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| - Got the urge for an exceptional burger, and thought I would be brave and try something different. Mistake. Stick with what you know like the old standbys, Red Robin or Carl's Jr. Instead, I visited the Habit Burger Grill based on the many glowing reviews. Bad idea.
The Habit featured loud Tinfoil and trip hop tracks blasting on strategically-placed speakers that prevented any escape regardless of your seating. Immediate turnoff. It seemed like an obvious attempt to pander to a younger crowd, a sure signal of a lame attempt to cover up mediocre cuisine. In this case, that's exactly what it was.
Older, well-traveled burger connoisseurs like ourselves are not fooled. I remember the days of mom and pop char joints in southern California that will never be equaled in my opinion. Indeed, the fare was unimpressive, tasteless, and nothing special. The "Meh, I've had better" category expresses our reaction perfectly. The onion rings were grocery store frozen and way too salty, not fresh at all. I had the mushroom double char, and unlike similar fare from Carl's Jr. could not taste the mushrooms in the burger (they were there).
Next time, I'll stick with the tried and true for something as standard as char-broiled burgers. Better than In N Out? Don't think so. Pass.
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