GFbird: Moo Burger (Brooklyn)

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Moo Burger (Brooklyn)

I recently noticed a sign outside Cobble Hill's Moo Burger, advertising gluten-free burger and hot dog buns. I went in to inquire and found that - hallelujah! - they absolutely understand cross-contamination and had procedures in place to reduce risk. Decided to meet a friend there for burgers this weekend.

Was heartened to see that they've embraced gluten-free and added GF options directly to the menu:

Love that full disclosure!

When our server came, she reiterated what I'd heard from another staffer on my recon visit. (SO reassuring when all staffers deliver the same info about gluten issues!) There isn't a dedicated GF fryer, so no fries for me. (A-ok, as I really don't need any fries with this shake.) For GF orders, they put an Udi's bun on foil and, to be extra safe, I took them up on their offer to cook my burger in a separate pan instead of on the grill.

When I try a new-to-me place, I always make sure to clearly state just how sick I'll get from cross-contamination. Our server seemed confident in the kitchen's ability to prepare me a safe meal and assured me that she'd be sure to pass all info on to them. A minute after I ordered, one of the owners came over to say that they would take good care of me and to please not worry.

The owner brought my food over and, as he put it down, assured me that gloves had been changed and all precautions taken. Be still my gluten-free heart - reassurance without having to ask any questions!

Now that's a burger.

A beautiful, delicious, juicy burger. Truly, I bit into it and immediately needed napkins - a sign of a properly cooked burger as far as I'm concerned! I felt absolutely fine after and will be back - soon.

Moo Burger is located at 240 Court St., Brooklyn, NY 11231.

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CandiceNovember 7, 2013 at 11:59 PM
I did a bit of a burger review recently, but had not heard of this place! The bun looks incredible... will definitely be adding it to my list of places to try! Thanks! :-)
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Gluten-Free New OrleansNovember 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Yes, a great addition to your fab list! http://www.londontonyc.com/the-gluten-free-burgers-lowdown/
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I was always an avid home cook and restaurant-goer. From my teens on, my idea of "going out" generally involved some form of social eating. I grew up with a huge extended family that regularly dined together and I was in the kitchen helping my grandmother from an early age.

I often joke that I come from deli royalty, as my family owned one in Brooklyn for almost 30 years - so there was always a ton of good food around. Seemed only natural when I started working in restaurants in my early teens, though an accident with a dull knife and my left index finger ended my back of the house aspirations along the way. I've had pretty much every front of the house position at all types of venues, including a few years at Moosewood Restaurant. In my mid-20's, I started to work in healthcare, and have always maintained a love of food and eating well. In 2010, I melded my passions for health and food by completing a master's in public health nutrition.

After being diagnosed with celiac and DH back in 2003, I didn't go out to eat for three years! I don't even remember how long it was before I felt competent enough in the kitchen again to be a gf hostest with the mostest. But that was 10 years ago; I've changed along with the gf product/knowledge landscape. Back in NYC after many years in upstate NY, I'm committed to having a social eating life again, dishing up good eats at home and enjoying what gf vittles NYC has to offer. As any gf person can appreciate, this involves a fair amount of research and planning. Seems a shame to keep all that I've learned to myself; hence this blog.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Moo Burger (Brooklyn)

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