Andrew O.

Andrew O.

"The Moo Pie Pirate"
58 Burgers Rated
51 Sessions Joined
2015 Joined Club

Latest Ratings

Overall Rating
8.3 /10
Andrew's Rating
9.1 /10

This is glory. Sweet Baby Jesus. The majestic harmoniousness of this slab of beefy magic cannot be overstated. The hype is true and remains true. This is the best - funky dry aged beef, perfectly carmelized onions, clarified butter and the most perfect bun ever to rise - perhaps that is the secret here, as it holds it together structurally yet melts in your mouth like the morning dew. Fries are spectacular. Ambiance flawless. Yes it's expensive, but you get what you pay for, and it's worth every penny. Still #1 in my book.

The Details
Taste
10.0 /10
Texture
10.0 /10
Toppings
9.0 /10
Sides
8.0 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Venue
9.0 /10
Harmony
10.0 /10
The Original
at Brooklyn Beet Co.
January 07, 2017
Overall Rating
8.9 /10
Andrew's Rating
8.0 /10

This is a damn tasty burger. Good lord this is a tasty burger. The deep fried glory of this was made even more perfect by the snowstorm outside, but the bread here - Slovak homemade - is genius. The package is entirely complete and magnificent in a uniquely harmonious way. This. Is. Magic.

The venue was freezing cold. The sides solid but. It winning. Don't even care. This is a champion.

The Details
Taste
9.0 /10
Texture
8.0 /10
Toppings
9.0 /10
Sides
6.0 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Venue
7.0 /10
Harmony
9.0 /10
Overall Rating
4.7 /10
Andrew's Rating
4.3 /10

I commend the endeavor. I respect the science. But I cannot stand idly by as the lamestream food media breathlessly proclaims this the future of burgerdom. It is not. This is just not good enough to replace the finest out there. A razor thin patty with almost no taste at all...piled high with toppings to mask the lack of a there, there. When I got it alone, it just didn't deliver for me at the end of the day. A less flavorful fast food patty with a slightly off aftertaste.

Try again. Keep trying. But don't call this the answer. At least the fries were tasty...waitress was snotty and then venue was rife with pretentiousness. Sorry but I'm just not a fan.

The Details
Taste
3.0 /10
Texture
5.0 /10
Toppings
5.0 /10
Sides
7.0 /10
Value
4.0 /10
Venue
4.0 /10
Harmony
2.0 /10
Chori Burger
at Jeepney
November 19, 2016
Overall Rating
8.1 /10
Andrew's Rating
7.7 /10

This was a messy, complex, unexpected and absolutely delicious burger. The addition of the sausage added a sweetness and a boost of flavor that elevated what could've otherwise been a run of the mill beef slab. The sauces co-mingled nicely, sweet and spicy and creamy, and while it made the whole affair a slip sliding mess it was ok. Fries and sauce were excellent, value for our prix fixe was excellent, service from Tiffany was wonderful. A fine fine experience.

The Details
Taste
9.0 /10
Texture
6.0 /10
Toppings
8.0 /10
Sides
8.0 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Venue
7.0 /10
Harmony
8.0 /10
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Gregg's "The Thin Man" Burger
at Papa Ousley's 2016
October 15, 2016
Overall Rating
8.8 /10
Andrew's Rating
9.6 /10

The bacon. Oh the bacon. Thank you. This was a flavorful patty and the smoked cheese amped things up gloriously. A fine finish to a fantastic evening...well done.

The Details
Taste
10.0 /10
Texture
9.0 /10
Toppings
9.0 /10
Sides
10.0 /10
Value
10.0 /10
Venue
10.0 /10
Harmony
9.0 /10
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Adrian's "Bloody Beetnik" Burger
at Papa Ousley's 2016
October 15, 2016
Overall Rating
9.2 /10
Andrew's Rating
9.7 /10

This was a bold and powerful first entry. Impressive in its inventiveness and the range of explosive flavors that powered into my mouth. Chasing it with a shot of beer vodka only amped up the glory. The only avenue of improvement would be lessening the heat of the horseradish, as it had a tendency to impose itself unnecessarily. Fantastic work.

The Details
Taste
10.0 /10
Texture
9.0 /10
Toppings
10.0 /10
Sides
10.0 /10
Value
10.0 /10
Venue
10.0 /10
Harmony
9.0 /10
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Fay's "PÊpÊ Le Poive" Burger
at Papa Ousley's 2016
October 15, 2016
Overall Rating
9.2 /10
Andrew's Rating
10.0 /10

I'm biased but that is a damn tasty burger. Rich and luxuriant as any Frenchman would desire. Hands off Jean-Peroux-Francois.

The Details
Taste
10.0 /10
Texture
10.0 /10
Toppings
10.0 /10
Sides
10.0 /10
Value
10.0 /10
Venue
10.0 /10
Harmony
10.0 /10
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Lisa's "Mama Mona's Moo Pie"
at Papa Ousley's 2016
October 15, 2016
Overall Rating
8.9 /10
Andrew's Rating
8.7 /10

Very tasty and complex - the onions in particular were sensational. But the salad made it too slippery and difficult without adding significant impact to the burger. An excellent piece of beef all around though.

The Details
Taste
9.0 /10
Texture
6.0 /10
Toppings
8.0 /10
Sides
10.0 /10
Value
10.0 /10
Venue
10.0 /10
Harmony
8.0 /10
Emily Burger
at Emily
October 09, 2016
Overall Rating
6.6 /10
Andrew's Rating
6.1 /10

This was surprisingly disappointing. Forn$26 and the hype of a lifetime I expected more, but the burger was cold, the sauce overwhelmed everything, and the result just fell far short of expectations. The meat was largely masked by the pile of toppings and sauce, and the messiness - while charming - didn't add to the experience. On the plus side, the fries were magnificent, the presentation on a pizza tray was lovely, the service was attentive and the pretzel bun was a nice touch. If it were cheaper I'd recommend wholeheartedly, but at Minetta level price, I expect minetta level taste.

The Details
Taste
6.0 /10
Texture
7.0 /10
Toppings
6.0 /10
Sides
9.0 /10
Value
3.0 /10
Venue
8.0 /10
Harmony
4.0 /10
The Hound Burger
at Whitman's
July 09, 2016
Overall Rating
8.4 /10
Andrew's Rating
9.0 /10

9s across the board. This was a marvelous outing, The Hound is simply a delight, the chips give texture, the Gruyere is smooth as buttered baby fat, and the patty with bacon infused tastes like the love of a child. The staff is top notch and friendly as all get out. The music is on point. The vaue i

The Details
Taste
9.0 /10
Texture
9.0 /10
Toppings
9.0 /10
Sides
9.0 /10
Value
9.0 /10
Venue
9.0 /10
Harmony
9.0 /10