Five Guys & The SI syndrome

YEP, it's happened again...the Staten Island syndrome. Take a well-know chain that is good elsewhere, put one on SI, and it's not as good. Outback, Checkers, Nathan's, etc...you know the drill. Add to this line-up the newest burger chain to grace our shores, Five Guys. I've been to others in NJ & brooklyn, and they were good. (great for a chain)....At the SI location, I encountered slippery floors, wobbly tables, Weak and/or funny tasting soda, limp fries, and a dried out burger. Although still somewhat tasty, I can only give this place 2 1/2 stars out of five. I heartily suggest all hamburger fans make the trip to "BURGA" on Huguenot ave. Winner & still champion, (4 stars)...it's the best on the Island.

checkers S.I. review

yes, the checkers in NJ is better. (as is the case with most chain restaurants that open a branch on SI....blimpie, popeyes, etc. serve as prime examples)As far as the new Checkers on forest, I waited 20 minutes to order, then another 6 minutes to pick up the food. The double cheeseburger is pretty good, everything else had a "samey" quality to it them rendering them indisguishable from other burger joints (give me white manna or white diamond anyday!)I tried the chili cheese dog, big buford (aka small whopper), chicken sandwich, and fries. All were non-spectacular.NOT worth the wait. ...the staff do not know what they're doing yet...will check it out again next year (if they last!)