Located on Fairfax, between Melrose and Beverly, you could totally walk right past the place without ever knowing it exists. Much like my social life in high school.
The inside of the restaurant is small. There are maybe 10 tables in the whole place, and some of them are only two-seaters.
We walked up to the counter and briefly looked over the menu. There aren't too many options, but I had looked online, so my chins were already quivering with excitement at the thought of a good burger.
The guy working the counter was friendly and welcoming. He didn't rush us as I took my time deciding on a beer. I got the Victory Swing, btw. Great summer drink.
Eric and I both ordered The Burger. With a description like "Harris Ranch beef, Fiscalini Farms cheddar, glazed applewood smoked bacon, arugula, aioli, ketchup" it seemed like the perfect choice.
I'm just going to cut straight to the chase here: This was the best burger I've ever had IN.MY.LIFE.
The meat was tender and juicy and flavorful. I didn't detect any spices in the ground beef, which meant it naturally tasted fucking delicious, which is totally crazy because I'm not a fan of "meat flavor" and guess what I totally loved it.
The bacon was thick and cooked perfectly. It wasn't soggy or charred.
The combination of the aioli and ketchup added just the right amount of savor and sauciness that it enhanced, not overpowered, the burger itself.
Also, I'm pretty sure the bun was a brioche. A freshly baked, almost-sweet, carby piece of brioche heaven.
The whole thing just tasted clean and naturally delicious. Not heavy or pumped full of flavorings.
Not much talking took place once our food was delivered.
If you're in the area, try to stop in. Let me know what you think. Seriously. Those burgers are the shiznit.
2 comments:
looks like a nice place but never heard of it before.
I'm a super picky burger eater, and this post had my mouth watering. I'll have to try it, I'm in Santa Monica. I'll let you know!
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