It has been a long time coming. It has called my name. It has tempting me. It has attempted to lure me. I hear about it. I read about it. It mocks me uncontrollably. Because of what it is, I have to experience it, but for one reason or another, it eludes me although it is always there.
I've read the rave reviews. More exhilarating than dive bombing in a WW1 bi-plane. Driving a Bugatti Veyron across Montana: lack-luster in comparison. A short term, torrid affair with Jessica Biel would be boring. A 1945 Lafite Rothschild would lack depth side by side.
What am I talking about?
The fabled Five Guy's Burger.
Maybe too much hype? Too many expectations? Not bad, but expected better. There are better in Peoria. Think I lost a little respect for Zagat and a few other publications for highly touting these things. Did I not "get" something? Was I supposed to wear 3-D burger glasses?
In fact, I was waaay excited about the Cajun fries. Hand cut fries that weren't soggy and had a wonderful "burn". Now THAT is something one RARELY gets in Peoria!
Next time I want a burger (if I don't make it myself): The Gebby Burger at Schooners or the Burger Barge (various "flavors").
But everybody has their favorites and if this, Ludy's, Steak & Shake or countless others are your favorites, please enjoy them.
Now to fire up the grill for these nice little Angus Beef ribeyes...
3 comments:
I wasn't bowled over by their burgers, but I am not a huge burger fan anyway.
Kevin,
I had the fries at Joe's Sports Bar on Pioneer Parkway today. They were awesome! Unlike any I've had in Peoria or anywhere for that matter. Skin on, very crispy, not greasy, no burned taste. I highly recommend them...
I agree 100% Kevin. I was quite disappointed by the food at 5 Guys. If the one and only thing you do is burgers, why wouldn't they be spectacular? Well, I guess they do fries too.. but mine were not edible. The fries were soggy with way too much cajun. I love spicy, so it's not because of the heat of the seasoning, these were just plain bad. The burger was okay, but I would not go back when Burger Barge and Chili's serves up a much better burger. I also thought the price was a bit high, for being a cafeteria style restaurant. I can be lazy, be waited on, and get a better meal for the same price.
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