Comments on: Between the Buns – Searching for a great burger http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/between-the-buns-searching-for-a-great-burger/ The independent, authentic guide to the restaurants of South Africa Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:46:40 +0000 hourly 1 By: Richard http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/between-the-buns-searching-for-a-great-burger/#comment-2030 Richard Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:37:05 +0000 http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/?p=1773#comment-2030 Gourmet Burger in Cavendish turned into a contradiction in terms on Tuesday night... Pedestrian Burger would have been more appropraite. Patty fell apart, was undercooked and nothing to write home about. Far too much stilton on the bun, and whole affair served lukewarm, no doubt thanks to the cold relish that was plonked on top. Skinny fries pretty good though. Not bad enough to send back, but for a restaurant that only does one main menu item, you'd think they'd be good at it by now. Unfortunately bot the case for me this time... Gourmet Burger in Cavendish turned into a contradiction in terms on Tuesday night… Pedestrian Burger would have been more appropraite. Patty fell apart, was undercooked and nothing to write home about. Far too much stilton on the bun, and whole affair served lukewarm, no doubt thanks to the cold relish that was plonked on top. Skinny fries pretty good though. Not bad enough to send back, but for a restaurant that only does one main menu item, you’d think they’d be good at it by now. Unfortunately bot the case for me this time…

]]> By: bazil http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/between-the-buns-searching-for-a-great-burger/#comment-1980 bazil Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:14:51 +0000 http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/?p=1773#comment-1980 but you must try his burger - it is HEAVEN !! and of course your pizza is arguably the best in SA - I must still pop in to try your new menu items which sound fabulous !! but you must try his burger – it is HEAVEN !! and of course your pizza is arguably the best in SA – I must still pop in to try your new menu items which sound fabulous !!

]]> By: Michael http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/between-the-buns-searching-for-a-great-burger/#comment-1972 Michael Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:51:15 +0000 http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/?p=1773#comment-1972 Has anyone tried Beefcakes in Somerset Road? I am no beefburger expert, but I like theirs as its not too huge, is tasty, reasonably presented and always cooked as requested. The chips are good ((better than the potato wedges). The place is very 'pink', busy and can be quite noisy but for all its OTT nature is very vibey and with surprisingly efficient/attentive, and friendly service. Reasonable prices, simple wine list but R20 corkage and decent cocktails, and importantly the very hands on owner(s) are always there and have got the concept so right. It is so much better than Manhattan's, its nearest equivalent. Avoid Thursdays unless you like drag acts!! Has anyone tried Beefcakes in Somerset Road? I am no beefburger expert, but I like theirs as its not too huge, is tasty, reasonably presented and always cooked as requested. The chips are good ((better than the potato wedges). The place is very ‘pink’, busy and can be quite noisy but for all its OTT nature is very vibey and with surprisingly efficient/attentive, and friendly service. Reasonable prices, simple wine list but R20 corkage and decent cocktails, and importantly the very hands on owner(s) are always there and have got the concept so right. It is so much better than Manhattan’s, its nearest equivalent. Avoid Thursdays unless you like drag acts!!

]]> By: Massimo http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/between-the-buns-searching-for-a-great-burger/#comment-1971 Massimo Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:18:25 +0000 http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/?p=1773#comment-1971 i lost my faith in Heston Blumenthals when he tried to perfect the pizza... the best he could do was cooking in under the electric grill, over the bottom of a heavy metal pan... the result was a pale rubbery pie, nothing to do with the real thing cooked in a proper wood burning oven. i lost my faith in Heston Blumenthals when he tried to perfect the pizza… the best he could do was cooking in under the electric grill, over the bottom of a heavy metal pan… the result was a pale rubbery pie, nothing to do with the real thing cooked in a proper wood burning oven.

]]> By: bazil http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/between-the-buns-searching-for-a-great-burger/#comment-1970 bazil Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:04:40 +0000 http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/?p=1773#comment-1970 See Heston's burger recipe here - we did everything but the cheese bit as comte cheese and sodium citrate were deemed a bit too much effort to get hold of - but the rest of the recipe was followed to a T !! http://www.mrmenu.net/discus/messages/18/61023.html See Heston’s burger recipe here – we did everything but the cheese bit as comte cheese and sodium citrate were deemed a bit too much effort to get hold of – but the rest of the recipe was followed to a T !!

http://www.mrmenu.net/discus/messages/18/61023.html

]]> By: bazil http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/between-the-buns-searching-for-a-great-burger/#comment-1969 bazil Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:01:37 +0000 http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/?p=1773#comment-1969 If anyone has the time & energy then get Heston Blumenthals "in search of perfrction"and follow his unforgiving recipe for the perfect burger - trust me its worth it - it's one of the most amazing thing I've tasted !! With a homemade brioche bun to boot !! If anyone has the time & energy then get Heston Blumenthals “in search of perfrction”and follow his unforgiving recipe for the perfect burger – trust me its worth it – it’s one of the most amazing thing I’ve tasted !! With a homemade brioche bun to boot !!

]]> By: Nigel I http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/between-the-buns-searching-for-a-great-burger/#comment-1968 Nigel I Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:32:34 +0000 http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/?p=1773#comment-1968 Always used to frequent Da Vincis on Kloof for their great pizzas, but recently decided to try one of their 'hand-crafted' burgers. Thought it was GREAT, flame grilled patty, toasted bun and interesting toppings; I went for the Brussels Beef (Blue cheese & Fig) with really good fries; also a choice of wedges or salad. See they also have a chicken, ostrich or veggie option. Definately my new number one burger spot Always used to frequent Da Vincis on Kloof for their great pizzas, but recently decided to try one of their ‘hand-crafted’ burgers. Thought it was GREAT, flame grilled patty, toasted bun and interesting toppings; I went for the Brussels Beef (Blue cheese & Fig) with really good fries; also a choice of wedges or salad. See they also have a chicken, ostrich or veggie option. Definately my new number one burger spot

]]> By: Arno http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/between-the-buns-searching-for-a-great-burger/#comment-1965 Arno Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:53:47 +0000 http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/?p=1773#comment-1965 I don't know about Spur for me all that sauce detracts from the burger, but I like Hudson's, the burgers themselves have always been brilliant. The skinny fries are good provided that you stay away from the overly oily sweet potato variety, this may be a sweet potato issue ? The massive onion rings are fantastic and having Jack Black on tap is always welcome, they have recently introduced a Pale Ale which goes down a little to well for my liking... My personal favorite is The Cheese which comes with a delicious balsamic onion marmalade. The service however is shocking in this case it seems that popularity is inversely proportional to service. The more hipsters sitting at the tables and working the counter the longer your wait, is this a Cape Town curse ? I agree, Royal has long since lost its spot as the best burger joint in Cape Town and the title is wide open for someone to make their own. Some people take their burgers very seriously bordering on obsessive and why not burgers are awesome have a look at http://aht.seriouseats.com for everything burger related from around the world. I don’t know about Spur for me all that sauce detracts from the burger, but I like Hudson’s, the burgers themselves have always been brilliant. The skinny fries are good provided that you stay away from the overly oily sweet potato variety, this may be a sweet potato issue ? The massive onion rings are fantastic and having Jack Black on tap is always welcome, they have recently introduced a Pale Ale which goes down a little to well for my liking… My personal favorite is The Cheese which comes with a delicious balsamic onion marmalade. The service however is shocking in this case it seems that popularity is inversely proportional to service. The more hipsters sitting at the tables and working the counter the longer your wait, is this a Cape Town curse ? I agree, Royal has long since lost its spot as the best burger joint in Cape Town and the title is wide open for someone to make their own. Some people take their burgers very seriously bordering on obsessive and why not burgers are awesome have a look at http://aht.seriouseats.com for everything burger related from around the world.

]]> By: Julia D http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/between-the-buns-searching-for-a-great-burger/#comment-1963 Julia D Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:39:20 +0000 http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/?p=1773#comment-1963 Would it be terribly unfashionable of me to suggest that Spur still offers one of the finest burgers around?! I don't go in for the whole "gourmet burger" concept (there's always too much distraction from the flavour of the meat) so Spur's basted, flame-grilled, juicy beef (allegedly!) patty topped with melted cheese and eaten with fries drenched in their signature sauce is one of my favourites. There's also something to be said for consistency - you always know what you're going to get. Would it be terribly unfashionable of me to suggest that Spur still offers one of the finest burgers around?! I don’t go in for the whole “gourmet burger” concept (there’s always too much distraction from the flavour of the meat) so Spur’s basted, flame-grilled, juicy beef (allegedly!) patty topped with melted cheese and eaten with fries drenched in their signature sauce is one of my favourites. There’s also something to be said for consistency – you always know what you’re going to get.

]]> By: Dr. R http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/between-the-buns-searching-for-a-great-burger/#comment-1962 Dr. R Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:29:45 +0000 http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/?p=1773#comment-1962 Taking the meat, veg and starch combo to its logical conclusion, a burger wrapped in fries: http://tinyurl.com/y9qtxl8. So outrageous I would probably have to order it if I saw it on a menu. Taking the meat, veg and starch combo to its logical conclusion, a burger wrapped in fries: http://tinyurl.com/y9qtxl8. So outrageous I would probably have to order it if I saw it on a menu.

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