@pongored - These patties are cooked to order, but the default temp is medium-well, i.e., overcooked. I did see a few people with medium patties.

@Erin Jackson - It's definitely a faster version of the Counter's customization system so there's that.

@PommeDG - Thanks for the catch. It's a $10 burger. Corrected! Thanks!

@HerbyN - Thank you! I love that you picked up on that. Hope the East coast is treating you well!

@texas blues - Thanks! Exactly right - a no nonsense burger is one of life's great pleasures. I like the mustard angle. I had one with mustard at Burger Lounge here in LA that was really tasty.

@Osomatic - I thought the fish and chips were pretty darn good. I think they have a burger the happy hour menu for considerably less money. Might be just how to try the burger here.

@rlic80 - updated!

@Seeker and @shermanhelms - Well @Donnelle addressed this pretty well. There are A LOT of similarities (down to graphics and font), but I didn't want to spend the whole review detailing them. They know how to make a really good burger. I'd love to see them come up with a more original menu.

@HerbyN - Good question. I don't know what if any action Umami has or will take. As for prices, Fusion is pretty expensive (like Umami). These guys know how to cook up a great patty and have picked a great bun - I hope they develop their restaurant to be more of an expression of their point of view.

@alifromcali4 - Susan does make a pretty burger. Glad you like the photos.

@Donnelle - You are spot on. Street makes sharing a tasty, fun adventure without being too expensive.

@Yum! Yum! Yum! - Agreed!

@DavidPD - Thanks for the comment!

@Rodzilla - Glad you liked the write up. Thanks!

@Humberto - I totally get your reservations and your concern from the photos, but I think this burger really stands up. The grind issue you point out is managed by a loose packing so it's not an overly tight patty. Anyway - thanks for the comment and kind words!

@DavidPD- Thanks for the shout out. I can hardly believe it's been nearly four years of burgers! As for the Belgian fry... They should be skinless, fresh cut to a medium thickness. What gives them their distinct advantage (in my view) is the twice frying technique. Kenji has talked about the advantages of this (even McDonalds get twice cooked). It gives the fries both a rich flavor and nearly perfect balance of crisp exterior to creamy interior. The Belgians love their fries so much that they have shops - "friteries"- dedicated to them.

@Starfoxx28 - The above is a start of an explanation... More to come!

@Frip88 - I understand your questions, but I'm not always checking of every characteristic of the sear, temperature, what-have-you. In this case it was the unexpected synergy of the toppings that struck. That said, the grind was medium coarse and the sear hefty. The warm pink middle was a nice example of my preferred medium rare.

@millions - You got it. Toy Factory Lofts in the Arts District.

@Toddlessness - Ahhh, that's my bad. It was a miscommunication with the server on my second (un-photographed) visit. Updated!

@Burger365- I'm in agreement on the Mexican joint for a burger. Yuca's in Los Feliz is excellent.

@texas blues - Now you are talking! I'm happy to be educated on the proper use of queso.

@sdfishtaco- Any SD recommendations for a Mexican burger?

@coody - Lemon!

@jakethemate - fries here are solid, freshly cut. Truffle fries are surprisingly good.

@Osomatic - I have tried it. Review coming soon... though I'd say you've given a pretty good summation.

@sdfishtaco - OId is the new new. ; )

@Burger365 - Carnitas aren't a bad New Year's Day choice.

@Kelly Bone - I defer to you on all things vegetarian and I haven't had the falafel "sliders", but I thought the flavors on the falafel "burger" definitely held up.

@saltmanz - An earthly delight.

@scatteredsong - Can't speak for the rest of SE, but I'm not a truffle fanboy. Definitely a time and a place and often the truffle fries (flavored with truffle oil) leave me cold. This Rush Street version does work for me.

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@J. Kenji-Alt - Interesting... I imagine it's likely playing a bit loose with the terminology, but when I asked what their motto (and "grass-fed" sign in the location I ate) meant, I was told all grass-fed.