Montrose's Yellow Jug Burger Serves up Variety

MONTROSE, N.Y. – Stepping off the train and satisfying a burger craving just got easier in Cortlandt. Located between the Cortlandt train station’s two parking lot entrances on Albany Post Road is the Yellow Jug Burger Company, a 19-seat burger joint named after a long-time set of cottages that once occupied the same property.

“We have enough delis on this strip, we have six delis in a mile and a half,” said Mark Picucci, owner of the Yellow Jug, about why he specialized in burgers. The restaurant has been operating under a soft opening for five weeks.

While his customers have made comparisons to Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Picucci said his restaurant is “completely different.”

“Probably the only similarity is that you can build your own burger,” he said.

Yellow Jug offers burgers made from a variety of house-ground meats, including veal, pork, chicken and soy. A warning to strict vegetarians—the soy burgers are fried on the same griddle as other meat burgers. Canola oil is used for fried items including French fries and onion rings.

Bun options vary and whole wheat, wraps and lettuce wraps are available. Unlimited “build your own” toppings range from classics, like lettuce, tomato and onion, to hot cherry peppers and mushrooms. Burgers are purchased in increments of one or two patties and rotating specials like “chicken parmesan burger,” or “sausage and peppers” burgers are available.

Some variety that can’t be found at other burger joints can be found at the Yellow Jug, Picucci said, including orange and apple juice, a kids menu that includes chicken fingers and salads and yogurt parfaits are available.

“I pass Five Guys to get here,” said Mahopac resident Hector Satucci, before enjoying his two freshly delivered double-pattied burgers. He prefers Yellow Jug, he said, because other burger places are a “one way road."

"Burgers and hotdogs," he said. "This is variety and kid friendly.”

Satucci said he brings his three children to the restaurant for chicken fingers.

The Yellow Jug gets its name from a set of four rental cottages that were located on the property before Picucci bought the land to build a shopping plaza. One cottage was refurbished, the rest were too dilapidated to save, he said. After purchasing the property, Picucci said he found a garage with “Yellow Jug” signs dating back to, he believes, the 20s or 30s.

 “I was just intrigued with the name,” said Picucci.

At least one member of the family that used to own the property still lives locally, and Picucci said he was contacted by one of the grandchildren who gave him pictures of what the property formerly looked like.

Picucci said he expects there to be a formal grand opening in the next couple of weeks. The Yellow Jug’s hours aren’t definitive yet, but the restaurant opens every morning at 11 a.m. and closes around 9 p.m.  

 

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