I've already had a few culinary adventures while I've been here, though. I had my first In-and-Out burger. They've opened one a few minutes from my parents house and my little brother said that I must try one. While I've heard people wax lyrical about these burgers, I was a little skeptical about the hype. Not one to be drawn to burgers (I never have. Even when I was little my mom said I would order the chicken sandwich), I went expecting a middle of the road experience.
When we got to the restaurant, I searched for the menu and was surprised to see four things on it: Double Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, Hamburger and Fries. Graciously, my brother offered to pay, but after looking at the menu again, it was no big gesture! The burgers are dang cheap!
I ordered the cheeseburger (because what self-respecting burger doesn't have cheese), fries and a drink. Here's what came.
The thing was huge! I actually ordered the cheeseburger with onions. They didn't just put a few onion rings on there either. They put a whole slice of onion-y goodness on that sucker! I have to admit, of the fast burgers available, they are some of the most tasty. In the top three at least. I think right after cookout burgers, and then Five Guys double cheeseburger with bacon (because what self-respecting burger doesn't have bacon as well!!). All in all a surprisingly delicious experience. I don't know if we'll ever get an In-and-Out in Raleigh, but if they do, I'm sure I'll be a frequent customer.
I've always wondered about In-N-Out, because I've heard so many people rave about them. But here's my question: if they aren't as good as Cookout burgers, then why {if both were nearby} would you go to In-N-Out at all? Cookout burgers are dang good, and I love {lovelovelovelovelove more than I can explain} their onion rings; the only problem I have with Cookout is that I always get a mustard splotch on my shirt, which is hard to get out in the laundry. One shirt I own is permanently stained; I tell people I wore it when I painted my dining room, because my dining room is the exact color of a mustard stain.
ReplyDeleteBecause variety is the spice of life, my friend. :) I get bored with food if I eat it too regularly. And I definitely would not want to get bored with Cookout. Ever.
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