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Reconsidering the Burger

By Mary Brown Malouf
11/06/09 - 11:13 AM
Reconsidering the Burger

As a member of the Burger Bunch, I've eaten all kinds of burgers: perforated frozen burgers, $20 Angus burgers, good burgers, bad burgers and things claiming to be burgers.

I'm become accustomed to considering obsessively and passing judgement on every ingredient that makes up a burger. Is the bun flabby, fluffy or firm? Is the cheese Swiss, cheddar, American or ersatz? Which lettuce best suits a burger—romaine, butter or iceberg? And for godsake, what about the pickle?

Today I received news that Acme Burger Company, a restaurant specializing in all kinds of out-of-the bun burgers, is introducing its new winter menu. it includes a crispy five spice duck burger, a turkey burger with cranberry mostarda and an elk chopped steak with brandy cream sauce, truffled mashed potatoes and green beans.

But the item that confounded my imagination is the ultimate West-eats-East fusion: a cheeseburger spring roll. The Burger Bunch won't be back to Acme anytime soon, so if you try this global snack, I want to hear what you think about it.

Reader Comments:
Nov 6, 2009 08:07 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

After the overpriced food and terrible service I will not be back anytime soon either.

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A lack of serious ambition, a love of cooking and a degree in Latin naturally led to a career in food writing for Mary Brown Malouf.

Her 25 years of experience has included stints as executive editor of D magazine in Dallas, Texas; executive editor at wine.com in Napa, California; and restaurant critic for The Salt Lake Tribune.

Now, she’s the dining editor for Salt Lake magazine, where she writes about the food scene in Salt Lake City and beyond. Check in regularly for the latest restaurant news, great products from local purveyors, and conversation about all things gustatory.

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