I was afraid the myth and the legend of In N Out Burger would be hard to live up to, but I am pleased to say that it did live up to the hype.
I've heard people proselytize In N Out, I've seen the long lines of cars waiting for a chance to revel in its sanctity, and I've wonder why there is so much praise for an inglorious bun and and meat patty? The answer is that they keep things simple and fresh. Nothing fancy, nothing over the top. Just a bun, a good sized patty of ground beef, cheese, lettuce and a slice of tomato. That's it. No fussy, no trying to redefine the hamburger, and no feeling like you just ate a bun full of grease. And, the french fries?! I guess I never knew what real french fries, straight from potato to oil to basket, tasted like. They are fantastic!
I wish it hadn't taken me so long to discover In N Out. But I am glad I finally got to see what the fuss was all about. I'm definitely a convert now!