Burger Capital
WHEN speaking metaphysically, what is a burger? Its recipe elements are so rudimentary that the very definition becomes elastic and multifarious. Yet, somehow it still retains an essential burgerness: we all recognise a burger when we see one. Constant is some kind of [usually round] patty - classically beef, but other meats, beans, vegetables [often a sad, flat mushroom]. Once upon a time, toppings were limited to tomato, cheese and lettuce. Maybe a pickle if you were feeling fancy. But now, avocado, aioli, pineapple! Like much in life, the world of burgers is more confusing than it was when I was a child. Once upon a time, toppings were limited to tomato, cheese and lettuce. Maybe a pickle if you were feeling fancy. But now, avocado, aioli, pineapple! Like much in life, the world of burgers is more confusing than it was when I was a child. Now people take sexy Instagram snaps of their obscenely loaded burgers, oozing cheese and sauce and everyone drools. But who cares? We’re all going to get old and die. In the meantime however, here are some special places in Dublin pushing proper patties. Wowburger Wowburger's menu is easy to navigate, with simple burger options and Five Guys-style customisable free extras and unlimited fizzy pop. The vibe and décor is old-school, American dinerlike. Expect sweet buns, sharp pickles and juicy burgers, beats a Mighty Mac [though I still heart a Mighty Mac]. Their moreish garlic butter fries are an indulgent indulgence. wowburger.ie
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