The Best Hamburger in Los Angeles Eat Off, Round #1: In-N-Out vs Johnny Rockets
While right now I would vote for The Apple Pan or Pie n Burger as the best, the dominant choice for "Favorite Hamburger in Los Angeles" seems to be In-N-Out. While not a bad choice, the label best has to be reserved for #1, numero ono.
(Think the In-N-Out "secret menu" an urban myth? Loss leaders has uncovered the animal-style truth!!!)
And, speaking of animal style, Blogging.la , reports that Johnny Rockets has what I think is a new Boca Burger sandwich option and -- with sponsorship from PETA for Meatout 2006 no less -- is giving us the chance to try one for free! Ryan over at LosAnjealous coined the wonderful food term “pornographic”. And, if THIS In-N-Out item isn't “pornographic” I don't know what is!
Because Los Angeles needs an official delicious patty vs. delicious patty taste test, I declare the First Annual Best Hamburger in Los Angeles Eat Off open! So go try these two burgers this weekend -- Round 1 is meat vs. SOY and we will eventually crown the "Official Hamburger of Los Angeles." (For no other reason than it sounds fun, right??) What are the essential hamburgers in Los Angeles?? Please post your thoughts, reviews and suggestions here! Help me crown the "Superdongburger"!
To kick off a willful ignorance of Super Size Me's lessons, enjoy this great song (as heard in the film) "Rock N Roll McDonalds" by the late Wesley Willis. (I bought this song via iTunes but a free MP3 is on his label's website. Rock it like a magic kiss.)
Find a Johnny Rockets location or a In-N-Out location near you.
posted by JT Griffith at
10:43 PM
5 Comments:
You mean there are options for non-meat eaters? In-n-Out has been the hardest habit to break when it comes to vegetarianism...
By
Roonie, at 6:24 PM
Actually there are only 2 vegetarian options at In-N-Out:
"Grilled Cheese" = no meat, just melted cheese, tomato, lettuce and spread on a bun.
"Veggie Burger" = burger without the patty or cheese. Sometimes we call this the "Wish Burger."
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JT Griffith, at 10:47 AM
Two burgers must be allowed to compete:
* Fatburger - An old school burger with a simple taste.
* Astro Burger in West Hollywood - not much of a big-city chain, but a worthy competitor thanks mostly to their special sauce which is probably just mayo and 1000 Island.
As for the current round of In N Out vs. Johnny Rockets, the vote has to go to In N Out. Johnny Rockets is good, but they're really more about the giant chocolate shakes, aren't they?
By
MD, at 8:12 AM
Rad. Apple Pan is a must. Pie n Burger is also yummy. Consider the gauntlet thrown, the invitation made, and the table set.
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JT Griffith, at 1:32 PM
Been on vacation, so I'm way late posting. Every burger mentioned here is a noble creature indeed. But no one has mentioned the original Tommy's. If you're looking for the quintessential LA burger, I believe it's gotta have chili on it.
By
Jess Winfield, at 2:18 PM
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