“Extra points for the big pickle”

Ev pointed out as I choked back my burger in an attempt to shout “that’s what she said”. After taking my first bite of Porter’s award-winning burger, I quickly recognized that the pickle on the side was not Porter’s only surprise. Although no R.F. O’Sullivan’s, Porter’s burger far outshines any other burger around the Garden. Chatting about Sandwich-Hands with Pat the bartender and the sweet couple sitting next to us, everyone seemed to agree that Porter’s is the bar to go to for dinner before a game. The sourdough bun could have been toasted, but it is easily forgotten after you taste the juices this burger has to offer. The best part? The proportion of burger to bun. It should be 50-50 to absorb all the juices and to make each bite equally delightful. Luckily, that’s exactly what you get here. You have the option of several different cheeses and toppings (although there are several varieties on the menu also). I went with smoked Gouda and mushrooms piled high with crisp lettuce, tomato and onions. (Although, I find it nearly impossible to hold on to the tomatoes.) The burgers come with the most incredible shoestring fries (much better than R.F.’s potato wedge fries). Go with the honey mustard sauce as a condiment for your fries, you won’t be disappointed.

Dancing Tastebuds

What makes a great sandwich? The bread? The fillings? The condiments? My passion for sandwiches transcends theses questions as I review sandwiches all over the city of Boston (and maybe even beyond). Debating the name of this blog, as well as what kinds of sandwiches will be reviewed, my friends and I pondered the best sandwiches in Boston at R.F. O'Sullivan's today. Consequently, it only seems right to start off with the best burgers in town. Although Mr. Bartley's is next on our list, R.F. O'Sullivan's burger is number 1 in my mind. Biting into this burger (I ordered the Blackjack), the juices ran down my hands, cheese dripped down from the back of the crispy bun and my tastebuds danced around the creole spices in which my perfect burger was coated. Having been to several burger joints in the city, R.F.'s is at the top of my list for now. Although the R.F. burger hits the spot of pure delight, this blog certainly does not discriminate and is dedicated to the perfection of all kinds of sandwiches. Next posts will involve Chacarero, Volle Nolle, All Star Sandwich Cafe, Cutty's, and Chez Henri.. just to nibble on a few ;)