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Boston Burger Firm Freak Frappes (and extra burgers!)


So, a few of you might keep in mind that Josh and Wealthy did a assessment of Boston Burger Firm a pair years in the past. I have been going there since their opening in Somerville, so I used to be completely satisfied because the day is lengthy once they reviewed it. Since transferring to Cambridge, close to Harvard, I used to be much more excited once they opened a Harvard Sq. location on Mass Ave. I made certain I went again to re-read Josh and Wealthy’s weblog from earlier than, so I did not step on well-worn territory.

Initially, I did not go in for the burgers, I went in particularly to assessment their new FREAK FRAPPES. However, its not like i am NOT gonna get a burger. It is also value mentioning, I’ve an issue with extremes. I are inclined to lean in direction of “this was the perfect!” or “this was the worst!” In true fat-guy style, I am sentimental about meals… and I believe i am typically shocked that one thing would not suck. For a fats man, meals is meant to be an alternative to all that love and approval you by no means get elsewhere.

Let’s begin with the Freak Frappes. Oddly, regardless of my mission of solely reviewing the drinks, I had much less to say about them. I went in excited for these, not solely due to the cool flavors, but additionally as a result of who would not love shake with their burger? What I did not know moving into, they’re alcoholic! I’ve tried two of the 4 supplied Freak Frappes: The Bulleit Bourbon Blizzard (pictured above), and the Nutella Cream (pictured beneath). Firstly, I really feel like I bought screwed over. Twice. The images I’ve seen (and ones being delivered to tables whereas I awaited my very own drink) have all types of toppers (one being a slice of cake, what seemed like rice krispee treats, and one with MnMs?), I bought none of that (some nilla wafers and not-quite-pirouettes). And the presentation of the Bourbon Blizzard above is considerably missing. Additionally, mine wasn’t made with Bulleit Bourbon. I used to be seated on the bar, half-watching it being made, and noticed a distinct bourbon being substituted. Once I requested the bartender, she said they had been out of Bulleit. I then identified the bottle on the bar (which was with the label dealing with away). She supplied to make me a second one, however I declined. Presentation apart, I liked the Bourbon Blizzard. 

Now, clearly the presentation of the Nutella Cream Frappe (Nutella, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream) is best executed. It was okay. It had an honest taste, however the taste of Nutella did not actually come by, not as a lot as I anticipated it to. It was additionally not very chilly, maybe might’ve used extra ice cream. It was thicker than the opposite one, barely, like ingesting a skinny pudding. What I’ll say for each, the booze to candy ratio was excellent. I assumed that each had simply the correct quantity of alcohol coming by into the frappes, apparent however not overwhelming. I am assuming in a common means, all 4 Freak Frappes are basically the identical. However out of those two, the Bourbon Blizzard was higher. I want I had tried the Guinness Frappe as an alternative of the Nutella, they usually even have a “New England Mudslide” which sounded good. Despite the fact that the flavour does come by when you’re ingesting them, it is simple to neglect they’re boozy, when washing down a pleasant burger. So tread flippantly, candy youngsters.

The true stars of BBC are clearly the hand-made, by no means frozen burgers. My traditional staple right here is the “Killer Bee”, which is a bacon cheeseburger with onion rings stacked on high within the form of a beehive, with BBQ sauce throughout it. Within the earlier BBC assessment, Wealthy mentions the BBQ sauce, and the way good it’s (paying homage to gold-fever wing sauce on the 99). I whole-heartedly agree, it is the perfect. I’ve additionally tried the “Inexperienced Monstah” and the “Artery Clogger” (which Josh reviewed). Now, after refreshing my reminiscence earlier than penning this, the one factor I do not agree with these guys on is the chips vs fries. I like Boston Burger Co. chips. They’re ethereal, just a little mushy, however nonetheless crunchy. They’re particular, and an ideal aspect to the burgers. I by no means as soon as missed having fries on the aspect. I additionally am not a fan of the fries at BBC. They’re potato wedges, they usually ARE good, and have quite a lot of flavors/seasonings. It is simply not my factor, I keep on with the chips. At all times. (Dipping the chips of their BBQ sauce can be beneficial). I do want that they had some  “extra conventional” skinnier hand-cut fries, nevertheless it’s merely an afterthought.

This time round I went exterior my “Killer Bee” field and ordered the “Porkasaurus”. It is a burger, TOPPED with pulled pork, cheddar jack cheese and pickles. At first look, I assumed it seemed just a little dry. “The place’s the sauce?” I requested. The bartender introduced me a aspect of BBQ. LUCKILY, I did not simply dump it on my burger. I wanted to study to belief. I attempted the burger first with no sauce, after which with just a little… and guess what, it was higher the best way they handed it to me. They know what they’re doing. It was unimaginable. The burger was cooked to perfection (all the time at BBC), and the flavour and texture of the pulled pork (which appear like strips vs shreds) actually made this burger. All that coupled with the pile of pickles, it was perfection. (I ended up utilizing my aspect of BBQ sauce for dippin’).

Throughout my round-two go to, since I used to be attempting a distinct frappe, I figured I would proceed attempting different burgers they’ve to supply. I made a decision to go along with the Mac Assault burger (which was featured on Diners, Drive-in’s and Dives… hosted by that fool who places his solar glasses on the again of his head). Mac Assault is straightforward, it is a burger with frickin’ macaroni and cheese on high… oh and BACON. Duh. It is virtually as if somebody mentioned “Hey you already know hamburger helper? What if we threw some bacon on high and caught it between two buns?”

At first look, it is magnificent. Stunning. A murals. They are not stingy on the mac (have a look at the images, are you able to even see the burger?!), which suggests the burger will not be missing within the cheese side. Love the flavour of the mac, it stole the present. Abruptly I used to be forgetting all concerning the burger, and simply wishing I had an enormous bowl of that mac’n’cheese. I would not assume all of the carbs would go so effectively collectively, nevertheless it actually did, no texture took away from one other and the style was good. The bacon does add some a lot wanted taste, as a result of many of the style is cheese (not that there is something mistaken with that!). The bacon provides steadiness. Oh, and since that is BURSTING with cheese, I like the flavour of the “burnt” cheese that touched the grill.

If  I did have a criticism about my Mac Assault, it is that I had ordered the bacon “additional crispy” (yeah, i am excessive upkeep, take care of it). Although the bacon was adequately cooked, it was not EXTRA crispy, it was barely crispy.

However bacon is bacon and it was scrumptious, none being spared.

The ethical of the story is: Boston Burger Firm makes my favourite burgers. They’re large, sizzling, juicy and stuffed with taste. It would not matter which one, you’ll go away fats and completely satisfied. I’ll positively be again to attempt the opposite frappes I have never explored but, and perhaps i am going to work up the cajones to attempt The King (Elvis) Burger, which has peanut butter and caramelized bananas on it.

*I additionally actually respect BBC as a result of they ship out emails with recipes and tips about making nice burgers at dwelling. None of that “it is our secret” horseshit. It is just like the proprietor was fed up with the state of burgers on this nation, and determined to bestow upon us these culinary presents. And for individuals who want just a little additional assist, you possibly can try BurgaBox (by Boston Burger Firm) which is analogous to these mail order meal companies, however with out the chia seeds and crap like that; you get all it’s essential to make dope burgers in your personal kitchen. I considered ordering one so I might add it on to this assessment, however since I dwell a 10min stroll from a BBC, it wasn’t value efficient to cook dinner my very own dinner.

Assessment by Dave James, who presently lives in Cambridge, MA… snoogans.



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