A Hamburger Today
Overcooked Burger Send-Back Success at Bacchus in Brooklyn
The overwhelming response to my "Would You Send Back an Overcooked Burger?" post caused me, a virgin to sending back overcooked burgers, to keep the option in mind for future burger-eating excursions. During a recent meal at French restaurant Bacchus in Brooklyn's Boerum Hill neighborhood I immediately noticed the lack of pink in my bisected cheeseburger despite ordering it medium rare. I took a bite; unsurprisingly, it was too dry.
"Well you should send it back," said my friend.
"Uh..." I responded while staring into the heart of the burger, hesitant to eat any more of it.
"I'll do it for you."
Before and after.
So I guess I didn't actually send it back; my friend did. And I'm glad she took the initiative because the second time around was much better than the first. What was previously lacking moisture or textural contrast now had a nicely, charred crust around a soft and juicy center. Epic win! I happily devoured my second burger and its medium rare patty, covered in an even layer of dripping cheddar cheese sandwiched between the halves of a soft, toasted sesame seed bun. Next time, I'll send back my own burger.
Bacchus
409 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11217 (b/n Bond Street and Nevins Street; map)
718-852-1572
bacchusbistro.com