Sunday, July 15, 2012

Jerry Lee Has Nothing On This Killer


Location: 4644 NE Sandy, Portland, OR
Score: 8.3
Price Range: $$$$$

A tiny burger joint with large aspirations of becoming a legendary chain spanning the Americas and bringing burger enlightenment to all the McDonalds heathens.  And by God I think they might do it!  I would put this place in a class right up there with In-N-Out Burger, which has long since gone unanswered by California’s northern neighbor.  Burgerville tries (supporters of local farms and fresh seasonal specials) but they just fall a little short in the delicious department.  Probably the most important feature of this burger place is the inclusion of bacon on EVERY 1/3 pound burger offered, what a simple yet brilliant idea.  I decided on their flagship, peanut-butter-pickle-bacon burger… odd??  Inticing?? Wrong??  It was oh so right!!  The best way to describe this is: a savory, sweet’n’sour, squishy-crunch.  By the time I was done analyzing all the mingling flavors I was nearly done and had to make a concerted effort to slow down and enjoy the rest of the ride.  The “peanut butter” used was a homemade blend that was a bit more of a peanut sauce than a traditional peanut butter but it worked.  The bacon was perfect, and the patty was cooked expertly, with a finishing sear that added a crunch to the outside of the burger and locked in the natural flavors.  The meal finished well with a side of fresh Yukon Gold fries and a local microbrew, delicious!  A final farewell was the board of changing specials, which means I will have to keep coming back to see all the new wonderful concoctions.  Well Killer Burger, you killed it.

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