The Great White Castle Census: A Burger Detective Story in NYC
Ah, White Castle. Those squares of griddled deliciousness, the late-night savior of many a reveler. But in the concrete jungle that is New York City, how many of these miniature castles actually exist? Fear not, fellow slider enthusiasts, for I, your intrepid burger detective, have embarked on a quest to unearth the truth!
Following the Crumbling Clues
Now, some folks will tell you White Castles are as common as pigeons in Central Park. But whispers on the wind (and by wind, I mean internet forums) suggest a different story. Did the Big Apple's rent crunch gobble up these tiny bastions of beef? Have their flickering neon signs been dimmed forever?
The Numbers Game: Separating Fact from Fry
Strap on your detective hats, because we're diving into the numbers. According to official reports (which, let's be honest, can be drier than a week-old slider bun), there are around 31 White Castles in the entire state of New York. But hold on to your hats, because here's the shocker: that number includes the greater metropolitan area, which means New Jersey and a big chunk of Connecticut are lumped in!
The Big Apple's Shrinking Slider Kingdom
So, how many White Castles grace the five boroughs themselves? Now things get murky. News articles from a few years back claim a mere 20 White Castles clung to the NYC skyline. But have things gotten even more burger-barren?
A Call to Arms (and Appetites)!
This, my friends, is where you, the amazing burgerati of NYC, come in. I need your help! Have you spotted a gleaming White Castle beacon lately? Did a Krystal sneak in and disguise itself as its mini-me cousin?
Share your intel in the comments below! Together, we can crack the case of the disappearing White Castles and ensure a future where late-night burger cravings are a thing of the satisfied past.
P.S. If anyone finds a secret White Castle speakeasy, hit me up. We might just become best burger buddies.
