Author: Elliott
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The Quarter Quell
Three performers. Two fighters. One winner. The (Improvised) Hunger Games is here. The Quarter Quell is an improvised version of The Hunger Games that, instead of focusing on the socio-political representations of late stage capitalism in an uncaring world, opts to showcase the sheer absurdity of the games themselves. It’s a non-stop series of phenomenally… Read more
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Act Your Age – Huxley’s
Sometimes a burger’s just got a lot going on. The Act Your Age by Huxley’s is absolutely packed with chillis, cheese, mayo, pickles, garlic, jalapeños, and two servings of beef brisket. Despite that, it’s still holdable, and the only thing that falls out is pieces of shredded brisket that load up the fries. The shredded… Read more
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Pink Panther – Otto Champagneria
After ten meaty burgers in a row, I’m about overdue for a bit of veggies. The Pink Panther by Otto Champagneria is a chop suey patty with vegan ham that hits just like the real thing. It’s delightfully colourful and wears its inpisration on its sleeve. The fake bacon jam is in total control of… Read more
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Kiwi as Fish & Chippie – Smith the Grocer
Yet another entry in the ‘tastes like not-a-burger but is a-burger’ category comes Smith the Grocer’s Kiwi as Fish & Chippie, a handheld take on the kiwi classic. Pan-fried fish with a potato rosti and tartare sauce is a really clever way to bring in all the flavours and textures of fish & chips without… Read more
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The Croger – Glou Glou
Has France gone too far? Non! The Croger is the latest invention by Glou Glou and man, this one’s a bold one. It would have been so easy to slip a chicken tender into a sliced croissant and call it a day, but this is so much more than that. The chicken is crispy and… Read more
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Saigon Meat Welly – Saigon Taste
I love a burger that tastes like not-a-burger but feels like a-burger. Inspired primiarily by bánh mì, the Saigon Meat Welly is a really tasty replica of the classic French-Vietnamese sandwich, without losing sight of what makes a burger and fries so satisfying to eat. The bun is toasty and dry enough to absorb all… Read more
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Chick’n Little – Winner Winner
You ever wish that the McChicken experience was good? Properly seasoned coating with shredded lettuce and a burger sauce that’s tangy and rich. Chips that actually taste nice and and a proper bit of dairy to dip your fries into? That’s what the Chick’n Little at Winner Winner provides. There is zero doubt about the… Read more
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Sophisti-Cajun – The Old Bailey
When I think ‘Cajun’, my mind doesn’t immediately jump to ‘avocado’. But there it is, pairing really nicely with the inion relish below the patty. The crispy onions add texture and the bun is easy to handle. The Sophisti-Cajun is a burger that wants to bring class to Cajun cuisine. To use its spices and… Read more
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Forbidden Fantasy – Le Ciel
I love it when a burger plays it risky. When they come up with a concept that initially sounds insane, but, when executed, absolutely blows me away. Le Ciel’s Forbidden Fantasy is an innovative dessert burger with mushroom gelato and a sage gelée that’s so refreshing and tasty. The ice cream actually tastes like mushroom.… Read more
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Quirky Lady – Where’s Charlie Lambton Quay
A quick lunch with friends is sometimes all you need after a tough morning. You wait a little while for a burger and you get get chatting about your friend’s soulmate, whom she’s just met. You talk about theatre and common disdain for flashbacks in improvised theatre. You’re laughing, enjoying your burgers in the cold… Read more