Re: What Are you Eating Right Now?
Posted: 14 Jan 2023, 7:34pm
Why are they so fucking tall? They're not even edible in that format.WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:19pmYes, gourmet burgers suck & whoever started that concept should be flogged.
That's my chief (really, only) objection. There's a gourmet burger place that we go to because it's really fucking good, but the size leads to messiness and sadness.Kory wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 3:05pmWhy are they so fucking tall? They're not even edible in that format.WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:19pmYes, gourmet burgers suck & whoever started that concept should be flogged.
They also need to have giant globs of aioli which can fuck right off.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 3:07pmThat's my chief (really, only) objection. There's a gourmet burger place that we go to because it's really fucking good, but the size leads to messiness and sadness.Kory wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 3:05pmWhy are they so fucking tall? They're not even edible in that format.WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:19pmYes, gourmet burgers suck & whoever started that concept should be flogged.
The best aspect of gourmet burger places is being able to order stuff like banana peppers as toppings.Kory wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 3:08pmThey also need to have giant globs of aioli which can fuck right off.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 3:07pmThat's my chief (really, only) objection. There's a gourmet burger place that we go to because it's really fucking good, but the size leads to messiness and sadness.Kory wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 3:05pmWhy are they so fucking tall? They're not even edible in that format.WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:19pmYes, gourmet burgers suck & whoever started that concept should be flogged.
The place we go to offers an elk meat option, which is really good. Not that I eat meat anymore. But still, back in the day it was good.matedog wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 4:38pmMy issues with burgers is that the beef is so processed and minimal that it really doesn't add much. I've basically given up beef for environmental reasons, but I do make an exception maybe once a year for a fine cut of beef. Not gonna waste that shit on a burger when a turk burg pretty much tastes the same.
That being said, gourmet burgers can be made where the beef actually contributes to the overall flavor, so I'm cool with gourmet.
My college town had a burger joint called "Murder Burger*" that had ostrich burgers which were tasty. Also, I didn't know you were a vegetarian.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 5:14pmThe place we go to offers an elk meat option, which is really good. Not that I eat meat anymore. But still, back in the day it was good.matedog wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 4:38pmMy issues with burgers is that the beef is so processed and minimal that it really doesn't add much. I've basically given up beef for environmental reasons, but I do make an exception maybe once a year for a fine cut of beef. Not gonna waste that shit on a burger when a turk burg pretty much tastes the same.
That being said, gourmet burgers can be made where the beef actually contributes to the overall flavor, so I'm cool with gourmet.
I think I've had ostrich before. The best beef I've ever had is from my sister-in-law's farm—all organic. Incredibly lean and flavourful. The Boss and I would buy, like, a quarter cow and fill the freezer for a year.matedog wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 5:33pmMy college town had a burger joint called "Murder Burger*" that had ostrich burgers which were tasty. Also, I didn't know you were a vegetarian.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 5:14pmThe place we go to offers an elk meat option, which is really good. Not that I eat meat anymore. But still, back in the day it was good.matedog wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 4:38pmMy issues with burgers is that the beef is so processed and minimal that it really doesn't add much. I've basically given up beef for environmental reasons, but I do make an exception maybe once a year for a fine cut of beef. Not gonna waste that shit on a burger when a turk burg pretty much tastes the same.
That being said, gourmet burgers can be made where the beef actually contributes to the overall flavor, so I'm cool with gourmet.
*the town made them change the name to Redrum Burger. Less fun, but still pretty good.
Tangentially related, but reminds me of the time i went to Katzs in NYC and had one of their "world famous" pastrami sandwiches that was so absurdly overpacked, there was more of the stuff strewn around the plate/table/floor than managed to find its way into my gob. A profoundly unsatisfying culinary experience.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 3:07pmThat's my chief (really, only) objection. There's a gourmet burger place that we go to because it's really fucking good, but the size leads to messiness and sadness.Kory wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 3:05pmWhy are they so fucking tall? They're not even edible in that format.WestwayKid wrote: ↑17 Jan 2023, 12:19pmYes, gourmet burgers suck & whoever started that concept should be flogged.