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| - I am having a hard time understanding all the complaints about $8 for a cheeseburger.
My wife and I went to B-Spot and took my parents who were in town. Four of us had burgers, we split two sides four ways, and we consumed at the table a total of three milkshakes and two beers. The tab was $65.
We'd have spent more at Applebee's, but not had nearly as tasty of food.
If you read my other reviews, you'll find that I tend to be annoyed at how easily people are influenced by the shiny penny that is everything Michael Symon. But, in this case, I think people are actually expecting too much and are too easily disappointed. I don't know... I've heard more bad than good about B-Spot, not just here but in casual conversation, and I disagree. Why?
My only disappointment came from the lack of size on the burger patty. I expected 10+ ounces. I got a very average sized burger. And the flavor of the meat was nothing spectacular. I mean, this is La Frieda ground beef, here... but I could do as well at Heinen's.
What made B-Spot a 4-star experience in my opinion was the composition of ingredients on the bun. I had the Lola Burger, and the combination of bacon, fried egg, and mayonnaise was like getting hit in the face by a baseball bat of creamy richness. But the pickled red onions cut right through that like a knife. Oh, it was good!!!
I couldn't help but to think about Anthony Bourdain saying to that guy in that bar, "I mean, it's a fucking BURGER!" But seriously, the juxtaposition of creaminess and acidity... oh, alright... I shouldn't use the word juxtaposition when describing a cheeseburger. It was great. It was a great combination of stuff. There.
The Lola fries are overrated, same as they are at Lola. The onion rings were very good, but aren't onion rings kind of a matter of opinion?
My burger had a composition of flavors and textures that was a home run. My milkshake was one of the best I've ever had. The beer selection and atmostphere worked for me. The location is kind of lame.
Either way, if you're going in for a gourmet burger with toppings you wouldn't have thought of on your own (which are thoughtfully combined, I might add), I think you'll really enjoy it.
If you are going to experience Michael Symon, a self-professed meat lover just putting the biggest patty of ground beef imaginable on a buttery bun, then yeah... you'll be disappointed.
Another regular complaint is regarding the no-substitutions rule. I agree with this rule. It's a gourmet burger joint. You don't go into Lola and ask for the ribeye, but instead of salsa verde, maybe a beurre blanc or a mushroom gravy. Symon is composing unique burgers. If you aren't into that, you aren't into that!
Finally, yes... the food all comes at once. Just like at other burger joints. So what?
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