Loretta's

January 26, 2009. Cathy, Dick, and Cathy's work colleague Rick lunch at Loretta's. Dick had the Bacon Cheeseburger ($8). We were very impressed with the burger's balance: a very high "B" or low "A."

• Bun: Not toasted.
• Patty: Beef; thick and juicy, seasoned just right
• Sauce: Looked like 1000 Island, mayo on the side.
• Other: Bacon, cheese, onion, tomato, lettuce and pickles.
• Ambiance: Pacific NW logging.
  

Wedgwood Broiler

January 25, 2009. Nancy, DB, Tad, Cathy, and Dick visit the Wedgwood Broiler on the rumor they serve great burgers. DB, Cathy, and Dick each ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger ($9). A good burger we agreed, but not a great one. Nancy was unimpressed with her Texas Burger as was Tad with his guacamole chicken burger.

Bacon Cheeseburger:

• Bun: Toasted, a bit dry and charred.
• Patty: Beef. Nice and thick, juicy with pink center for the medium-rare. They say they grind their own beef. Seasoning a bit too salty.
• Sauce: Mayo on the side, made for a dry burger.
• Other: Bacon (charred), tomato, lettuce, onions (too many for Cathy).
• Ambiance: 1950s. Crowd Sunday at 6:30 pm with lots of seniors.

XXX Drive-in, Issaquah

January 17, 2009. Cathy and Dick checked out the XXX Drive-in in Issaquah. We both order the 49 Woody (1/4 lb. burger, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayo, XXX dressing & fries....$8.49). I mean, what else could we do?

Everything considered, the meal was good and rates a "B."

• Fries: Crisp and warm, just right.
• Bun: Fresh.
• Bacon: Got lost in the bun.
• Patty: Too thin and tasteless.
  
• Ambiance: Quirky.