"Au Cheval is a nouveau Chicago diner with a very famous hamburger that has recently touched down in Tribeca. It’s the work of Brendan Sodikoff’s Hogsalt Hospitality. The burger boasts two 4-ounce beef patties, with American cheese melted over the top of each, on a mayo-slathered brioche bun with thinly sliced pickles for $17. Options for customization include thick planks of black-pepper bacon and a perfectly fried egg. Despite the hype, the burger meat wasn’t particularly impressive, lacking flavorful sear. The place has a retrofitted warehouse ambiance, very Chicago, with a clubby atmosphere. While the burger isn’t highly recommended, other menu items like the chopped chicken livers and hash browns with duck-heart gravy are praised." - Robert Sietsema