Ambience: a French bistro style eatery with an open kitchen and pastry counter

Ordering procedure: counter service (you get a table number and seat yourself)

Burger presentation: all put together with a knife down the center on a platter

Dry-Aged Beef Burger: cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato

Cheese situation: comes on the burger

Fries: regular style

Meal deal: fries come with burger, drink must be bought separately

Meal price: $20-25

Other: long line for brunch, wine bottle of water for table, hanging aged meat

Single Los Angeles area location: 624 South La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036

Review: This is easily the messiest burger I’ve ever eaten which takes away from enjoying the flavors but it’s very good nonetheless. It’s an elevated version of the classic burger but with high quality ingredients and no frills. Excellent fries too.