Travelle -- The Verdict

For $23, the burger better be something special.  And this one was pretty good.  While we again lacked a quorum sufficient to merit a fully admissible review, we enjoyed the oversized patty, American cheese (as good as American cheese can be), and capable bun that kept a juicy burger together.  The onions weren't listed on the menu, and got to be a bit much.  Still, we all loved the burger to start but, by the end, our enthusiasm began to lag a bit.  The seasoned fries were noteworthy, and the "generically downtown fancy" vibe was pleasant.  Said one:  "This is a burger I would happily eat again.  Like for dinner tonight.  If someone else were paying."

Exhibit 82 -- Travelle

Maillard Tavern -- The Verdict

Sadly, we lacked a quorum for this to be an official review, but our four tasters each found a little slice of burger heaven at Maillard Tavern. Delicious patties, clever combinations (such as:  BBQ sauce, bleu cheese, and grilled onions), tasty fries, and local ketchup added to the vibe.  "I was humming Despacito to myself during this entire experience as I just didn't want my burger to end."  While the scores weren't official, they were all in the 90's.  In short:  Inadmissible, but delicious.  We hope to get back for a proper judging soon!

Exhibit 81 -- Maillard Tavern

Forbidden Root -- The Verdict

Feelings about this burger will turn on your reaction to these two words: giardiniera mayo.  Fans likened it to a zippy, less cloying version of McDonald’s secret sauce, with the Golden Arches fry clones to match.  Detractors though it overpowered even a generously sized patty.  Still, we all liked that the burger was cooked to order, from tasty fleisch, with right-sized proportions. Low of 76; high of 90; average of 83. 

Exhibit 80 -- Forbidden Root

Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery -- The Verdict

Fun time; mixed reviews.  Burger lovers will find two grilled patties with gumption, mixing deeply caramelized onions and strong horseradish flavor, but we disagreed as to its success.  Some thought the flavors worked; others thought they disguised an otherwise tasty burger; still others that the underlying burger was suspicious.  Other dings for a dry bun, kind of slip-sliding-away handling, and a stupidly high price point.  Low of 73; high of 87; average of 79.