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HOT DAMN! Helio's Cheeseburger, MANGIA! — Brooklynian

HOT DAMN! Helio's Cheeseburger, MANGIA!

trixienyc
trixienyc
edited November -1 in Park Slope

Subject: HOT DAMN! Helio's Cheeseburger, MANGIA!

ok, is it just me or do these guys make a mean burger?
for 6 bucks they hooked me up with a Black Angus fat ass burger, on a brioche roll, cheddar cheese, mixed field greens and, this is key, a few slices of perfectly sliced AND rippened tomatoe. ok, additionally it came with some sliced onion and a pickle wedge but I flung those to the curb...(not literally, no worries sanitation police)
for those of you non meat eaters, their veggie burger is pretty decent AND tasty as well, NOT a frozen hockey puck, made fresh (I think homemade but dont quote me)

Also had a side order of hummus that was nice and chunky, just like I like it!

anyone else dig Helio's....anyone else know of a NEIGHBORHOOD burger that can put this one to shame?

Helio's 6th and St. Marks

Comments

  • livetotravel
    livetotravel
    It's actually Helios and is a Greek restaurant owned by Aristos Tzammos. The funny thing is that when it first opened is was called Elios but they had to change it 'cause a place in Manhattan already had the name and raised hell.

    Did you have the fries w/oregano too?

    Great burger for sure - no other like it in PS/PH. You should also try the burgers at The Good Fork in Red Hook, Peter Lugers, and DuMont on Union Ave in Williamsburg
  • trixienyc
    trixienyc
    Livetotravel wrote: It's actually Helios
    Didn't I say "Helio's"? LOL ahhhhh, I see, it's my apostrophe that troubles you...and my "mangia" which makes you think I'm that dumb that I could order a gyro from an Italian restaurant ;)
    (Trixie = Italian = "Mangia", capice?!)

    I didnt have fries this time but, yes, those are fantastic. so flavourful. dig the onion rings too, but those will surely clog an artery. yum. perfect hangover food.
  • theoryofpractice
    theoryofpractice
    I've had that very cheeseburger -- satisfying, and a favorite with some friends on the block.
  • quijibo
    quijibo
    their octopus is AMAZING. everyone on this board must try it! :shock:

    they also have a nice plate of 3 greek spreads for $7 which is quite the deal
  • trixienyc
    trixienyc
    quijibo wrote: their octopus is AMAZING. everyone on this board must try it! :shock:

    they also have a nice plate of 3 greek spreads for $7 which is quite the deal
    Yea, so far everything I've had from there is pretty damn good and very reasonable. I crave their burgers though, mind you I can grill myself one at home. The Brioche seeded roll makes a world of difference.

    Also, try their Horta! Never noticed they had octopus as well, I usually just go straight for the burger. how's the atmosphere? I've only done take-out so far.
  • carnivore
    carnivore
    Livetotravel wrote: It's actually Helios and is a Greek restaurant owned by Aristos Tzammos. The funny thing is that when it first opened is was called Elios but they had to change it 'cause a place in Manhattan already had the name and raised hell.

    Did you have the fries w/oregano too?

    Great burger for sure - no other like it in PS/PH. You should also try the burgers at The Good Fork in Red Hook, Peter Lugers, and DuMont on Union Ave in Williamsburg
    Don't you mean it's a Hellenic restaurant? :twisted:
  • quijibo
    quijibo
    trixieNYC wrote: how's the atmosphere? I've only done take-out so far.
    they have a good sized outdoor patio. perfect for the hot weather days
    the tables are small tho'. but quite excellent otherwise.
    not sure what they're gonna do with the patio now that fall is near.

    it's a good d-a-t-e place for you and flexi :D
  • livetotravel
    livetotravel
    Carnivore wrote: [quote=Livetotravel]It's actually Helios and is a Greek restaurant owned by Aristos Tzammos. The funny thing is that when it first opened is was called Elios but they had to change it 'cause a place in Manhattan already had the name and raised hell.

    Did you have the fries w/oregano too?

    Great burger for sure - no other like it in PS/PH. You should also try the burgers at The Good Fork in Red Hook, Peter Lugers, and DuMont on Union Ave in Williamsburg
    Don't you mean it's a Hellenic restaurant? :twisted:

    clearly not
    http://www.go-brooklyn.com/html/issues/_vol29/29_21/helios2.html
  • carnivore
    carnivore
    Livetotravel wrote: [quote=Carnivore][quote=Livetotravel]It's actually Helios and is a Greek restaurant owned by Aristos Tzammos. The funny thing is that when it first opened is was called Elios but they had to change it 'cause a place in Manhattan already had the name and raised hell.

    Did you have the fries w/oregano too?

    Great burger for sure - no other like it in PS/PH. You should also try the burgers at The Good Fork in Red Hook, Peter Lugers, and DuMont on Union Ave in Williamsburg
    Don't you mean it's a Hellenic restaurant? :twisted:

    clearly not
    http://www.go-brooklyn.com/html/issues/_vol29/29_21/helios2.html

    Thanks for the link. I wasn't serious about the "Hellenic" thing. It's a long-running joke dating back to the original (capital letters) Anonymous Guest. Here's the original thread about this:
    http://brooklynian.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=525
  • penfish
    penfish
    quijibo wrote: [quote=trixieNYC]how's the atmosphere? I've only done take-out so far.
    they have a good sized outdoor patio. perfect for the hot weather days
    the tables are small tho'. but quite excellent otherwise.
    not sure what they're gonna do with the patio now that fall is near.

    it's a good d-a-t-e place for you and flexi :D
  • jamzer
    jamzer
    Where is this place?
  • livetotravel
    livetotravel
    Jamzer wrote: Where is this place?
    82 Sixth Ave. at St. Marks Avenue in Park Slope
  • quijibo
    quijibo
    Jamzer wrote: Where is this place?
    corner of 6th ave + St Mark's
    the owner is usually there. he's a big guy. real friendly and talkative
    if he likes ya, he'll give you a free shot of this greek liqueur
    that has an aftertaste like dishwater

    if he doesn't like you. i don't know what he'll do :P
  • anonymous
    anonymous
    I went there this afternoon and tried the cheeseburger, but it must have been an off day for them because it tasted like lighter fluid - I probably ordered the first burger right after they flamed up the grill or something. I'll try it again, though, because last time I went there the grilled chicken sandwich was excellent. My husband had the sausage souvlaki and really liked it. I only wish they had moved there two years ago when we lived just five doors away! That's what we get for moving.
  • jamzer
    jamzer
    This is not where St. Mark's Bistro used to be, is it?
  • apollonia666
    apollonia666
    Jamzer wrote: This is not where St. Mark's Bistro used to be, is it?
    Nope, that place is Flatbush Farm now.
  • quijibo
    quijibo
    apollonia666 wrote: Nope, tha place is Flatbush Farm now.
    which BTW is supposed to...
    i said it's supposed to...
    are you listening son??
    i said it's supposed to open Sept 20

    for real. this time...
  • shishkab
    shishkab
    how's the food at Flatbush Farm (or tapas, since the kitchen isn't fully open yet)? and the atmosphere?
    :?:
  • quijibo
    quijibo
    shishkab wrote: how's the food at Flatbush Farm (or tapas, since the kitchen isn't fully open yet)? and the atmosphere?
    :?:
    they've only got appetizers right now
    meat and cheese plate
    no real food per se
    the atmosphere is good, big open airy
    not too many people know about it tho'
    which can be a pro or a con
    i've got hgh hopes for the restaurant side
    'xcept that aqua 'flatbush' sign gives me the heeviejeevies
    nasty palette. horrible font. blech
  • shishkab
    shishkab
    k, thanks :D

    looking forward to...
    i said lookin' forward to...
    i'm looking forward to the 20th, then...
  • quijibo
    quijibo
    shishkab wrote: k, thanks :D

    looking forward to...
    i said lookin' forward to...
    i'm looking forward to the 20th, then...
    ooooh... ooooh... i almost forgot
    they allow dawwwwgs in the patio don'tchaknow!

    image
  • carnivore
    carnivore
    Jamzer wrote: This is not where St. Mark's Bistro used to be, is it?
    Isn't it where La Terraza used to be?
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