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Dear AHT: Have You Ever Gotten Food Poisoning from a Burger?
Maybe I missed one or two, but most of the people who seemed to get sick from a burger, got sick from a burger made at a chain/fast food place...did anyone else catch this? Obviously that isn't the case with everyone, as I am sure that there are people who have gotten food poisoning from the fanciest places. But, it would be interesting to see if there is any correlation. If you order a rare or med-rare burger from a fast food/chain place are you more likely to get sick than if you ordered a burger the same way from an upscale dining restaurant?
Dear AHT: 'Behold the Nexus'
My goodness. You are all ridiculous. This conversation has been going on forever, and why? Because some people can't deal with what others post. If you don't like it, move on! Look at something else! The internet is a large place. Just because it's there, doesn't mean you have to comment on it! This guy did something interesting. It involves burgers. Therefore, a website about burgers should post it. Whether or not you AGREE with it being posted is another matter entirely, and one you should take up (VIA EMAIL) with Serious Eats staff, who I am certain would love to hear from you. So, you either say, "Wow that's pretty cool!" or "Not quite the burger for me, but thumbs up for the guy who took the time to create that!", or type those fingers onto a different website, and get a life. I think that this is pretty cool. Sure, we have seen similar things before, but without AHT, I wouldn't have known someone took the time to create this...and I think it's pretty darn awesome. So thumbs up to you AHT for posting this, and thumbs up to this monster's creator!
Triumph of the New At Rowdy Red Wine & Burger Bar In Los Angeles
Ooo I loved this review. I will probably never have the opportunity to go there, so being able to read such a vivid description makes my mouth water!!
I kinda wish there was somewhere local to get such great burgers!
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Served: Your Waitress Gets Reprimanded
@Everyone:
I don't know where some of you get off being so rude, so I am pointing this at everyone. I work in the service industry. Two jobs, seven days a week, and I don't make enough for it. Every rude comment pisses me off. Why? Because you seem to be forgetting that everyone is human, and everyone has these crazy things called feelings. Hannah is being honest. Why is that such a sin in this world?
Working in the service industry is very very difficult. You have to constantly be "on". She's describing her life as it is, giving many people who have never experienced this sort of life, a glimpse at what it's like to be a waitress.
Both her and her boss were at fault. Her boss should provide somewhere private for paperwork. Her boss shouldn't be sitting around drinking while his staff is dealing with a crowd of any sort. Doesn't matter who you are, you should be on. Hannah shouldn't have been in the dining area. She wasn't serving, so she deserves an area where she can do her work in peace. She needs to discuss this with her boss. Also, she shouldn't be drinking on the clock. BUT, as an exception, if her boss is doing it, she can too. But, again, neither of them should be drinking.
Overall, I think that people just need to realize the purpose of this blog. You all sit here, typing away, arguing over the stupidest garbage. All of you are old enough to know better. Why can't you just read, and comment on your feelings ONCE. There is no need to respond to those who insult others. If they want to sound like stupid jerks, let them. But by responding, you're just fueling their fires.
So, in the words of a Beatles song: Let it be.
And Hannah, you go girl!
Dear AHT: Have You Ever Gotten Food Poisoning from a Burger?
Maybe I missed one or two, but most of the people who seemed to get sick from a burger, got sick from a burger made at a chain/fast food place...did anyone else catch this? Obviously that isn't the case with everyone, as I am sure that there are people who have gotten food poisoning from the fanciest places. But, it would be interesting to see if there is any correlation. If you order a rare or med-rare burger from a fast food/chain place are you more likely to get sick than if you ordered a burger the same way from an upscale dining restaurant?
Dear AHT: 'Behold the Nexus'
My goodness. You are all ridiculous. This conversation has been going on forever, and why? Because some people can't deal with what others post. If you don't like it, move on! Look at something else! The internet is a large place. Just because it's there, doesn't mean you have to comment on it! This guy did something interesting. It involves burgers. Therefore, a website about burgers should post it. Whether or not you AGREE with it being posted is another matter entirely, and one you should take up (VIA EMAIL) with Serious Eats staff, who I am certain would love to hear from you. So, you either say, "Wow that's pretty cool!" or "Not quite the burger for me, but thumbs up for the guy who took the time to create that!", or type those fingers onto a different website, and get a life. I think that this is pretty cool. Sure, we have seen similar things before, but without AHT, I wouldn't have known someone took the time to create this...and I think it's pretty darn awesome. So thumbs up to you AHT for posting this, and thumbs up to this monster's creator!
Triumph of the New At Rowdy Red Wine & Burger Bar In Los Angeles
Ooo I loved this review. I will probably never have the opportunity to go there, so being able to read such a vivid description makes my mouth water!!
I kinda wish there was somewhere local to get such great burgers!
No Burger Bliss at Bohemia Bagel in Prague, But At Least the Fries Are Good
@Oneiron...if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
Do they have McDonald's/BK over there? I would be curious to see how those are...
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
Hmm, in all honesty, I would rather die from E. Coli from an undercooked burger than from choking on a dry piece of charcoal that someone overcooked to dryness...
The Nickel Diner in Los Angeles Is a Fine Diner That Hasn't Mastered the Burger
Great review! I loved how you described the atmosphere. Sounds like a neat place!
The Garlic Burger from Hon Cafe in Chinatown
@Gastro888: Thank you for correcting me. I was not correctly informed on the matter. I will have to speak with the person who told me that boba meant bubble.
Hinano Cafe in Venice, California, Is A Dive Bar Burger Treat
Hinano is actually Hawaiian in origin. It means "male pandanus blossom". A pandanus is a sort of tree/shrub.
The Garlic Burger from Hon Cafe in Chinatown
@NYminknit, boba is a pretty common name for bubble tea, and I don't believe it's vulgar. I understand it's derived from the English word bubble, and that the Chinese characters mean froth.
I wonder how common burgers like this would be elsewhere? I assume that I would have to go to a big city to find such a unique and yummy looking burger:) I have definitely never seen this around where I live...
The Tam O'Shanter Inn is Scottish for Hamburger
@Raiders757
Will you stop going to every single burger thread and talking about how the burgers are cooked incorrectly? Each person has burgers cooked to their own personal preference. And, if you don't like the way the burgers are cooked, then just keep your mouth shut and don't look at the pictures.
The Oinkster in Eagle Rock, California, Serves Slow Fast Food Burgers
@Raiders757: Each person has their own personal preferences as to how they like their burger cooked due to flavor preferences. It has nothing to do with being "frou-frou" or making a burger look like steak. In fact, I prefer my steak and burger cooked quite differently. But some of us have more sensitive palates, and do not want a well-done burger slapped on a bun. I prefer a medium burger, which has a different flavor in comparison to a well-done burger. If I felt like you and "as long as it's in a bun, and put together correctly to order, i'm fine." I would go to McDonald's. But when I go to a quality establishment, and am eating quality meat, I prefer it to be medium. There is a taste difference to me, and believe there is a taste difference for others as well. I feel that there is room for everyone in a burger world. Burger snobs are not bothering you for wanting your burger well done (in fact, most restaurants will not even give a choice anymore...well done is the requirement), so don't rant at those of us who want our burgers a little more bloody.
Dear AHT: Have You Ever Gotten Food Poisoning from a Burger?
Nah..I never get sick, partially due to the hot sauce I usually douch my burgers in. Kills all the bad stuff.
Triumph of the New At Rowdy Red Wine & Burger Bar In Los Angeles
I've had the burger here and it's definitely better than the average burger. It's also reasonably priced for the quality you get.
Ditto on parking at the LAPL across the street. If you have a library card (free) then it's $1 parking for one hour, then $4 more dollars for the second hour. Just eat and get out in an hour and you're good to go.
Dear AHT: 'Behold the Nexus'
"So, you either say, "Wow that's pretty cool!" or "Not quite the burger for me, but thumbs up for the guy who took the time to create that!", or type those fingers onto a different website, and get a life."
snap, is THAT what we are supposed to do?
sorry, the interwebz iz fer big boyz n big grlz and a motherload of opinions that get thrown around. to suggest these should never be negative is naive (amongst other things).
honestly, if you are to sensitive to observe criticism from afar it is you that needs to find greener pastures.
honestly, if you are to sensative to observe critisizm from afar it is you that needs to find greener pastures.
or you can stick around, because I have an AWESOME idea spawned by this one: I'm going to DOUBLE the size of this bad boy and pour THREE large streawberry milkshakes over the top.... get it??? GET IT?!?!?
;-)
Hinano Cafe in Venice, California, Is A Dive Bar Burger Treat
great place a few blocks from my house. Only had it once though. Wish I could change that.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
I don't know if I'd send a hamburger back--at that point, I don't trust the cook. I'd just tell the waiter/tress and have her take it off the check. For example--I ordered the four miniburgers at Chili's that were supposed to be topped with apple smoked bacon, cheese and onions. Sounds good--everyone's doing "sliders" these days. What I ended up with was a DRIED out hamburger patty that was cut into four pieces with a little cheese on one of them. No bacon, no onions--what the he11? When I brought it to the waitress' attention, she didn't seem all that surprised--I guess they were out of mini-burger and were making do. No, I don't want to order something else--it will only be the same quality as the crap the cook already sent out. If the restaurant, whether it's a chain or not, LOSES money because they don't get a chance to "try again", they will make sure the food goes out right the first time! Most of the time, if you send something back what you get isn't all that much better, but you eat it anyway, pay for it anyway just to get out of the restaurant.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
@ Robyn
Yay! Glad you tried it and it worked out for you. Last night I received a cheeseburger medium well I had ordered medium rare--I really did not enjoy it and gave the restaurant low marks. Perhaps I'll go there one more time and see if it's any better when cooked correctly.
@ Drakmyth
You have absolutely got to be a troll, or did not read any pages on this site.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
The French always spit in returned food. It is tradition.
Triumph of the New At Rowdy Red Wine & Burger Bar In Los Angeles
Get a library card for the LA Public Library across the street from the Rowdy location. LAPL validates for parking with a LAPL card and it brings the parking charge WAY down
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
@drmoze, that is the main reason I do not send my burgers back.
My question to everyone is: which establishment would you think would spit on your burger? a chain restaurant, a diner/restaurant , a fancy pants place?
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
I bet the 2nd burger was even juicier because of the secret saliva that the cook added to the re-order.
Triumph of the New At Rowdy Red Wine & Burger Bar In Los Angeles
I like the size of your post, Damon.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
You know what, I just realized you must be an internet n00b to be getting your panties up in such a bunch, and as much as I hate the meme, you Godwinned this thread. Great job.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
QQ indeed. Thanks for proving my point, dude.
No Burger Bliss at Bohemia Bagel in Prague, But At Least the Fries Are Good
@milkyway; I couldn't even hear One Onion, or whatever he or she or it calls itself. I think it's the consequences of losing, and being part of a tiny minority in a tiny part of the world...they just don't get it.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
Hey simon, maybe you should learn how to spell and read.
As the poster said : advise. To advise means to counsel, recommend or inform. It does not mean to tell someone what to do.
They obviously feel strongly about eating undercooked meat but instead of respecting their opinion you call it 'their problem'.
I do apologize for not falling in lockstep. Guten Tag.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
after working in a kitchen, I really don't like sending food back if I don't absolutely have to.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
Yay! I'm so proud I asked the question to spur this in your mind then. I had the same thing happen to me last week. The burger was a hockey puck the first try but the second time it was a fantastic burger.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
I don't understand the point of eating a piece of meat if it's cooked to more than medium. Medium for burgers, med rare for steaks.
@thomassweet, I do believe the point being made here is that if that poster wants to warn people against eating rare meat, she's not going to have luck changing anyone's minds here. We're all burger snobs (for lack of a better word) and I don't think anyone with a burger snob palate would say they truly enjoy a well done patty.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
Absolutely not. If you like well done, that's your problem and you are free to say so. But telling OTHER people not to eat their burgers at less than well done on this site will not get you very far. Learn to read please.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
'And yes, you picked the wrong site to admonish people for eating burgers at less than well done temperatuer.'
So this is a site where you should only comment if your sure that it will be agreed on by everyone? That will surely make for a good dialogue.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
On the flip side what gets me even some mad is when you have the night when you just want to order in tonight. You call your "favorite" burger place put you order in and it arrives rare like hardly even cooked becuase they are so busy.... You pick up the phone to call and you get a busy signal... You just sit there and your pissed...
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
@ drakmyth - the risk you describe is almost always limited to pre-processed burger patties, the kind you buy frozen in puck shapes from the super market, made in factories. I wouldn't eat those at all. Burgers from semi decent restaurants are ground in house from cuts of meat that have no contact with feces or stomachs. The risk is infinitesimal if you are eating quality foods. And yes, you picked the wrong site to admonish people for eating burgers at less than well done temperatuer. Personally, I always order my burgers rare, black and blue at the places where I know they are using the best of the best. Have you ever heard of steak tartare, or Yuk Hwe?
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
@Debbie Downer....a medium rare cheese burger is one of the simple pleasures in life. Save your safety talk for another website and day.
I would consider sending an overdone piece of meat back....but by the time it arrives I am way to hungry to part with it and would just eat it no matter what.
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
@Barbara -- Bravo! I'm with you.
@Robyn -- Yall are my new hero. I'm a bit timid when it comes to sending stuff back.
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@Everyone:
I don't know where some of you get off being so rude, so I am pointing this at everyone. I work in the service industry. Two jobs, seven days a week, and I don't make enough for it. Every rude comment pisses me off. Why? Because you seem to be forgetting that everyone is human, and everyone has these crazy things called feelings. Hannah is being honest. Why is that such a sin in this world?
Working in the service industry is very very difficult. You have to constantly be "on". She's describing her life as it is, giving many people who have never experienced this sort of life, a glimpse at what it's like to be a waitress.
Both her and her boss were at fault. Her boss should provide somewhere private for paperwork. Her boss shouldn't be sitting around drinking while his staff is dealing with a crowd of any sort. Doesn't matter who you are, you should be on. Hannah shouldn't have been in the dining area. She wasn't serving, so she deserves an area where she can do her work in peace. She needs to discuss this with her boss. Also, she shouldn't be drinking on the clock. BUT, as an exception, if her boss is doing it, she can too. But, again, neither of them should be drinking.
Overall, I think that people just need to realize the purpose of this blog. You all sit here, typing away, arguing over the stupidest garbage. All of you are old enough to know better. Why can't you just read, and comment on your feelings ONCE. There is no need to respond to those who insult others. If they want to sound like stupid jerks, let them. But by responding, you're just fueling their fires.
So, in the words of a Beatles song: Let it be.
And Hannah, you go girl!