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| - I have heard the rumors of a delicious burger. I have heard this delicious burger can be found at Bradley Ogden.
My friends and I bid farewell to Bradley Ogden, which is closing on August 5th. Although I have meant to come here numerous times I've never made it. I figured I better do it now, before I can't anymore.
We showed up around 6 PM on a Saturday evening and were greeted by a nice, yet not in particularly attentive hostess. She ended up seating us at the bar, but in a portion of the bar that was to be used for a private party. We were unceremoniously swept to another area of the crowded bar and hastily shoved in a corner by the hostess and another, rather brusque woman.
So it didn't start off well. At least the bar service made it all better. Our bartender was impeccable, kept an eye on our drinks, and fulfilled our needs with ease. I had the Riesling ($12), two glasses, a 2010 from Willamette Valley. Honestly it was one of the best Rieslings I've had. It even outshines many German Rieslings I tend to stick with.
Moving on to the Pre-Fixe Lounge menu. Of course I ordered the Hamburger, cheddar cheese, the Bradley Ogden Ceaser Salad for starters, and ended with the butterscotch pudding accompanied with two snickerdoodle cookies.
The burger really was delectable (ordered Medium, and usually I go with medium well) and had that fresh farm taste that very good meats tend to have. If you can taste the fact the cow is eating well, that is good meat. The burger came accompanied with fries, a mayo, a spicy mustard, and a ketchup. The mayo was heaven, I even dipped my fries in it (FATTY ALERT).
BUT - I think I may have enjoyed the Ceaser Salad even more. It was crisp, perfectly seasoned, the croutons were crunchy and perfect. I mean, I don't understand how a salad can really be that good, but honestly, it was!
Lastly, the dessert was light, not super decadent. It is a nice end to the meal, especially after having eaten the heavy burger. The snickerdoodles were soft and complimented the butterscotch pudding.
Overall I must admit I wish I could go back and try something else. But I can't. How sad.
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