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Beyond the Five Napkin Burger: Tarbell's rises to the occasion

August 17, 2010 11:46AM

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The Five Napkin Burger: "Not one, but two hefty beef patties oozed velvety meat juice across the pristine white plate."
Then came the moment when Tarbell's really won me over, the moment that sent me into a reverie ruled by pure biology, rendering me unable to think about anything other than my animalistic need to consume what was in front of me, communicating pleasure in grunts. It was the moment when my first American Classic Five Napkin Burger arrived. Continue reading Laura Shunk's review of Tarbell's. Photos by Mark Manger.

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