Rico's Diner Cheeseburger
Conditions once again called for a cheeseburger so I hit up Rico's Diner, where I'd sampled the burger offerings once previously. I understand Rico is pretty proud of his burger, and rightly so- after one nit has been picked.
This burger brings "1/3 lb +" high-quality, well-seasoned ground chuck ensconced in a nice Acme bun, unseeded and toasted within. Its heartily beefy flavor is elaborated nicely with a thorough char, blushing a lovely deep pink within in medium-rare style as requested. The proper beef-to-bun-ratio is maintained; the patty fills this thing out well. The thick slice of cheddar melted nicely, bonding burger to bun up top; the toppings (a single dill pickle chip, a single thin slice tomato, thinly-sliced onion and lettuce) are underlings here, providing a bed for the patty. The bottom bun sogged out just a bit on the walk back but held up admirably to the last bite. The juices commingled with the mayo for a tasty condiment, making up for the fact that the advertised mustard was either absent or buried in the mix. They threw 2 ketchup packets in the sack too, wonder what those were for...
The only demerit to be handed out here is in regards to the shredded iceberg lettuce, which I find a little odd considering the proudly-offered Acme bun. Perhaps next time Rico can be persuaded to put leaf lettuce from one of the salads on there. $6.25 all-in. More than Rocky's, and justly so.
Rico's Diner
400 15th St, between Broadway & Franklin
444-8424
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