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I actually didn't even spot this place right across the street to the hot yoga studio I frequent until my cousin started joining me and suggested we try it out (lured like moths to its neon lighted signs).
Walking by the joint, I wasn't entirely sure I could trust the "24 hours" sign posted outside as fact or fiction because of how dark the place actually is. To me, the place seems like a diner out of a Tim Burton movie, complete with "beetlejuiced" black and white drab on the wait staff. Seating is ample with a good selection of booths on either end of the space, with larger U shaped booths for bigger parties.
Service was friendly, but a bit on the slower side. Though I appreciate the time taken to make a dish to order than having things dry out on hot plates. Kudos on its Ramsay approach ;)
The first time (yes, I've been back several times since), I'm thankful the waitress piped up her suggestion of ordering the turkey burger. In her own words "I honestly think it's better than the beef". At this, my cousin and I scoffed and needed to prove it to ourselves that mere poultry could outshine (let alone come close to) beef in the battle of burger.
Another upper-hand at this joint is that not only do you have a choice of meat (beef/turkey/veggie), but also a choice of signature toppings. I've had tried almost all of them, but I have to say that the best combo is probably the West Coast (spinach, jalapeno jack cheese and crisp onions) or Deep South (pulled pork and crisp onions).
The thing that blew me away after taking the first bite is how incredibly tender and juicy the turkey was. I kid you not as to how delicious this burger is and challenge you to find me a better turkey burger. And serving this up with a side of either the Mac & Cheese (w/ cured pancetta crisp & truffle oil) or their huge battered onion rings, there are few better things worthy of retoxifying my system after a good 75 minutes of hot sweaty detox.
Here's a huge PostScript - a word to the wise about not breaking what ain't broken. Do not, under any circumstance, order the beef. It's impeccably dry and quite terribly bland - even with the toppings there was little to salvage that poor performance of a patty. If you're in the market for beef - check my post about Burger's Priest
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