Go with the Greedy Bear. And even if you don’t, the adorable man
behind the counter will insist. And you
will find it impossible to say no.
With a charming smile he will tell you your
burger will be ready in 8 minutes. Your stomach will grumble. In soothing tones, tell your stomach to shut
up.
When the thick slab of beef sizzles into a
lovely dark shade of burnt umber, the burger artist will add a healthy slice of Comte
cheese that he melts perfectly with a blow torch. Yes, this is serious business. Next comes a generous portion of bacon, and…wait
for it…yes, ANOTHER slice of Comte cheese. Back to it with the blow torch! Finally, the burger is delicately placed into
a supple-looking potato bun with crunchy lettuce and a plump tomato slice. The burger monstrosity is crowned with 3
massive onion rings, and then drizzled in homemade bacon jam which may or may
not be made of crack (ok fine, it's not made of crack). I remember precariously taking the burger from
this burger genius' hands. As I gently
pressed down on the top bun to close my burger, my hand sunk into the bun and
some juices trickled out from the sides.
After one bite of this burger, there is no
way you can put it down. This is it. There's no turning back. Your stomach is finally in its happy place. All is right with the world again.
Old Street – Red Market – Burger Bear
