WHAT MAKES THE BEST BURGER YOU ASK?
vs the CULINARY THROWDOWN
WRITTEN BY: MICHELLE SLIEFF PHOTOGRAPHY BY: NANCY VILLERE OF CRUSH PHOTO STUDIOS
It’s not just what’s between the buns, it’s the whole experience, from walking into the restaurant to walking out the door rubbing your belly and inviting that ever-impending food coma for which you worked so hard. We scoured Orange County high and low to find that all-encompassing experience that delivers the best burger, urging you to keep coming back, each time more satisfied than the last. The best burger upholds quality, service, environment, accessibility and most importantly—taste. These luxury burgers we found around Orange County offered only the finest product provided by local bakeries, farmer’s markets and ranches that practice the highest of standards. That’s a lot to stack! Ultimately, one prevailed above them all, but each was a winner in their own right. No matter what part of OC you reside in, a trip to any of these locations is well worth it.
CROW BURGER KITCHEN 3107 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.673.brgr (2747) www.CrowBurgerKitchen.com
A WINNER
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| Holiday 2013 Issue
t Crow Burger, I was served a hangover-style burger topped with crispy onion strings, a creamy fried hen’s egg and smoky bacon, all piled on top of a juicy, all-natural certified angus and prime beef patty, sandwiched between a densely delicious buttermilk bun. Hands down, this place had the best buns! They were pillowy soft on the inside and had a nice crust – all the way to the edges – on the outside, capturing
each drip of juiciness from this luxury patty. As a side, I tried their grilled green been “fries” with an olive tapenade for dipping. The quality of the fresh, sustainable ingredients shine in Crow Burger’s crafty creations; and, they keep the crafty vibe going when it comes to their selection of beer on tap, too. Who doesn’t want a delicious burger and a cold beer when you’re by the beach?