Comments on: 8oz Burger Bar

By: 8oz sucks

8oz sucks — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:35:28 +0000

Overpriced and soggy burger. Should have gone to fat burger.

By: SinoSoul

SinoSoul — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:23:01 +0000

so it looks like the burger has improved since grand opening weekend. The grapevine advised it’s time for a return visit. Maybe.

By: thranduil

thranduil — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:41:58 +0000

Another customizable burger place I’ve found recently is Hole in the Wall Burger Joint. Very juicy burger!

By: MaxMillion

MaxMillion — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:09:02 +0000

riiight — eggs! Thanks very much for the clarification.

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:39:09 +0000

It’s only 10:30 am, and your review already has me salivating for a burger. And onion rings. I love the mid-way shot — now that is a gorgeously pink patty!

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:18:18 +0000

@MaxMillion - a bun can be not vegan if it it’s made with small amounts of dairy, or if the top is coated with an eggwash to give it that shiny look, or if it has egg in it. I’ve been to a few restaurants that use a brioche-type bun instead of a regular hamburger bun, so the egg in the brioche makes it un-vegan. I’ll keep your side-note in mind. Living with a vegan, I end up taking a lot of these things for granted, so I forget that not a lot of people think about the veganness of things like bread.

By: MaxMillion

MaxMillion — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:58:34 +0000

Nice review, Louise. I seldom eat burgers, but when I do, I like my meat pink in the middle like that! I can’t agree with you about the Humbolt Fog, tho (except the placement idea - excellent!) Humbolt Fog is, to me, is a highly over-rated yet elegant cheese (and yeah, really has no place on a burger…) One thing I would like you to do is please explain when and why a bun is not vegan……… I have been wracking my brain to think of the ingredient, therein, that is an anathema to vegans and I cannot come up with it. I enjoy reading your reviews, but a side note, when needed, on the finer points of veganism would be welcome to those who think they know a fair bit about food but are always willing to learn more.

By: Louise

Louise — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:18:34 +0000

Cheese placement is a valuable thing to learn. I think anyone who makes a lot of sandwiches or burgers should try to find the perfect place for cheese.

Thanks for the link to Silverton’s burger recipe. I love how she goes into detail of where each item should go.

By: MyLastBite

MyLastBite — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:37:02 +0000

I loved the Truffled Potato Skins at 8oz.

Also I totally agree with you on the cheese placement! This made me think of (and look up) Nancy Silverton’s burger recipe. She places the meat ON TOP of the cheese, veg and sauce… “Have guests place lettuce, onion, tomato, bacon and avocado on the BOTTOM half of their toasted bun. Place the burger on top, then cover with the top of the bun”. In case you’re interested in the recipe http://www.latimes.com/features/printedition/food/la-fo-toptenrec6dec28,1,7717613,full.story

By: EL CHAVO!

EL CHAVO! — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:56:11 +0000

“I wish burger joints would realize that the optimum location for a slice of cheese is right on top of the bottom bun so that it’s the second thing to hit your tastebuds when you bite in.”

Ha, that’s a good point but I’d never thought about it! I’m gonna start making my sandwiches differently. I was looking at their menu, what’s up with putting sprouts on the veggie burger? That just seems like a dumb cliche. Nonetheless, I think I might give this place a try. Thanks for the review!