Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Burger Tour Rating System

Following our first tour at El Gaucho, we decided to start a more formal rating system.  There have been some great suggestions, and we've tried to take them all into consideration.  Ultimately, we wanted to keep it simple, while making sure to include the most important aspects of the burger.  So, from here on, all burgers will be rated in 4 categories.  The rating will still be on a "1-5 Burger" scale, with the possibility for half points.  Without further ado....here are the categories.

1) Meat:  Simple, yet extremely important. Does it taste like a fresh or frozen patty? Seasoned or plain? Cooked on a grill or over an open flame? Too thin, too thick?

2) Bunnage: Is it grilled, toasted, soft, or stale? Too big or small? Soft or firm?

3) Fixings: This includes all the burger toppings as well as the side dishes.  Is the produce fresh?  Are the condiments applied too sparingly or in excess?  Did you like the fries, onion rings, or was there a unique side dish?

4) Overall: Did everything come together in a cohessive, memorable, and delicious way? Do you want to come back for another burger tomorrow?

Happy eating!  (Stay tuned for the review of our most recent tour at Red Mill Burger).