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1/3/2007 jeremy s. says:

urban mos in hillcrest is good. the crest cafe also.

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1/3/2007 CHERiE "my plan is to travel the world in a panda suit" Y. says:

Hodad's in Ocean Beach (http://www.yelp.com/bi...)

1/3/2007 David M. says:

You seem to know La Mesa and Lemon Grove. Have you tried Beef And Bun on Fletcher Parkway or Johnny Bs on La Mesa Blvd.?

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1/4/2007 Jamie "www.RinconHillSF.org" W. says:

I enjoy Sliders on Castro. If you're near Potrero Hill (say, travelling north to the City on 280 and feel like getting off on the Mariposa exit), there's a little deli place on Mississippi and 18th that makes a great burger for the price - Ganim's I think it is called?

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1/4/2007 David "Daddy-" O. says:

Jamie W, it's a bit of a drive to go up to SF for a burger if you live in San Diego. :)

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1/4/2007 Jamie "www.RinconHillSF.org" W. says:

Oops... how did I fall into San Francisco's chat room. Sorry!

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1/4/2007 Jamie "www.RinconHillSF.org" W. says:

I mean San Diego... sorry. I need to wake up, eh? Well, its been a pleasure. I'll be visiting San Diego at beginning of February. Ciao!

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1/4/2007 Steve L. says:

I too say go to Hodad's in OB. That's my number one choice in all of San Diego. But, number two or three would be Fatburger in PB. They do a killer burger as well... and while I'm at it, In-n-Out is in my top five all-time burger joints. It's a big ol' chain, but they make a mean burger and fries.

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1/4/2007 Jamie N. says:

Jeff's Burgers in La Jolla Shores area (2152 Avenida de la Playa). And a lot of people love Rocky's in Crown Point.

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1/4/2007 Aviva B. says:

Hodad's in Ocean Beach for sure, Hamburger Mary's in Hillcrest, The Prado in Balboa Park (only has burgers at lunch, but it's one of the BEST burgers in SD)

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1/4/2007 Amanda W. says:

Rocky's on Ingraham and Pacific Beach Drive. THE BEST!

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1/4/2007 Anne M. says:

Try the burger at Phil's BBQ - even comes with an onion ring on top! Hodad's is also a fantastic burger.

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1/4/2007 Christina P. says:

Hodad's in OB-- I actually hate OB... and I make an homage there every once in a while for the best burger and milkshake in SD. That's commitment!

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1/5/2007 Christy "peach of a gal" R. says:

I think you make a pilgrimage to OB to pay homage to Hodad's.

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1/5/2007 Christina P. says:

"I make an homage there" -- with 'there' being Hodad's. Hopefully people got the jist of what I was saying...

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1/7/2007 brooke f. says:

That new place in Hillcrest, The Tractor Room, makes one of the best burgers I've had. It's owned by the Hash House A Go Go peeps & they have late night dining.

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1/8/2007 Brad B. says:

I think Hodad's in Ocean Beach is IT. It is truly So. Cal, with one table being inside a 60s car.

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1/8/2007 Bony "The Logical Realist" M. says:

Fat Burgers in PB

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1/8/2007 Max L. says:

Hands down, The Liars Club on Mission Blvd in Mission Beach has the best burger. Plus, it has a great local hangout atmosphere.

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1/8/2007 Todd "Effin" F. says:

I'd also suggest beef n bun . . . citing great milkshakes in addition to tasty burgers (insert your favorite pulp fiction joke here) . . . though now next time I'm down in SD I've got a bunch more to try thanks to this thread.

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1/8/2007 Julie G. says:

Seaside Market in Cardiff Town Center makes these killer Whitecastle mini-burgers for only 99 cents each. They rock!

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1/8/2007 jeremy s. says:

how can you hate OB?

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1/8/2007 Julie G. says:

We used to call the White Castle burger murder burgers....f.y.i.

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4/12/2007 star g. says:

crest cafe butter burger

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4/12/2007 Joan S. says:

The Vine in OB makes a pretty good burger. I also like Tioli's Crazy Burger in North Park

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4/13/2007 Nathaniel U. says:

Nicky Rotten's - Downtown SD, good stuff! Plus they're open 'til 2am

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4/13/2007 Meg "Mistress of Mischief" M. says:

I'm still a fan of Rocky's... but I can't wait to try the burger at the Liar's Club..... I keep hearing about it!

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4/13/2007 margot b. says:

rocky's. hands down
runners up: hodad's, waterfront and western steakburger.

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4/13/2007 michael "I'm not honest, and you are attractive" m. says:

Crest Cafe in hillcrest. If you like Salmon, try the fresh ground salmon burger... topped with horseradish, lemon juice and avacado... or the Baba Lui with ortega chiles and guacamole.. YUM!!

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4/13/2007 Declan M. says:

Western Steakburger on University. This is the way a burger was meant to be and sleighs hodad's. Liars club enfuego steak melt is amazing as well but Western Steakburger tops all the newbies who came wayyyyy after.

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4/17/2007 christopher "& his wife" p. says:

my fiance was ranting and raving about tioli's crazy burger which is just south of el cajon blvd. on 30th. She has pretty good taste so i feel confident recomending it.

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4/18/2007 Jon B. says:

Tioli's is definitely a winner. Hand formed patties, high quality beef (if you want beef... it's too bad they can't serve the rattlesnake burger anymore), grill toasted buns and more fixings than you'll ever need. And while they don't serve the rattlesnake burger anymore they do still have Ostrich and Gator burgers.

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4/18/2007 margot b. says:

Wow Jon. I am seriously bummed we lived right down the street from that place for 4 years and never knew!!
Seriously, rattlesnake? Just like chicken eh?

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4/18/2007 Miss Josephine Z. says:

I second Beef n' Bun; look for the review on Yelp.

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4/19/2007 michael "I'm not honest, and you are attractive" m. says:

Fuddruckers.......
Hey, they just cook the meat. You put everything else on it you want. If you **** it up, nobody to blame but yourself....

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4/19/2007 Jon B. says:

lol margot, well don't be too bummed.. before they changed to Crazee Burger they were a TERRIBLE Italian food joint :(

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4/19/2007 Liam "& elbo like your new outfit!" M. says:

Rocky's in PB or Hodad's in OB. I have never tried some of the places mentioned above, but after having some cold beers and a burger at Rocky's, I dont see the point in looking, because it just doesn't get any better than that.

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4/20/2007 Courtney W. says:

In-N-Ouuuuuut =]

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4/20/2007 margot b. says:

Ahhhh, that's why it was under my radar. I always drove past it and thought it was an Italian joint. Was figuring now it must be some Italian joint WITH a crazee burger. Thanks for the clarification!!

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

Resurrecting the burger thread.

You guys know we're heading south soon and of course Rog and I have already started negotiations for where each of us NEEDS to have a meal.

I am a burger lovah, and would really like to experience a new one.
My old standby's were Rocky's, Hodad's, Waterfront and Western Steakburger.
I want a new burger to try!!!

The contenders appear to be:

The Tractor Room
Tioli's Crazy Burger
Liar's Club
Beef n Bun

Thoughts? Votes???

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7/16/2007 Richard C. says:

Tioli's was good, but it didn't blow me away. Just went yesterday for the first time, in fact. I think Waterfront is better, though Tioli's has like 20 varieties of burgers to choose from (I had the Cajun burger cooked "pink"). Haven't been to any of the other contenders yet.

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

Thanks Rich. I love Waterfront burgers but I'm hoping to try something new is all...

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7/16/2007 Joey "poops flowers and sunshine" L. says:

I plan on trying this place: http://www.yelp.com/bi...

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

wow super joe... VERY interesting. who woulda thunk?

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7/16/2007 Ashleigh O. says:

Margot- My hubby and I have ordered cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, and Mexican food from this place on occasion and have never had a bad meal.....I personally don't think it's "out of this world" but it's definitely worth a try if you are in the area!

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

Thanks Ashleigh - you are referring to El Sol right?

I'm kinda on the hunt for the next AWESOME burger... it's become a little habit of ours up here in SF to find the best and I wanted to try what people think is the best down in SD... of course I've had most of the usual contenders already (Rocky's, Hodad's, Waterfront)...

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7/16/2007 Ashleigh O. says:

Yes, El Sol.....

Our favorite places for burgers are the same as yours (Rocky's, Hodads, Western Steakburger etc)....
Liars club has AWESOME sandwiches, burgers, cajun fries (YUM), etc. and a great beer selection.....$2.50 local pints (SD brewers) on Fridays-you can't beat that! You guys should check it out for sure!

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

Cool Ashleigh - thanks! I've been leaning towards Liar's Club.
Limited time in SD means limited meals - they gotta be good choices! : )

7/16/2007 Maxwell H. says:

There used to be a place called Mo Betta Burger in North Park on University like near Urban Body Gym. Anybody remember that? I remember going there once and thinking it was terrific.

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

maxwell - we tried mo betta... it was a long time ago but for some reason i wasn't impressed and no clue why. is that place gone now?

7/16/2007 Maxwell H. says:

Yea, way gone.

7/16/2007 Maxwell H. says:

i guess they weren't as tasty as i remember or else people would still be going.

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

i'm pretty damn picky about my burgers maxwell... my pop owned a fantastic burger joint in Nor Cal when I was in highschool and it ruined me : )

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

hi andrew, i see you're back with your SO USELESS suggestions!!

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7/16/2007 Warren "Dim Mak Dubs" W. says:

Geeze, Margot... Don't slam him just because he suggested those. After all, his tastes may be different from yours and those are his favorite places.

As for mine, I've actually found that Cheesecake Factory had a very good burger when I was there a few months ago! Dunno if it was just a random happening or not.

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

Warren, I have no doubt Andrew was being his usual self!
Have you HAD Boll Weivel? Their burgers taste like cardboard and I'd bet you anything Andrew know this.

Thanks for the Cheesecake Factory tip.

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7/16/2007 Declan M. says:

Western Steakburger in North Park..

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7/16/2007 Ian "hater" C. says:

Classic Malt Shop in point loma. the ostrich burger is on and crackn'

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7/16/2007 Peter "Drunktard" T. says:

I'd recommend Beef n' Bun in La Mesa if you're willing to tolerate a good, but not great burger and some tasty shakey beverage, but for the best all out burger, Rocky's in Crown Point (border of PB and Mission Beach) is the money spot. You toss on some peppers and nice cold beverage, and you are money. General sports theme also helps.

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7/16/2007 Joey "poops flowers and sunshine" L. says:

I know most yelpers are against corporate America, but "Fuddruckers" in Mission Valley is pretty good.

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

again, my aplogies to andrew. i truly thought you were talking smack.

thanks for the suggestions all...

declan, western steakburger was right up the street from our old house and they make a GREAT burger, I love em!

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

i say "again" because i already aplogized to him on another thread for slamming his suggestion.

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

okay. i guess i'm sorry for saying your input was useless...

as to the burgers, bring on the grease...

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7/16/2007 Meg "Mistress of Mischief" M. says:

Rocky's Rocky's Rocky's.... was just there again on Wed. night and it reminded me just what an awesome greasy mess they are... YUM!

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

I know Meg, they are so fantastic!!

I actually resurrected this thread in hopes of finding a new burger in SD to try when we are there...

My post from above said:

margot b. says:

Resurrecting the burger thread.

You guys know we're heading south soon and of course Rog and I have already started negotiations for where each of us NEEDS to have a meal.

I am a burger lovah, and would really like to experience a new one.
My old standby's were Rocky's, Hodad's, Waterfront and Western Steakburger.
I want a new burger to try!!!

The contenders appear to be:

The Tractor Room
Tioli's Crazy Burger
Liar's Club
Beef n Bun

Thoughts? Votes???

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7/16/2007 Alton "chika chika yeeeeeaaah" L. says:

Dannys Bar in Coronado is my vote.

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

heh heh, watch out stephen what you say about boll weivel - apparently i was waaay outa line ;P
thanks for the post... I pretty much figurerd those to be the two most worthy contenders that we haven't tried yet!

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7/16/2007 Alton "chika chika yeeeeeaaah" L. says:

To elaborate, I've been to:
Rockys
Liars Club
Beef & Bun
Johnny B's
Tiolis
Tractor Room
In & Out
Hodads
Longhorns...(Bison Burger)

and others...Dannys is still my pick. Don't get me wrong, the other places have excellent burgers but the Ortega burger at Dannys is to die for. Maybe I like green chilies too much.

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7/16/2007 Meg "Mistress of Mischief" M. says:

Hey Margot -

The Liar's Club burger was pretty good (Rocky's still wins, with the Waterfront 2nd)... the other 3 contenders you mentioned are definitely on my to-do list....

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

hey alton - thanks. i ADORE green chilies - they rock. we roast our own all the time and chop them up, baggie and freeze.
those little baggies we refer to as green gold : ) yeah, we're retarded but that's how much we love chilies!

thanks meg for the feedback sistah!

i used to eat at boll weevil as a kid all the time and it was the shit!! in a good way.
went back as an adult and i noticed everyone in there (was in the same one on shelter island drive) was 70 and above.
i'm not being ageist (caroline, i swear!) but older people like their food bland. and weevil delivers. that's all...

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7/16/2007 Ashleigh O. says:

MARGOT-
All this burger talk was making me crave one so the hubs and I decided I'd give Tiolis a try for lunch.......YUM. They have like 25 diff burgers on their menu so We each ordered a different one and split them....me-angus w/cheddar, him- the santorini (1/2 beef, 1/2 lamb served w/tzaziki sauce) -both tasty. I'm not convinced after one visit that I can say they are "the best" or anything just worth a stop since they are near you in NP. Oh and their fries are decent-nothing spectacular. I say try Tiolis and Liars while you guys are back.....

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

Thanks Ashleigh - way to get on with some research girl!!
They ARE close to our place in NP so it'll probably be the most convenient.
Where is Liar's Club again? PB?

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7/16/2007 Ashleigh O. says:

on Mission Blvd....like north Mission Beach (close to PB-not that far from Catamaran if memory serves...)

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

andrew, there is nothing at all wrong with in and out... but seriously i can get one of those anywhere!
i'm looking for a rocky's/western/hodad's comparable burger that i haven't tried yet in SD...

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

thanks ashleigh!

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7/16/2007 Alton "chika chika yeeeeeaaah" L. says:

psssstt....Dannys....! :)

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7/16/2007 Drea V. says:

mmmm...gosh i want a hamburger SO BAD thanks to this thread!!

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

danny's... coronado. got it alton! : )
is it on orange?

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7/16/2007 Snake Rattle and Roll P. says:

Liar's Club. Best burger in SD. Hands down! Go there : )

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7/16/2007 Alton "chika chika yeeeeeaaah" L. says:

See, you can't trust people who go the Lairs Club...it's called that for a reason! j/k In fairness, I liked thier burger as well. The T shirts on the wall crack me up.

Yep, Orange.

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7/16/2007 Ashleigh O. says:

Their t-shirts are hillarious.....check them out:

http://www.merchlackey...

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7/16/2007 margot b. says:

those are GREAT!!! might need to get me one after i try their burg!

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7/17/2007 roger b. says:

i say we try Liar's club if i get a say in this p ; )

i probably would have said the same smack about boll weevil and in &out.

i like in & out well enough, but it is a fast food burger. well it would be fast if the lines weren't so fucking long.

boll weevil just never took off for me. and i had them as a kid through my construction years where us guys went during our lunch break. boll weevil is no different than say tgif, applebees, bennigans, denny's, etc... they get the job done but they are ordinary.

i have learned from this thread that some posters may really like the recommendation they offer. i work with a bunch of guy mechanics with some very simple tastes. one guy went to red lobster for his 20 year wedding anniversary and thought it was the best shit ever. he totally loved it.

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7/17/2007 margot b. says:

very good point rog.

and it was obvious that andrew h never even read my post anyway since he immediately slammed my burger tastes by saying, sorry margot you only eat gourmet hamburgers cooked with white truffle oil... right after I posted my favs being rocky's. waterfront and western... three very UN-gourmet burgers that rock my world.

so anyway, you are right, to each their own. I came out with plenty of fine suggestions for a new burger so it's all good!

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7/17/2007 Snake Rattle and Roll P. says:

Go for the Liars Club! You won't be sorry! And have a Chimay for me : )

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7/17/2007 roger b. says:

i'll have chimay for you lindsay. great beer taste you have : )

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7/17/2007 margot b. says:

Lindsay, I got on yelp last night with Rog to show him Liar's Club and we were reading your review.. I go, see Rog? They have Chimay, it's sealed! : )

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7/17/2007 Ray O. says:

Margot I think you should try Tioli's, because it is very polarizing insofar as some people love, some people seem very unimpressed. They offer adventurous selections but I found their beef burger to be quite tasty (more so than the buffalo)

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7/17/2007 roger b. says:

maybe we can have only burgers for the days we are there on this trip ; )

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7/17/2007 Snake Rattle and Roll P. says:

B's: You guys will love it!

Ray: I'm planning to try Tioli's real soon. I actually went in there a few weeks ago for dinner but when I found out all they serve are 1/2lb. burgers, I left. The whole 1/2lb. burger thing really annoys me! Can't a girl get a decent 1/3lb'er!!? Shit...

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7/17/2007 Dylan O. says:

Margot if you go to tioli's you have to get the bleu cheese burger.... its the bomb....

however, I vote Canada Steak Burger on University
http://www.yelp.com/bi...

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7/17/2007 roger b. says:

another thing we have to love, are the burger prices down in san diego.

the going price up here in sf. $10.50 to $12.50 and that doesn't even cover the fries at some places.

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7/17/2007 Ray O. says:

Lindsay, they don't seem too big at Tioli's... plus you could always get a lighter meat, like rattlesnake or gopher (don't go for the hippo it is way fatty)

I myself am now very intrigued by this mexican place that makes burgers (Sol's I guess)

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7/17/2007 margot b. says:

shit!!! we need to be on a burger binge while there to make all parties happy.
ray - i do want to try tioli's. i actually COULD see trying both tioli's and liar's club.

dylan, i am ALL OVER a blue cheese burger, those are hands down my favorite kind.
ahhhh, you just threw another place into the mix!!!! ; P

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7/17/2007 Snake Rattle and Roll P. says:

Ray, is that that little hole in the wall on University? Hummm... I had totally written that place off for some reason. Maybe I'll give it a try! I have actually had some pretty good burgers at Taco Shops - of all places.

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7/17/2007 Robert "one of the Borg" D. says:

Boy did you come to the right place.
1. Rocky's
2. The Liar's Club
3. Hodad's

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7/17/2007 margot b. says:

Hi Robert D... see above. Looking for a NEW burger.
Rocky's and Hodad's having already been tried (and loved)
many times over. Liar's Club def on the list!
Thanks for your input!!

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7/17/2007 Snake Rattle and Roll P. says:

I have yet to try Rocky's - gotta do that soon too~!

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7/17/2007 Robert "one of the Borg" D. says:

Margot: Liar's Club is really the last of the great ones that I have tried. I tried Tiloi's and was not impressed at all. Good, but not special at all. Plain really.
If there were "new ones" I think they would become old pretty quick with Yelp around.

7/17/2007 a w. says:

George Burgers in San Marcos!!!!
Paradise Grill on Midway

and of course Rockys in PB and Hodads

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7/17/2007 margot b. says:

Thanks Robert... I guess I meant new to me since I've been a non-resident of SD for the last year.

Having been born and raised in SD and lived there many many years, know ALL of the old (and great) stand-by's...
my purpose of raising this thread back up was to get opinions of a new (to us) burger which is why I pointed out all of the ones I already knew and loved. Including Hodad's, Rocky's, Waterfront. etc.

I appreciate everyone's input just the same!

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7/17/2007 Dan "Danormous" F. says:

I think you have to try Nicky Rotten's if you have not been. Good atmosphere, good prices and a damn good burger!

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7/17/2007 Alissandra "Love Tap" L. says:

EZ Take Out!

7/17/2007 a w. says:

oh yeah that place in La mesa... johny V's or something like that... very good.

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7/17/2007 Alton "chika chika yeeeeeaaah" L. says:

Johnny B's in La Mesa...it's good but limited burger selection. I live a block away and burnt myself out about 2 years ago....haven't been back since.

7/17/2007 a w. says:

rilly? I went there for the first time a few weeks ago and they got a big thumbs up from me.

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7/17/2007 Alton "chika chika yeeeeeaaah" L. says:

yeah one of those things where it's easy and convenient, in which I became bored with....

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7/17/2007 roger b. says:

not too sure if people up in the far north county have internet service yet. not sure as my mom and brothers never write. but if they do chili coast burgers up in vista aren't bad. you can get them 1/2 lb or 1/3 lb. and they are chargrilled opposed to fried.

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huh? which place?

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7/17/2007 roger b. says:

if you are asking me denise

chili coast burgers in vista

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9/12/2007 Joey "poops flowers and sunshine" L. says:

"You know I've been around the world, and I've been to the Washington Zoo,
and in all my travels as the facts unravel I've found this to be true!"

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9/12/2007 roger b. says:

one of my favorites too SuperJo e. and get it with an extra heart clogging topping of gyro meat.

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9/12/2007 roger b. says:

speaking of gyro meat - Denise did you ever eat a gyro or just the gyro meat from the farmers market or where ever like you said you would? did you like?

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PLEASE!

Check out my Cheeseboiga list. Best Cheeseboiga list EVAH!!!!

and no i never did have a gyro. I'm fuckin deprived. I have, however, had a gyno. Yuck!

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9/12/2007 Joey "poops flowers and sunshine" L. says:

You know what Brother Roger, I don't think the Western is as unhealthy as many would think. Gyro meat is actually lean. Plus I bet the barbeque pit burns quite a lot of fat off the beef.

I would dare say that the Big Mac weighs more heavily on the heart stopping scale than the Western.

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9/12/2007 Alissandra "Love Tap" L. says:

Seriously, denise knows what she's talking about.

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9/12/2007 roger b. says:

Super, you have me wanting gyro meat on a burger now every time. you have a point there. what fat it has drips right off.

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9/12/2007 Liam "& elbo like your new outfit!" M. says:

wendy's

oops, almost forgot

Roberto's taco shop

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9/12/2007 Robert "one of the Borg" D. says:

1. Rocky's
2. Liar's Club
3. Hodad's

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9/12/2007 Joey "poops flowers and sunshine" L. says:

I've been a fan of Denise ever since I started reading her reviews, and not just for her hottness but for her witty retorts.

But with all do respect, I've been eating burgers long before Denise was ever a glimer in her Papi's eye.

I'll put the Western against the Rocky in the Pepsi challenge any day of the week.

9/12/2007 a w. says:

I know cheeseboigas.

and Wendys does have okay burgers, they're certainly better than... say... Trophys.

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9/12/2007 margot b. says:

sure - that western steakburger is probably just about fat free guys - you are CRAYZEEE bofya.

9/12/2007 a w. says:

Never been to the Western. But don't challange me or I will flag this thread and cry like a bitch.

9/12/2007 a w. says:

Hey Sean C did ya see that? HE LIKES ME!!!! Super Jo e like ME!!!!

*wiggling butt impishly*

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9/12/2007 Sean C. says:

he's got good taste then

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9/12/2007 a w. says:

with flare

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9/12/2007 Ryan "cramdiggity" C. says:

I went to a hamburger place in Australia and they had an "AMERICAN BURGER" on the menu.
It contained fried egg and fries...IN THE BUN.
Apparently some people down under think we eat burgers like this...

But on another note I dig their style because they eat burgers with beet root.

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9/12/2007 Jenna G. says:

I don't eat meat but my husband and his carnivore friends swear by Lucky Buck's in Hillcrest and Moondoggie's in PB.

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Moondoogies?

*gag*

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9/12/2007 Liam "& elbo like your new outfit!" M. says:

ooohhhhh, try the lobster bisque

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9/12/2007 Jenna G. says:

I said I don't eat meat...I am just listing what some of my friends said to try and give suggestions. So I guess forget Moondoggie's then.

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9/12/2007 roger b. says:

parking does suck around the liar's club. there is a little lot just south of liar's club and is adjacent to a pay lot. they are a hair cutting place or something. they will for $5 let you park there. give it a try. a block or so away.

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9/12/2007 brooke f. says:

i finally tried rocky's a couple weeks ago... not life changing, but yummy.

hodad's does nothing for me.

still need to try tioli's and liar's club.

booger quest continues.

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9/12/2007 Jenna G. says:

Bare Back in PB is supposed to be good too, but don't take my word for it. I DON'T EAT MEAT! Why am I even a part of this thread?

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9/12/2007 brooke f. says:

oh and i was not impressed with the waterfront at all. maybe i caught them on a off booger day.

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9/12/2007 Snake Rattle and Roll P. says:

I actually had a pretty decent burger at Nunu's of all places. I mean, it was nothing like my Liar's Club, but it was good - for bar food. Definitely nice to split the burger and fries basket with a friend or something. The Japanese girl who works the snack bar is hella fine too : )

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9/12/2007 roger b. says:

welcome : )

9/12/2007 a w. says:

Paradise Grill by DeJaVue has good burgers.

I think Waterfront ones suck. in fact I hate the Waterfront for the most part and have no idea why people like it so much. The service usually sucks and it stinks like old beer.

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9/12/2007 roger b. says:

spread the word Denise, get all those pb frat boy types out of there. it used to be a great place to drink. then it went young. no offense to all you young people. i like you all well enough one on one. but put you all in a bar and get you buzzed you make it hard for me to get a drink. and young guys like to start fights. again NOT ALL young guys, just some of you.

when you add a bunch of pb girls (or where ever ) the young guys follow, and then the service sucks because they allow too many people in.

true i don't think i would go there for a dinner burger, but it is good enough after drinks. and they taste fresh.

and the free popcorn should be a fixture at all bars. if i ever own a bar i will have two popcorn poppers if needed. it is cheap and people always need one more beer.

9/12/2007 a w. says:

The Waterfront is trendy and those trendy people are ruining what was left of it.

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And it smells and it is too hot. and some of the waitresses are dingbats.

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and and and

I do like the photoboof though

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9/12/2007 brooke f. says:

stephen, rocky's was definitely good. just overhyped, i guess.

hodad's just gives me a stomach ache. must be the grease.

the burger at the tractor room is pretty damn good.

part of it is that i am squeamish about beef that is not antibiotic or hormone free... which can be hard to find unfortunately. i don't need anything fancy. just good quality meat cooked properly.

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9/12/2007 roger b. says:

deal with the dudes. it is hot because too many people and if you mean recently it is the hot time of year. and don't get me started on dingbats

9/12/2007 a w. says:

go to Bare Back then, they have PC meat.

Roger you agree some of their waitresses are dingbatish?

Also, I shouldn't have to wave down the bartender and ASK repeatedly for a beer. He should ask me.

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9/12/2007 a w. says:

I used to work in the little cottage across the street. Breakfast there is okay if you beat the crowd, and Suzanna(themorning tender) is really cool.

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9/12/2007 Christy "peach of a gal" R. says:

Mmm... I haven't had a good burger in a while. A long while, now that I think of it. Too bad I'm afraid of driving and parking. Who wants to bring delicious burgers to my apartment?

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9/12/2007 margot b. says:

christy - you really afraid of driving? and parking? in SD??

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9/12/2007 Christy "peach of a gal" R. says:

Nah, I'm exaggerating. But I definitely have anxiety about driving and parking in new places. If it isn't spelled out for me exactly how to get there and where to park I pretty much won't go. If it's a place I'm familiar with--like PB--I won't usually go because driving there gives me fury. But I'll suck it up now and again.

And I know other places (like SF) are much worse, but I don't care about that--I don't live there.

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9/12/2007 Viola P. says:

Stephen, like a live chicken, or cooked chicken on a plate? :-P

Anyone remember the Chicken Lady sketch on Kids in the Hall?? Comedy gold.

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9/12/2007 margot b. says:

wow - that sounds pretty crippling! : (

and yes - PB driving = fury in a huge way. it sucks just as bad as anywhere in SF!!

9/12/2007 a w. says:

Viola- anycock'l doo!

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9/12/2007 Viola P. says:

Denise, ahahaha

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9/12/2007 roger b. says:

Denise, yes the girl bartenders there are dingbats. not all of them. and the "they should ask me" comment sounds bad.

when i worked midnights at the airport sometimes i would stop breakfast there. they do have a decent and cheap breakfast. all that worked in the mornings were women. they did a good job.

Christy, so true on pb parking. btw pb is just like sf for parking. well except you can drive a dozen or so blocks and finally get lucky as oppossed to here. i avoided pb all the time because of parking when we lived in sd.

9/12/2007 a w. says:

They should ask me mean they should be paying attention to who needs a drink.

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9/12/2007 roger b. says:

i see. i took it wrong.

that's why i hate it when a place gets too crowded for its own good. i'll stop going or go on the off hours. i hate it when it's hard to get a drink or the guy's have a line to use the head because it is way too crowded with all those from around the county. the waterfront was and still is at times a great bar till they put those condos on top of it.

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9/12/2007 Christy "peach of a gal" R. says:

It's an irrational fear, I suppose. I have a hard time really seeing new things--like reading a new menu or street signs or whatever, so in a high-traffic area it just stresses me out with all the turning around and squinting at street signs and trying to drive the speed limit instead of crawling along. And if it's dusk? Forget it. It's not really crippling though. I mean, I WILL do it if it's worth it to me.

9/12/2007 a w. says:

Those people in the condos desperately need a place to relax that isn't too expensive (Indigo) stuffy/dressy (Sogno DiVino) and has decent service ( Princess Pub = 20 min wait for a beer). I think that may be why people seem to like Fillipis. They can relax there.

Thats why the waterfront is suddenly cool(er). My 2 cents.

Crudo is going to become a sports bar so we'll see if they get any of the Waterfront crowd.

9/12/2007 a w. says:

I have an irrational fear of semi trucks and of going anywhere alone.

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9/12/2007 Christy "peach of a gal" R. says:

Poor baby.

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9/12/2007 Viola P. says:

I like Waterfront - I feel comfortable there. Plus, walking distance = always a plus.

9/12/2007 a w. says:

waaaaaaah

They're similar phobia we have, you know?

*wink wink*

9/12/2007 a w. says:

Waterfront is walking distance to lots of places. That is a great location.

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9/12/2007 margot b. says:

i still love the waterfront even tho it has changed drastically... we've been hanging there since about '98 and lemee tell you, there were no icky hipsters there back then. true dive all the way.

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9/12/2007 Viola P. says:

Especially walking distance to home.

9/12/2007 a w. says:

Yeah there used to lotsa bums in there. Supposedly Nancy raised the prices to thwart them. Bill @ Aero hates bums in the bar too. He just walks up and says "You can't be in here." and they leave.

i could never do that.

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9/12/2007 brooke f. says:

thanks, stephen. i live by hodad's, but it just doesn't do it for me. i only tried waterfront once, with denise & allison, but the burger looks like a happy meal burger. that's why i was so surprised. maybe they deserve another chance.

i just checked crazee burger's site and they are hormone/antibiotic free. i think most places should offer certified humane beef, even if it's in addition to the regular stuff, for an extra fee.

thanks, denise. i'll check out bare back.

man, now i want a burger!

9/12/2007 a w. says:

Hodads is dripping in grease. Try Paradise Grill if you're brave.

Personally I found bare Back medoicre. Liars Club is pretty good.

I got a hormone free filet Mignon at Bella Italia in PB the other night and it just didn't taste right.

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9/12/2007 a w. says:

I wondered if maybe I'd become accustomed to the flavor of hormones. gross thought

i met some people from New Zealand that told me the dairy and meat here made them sick. They said it tastes different. They don't use hormones though.

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9/12/2007 brooke f. says:

you are totally accustomed to it. we all are. when i first switched over i didn't like the taste of it. it tasted a bit gamey to me, or something. but now, i have a hard time the other way and try to avoid conventional meat because of what i've learned and for my own health. kids are going through puberty younger and younger... it's all about the food. something tells me it's not natural for a kid to have a mustache in third grade (boy OR girl!)

also, you should do a "smell test". cook both and you can smell the difference. i made a rib roast dinner for my parents and they couldn't believe the difference in the quality of the meat. soo good!

anyway, back to the better burger debate.

9/12/2007 a w. says:

Where do you buy hormone free meat?

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9/12/2007 Viola P. says:

I haven't had a really good burger in so long. I've had good fries fairly recently, but the killer burger has evaded.

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9/12/2007 Denise D. says:

Hoe Dad's is my favorite. But seriously, I think In N Out has pretty good hamburgers too.

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9/12/2007 brooke f. says:

whole foods, trader joes, henry's

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9/12/2007 margot b. says:

viola, when you come up to visit burgers will be the first order of business!!
we have a ton of yummy delicious ones to drag you out to!! the killer burger has been found : )

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9/12/2007 Christy "peach of a gal" R. says:

I want a delicious burger with jack cheese, bacon, and avocado--like the ABC Burger from Firestone in SLO.

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9/12/2007 Viola P. says:

Margot, now I'm even more excited! I want to buy my plane ticket now!!

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9/12/2007 margot b. says:

do it woman, do it!!! : )

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9/12/2007 brooke f. says:

not all of it is hormone free at tj's or henry's, so you have to check it out.
there's no hormones in poultry, so you just have to check for antibiotics, cage free, etc.
organic meat definitely has a gamey flavor, which i don't care for, so i just go for hormone/antibiotic free.
whole foods also has super high quality standards about the treatment of animals, so that they are humanely raised & slaughtered. you can find out more about the different types of meats, standards, etc. http://wholefoods.com/...
that goes back to dairy, too. hormones are in milk, cheese, etc. so i recommend being choosey! if it is organic, then it will also automatically be hormone & antibiototic free since they don't mix the two.

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9/12/2007 brooke f. says:

Oh, no you didn't, Christy. PLEASE do not bring up Firestone because I will have to get my ass in a car and drive 5 hours to go get me some!

::DROOOOOOLING::

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9/12/2007 Viola P. says:

Hee!! I just did it!!

Arriving 11/9 at 4:20pm!!

:-D

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9/12/2007 Christy "peach of a gal" R. says:

Yeah, I try to limit my antibiotic intake when I don't personally have any infections.

Brooke--roadtrip.

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9/12/2007 margot b. says:

wheeeeee!!! nice timing girl!
can you wait that long for a burger though? ; )

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9/12/2007 brooke f. says:

Christy, I will go to SLO with you ANYTIME! Seriously. Yelp weekend road trip. Woopty woot.

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9/12/2007 Viola P. says:

I'll try and suck it up! :-)

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9/12/2007 Jenna G. says:

Parkhouse Eatery on Park Blvd and Blue Note Cafe in Solana Beach...both from my husband's fav's!

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9/23/2007 Neeno S. says:

My favorite is at the Torrey Pines grill at the golf course. It's pricey ($12 or 14?) but large and the juiciest I've had. Because of friends and family I also routinely eat burgers at Rocky's, Hodads, In-n-Out and Chili's.

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9/23/2007 Ryan "NEGS" N. says:

Im actually headed to Rockys in about an hour! heard thats pretty good too.

9/23/2007 Mr. Yelpitude .. says:

Studio Diner.

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9/23/2007 Ryan "NEGS" N. says:

Update: Burger was good. I make the same at the house for $5.50 for 10 of them. It wasnt made to perfection, but still good.

9/23/2007 Mr. Yelpitude .. says:

heh In-n-Out is by far the best value here Ryan. Most other places just serve Sysco shit.

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