![]() ![]() The flavors of the big burger were good, too, but the brioche bun, despite being grilled, was a bit too firm making it hard to get your mouth around. We got the BourbonQ, Colby Bourbon BBQ sauce and pickled Red Onion Califonian, Havarti, Avocado Mayo & Marinated Tomato and the Texan, Young Cheddar and Bacon Secret Sauce, which was my favorite. The Sliders came out on grilled Texas Toast (sweet!) and were all delicious, each with a distinct flavor combination that surprisingly all complemented the beef really well. I didn't think we'd eat the fries, since they were our fourth plate of them in as many days (like I said, vacation), but I was wrong. I tried to get the Man to try one of their salads, which were intriguing, but he was having none of that. Since this was most likely our first and last visit - we don't have much call to be in Medford - we decided to order the Slider Sampler, the BBQ Bacon Burger, and an order of fries. Everybody's intrigued by Cali, especially the young, inked crowd. She was friendly and became more so once she found out we were heading back to LA. She was a dead ringer for Hayden Panettiere, though with noticeable tattoos and an obvious, yet quaint Boston accent. Tables to seat around 20 people not including the bar, just enough for the one waitress working the room. I assume it's a lot louder for the evening crowd. It was bright and the music was upbeat, but not blaring. It's not much to look at from the outside, but the interior was simply designed, yet with an artistic, slightly modern flare. Clever name, 4 stars, right off the highway? Burgers, beers, a nice little wine selection - we were still on vacation - it was just the type of neighborhood joint I was looking for. Nothing really stuck out except Snappy Patty's. I know, people are hating them right now, but sometimes you just need the best info you can immediately get your hands on. So, as we barreled down the highway, I choose a nearby northerly suburb - Medford - guaranteed to have street parking and plugged the town into Yelp. (Yes, that's still possible in the Smart-Phone Age.) No, we were out of our element, hungry and pressed for time. I won't even discuss the parking situation. I had wanted to stop in Cambridge at Catalyst for our last East Coast lunch, but driving into and around Cambridge is a nightmare on a good day, even if you know how to navigate the tiny, one-ways streets. I follow as many Beantown restaurants on Twitter as I do LA ones and had hoped to visit a few on my Hit List but timing and opening hours conspired against me. This recent trip I had mere hours - after landing and before take-off - to get my food on. My family is from Massachusetts (not Boston, there is a BIG difference) so I get to visit once a year, though my time in the City is usually quite short. I spent my college years living there and enjoyed myself immensely. High Tech, Low Tech, and On-line Afflictions. ![]()
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