re: What do you look for in a great burger?

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Bun: What kind of bun do you look for?

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I look for something with a butter toasted bottom and the right texture. Spongy and soft, not too chewy, just right.

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Toppings: Do you prefer basic toppings or more specialty type toppings?

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I like to have the flexibility to go either way. Sometimes, I want lettuce, tomatoes, american cheese, and ketchup. Sometimes, I want bacon, ham, gouda cheese, BBQ sauce, and grilled onions and mushrooms. I want the ability to choose which direction I want to go in.

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Patty: Obviously the most important part. Do you prefer grassfed? Angus?
How do you prefer it cooked and seasoned?

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I haven't had enough "Angus" or "grassfed" burgers to be able to knowingly taste the difference so I don't know on that. I like it seasoned. A little cayenne, a little garlic, a little black pepper, and some sea salt. Let the meat speak for itself, but give it a little kick. I like my meat cooked medium to medium well.

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Miscellaneous: What are some intangibles that put a burger over the top?

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Texture: how do the ingredients combine when you bite into them? A really good BBQ sauce or some kind of different sauce can really make it sing.

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Bonus: What is the best burger you have ever had?

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Mushroom swiss with carmelized onions and praline bacon at Barcadia