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@FamishedFem - Thanks! And yes - it is a strange animal the brioche bun phenomenon.

@SAKSc - Thank you for the kind words!

@sticky wicket - I'm interested to try the kebabs. Any insight?

@nycnowla - welcome (I am a transplanted new yorker too)! LD's is a grand preparation, but I am still on the fence about. Have to go back. As for Fix Burger... I love Paul Joo - and think his burgers are really good - though not (yet) great. Here is the review: http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2009/01/the-fix-burger-in-silverlake-caifornia-burger-review.html
I am going to do a follow up review....

@alossix - Ok - this is a controversy here in LA. @herbyn contacted me about this and made the same point. In fact, he pointed me to an interesting LATimes article about the controversy:
http://articles.latimes.com/2009/may/31/local/me-east31
- Thanks @herbyn!

While there is real controversy, Los Feliz is popularly referred to as "the Eastside" by a lot of LA's residents so that's why I make reference to it in that manner.

@nycnowla... didn't know little dom's made a burger. maybe worth a try since their other offerings are normally above average. do you know if they serve the burger all day or just for lunch and happy hour like at the desert rose?

I've eaten there with the hopes of finding a great burger nearby, but no...my reaction mirrors yours. Will someone please tell chefs in LA that a brioche is NOT a hamburger bun! The remainder of the menu is quite good, however.

Damon-- The disappointing burger did not diminish the pleasure of the posting! You do make me laugh, and all so clever.