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| - This pains me to do, only two stars. I mean it, I like Gus'. Good beer selection, atmosphere, classic arcade game in the back. It is an enjoyable place. I have been there a handful of times and genuinely enjoyed myself. But, it still deserves this review.
Got the Heisenburger, fries and pickles last night with friends. It was equal parts interesting and unappetizing.
The pickles were, as always, on point. The sauce (buttermilk something or other I think) was pretty weak and a little bland. Otherwise, well done.
The burger was a failure. Asked for medium and got something north of well done. The peppercorn was more than scorched and the meat itself had the rich color of mortar. At times I enjoyed the interaction the blue cheese had with the caramelized onions, but by and large this was a swing and a miss.
Fries were good as always. The aioli was spot on and the salty greasiness of the taters is the stuff of boardwalk dreams .
All in all, I am being a little hard on Gus'. I think upon further review it deserves a three. Damn those delicious pickles!
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