After watching the sneak preview of Terminator Salvation at Mann's Chinese Theatre, several friends and I ventured across the street to the Roosevelt Hotel to sample 25 Degrees renown premium burgers.
Perhaps it was Chef Daniel Boulud who redefined (and, may I add, repriced) burgers for the foodie by introducing a burger with foie gras, truffles, confit, short ribs braised in wine, tomato and horseradish on a semolina bun with parmesan and served with pommes souffles. That is still on my list of dishes to sample when I venture back to New York this year. These so-called premium burgers are all the rage these days and once you've had one, you'll understand. Father's Office in Santa Monica features a fabulous blue cheese burger as does The Counter also in Santa Monica.
Upon the recommendation of our server, I chose the Number Three burger which is a medium rare sirloin burger topped with mezzo secco jack cheese, green chile, chipotle, and avocado with a side of onion rings. Wow.
Try it some time if you happen to be in Los Angeles.
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Frankly my dear, I don't give a...
...coupon for your next visit, nor do we validate parking. This is a brothel.
The burger (Number 1 with a fried egg) and fries are still excellent the next day!! :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent news as I will be having leftovers for dinner tonight!
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