Woman Sues Shake Shack Chain Over Chairs | HuffPost Life

Woman Sues Burger Chain Over Chairs

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Shake Shack, the beloved East Coast burger and custard chain, is being sued. The lawsuit doesn't concern the quality of the restaurant's food or service, but its interior décor.

Cindy Cirlin filed a Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit last week after being allegedly attacked by a dog that was chained to one of the Upper East Side outposts' chairs. According to court papers, Shake Shack "was negligent in its failure to protect [Cirlin] from the anticipated dangers of allowing dogs to be attached by leashes to its flimsy and unanchored chairs."

The 86th Street location features a large garden plaza and lightweight, portable chairs. All locations are canine-friendly, offering dog biscuits as items on their regular menu.

Cirlin's charges add to Shake Shack's legal troubles this year -- the restaurant was sued in July by a small business owner Robert Shapiro for bidding to open a location in the Grand Central terminal.

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Food & Wine's Best Burgers in the U.S.

California: In-N-Out Burger(01 of25)

Signature Burger: Cheeseburger.Even superstar chef Thomas Keller is a fan of the West Coast chain - and with good reason. The cooked-to-order burgers are made from Harris Ranch beef and served with hand-cut fries. For a messier, more indulgent experience, order your burger "Animal Style" for extra sauce and chopped grilled onions. in-n-out.comYou Might Also Enjoy: Recipes by Thomas KellerPhoto: Flickr: pointnshoot

New York City: Minetta Tavern(02 of25)

Signature Burger: Black Label Burger (topped with caramelized onions). Minetta Tavern's excellent burgers use a beef blend - dry-aged rib eye, skirt steak, brisket and short rib-from famed purveyor Pat La Frieda, and buns from Balthazar Bakery. minettatavernny.comYou Might Also Enjoy: Signature Dishes from Top New York City ChefsPhoto Copyright Sylvia Paret.

Atlanta, GA: Holeman & Finch(03 of25)

Signature Burger: Burger. Star chef Linton Hopkins announces "burger time"- 10 p.m.-with the ringing of two bull horns; that's when two dozen grass-fed beef burgers are up for grabs and consistently sold out within minutes. The burgers are also available on the Sunday brunch menu. holeman-finch.comYou Might Also Enjoy: Linton HopkinsPhoto Copyright Jeff Moore

Arlington, VA: Ray's Hell Burger(04 of25)

Signature Burger: Basic Beef Burger (served in a brioche bun). There's no sign, yet dedicated fans-a certain president included-come here for the freshly ground burgers with and complimentary toppings like grilled onions and mushrooms sauteed in sherry and Cognac.You Might Also Like: 15 More Ways to Enjoy Mushrooms Photo Copyright Robyn Lee

Boston, MA: Craigie on Main(05 of25)

Signature Burger: Beefburger. Star chef Tony Maws adds bone marrow and dehydrated miso to his Bar Burger, and cooks it in a low heat CVap oven, followed by a quick char on the plancha. craigieonmain.comYou Might Also Like: Tony MawsPhoto courtesy of Craigie on Main

San Francisco, CA: Zuni Cafe(06 of25)

Signature Burger: House-ground hamburger (served in a grilled rosemary focaccia). Instead of traditional cucumber pickles, legendary chef-owner Judy Rodgers accents her burgers with thin-cut zucchini strips pickled in apple cider vinegar, mustard seeds and turmeric. zunicafe.comYou Might Also Like: More Great Recipes from San Francisco ChefsPhoto Copyright Bill Holmes

New Haven, CT: Louis' Lunch(07 of25)

Signature Burger: The Original Burger (prepared with a combination of chuck and sirloin beef).Many restaurants claim to be the birthplace of the hamburger. Louis' Lunch, in New Haven, Connecticut, since 1900, is a leading contender. The meaty hand-shaped patties are grilled on antique cast-iron broilers over an open flame. louislunch.comYou Might Also Enjoy: Best Grilling Equipment for the Home ChefPhoto Copyright Michael Franzman

Memphis, TN: Dyer's Burgers(08 of25)

Signature Burger: Dyer's Cheeseburger. The legendary patties here are pounded thin before they're cooked in a cast-iron skillet filled with grease for a deliciously crisp exterior. dyersonbeale.comYou Might Also Like: Bobby Flay's Burger CommandmentsPhoto Copyright Tracy O'Connor

Chicago, IL: Custom House Tavern(09 of25)

Signature Burger: Custom House Burger (short rib, sirloin and ground pork patty topped with aged cheddar cheese and shaved onion, served in a sourdough brioche bun). The "Custom House Burger" - available only on the lunch and bar menu-comes with house-made steak sauce. customhouse.ccYou Might Also Like: Where To Eat and Drink in ChicagoPhoto Copyright Tuan Bui

Miami, FL: Michael's Genuine Food & Drink(10 of25)

Signature Burger: Black Angus Burger (served in a brioche bun). An optional topping for star chef Michael Schwartz's Harris Ranch Black Angus beef burger: house-smoked bacon. michaelsgenuine.comYou Might Also Like: Recipes by Michael SchwartzPhoto courtesy of Michael's Genuine Food & Drink

New York City: The Spotted Pig(11 of25)

Signature Burger: Spotted Pig Burger. When the Pig opened in 2004, it was known mostly for its celebrity owners-Jay-Z and Mario Batali, to name two. Now April Bloomfield is famous in her own right for her excellent gastropub menu, which includes an excellent burger made with brisket, rump and chuck, topped with Roquefort cheese. thespottedpig.comYou Might Also Enjoy: More Restaurants to Visit in New York CityPhoto courtesy of The Spotted Pig

California: Gott's Roadside(12 of25)

Signature Burger: Ahi Burger (seared Ahi tuna burger topped with ginger-wasabi mayonnaise and Asian slaw, served in a toasted egg bun). Brothers Joel and Duncan Gott's witty, reimagined '50s diner recently changed its name from Taylor's Refresher, but it's still the undisputed favorite for comfort cravings-especially burgers. gottsroadside.comYou Might Also Like: Recipes from California's Top ChefsPhoto Copyright Michael Lamotte

Decatur, GA: Farm Burger(13 of25)

Signature Burger: Farm Burger (topped with Grafton smoked white cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and a special house sauce). This farm-to-table burger spot grinds its grass-fed, dry-aged and locally sourced meat daily. The "build it" option includes unexpected toppings like cured lardo, oxtail marmalade and roasted bone marrow. farmburger.netYou Might Also Enjoy: One Ranch's Farm-to-Table StoryPhoto Copyright Sara Hanna

Los Angeles: Father's Office(14 of25)

Signature Burger: The Office Burger (dry-aged beef patty topped with Gruyere cheese, Maytag blue cheese, arugula and applewood-bacon compote). Sang Yoon's noodle bar Lukshon might be getting a ton of buzz, but the provocative chef first made his name with his dry-aged beef burgers. Among the finest in the country, they justify the strict no-ketchup policy. The 36 craft beers on tap change seasonally. fathersoffice.comYou Might Also Enjoy: Recipes by Sang YoonPhoto Copyright John Lee

New York City: Little Owl(15 of25)

Signature Burger: Bacon Cheeseburger. Chef Joey Campanaro gets his beef from famed Manhattan purveyor Pat LaFrieda and tops each burger with pickles from Gus, but the buns are house-baked, with just a hint of molasses. thelittleowlnyc.comYou Might Also Enjoy: Make Your Own Pickled VegetablesPhoto courtesy of The Little Owl

Washington, D.C.: Palena Cafe(16 of25)

Signature Burger: Palena Cheeseburger (Kobe beef patty topped with Sottocenere al Tartufo truffled cheese and garlic mayonnaise, served in a house-baked roll). Former White House chef Frank Ruta's much-lauded burgers can be had in the boisterous front room. palenarestaurant.comYou Might Also Like: Frank RutaPhoto courtesy of Palena Cafe

Meriden, CT: Ted's (17 of25)

Signature Burger: Steamed Cheeseburger (prepared with Vermont cheddar). Ted's has been serving its steamed burgers-a regional specialty-since 1959. tedsrestaurant.comYou Might Also Enjoy: All About CheesePhoto Copyright Daniel Chun

Dearborn, MI: Miller's Bar(18 of25)

Signature Burger: Miller's Cheeseburger. The popular no-frills burgers here have been served since the late 1940s. millersbar.comYou Might Also Like: Food & Wine Guilt-Free Burger RecipesPhoto Copyright Joe Hakim/TheHungryDudes.com

Healdsburg, CA: Healdsburg's Bar & Grill(19 of25)

Signature Burger: HBG Burger (fresh-ground Meyer Natural Angus beef patty topped with Alexander Valley Gourmet pickles, served in a toasted Costeaux Bakery sourdough bun; roasted garlic mayonnaise on the side). For his terrific burger, star chef Douglas Keane uses a 70-30 lean-to-fat ground beef ratio. healdsburgbarandgrill.comYou Might Also Enjoy: Douglas KeanePhoto Copyright Andy Katz

Boston, MA: Green Street Grill(20 of25)

Signature Burger: Bacon Double Cheeseburger (beef patty with cheddar cheese, smoked bacon and Russian Dressing in a white bun). A superb accompaniment to the burgers: house-made kettle chips. greenstreetgrill.comYou Might Also Like: Recipes from Boston ChefsPhoto Copyright Jared Razzano

New York City: Shake Shack(21 of25)

Signature Burger: ShackBurger (Black Angus beef patty topped with American cheese, tomato, lettuce, and "Shack Sauce," served in a grilled potato bun).Uber restaurateur Danny Meyer's beloved mini empire has a cult following among Gotham burger geeks. Must-order items include the ShackBurger (served with American cheese, tomato, lettuce, and "Shack Sauce" in an old-fashioned wax paper wrapper) and a "hand-spun" chocolate-and-peanut-butter custard shake. shakeshacknyc.comYou Might Also Enjoy: More Restaurants Serving Classic American DishesPhoto Copyright William Brinson Photography

Buffalo Gap, TX: Perini Ranch Steakhouse(22 of25)

Signature Burger: Ranch Burger (topped with mushrooms, onions, green chiles and choice of cheddar or provolone cheese). Self-taught cowboy cook Tom Perini masters the art of open-flame cooking using mesquite coals at his hay barn turned steakhouse, smack in the middle of the state. periniranch.comYou Might Also Like: More Great Texan FoodPhoto courtesy of Perini Ranch Steakhouse

Hackensack, NJ: White Manna(23 of25)

Signature Burger: Cheeseburger (topped with onions, served in a soft bun).This old-school diner has built its reputation on heavenly sliders piled high with thin-cut onions. It's been using the same butcher for the past 50 years.You Might Also Enjoy: Quick Grilling TipsPhoto Copyright fgeel

Chicago, IL: Duchamp(24 of25)

Signature Burger: Duchamp Havarti Cheeseburger (topped with Havarti cheese and tomato remoulade, served in a dill roll). Chef Michael Taus' burger comes on a dill roll prepared from his Czechoslovakian grandmother's recipe. duchamp-chicago.comYou Might Also Enjoy: Recipes from Chicago ChefsPhoto Copyright Andrew Stott

New York City: Peter Luger(25 of25)

Signature Burger: Luger Burger (served with raw onions and house-made steak sauce, served in a sesame bun). The broiled "Luger Burger"-prepared with a porterhouse and prime chuck blend-at this legendary steakhouse is served only during lunch. peterluger.comYou Might Also Enjoy: Delicious Steak SandwichesPhoto Copyright Peter Luger

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