IndyFrisco wrote:
I just don't understand how people like the 1000 Island. And it's not just Calis. Big Macs have that shit too and those sell by the billions across the country. I can see someone eating it and thinking it is fine. Not my cup of tea. I just don't see how so many on the west coast think it is the best there ever was unless it is just homerism at work which I write it off as.
Me neither and I agree with your take on In~n~Out. Surprised I agree with you on a smack board? Anyway, I&O's main selling point is their ingredients are fresh. I can't stand that Thousand Island-type sauce either. The fresh cut fries they make on the spot with the potato cutter in drive-thru "view" just gives you a bunch of flavorless fries that might be described as eating salted styrofoam. The fries have zero taste unless you add salt and ketchup/catsup. McD's and Carl's Jr have waaay better fries.
Those that have had an I&O burger that haven't had much experience with them seem to be impressed. Yes, they are cheap for the $$$ and they run a good buisness. The tourists that love the novelty have no idea what an LA-based "Tommy's World Famous" chili burgers are all about and pass upon the I&O tourist buzz.
Tommy's is a very unhealthy, sloppy but the best thing ever from a franchise IMO. There are rip-off joints that mimic the Tommy's name (i.e. Tommie's) and they suck balls and should be sued for fraud. It is so wrong to eat, but so damn good.
Other than that, non-franchised burger joints kick ass over everything.