I know, I know, I know...posting a blog like this is the equivalent of "5 Best Rock Bands", "5 Best Movies", "5 Best Whatever"- people are going to go nuts.
On the other hand, I love reading little articles like this not only for the things I agree with, but maybe even moreso, the things that infuriate me.
So here we go!
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| 5. Ultimate Cheeseburger |
| Jack in the Box |
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Like Ravel's Bolero, the Ultimate Cheeseburger is a work of single vision and beauty. It's a lot of meat, a lot of cheese, and a bun. No muss, no fuss...just pure burger bliss.
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| 4. Super Star |
| Carl's Jr. |
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Along with their sleazy soul-mates, GoDaddy, I despise the commercials that Carl's Jr. puts out. But there is no denying that their burgers are delicious. For a fast-food joint, their ingredients seem quite fresh. It's a shame - if they changed their advertising strategy they'd get a lot more of my business.
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| 3. Double-Double |
| In-N-Out |
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When I lived in San Francisco, there was an In-N-Out about 2 miles from my house. No matter what time of day I drove past that place - 3:00 PM, 3:00 AM - it was packed. The drive-thru would have a line 20 cars deep. And I don't get it. Don't get me wrong - I like their burgers. I mean, it's number 3 on my list. But the maniacal devotion that people have for this place escapes me. That being said, it is a really good burger. However, when in the Bay Area, I prefer Nation's burger. But I was determined to limit this list to national chains.
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| 2. The Original Fudds |
| Fuddruckers |
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The bun alone makes this one of the greatest burgers in the country. And fresh ground meat. And wonderful condiments that you get to choose yourself. Fantastic, fantastic flavor. So why isn't it #1 on my list? Because you have to go in and sit down to eat it. When it comes to hamburgers, the ability to acquire via drive-thru-window is worth a lot of points.
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| 1. The Whopper |
| Burger King |
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I know this choice will meet with some scorn. But bottom line, what is the main reason we choose a food? Flavor. And I love the way The Whopper tastes. Flame-broiled. Big, wide bun. Lotsa tomato. Mayonnaise and ketchup. Man, my mouth is watering just describing it. I love, love, love The Whopper. No shame.
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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a tequila enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.
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