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@frankfurter - I don't think its an elitist issue at all, just a matter of preference. Like ESNY says, though, you're medium well burger looks like a juiceless hockey puck to me, absolutely unappetizing. I'll take them pink, every time.

I think, though, if you really, really appreciate the idea of the quality of the beef, not just the idea of it being one component of a delicious sandwich, then you should be ordering it medium rare. I absolutely love ground beef, will even eat it raw with a dash of salt just like my parents used to do in Wisconsin during happy hours at bars in the 70's. An overcooked hunk of ground beef, to me, is destroyed. This isn't meant to be a 'holier than though' mentality, just my own reality being a beef lover.

Brooklyn, NY. More specifically, Park Slope.

2.5" wide, it's almost a snack size. Interesting. Adam, any chance you have a photo with a hand in it (perhaps holding a portion) for perspective?

How was the extraction procedure? I could imagine it being somewhat perilous.

An interesting technique! I would imagine, though, that the major issue in attempting to do this at home would be having the will power to stick a box of hot, delicious fried chicken in the fridge to cool overnight without tearing into it.

Also. You are pretty awesome.

Thank.

Holy onion rings. Those look fantabulous.

the glorious, glorious ribeye.

Eggs!

Oh, that is a sad looking patty. Yikes. I'm actually cringing at the thought of chewing and swallowing that bite. Thanks for doing the dirty work, Erin. Also, I'm sure its not the case, but I can only hope that you were significantly drunk while eating those. That's the only way I could manage to down 'em.

just a little milk. no sugar. thank.

I think they're great! A definite visual improvement and no issues on my end.