Texas Monthly Burger Trail : the kickoff

I was thrilled when Texas Monthly came out with their top 50 best burgers in Texas. Burgers are not something I have much authority in since I was born and raised in Thailand where burgers is a synonym for McDonald's. But I know when it's a good burger. I love burgers, good burgers that is. So, my quest is to try all those burgers, all of them. I started my journey of burger at Mighty Fine here in Austin and then the Roadhouse in Bastrop but I didn't have my camera with me at neither of those places. I will have to go back because I do believe that pictures speak louder than words although in this case, tasting the actual burgers will speak louder than anything.

Before I begin my journey, I just want to clarify that this is not a burger or restaurant review. It's a burger tasting mission. I will tell you what I think and I will try to write it as soon as I can after eating it so I remember exactly what I think of it.


My true journey begins when I got my new camera. We went to Parkside on a Wednesday night for their happy night half off oyster and bubbles. I have been wanting to go for a while and finally got a chance. Bubbles and oyster, bring those on. Chef Shawn was working and we got to chat a little. I was even more excited to be there also because Parkside has one of the top 50 burgers. We ordered it. We loved it.



It was unlike any burgers I have tried. It was so juicy, almost too tasty to be a burger. I ran into Pat Sharpe at Thai Fresh the other day and was super excited to tell Pat about my journey and I couldn't figure out the word to describe the burger I had and then I said, "the burger was sophisticated!" The burger at Parkside was smooth and refined. The fries, oh those fries, were unbelievable. You have got to try those fries. I enjoyed my evening and I encourage all to try their burgers and of course their oysters and everything else.

My journey will continue. I just got back from Port Aransas and tried another of the best on the list. Stay tuned.