Thursday, June 18

Burger Bliss


As soon as I found out Orson was serving lunch during the week, I hightailed it over. I already knew I'd enjoy sitting at the gorgeous marble bar where, even on a gloomy day, beautiful light pours in through the massive skylight. Plus, chef/owner Elizabeth Falkner always has something new up her sleeve that I'm happy to try. Little did I expect I'd find my new favorite burger! There are a few righteous burgers in town, but I kid you not, the Orson burger kicks 'em all to the curb. I eat maybe a burger a month but this one's so incredibly delish, I went back just a couple days later for another --with a different friend.

Here's the deal....the lightly grilled bun (baked in-house, of course) is pillowy soft, buttery and, miraculously, doesn't get soggy. The burger comes with a trio of condiments, which are a Cobb relish (egg, bacon, bleu cheese), truffle mayo and house steak sauce with a chili/chipotle kick. Elizabeth recommends slathering it all on the burger along with the pickled carrots and onions. I wholeheartedly agree, though recommend saving a little of the truffle mayo for your duck fat fries. You know, just in case you've soaked up all the heavenly brown butter Bearnaise sauce that comes with those fries, you've got a little extra deliciousness to dip into.


And I don't know about you, but I have a hard time leaving one of Elizabeth Falkner's restaurants without having a little something sweet. So I capped off that rockin' burger with a chocolate cupcake -- rocky and road on the outside. How cute is that!

Then I rolled myself on out the door with a full belly and a big smile....and I just might roll myself back in again next Weds. night to watch Top Chef Masters on the huge digital screen over the bar. Did anyone else catch the episode last night? All I can say, is: totally unexpected outcome (and sign me up for one of those chocolate chip cookies, please).

6 comments:

  1. booking next flight up to SFO. i wish!

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  2. Not by choice I'm on a no sugar, gluten, alcohol, etc. etc. diet. Fell of the wagon big time today at Scoop in Fairfax - a scoop each of their amazing honey lavender vanilla, strawberry & banana walnut on a cone to boot. Can't wait till I'm back eating all things good and I will march right down to Orson for burger, fries & cupcake. And I'm going to Bi-Rite to get those florentines & a caramel too.

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  3. I have been lucky enough to try the burger and agree it is AMAZING. all about the condiments and the bun.

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  4. Woman, you are Evil, pure Eveel! I am joining weight watchers just from reading this blog...really, I'm having a panic attack right now, I hope you're happy! You BETTER go eat that extra burger for me. I have never heard of such a delight, and I only eat a burger about 2 times a year. And those florentines, ohhh those florentines! I'm not sure what I am more obsessed with....the actual food you are blogging about, or the mouth watering method in which you always seem to describe it. Truly genius, Katie.

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  5. Woman, you are evil, PURE EVEEL. I am joining weight watchers just from reading this blog....seriously, I am having a panic attack. I hope you are happy. I also hope you go eat another burger for me. I have never heard of such a thing, and I only eat Hamburgers about 2 times a year. And those florentines, ohhh the florentines. I am not sure what I am more obsessed with, the actual food you are blogging about, or the method of seduction in your descriptions.....you are pure genius, Katie. Evil, but genius.

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  6. I sure would love to stop by for Top Chef Masters on the big screen and an unbelievably tasty looking and sounding burger, fries and cupcake! Maybe some day there will be an Orson NYC - until then, I seriously need to book a trip out there!

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