Articles tagged ‘South End’

The Gallows

August 10th, 2011 by Richard Chudy

It’s about as close to an ideal griddled burger as you’ll find, from conception to execution, The Gallows puts their best foot forward on the burger front. It’s the uncommon treat of enjoying a meal based on actual care and consideration, versus the norm of slapping something between two buns. It’s clear from the moment you are greeted through receiving the bill, this is a tight knit group that actually gives a shit about your dining experience. The burgers, of course, are a delight, the attentive front of the house is really just an added bonus. We sample both the “Our Way” burger (American cheese, grilled onion, iceberg, homemade pickles) and the “Sunnyside” burger (house smoked bacon, American cheese, sunnyside egg) and love them both. Priced at $10 and $15 respectfully, it’s the classic griddled burger I’ve been seeking; crusty exterior, beefy interior, and as juicy and satisfying as the larger Pub burgers I often shun. continue reading »

The Beehive

December 5th, 2010 by Richard Chudy

This is not what I was expecting. I was preparing myself for another ho-hum South End burger, you know the type, featuring brioche, arugula, and something with the word “truffle.” It might look pretty but it be would bland, expensive, and the servers would be pretentious. Instead, I was treated to a beefy, juicy and downright pleasing hamburger and fries combination, with attentive servers. They still charge more than I’d prefer, but it is the South End, I can sort of deal with a $14 burger, I can’t of course, deal with paying an extra $1 for cheese. But what can you do, I enjoyed my burger through and through, chatting with the passionate Gary from PigTrip for hours, about all things burgers and BBQ. continue reading »

Coda

November 23rd, 2010 by Richard Chudy

I was hoping the Coda burger would be different enough from The Common Ground burger that I would at least have something to say about it.  Owned by the same people, the burger is eerily similar, but I was hoping for a little more South End-finesse as opposed to a rugged Allston burger, location is everything. It’s the same black pepper brioche, the same char-grilled just in a cleaner setting. But whatever worked for me in Allston did not work for me in the South End. Nicely cooked meat became over-cooked dry beef that was over-charred and lackluster. Although the over-char actually made for a nice crust, the nice crust really just turned into too bitter a final product. Those who prefer the grill over a griddle are just crazy, but what do I know. continue reading »