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Showing posts with label san francisco. Show all posts
Showing posts with label san francisco. Show all posts

You have to get In to get Out [On The Road / BurgeReview: San Francisco]

A place I was dying to go and try was In N Out Burger. I have read so many reviews, everybody loves it in the West Coast, even chef Thomas Keller goes to the joint to have their burgers. Well to make the long story short I had to go. 

In N Out
Fast food burger chain, West Coast locations only, opened in 1948 by couple Harry and Esther Snyder. More than 260 locations all privately owned. The place was hectic, completely packed, it was impossible to have a seat so we decided to eat in the bench were you wait for your order in front of the counters. 

Counter and the no-secret menu
I went for a double, double meat, double cheese, and onions, as a side some fries. Let me tell you something about the place there is a secret way to order, no it’s not a myth is true, this is not visible in the restaurant, and I discovered it after I visited the place. Basically you can have a 3x3 or even 4x4 (4 patties 4 cheese), how about going animal style, no! not the Muppets drummer, it’s basically mustard cooked patty, put some pickles, extra spread, and grilled onions. 

Double-Double
Many places where you can check the “Secret Menu” try their official site or for more detailed explanation go for Serious Eats or Badmouth

The burger was nice, bun slightly toasted, the spread which is some sort of improved thousand island is awesome, by the way you can ask more of the spread just like you usually do for ketchup or mayo. Fries were good, overall a nice fast food take on the American classic. My friends didn't like it, I kind of disagree think is good enough, probably we didn't see the complete magic as we didn't have any idea of how to order correctly. 

Sorry Double-Double next time you're going Animal
I think it's a must if you've one in the area, go for animal style as it sounds awesomeness in a bun. 

Animal reminds me the Seinfeld episode “The Conversion” 

Kramer: Um, you wanted to see me Father? 
Father: Yes. Please, sit down. Sister Roberta came to see me yesterday 
Kramer: I know what this is about Father. I didn't do anything. I just spoke to her innocently for just a few minutes. It’s just that, that I have this power 
Father: Yes, Kavorka 
Kramer: Kavorka? 
Father: It is a Latvian word which means "the lure of the animal" 
Kramer: I don’t understand 
Father: Women are drawn to you. They would give anything to be possessed by you 
Kramer: Help me Father, help me 
Father: Yes, yes I will help you. Listen very carefully. I want you to buy ten cloves of garlic, three quarts of vinegar, six ounces…

In N Out
T: +1 800 786 1000
Burgers
Approx Damage: $9pp
Area: Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco
Twitter: innoutburger
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24 Hours in San Francisco [On The Road: San Francisco]

What can you do if you have only 24 hours to see a huge and famous city such as San Francisco. Not much to be honest, so the only way to see the most is definitely taking one of the Hop on Hop off tours. So full of shame I admit I took the tour. 

San Francisco view from Alamo Square
Things to see: escape from Alcatraz, enjoy the Golden Gate, have a long stroll or bike the Golden Gate Park, check the sea lions at Fisherman’s Wharf, wander around the financial district and union square, have fresh crab at the Pier 39, climb Coit Tower for a panoramic view of the city, ride at any of the Cable Cars, admire the iconic Painted Ladies, sing take me out to the ball game at the 7th inning during a Giants baseball match, watch cars struggle at the crooked street in Lombard St, and many more. 

Golden Gate
Definitely quite difficult to see Fog City in only 24 hours, I did my best at least. 

Crab time
The Painted Ladies remind me the Seinfeld episode “The Face Painter” 

Elaine: What is that? 
Puddy: That's the letter D 
Elaine: Why is the letter D painted on your chest 
Puddy: Well, I'm going to the game tonight, and me and these five other guys are going to take our shirts off and spell out Devils 
Elaine: But you said no more painting 
Puddy: No, I said no more face painting, and as you can see this is not my face 
Elaine: Yeah, that's right

San Francisco
California


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