Articles tagged ‘fried egg’

Kingston Station

September 30th, 2011 by Richard Chudy

The only good thing to come out of my experience at Kingston Station was my first experience using Level Up, I was surprised at the ease to which I was able to pay via my new favorite App, and even more surprised when I scanned through the numerous locations I had the option of checking out. Kingston Station had been on my short list for some time, and I eagerly ventured there with the promise of an exceptional burger. Maybe that was my first mistake; it’s unfair to rule out a place based on vibe and service, but suffice to say the lackluster service and rugged atmosphere were the first hint of a dull burger to come. Dull can sometimes be spun into “classic,” sometimes it’s all you want for a burger, and generally what I covet most. Ordinary wasn’t even the real problem here, with so many fundamental errors it’s hard to even imagine how this burger is so beloved, and for $15 it was even more egregious. An off day? Please, this one offered almost no hope. continue reading »

Scarlet Oak Tavern

July 19th, 2011 by Richard Chudy

I’ve explored the depths of non-city burgers once or twice, most recently here. I’m a city boy, more or less, but I have no qualms about traveling all over this state, region, or country for great eats, never mind a great burger. Hingham isn’t exactly the farthest destination, but far enough for the SBK and I to enjoy a little car ride while I swear at traffic all the while. Scarlet Oak Tavern was the destination, and I’m happy to report it was worth the trip. I opted for the Gus Burger (cheddar cheese, smoked bacon and a fried egg) for a mere $12. Arriving hot, juicy, and with a dominating char aroma, it was satisfying and worthy of the price tag. Not without flaws, but if you’ve read anything on this website before, that shouldn’t surprise you. continue reading »

Clink

May 1st, 2011 by Richard Chudy

I often find that burgers never match their given price. Where does the price even come from? You put lipstick on a pig it’s still a pig, right? I guess if you put wannabe fancy ingredients on a burger it’s still a burger. While I can in no way justify the $17 price tag on the Clink burger, topped with a fried egg and Cheddar, it is quite delicious, the perfect examples of balance and restraint. Nothing is over-done and everything is in tune from one ingredient to the next. It’s also a rare example of grass-fed beef that tastes pretty good. Not superb and not overly beefy or fatty (although I guess that’s the point) it does hit on a few different taste buds. The meat is cooked medium-rare as requested, is juicy but not overly-so, forgive me if I penned those words before. If you’re searching for an impeccably juicy burger that is greasy, satisfying and to the point, Clink is not that burger. But if a straight-forward, grilled and well seasoned burger is all your after, this is a place worth taking a closer look. continue reading »