Dozens, probably lots of of us working in or round Cambridge’s Central
Sq. lately bid a bittersweet farewell to a largely unknown joint known as 4 Burgers. The aptly named restaurant featured 4 sorts of burgers: turkey, salmon,
black bean, and grass-fed beef. Whereas
the meals was of nice high quality, it was a bit overpriced- a typical lunch
time order of rosemary chips (which have been, admittedly, nothing wanting
improbable), a double cheeseburger, and one soda price a dime underneath $15 with out
tax, they usually by no means marketed any specials to my data. So with a shrug,
we watched them shutter their doorways.
It wasn’t lengthy earlier than the murmurs and whispers of a brand new burger joint rose
above the collective din of grumbling workplace employee tummies. A co-worker got here
to me asking if I had heard of the favored meals truck from Scarborough, Maine,
that was going to completely park its enterprise just a few streets over. After I
discovered the title, the grumble didn’t come from my abdomen.
please? It would coax a chuckle from a vacationer the FIRST time, however as somebody
who lived in Maine for 5 years, this bit will get previous quick. Sadly, identical to so
maine-y issues on this area of New England, it’s time for change. However hey,
then once more, I’m a metropolis slicker now- perhaps I simply can’t wrap my head round the way in which life ought to be.
that is in central sq.?
At first look, MAINELY BURGERS felt suspiciously like a rebrand of 4
Burgers, however I succepted to the ruse after taking within the restaurant’s
wood-panel-everything décor, which was unusually comforting- just like the sq.
womb of a Tolkien Ent. There’s additionally a pleasant mural of the meals truck driving from Portland to
Central. All in all, the easy and polished ambiance is a welcome juxtaposition to the Sq..
Two objects on the record rapidly caught my eye. The primary, THE BEAST. On a
record of menu objects just like the MB CLASSIC, THE SHROOM & SWISS, and THE
ARRIBA!, this one appeared like the one selection for a Fats Man Meals Blogger. Additionally,
the title jogged my memory of my favourite autumn themed protagonist- THE BEAST from
Over The Backyard Wall. Look it up and thank me later!
cheddar cheese, pickles… and the a lot wanted ingredient to make it appear
substantial, bacon.
A very powerful factor, as I discovered from studying many a FGFB put up earlier than
I joined in, is the preparation of the one supplemental ingredient that might
justify its title. This ingredient is, after all, the bacon, which was expertly
cooked in my meal on no less than two totally different events. The combo of crispy and chewy is definitely
sufficient to blow any so-called connoisseur of this sweat meat deal with proper into
the center of Mass Ave, to be rapidly run down by an detached bus driver.
All the pieces else within the Beast fulfilled its anticipated it function in a
passable method aside from the sparing use of BBQ sauce. That is the second evaluate in a row I’ve needed to critique missing condiments, but when there isn’t any sauce on the desk or no less than packets within the bag, it’s very justified.
That’s proper haters! Depart your ill-conceived notions within the 90’s cartoons
your feeble perception system was conceived in! Doug Funnie and I’ll look upon
your helpless husks and cackle! YOUR WRAITHS ARE DOOMED TO HAUNT A CROOKED PAST
FOR ALL ETENTINTY, NEVER TO SEE THE FRUITS OF TRUTH TO BE BORN PAST THE INCEPTION
OF YOUR WICKEDNESS!
Very like the Loch Ness, aliens, and Bigfoot (sorry Josh), it’s time to put
this city legend to relaxation as a result of FINALLY and WE NOW HAVE IRREFUTABLE PROOF
(gotcha there tho) that brussel sprouts, when ready CORRECTLY, are A TOP
TIER AND FGFB NOTEWORTHY VEGETABLE. Suck it kale! You have had your day, now return to no matter San Francisco vegan bistro and weed dispensary you crawled out of.
This gluten-free breadwinner (I assume? Who is aware of anymore) instructions the
scrumptious flavors of garlic, brown sugar, and one unseeingly but unmistakable
overpowering different. The distinct style of soy sauce provides the required salinity
to deem this veggie snack-worthy, and but I really feel it was too heavy-handed, and
distracted an excessive amount of from the distinct brussel sprout taste that distinguishes
this snack from every other lightly-fried inexperienced vegetable. That being mentioned, these
have been completely scrumptious, and I look ahead to having them inside strolling
distance on a lazy-afternoon workday then I do 100 cheeseburgers.
The Beast: B-
Whereas this was absolutely a well-crafted sandwich, it didn’t do sufficient to
fulfill the savage urges one naturally feels when indulging upon a good-sized
cow-puck. Two patties are an absolute should, which takes cash from my pockets
and factors from my grade. Nevertheless, all the same old taste superstars come
collectively to avoid wasting the day, which left me with sufficient satisfaction to push back
purchaser’s regret.
Brussel Sprouts: A
Child cabbages overshadowing meat is not any small feat. This one really earned
the A.
Regardless of the marginally underwhelming burger, I’ll be headed to Mainely once more
quickly. There’s just a few different eye-catching objects on their menu I’m eager to try- the
Coop burger, their “truckmade” chips (we’re alleged to imagine a truck is driving these down every day?), and… this is one other odd one- fried cauliflower?! Hey, like I mentioned, they nailed the sprouts. May as effectively see if they will glamour up one other wholesome meals. My docs can be so happy with me if I advised them I ate two greens in the identical week!
Assessment by sl33zy
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