"I finally made it to the new Pickle Barrel in Pickering, very close to home. The crowds were a turn off when they just opened but tonight didn't seem too busy.\n\nI was seated quickly once I got inside. Nice looking place with a high ceiling, a few booths, a good mix of seating.\n\nI perused their vast menu for a while before deciding on the Rueben Burger, one of their features. It has two patties, pastrami, cheese, and sauerkraut. I got a Caesar salad as my side.\n\nThe Caesar salad was good, not overdressed. The burger was pretty tall and I had to squash it a bit to fit my mouth. Unfortunately, that first bite was a mouthful of bitterness. The underside of the bun was burnt. Charred. I picked off some of the burnt bits but ended up eating it with a knife and fork. That spoiled it for me.\n\nMy server was very efficient and fast but also very annoying. I didn't appreciate being referred to as \"Boss\", as in \"How's it goin', Boss?\" or \"here you go, Boss.\" or \"Need anything else, Boss?\" It wasn't very professional.\n\nGrowing pains? Maybe. I'll have to wait and see if I get the urge to give them another try."^^ . . . "4"^^ . "2"^^ . "2018-05-10T00:00:00"^^ . "3"^^ . . "2"^^ .