tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post4250036561276601380..comments2024-03-13T06:29:02.843-04:00Comments on Do You Really Know What You're Eating?: Where to find a really great burgerVictor E. Sassonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920237909721053423noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-85347555459996423982010-01-11T17:59:49.989-05:002010-01-11T17:59:49.989-05:00Me, too, Shakuey201. What does that mean?Me, too, Shakuey201. What does that mean?Victor E. Sassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920237909721053423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-9116795120569499272010-01-11T17:58:23.231-05:002010-01-11T17:58:23.231-05:00Yes, I recall reading about Burger DeLuxe opening....Yes, I recall reading about Burger DeLuxe opening. But I don't eat beef hamburgers unless they are naturally raised, thus my loyalty to Fuddruckers' ostrich burger.Victor E. Sassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920237909721053423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-51551657595956481152010-01-11T13:31:18.036-05:002010-01-11T13:31:18.036-05:00Five Guys is nothing but overpriced, overhyped and...Five Guys is nothing but overpriced, overhyped and mediocore. I would also like to know what exactly "fresh ground beef of the highest quality available" means.SHAKUEY201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-11534166769045371182010-01-11T12:12:59.279-05:002010-01-11T12:12:59.279-05:00I have to highly recommend Burger DeLuxe on Rt 23 ...I have to highly recommend Burger DeLuxe on Rt 23 north in Wayne. It's owned by the Livanos Group (that also owns Oceana, Abboccato and other NYC restaurants). They've got really interesting, creative burger combos (meat is fresh and cooked perfectly to order), awesome shakes, malteds, floats, etc. and a real throwback feel. I'll now go to Burger DeLuxe over Fuddruckers (which is only minutes away) ANY TIME.Katiehttp://www.gonzogastronomy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-69554179552917812932010-01-09T13:17:05.158-05:002010-01-09T13:17:05.158-05:00Salad bar may be stretching it, but how does it co...Salad bar may be stretching it, but how does it compare to other upscale burger places? Do any of the others have anything similar?Victor E. Sassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920237909721053423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-78627281414125094232010-01-09T13:05:10.012-05:002010-01-09T13:05:10.012-05:00Wouldn't necessarily call what a Fuddruckers h...Wouldn't necessarily call what a Fuddruckers has a salad bar ... more like a fixin's bar. But the salsa and lettuce and onions are very fresh and high quality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-19354342626775993252010-01-08T14:50:03.798-05:002010-01-08T14:50:03.798-05:00OK. Maybe I cast my net too wide on the marketing ...OK. Maybe I cast my net too wide on the marketing situation. But please be specific about "beef of the highest quality available." Ask your friend what kind of beef Five Guys buys. For example, Bobby Flay uses Certified Angus Beef. That sounds good, but in fact, the cattle are raised conventionally, with antibiotics, growth hormones and so forth. If he spent a little more, he could buy Certified Angus Beef Natural, which are vegetarian fed and get no drugs or hormones.Victor E. Sassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920237909721053423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-66131557985322584032010-01-08T14:06:01.652-05:002010-01-08T14:06:01.652-05:00For your information, Five Guys does not spend any...For your information, Five Guys does not spend any money on advertising. None, zip, zero. Rather they spend money on a secret shopper program, with the highest scoring franchises receiving cash prizes which go to the employees for a job well done. They also use fresh ground beef of the highest quality available. I know this because we have a friend who sells meat to the best steak houses in the country and he was most impressed with the fact that Five Guys gets their beef from the same supplies that his company does. The same is true of all of their ingredients. They search out and only use the very best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-35450458888179435892010-01-07T12:14:18.889-05:002010-01-07T12:14:18.889-05:00Not a good idea for me, either.Not a good idea for me, either.Victor E. Sassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920237909721053423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-90605591874860491042010-01-07T12:04:33.585-05:002010-01-07T12:04:33.585-05:00Its probably a better thing that they dont have th...Its probably a better thing that they dont have the appetizer platter here anyway, it had onion rings, mozarella sticks, chicken fingers and some other goodies on it. Eating in my early 20s was one thing but its probably not a good idea anymore.SHAKUEY201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-28070080413723194062010-01-07T12:02:24.354-05:002010-01-07T12:02:24.354-05:00I have heard of Elevation Burger and would certain...I have heard of Elevation Burger and would certainly try it if it were closer. Tasteatery is a no-frills place that closes at 6 p.m. and you have to go during the non-rush hours. As for the appetizer sampler, I have never seen that in Paramus. When Fuddruckers first opened there 20 years ago, they had the meat in a big refrigerated room and ground it fresh every day. The room is still there, but it is dark. Maybe customers felt uncomfortable looking at carcasses.Victor E. Sassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920237909721053423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1651217485085288423.post-15127636393806914612010-01-07T10:45:27.572-05:002010-01-07T10:45:27.572-05:00Fuddruckers definitely makes a good burger, has a ...Fuddruckers definitely makes a good burger, has a great variety and is of a decent value. I do miss the Appetizer Sampler that they apparently only have in California locations.<br /><br /> Have you heard of Elevation Burger in Montclair? My wife dragged me there one Friday, it was kind of trendy and the food was slightly overpriced, but the beef is organic and the fries are fried in olive oil. I am not a fan of Five Guys at all, I think it is pretty lousy and you know my take on Bobbys Burger Shack.SHAKUEY201noreply@blogger.com