Thoughts on Five Guys (the hamburger place)
Feb 7, 2009, 5:56 pm
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I must admit that I'm a little concerned at Five Guys' expansion. But I had an excellent rendition from their franchise outside of Albany NY the other day, although I do wish they'd season the meat just a little bit more.
My relatively average peanut allergy typically does not extend to peanut oil in moderation, but I don't get the fries at 5G because the portions are just a bit much, and then the oil is not in moderation any more.
My relatively average peanut allergy typically does not extend to peanut oil in moderation, but I don't get the fries at 5G because the portions are just a bit much, and then the oil is not in moderation any more.
Feb 7, 2009, 7:53 pm
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Feb 7, 2009, 10:26 pm
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So I filled up on the large portion of the fries & a burger (my friend helped me with the fries
) and then I saw the peanuts... thought they would be a good thing to have around in the hotel when we were hungry later - so I took the water cup I was utilizing and filled it up with peanuts 'to go'- put it in my pocket in an inner pocket. Get on the Subway (in NYC) and I bend towards my friend, and the peanuts start dropping out 
@:-)Moral is, if traveling with peanuts on the subway be sure to use a napkin or something as a lid...
(Yes I cleaned up the peanuts- half survived...)
Feb 7, 2009, 10:45 pm
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We go to 5 Guys a couple of times a month as a family. As stated, they don't have a WOW factor, but the food is fresh, completed as ordered, and served with a smile. Not many places give you vinegar for your fries, and we appreciate that they do. The kids never complain about going there, and I do like the peanuts. Overall, it is a good experience, and I do not consider them fast food. They just don't seem like a Burger King or Wendy's. They seem more like a neighborhood lunch shop, or something.
BTW, on the peanut allergy issue, the local stores around here have a sign on the door warning people about the presence of peanuts.
BTW, on the peanut allergy issue, the local stores around here have a sign on the door warning people about the presence of peanuts.
Feb 8, 2009, 7:48 am
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Not trying to send this thread to OMNI/PR 
but I just read this in a New York Times online article:
but I just read this in a New York Times online article:
Mrs. Obama plans to continue honing her message, her aides say. But she is also eager to get out of the White House and into the city.
Last week, she took her staff to lunch at Five Guys Burgers and Fries, where she had a cheeseburger, French fries and a Coke.
Last week, she took her staff to lunch at Five Guys Burgers and Fries, where she had a cheeseburger, French fries and a Coke.
Feb 8, 2009, 10:39 am
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Feb 8, 2009, 4:34 pm
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She dined at the Dupont Circle location. I used to own this location, and the store manager called to tell me about it. He tried to get a picture, but she declined. She said she would be back, and he could have a picture next time.
Feb 9, 2009, 1:35 pm
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I had lunch at the Ft. Lauderdale location today - the cook who does the fries remembered me - when he handed me my bag, he said "I cooked the fries until just before they would be burnt". ^^^^^
Feb 9, 2009, 5:54 pm
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Oh, and no peanuts at DCA.
Feb 10, 2009, 10:41 am
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Oh my, I have been (blessed?) to have a few Five Guys around where I live. They are good, and the frys if cooked right are great, love the vinegar. The one I love the most is right next door to a Starbucks. My ice mocha goes well with these. Good idea about grilling the bun, have to ask next time.
May 29, 2009, 8:56 pm
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May 29, 2009, 9:26 pm
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I saw this and thought it was great. I like the way the President interacted with the folks who were already there. I noted that he wasn't signing autographs, with the exception of his server.Great Photo-op^
