdict : mayhap we should ’ve just order the “ Bottomless Sanders ” instead . This appetising phonograph record of Roger Fry with your choice of dipping sauces is identify after Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders , who is no longer in the race . But by the meter we were done fixating on the Burger , it was merely too late . How apropos !
What becomes of ‘ Merica ’s very metre - sensitive computer menu once the presidential race is finally over remains to be realise . The operators have pledge to carry on with the melodic theme disregardless of the outcome . Very American indeed .
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