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California Dreaming at The Golden State in Los Angeles
I've been to your Pop's restaurant (and spent several happy hours at the bar) - liked it a lot!
California Dreaming at The Golden State in Los Angeles
great review! finally got to try the burger out last week and i thought it was definitely one of the top five burgers i've eaten.
if you haven't yet, you must try the sweet potato fries! i'm usually not even a fan of sweet potato fries, but the golden state's are thick cut and really delicious. love this place.
California Dreaming at The Golden State in Los Angeles
Finally got over to try the burger tonight, and found it to be a disappointment. The bun, while not too sweet, was on the verge of being stale. I liked the cheese, didn;t find the bacon to be overhwelming, and was pleased they decided to leave out the tomato, but there was way too much arugala, which, as noted, adds little. Most significantly, if found the buger to be majorly lacking in juiciness (especially for a 78/22 grind), and beefiness.
I suspect this burger would have benefited greatly from griddling as opposed to grilling. I'd really like to see a burger shop offer otherwise the same burger prepared in either method. Then both the proprietor and patrons would be able to make an educated decision as to which way is better.
California Dreaming at The Golden State in Los Angeles
Glad to have read your article. When we go back to L.A., we stay within walking distance of Golden State! Thanks for your research.
California Dreaming at The Golden State in Los Angeles
wow the top photo is absolutely breathtaking. that cheese looks AMAZING.
California Dreaming at The Golden State in Los Angeles
That Burger looks awesome to say the least. It took the restaurant 3 tries last night to get my burger done properly last night. It was good but definitely not worth the extra 20 minute wait.
California Dreaming at The Golden State in Los Angeles
@maxcriden - thank you for the kind words...get on over here to LA and have some burgers!
@toreilly - I am thrilled to hear it. I love my father and that restaurant. Go by and say hi for me. I haven't seen either old guy since the holidays!
@JustNancy - Exactly. Arugula is a generally a miss for me too. As for this good-looking burger... there is that substance behind all that style.
California Dreaming at The Golden State in Los Angeles
Love arugula but on a burger? Nah. Pass. Pass on the fancy bacon, too. I find sometimes when a burger and its fixings get fancy, their fanciness can become a distraction. Otherwise, that burger is a looker! The (fancy) bun looks great, too!
California Dreaming at The Golden State in Los Angeles
Oh my, that burger looks GOOD!
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I've been to your Pop's restaurant (and spent several happy hours at the bar) - liked it a lot!