Thoughts on Five Guys (the hamburger place)
Oct 28, 2009, 10:03 am
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I know that, actually - with tax, Burger Joint is actually cheaper than 5 Guys.
My point was, even if, say, Smith & Wollensky gave out burgers for free, many people wouldn't go there because the help would sneer, the patrons would laugh, and it's just not a pleasant experience.
Burger Joint is in Le Parker Meridien, so same thing - that's what I was saying. The guys from the mail room might well go to 5 Guys and feel perfectly at home; the Burger Joint at Le Parker Meridien? Nope.
But by all means, folks, go and try Burger Joint!
I may do that myself at some point. 
My point was, even if, say, Smith & Wollensky gave out burgers for free, many people wouldn't go there because the help would sneer, the patrons would laugh, and it's just not a pleasant experience.
Burger Joint is in Le Parker Meridien, so same thing - that's what I was saying. The guys from the mail room might well go to 5 Guys and feel perfectly at home; the Burger Joint at Le Parker Meridien? Nope.
But by all means, folks, go and try Burger Joint!
I may do that myself at some point. 
Oct 28, 2009, 10:13 am
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As a "recession-busing" move, Ruth's Chris is experimenting with serving a bistro menu (which includes a burger, $13.50 inclusive of fries) in selected locations (West Palm Beach is the closest to my area).
Oct 28, 2009, 10:21 am
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Oct 28, 2009, 1:32 pm
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I wish there was an option for more patties-
As messy as they can get by adding all (or most) toppings... I could go with a litte more protien
Originally Posted by Georgia Peach
The burgers are good, but I prefer mine medium. I usually don't order fries because the smallest order is nearly $3. and too much for one person. No kid size food, either, IIRC.
I wish there was an option for more patties-
As messy as they can get by adding all (or most) toppings... I could go with a litte more protien
Oct 28, 2009, 1:39 pm
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Oct 28, 2009, 5:20 pm
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Oct 28, 2009, 5:26 pm
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Funny this thread should be bumped to the top. I was at 5 Guys last night for the first time in about a year and had a great burger, aside from a complaint to the manager.
The guy putting toppings on buns was wearing gloves (good), pulled his phone from his pocket and wrote a text message while wearing said gloves (bad), then went back to putting toppings on without changing his gloves (double bad).
I told the manager and she was apologetic and had him change his gloves but he did not remake the affected potentially contaminated buns (the burgers were still on the grill). I'm sure much worse happens in closed kitchens, but it left a bad taste in my mouth and I'm not sure if I'll be back for a while.
The guy putting toppings on buns was wearing gloves (good), pulled his phone from his pocket and wrote a text message while wearing said gloves (bad), then went back to putting toppings on without changing his gloves (double bad).
I told the manager and she was apologetic and had him change his gloves but he did not remake the affected potentially contaminated buns (the burgers were still on the grill). I'm sure much worse happens in closed kitchens, but it left a bad taste in my mouth and I'm not sure if I'll be back for a while.
Oct 28, 2009, 7:59 pm
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Oct 31, 2009, 1:31 am
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Oct 31, 2009, 8:45 am
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No. I would say the reverse. If you like burgers and don't like both I would think there is a problem (or some lack of candor ). Both make a great fast food burger.
Originally Posted by CousinNick
Am I nuts because I like Five Guys AND In-N-Out? (Just had the latter while in Vegas a few weeks back. Awesome, per usual.)
). Both make a great fast food burger.
Oct 31, 2009, 8:45 pm
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I lunched today at one of the Five Guys in Annapolis and I am definetly a fan.
I enjoyed the free peanuts, the toppings selections and the cajun fries. Thanks to this thread I knew to order one regular fries for me and my brother and they were more than enough.
I enjoyed the free peanuts, the toppings selections and the cajun fries. Thanks to this thread I knew to order one regular fries for me and my brother and they were more than enough.