Stamford's Harlan Social Club Is Finalist In DVlicious Burger Contest

STAMFORD, Conn. -- The burger -- America's quintessential comfort food -- can be dressed up (think Kobe beef, an expensive cheese or a house-made bun) or down (as in simple ketchup, maybe a pickle). Anyway you flip it, it's a winner.

Harlan Social Club in Stamford.
Photo Credit: *Frank MacEachern*

The burger at Harlan Social Club.
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Owner Stephen Lewandowski.
Photo Credit: *Harlan Social Club*

Harlan Social Club is ready to serve you.
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Harlan Social Club interior.
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Frank MacEachern

07/17/2015 7:00 a.m.

You've picked five you love in Fairfield County, all of which are now vying for a spot on the DVlicious roster for best of the best. (Each finalist has been profiled this week.)

Read on for the juicy details.

Voting ends July 27; go here to chime in.

Harlan Social Club, 121 Towne St., Stamford, (203) 883-8000.

Years in Business: Three

Number of Burgers Offered: One. The Harlan Burger

Secret "Sauce" Behind Burger's Flavor: This angus beef burger (a Pat LaFrieda Blend) is topped with a cheddar ale sauce and bacon onion jam, and served on a Portuguese muffin.

Worth Special Note: Owner Stephen Lewandowski and Executive Chef Michael Sobelman have a long NYC track record and left the city to create Harlan.

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