Graffiti is a simple concept- hamburgers and loudness. Mix a few specialty hamburgers there, a full bar here, and a lively atmosphere. Bam! Graffiti Junktion.
I ordered the Potato Skins ($6) with cheese, chives, and bacon (there's chilli and sour cream served on the side). This was delicious but very temperature sensitive. As soon as they got cold, they were not as enjoyable. However, it must be said that the delectability of these skins lies in their semi-crisp exterior that leads to a very addictive crunch and slobber.
For the burger course, I had the Green Mountain Burger($11)- fried egg, cucumber, a ham, pickle, american cheese, tomato, and a thick slab of hamburger served with fries. The hamburger definitely had an "oo-la-la" moment. Any food lover with a soft spot for a sunny-side egg on a sandwich/burger would find virtue in this entree. I had asked for the burger to be well-done and so it was- however, I must note that it still retained its juiciness as well as a nice not-too-charry taste that the grill imparted on it.
This establishment has some of the friendliest servers around. I didn't meet one that had anything else on their mind except serving the client. Maybe it was a good day or maybe it's just fact. Great service isn't to be overlooked.
IN A NUT SHELL- This is Thornton Park. Even a burger joint isn't super cheap- no matter what the decor might say. Drinks will rack up your bill (I do love my ShockTop! - $4 on draft). The service is good- i.e., the waitresses seem to really care about you. The fries could be less salty but this place truly has an unpretentious quality where you can relax and gawk in an otherwise hoity-toity neighborhood.
Not sure I would want to spend a bunch of cash just on a burger... I could get a really decent one at Five Guys.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting place though from an Art standpoint, and my comrade Dan might be interested in it for that reason alone.
I think Dan will like the graffiti AND artwork there.
ReplyDeleteIn hindsight, the bun was something that missed the mark for me. If it were more flavorful somehow, the burger would have come full-circle. Unfortunately it was the saw dust dry kind.
Graffiti could hone in their craft but I think they attract a very different audience from whats going around on the block besides them (i.e., Dexters, higher-end boutiques, etc) and maybe that marketing strategy is working for them.
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