Burger Crew meeting called to order on Saturday, Feb 16, 2019 at 11:30am (Trevor’s pick).
Members in attendance: Angela d., Trevor Y., Wayne T., DK, Innie C.
I. Ordering
Trangela: Big Hunk O’ Love with fries
Innie: Ha’bull’nero with onion rings
DK: el Diablo with baked beans
Wayne: Big Hunk O’ Love with sweet potato fries
II. The burgers
No one really enjoyed the burger buns. DK and Wayne both thought the buns were really dry, although Innie’s was soaking in burger juices by the end. In terms of spiciness, both spicy burgers delivered the right amount of heat. DK really liked the spicy relish in his burger. Innie’s egg was cooked the way that she and Wayne like, which is just starting to congeal. The patties had a good sear and seasoning, but Wayne’s was overdone to the point that he sent his back to the kitchen. His replacement burger was much better. The maple bacon in the burgers was thick and crispy. The peanut butter in the Big Hunk O’ Love was smooth, probably overly smooth, to the point where it felt like it was just coating your mouth; chunky would’ve been better for texture. The burger also came with lettuce, which was a strange combination with peanut butter.
III. The sides
The onion rings had a nice and crispy batter, and the onions were cooked through so that you can actually take bites out of them without pulling out the whole onion. The sauce that came with them was very good. DK’s baked beans were a mix of black and kidney. It was very light on meat and could’ve used more sugar; he thought it was just ok. Innie thought that the sweet potato fries, which were coated in a sweet and salty seasoning, were too sweet, but on the plus side they were cooked all the way through despite being pretty thick.
IV. Miscellaneous
The service was slow and it was hard to get the attention of our server(s). The restaurant also identifies as a whiskey bar but their selection is nothing special, although this is partially offset by their great hot sauce selection. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon and it can be a little loud inside. Street parking is fairly easy to find. Innie and Wayne also had their burgers delivered to the wrong person.
V. Value
The prices that people would pay for their burgers ranged from $9 to $12, making their burgers on the pricey/overpriced side.
VI. The verdict
The ratings out of 5 ranged between 3.3 and 3.7, so the burgers weren’t bad but they definitely could’ve been executed better. Better buns and medium rare patties would go a long way.