tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17425347.post5904914236961073767..comments2024-02-03T03:21:51.966-08:00Comments on L.A. Food Crazy: While I Get The Attraction -- Cassell's BurgersJess Winfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15496417405318110117noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17425347.post-20187015978300953222009-10-09T22:01:14.046-07:002009-10-09T22:01:14.046-07:00I went there once. I wasn't impressed. I'v...I went there once. I wasn't impressed. I've never been back. I had better hamburger patties at the Gardena High School cafeteria. But I get the vintage factor.LAkompanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924028398975728441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17425347.post-24366554498356552532009-07-12T12:10:22.982-07:002009-07-12T12:10:22.982-07:00Lettuce should never go below the patty in a good ...Lettuce should never go below the patty in a good hamburger. It prevents the bun from absorbing the juices, which then run out onto your lap. Carl's Jr. could put lettuce under the patty, because those pieces of shoe leather have no juices to worry about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17425347.post-35414020844632247412008-09-08T09:54:00.000-07:002008-09-08T09:54:00.000-07:00For accuracy's sake, Al Cassell started the place ...For accuracy's sake, Al Cassell started the place when he got out of the Navy after WW2. (It was originally across Wilshire from Bullock's Wilshire.) I've writen about it 3 times (LA Times Magazine, West, Rolling Stone, and Oui, a reprint of which is still posted on the wall). The current owners may have expanded the menu beyond Alvin's basics, but the burgers are still great./Larry DietzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17425347.post-28656609134121803482007-10-29T15:36:00.000-07:002007-10-29T15:36:00.000-07:00I found Cassell's burgers the best in LA since fat...I found Cassell's burgers the best in LA since fat face fenners Falloon in Hermosa Beach in the 70s. I not only loved the condiment bar, and their yummy complimentary potato salad, I loved the tastiness of the meat and the fact that they will still make it rare without an expressed permision slip from your LawyerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17425347.post-3758480498870310152007-10-24T13:24:00.000-07:002007-10-24T13:24:00.000-07:00Some excellent points here. It's true, Jeremy, th...Some excellent points here. It's true, Jeremy, that I stacked my burger "Old Time Star" star style... because as you can see from the photos, that's the way the burger is presented to you, open to the top. I could have moved the patty to the topside, but laziness will out.<BR/><BR/>And I also did not specify a doneness level on my burger order. I read afterward that by default they serve well done. This is of course absurd, but I will go back and try again with a medium rare patty.<BR/><BR/>And I've added Lucky Devil to my list!Jess Winfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15496417405318110117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17425347.post-23972954596479605502007-10-19T16:50:00.000-07:002007-10-19T16:50:00.000-07:00How did you order your burger? I find that Cassel...How did you order your burger? I find that Cassell's burgers are nicely juicy at medium rare or less. For me, the charcoal/grill quality you were missing becomes more of a factor as the burger gets closer to well done and is consequently less juicy. <BR/><BR/>I do agree that their bun is unremarkable (lately I've been enjoying the brioche buns at 25 Degrees). I recall that the fries were pretty good, though.<BR/><BR/>- SRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17425347.post-70309684433287752082007-10-19T01:11:00.000-07:002007-10-19T01:11:00.000-07:00I love the Sonic Burger #3. Whattaburger (not in ...I love the Sonic Burger #3. Whattaburger (not in L.A.) kicks serious ass too. Kind of a Texas version of in n' out. Try it sometime when you're down there.Bobby Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520637980556125576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17425347.post-37909798734274921782007-10-18T17:49:00.000-07:002007-10-18T17:49:00.000-07:00Jess:I have not been to Cassell's in 20 years but ...Jess:<BR/><BR/>I have not been to Cassell's in 20 years but recall liking it very much. I really like the "build your own" approach. I used to love Flakey Jakes for this reason (I think it was on Pico near the 405).<BR/><BR/>What struck me about your post was the photograph of your buger (I assume it was your burger) and the placement/order of the condiments.<BR/><BR/>As a fellow alum of Carl's Jr. I strongly believe that the order in which the condiments are placed on the burger, and, especially whether they are mostly above, or below, the patty, is critical.<BR/><BR/>For example, a Famous Star started with pickles, then lettuce, tomatoes, onion,THEN the patty. Both buns get mayo; special sauce on the top.<BR/><BR/>Back in the Carl's days we tested ordering the condiments differently and the taste was different.<BR/><BR/>As I recall, your burger is constructed more like an "Old Time Star" with the addition of lettuce and tomatoe (tip of the hat to Dan Q.)<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work.<BR/><BR/>JeremyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17425347.post-1571368010079998512007-10-18T17:37:00.000-07:002007-10-18T17:37:00.000-07:00Vintage is great and everything, but my fave L.A. ...Vintage is great and everything, but my fave L.A. burger is the Kobe burger at Lucky Devil on Hollywood blvd- get it with blue cheese. Add some fries and one of their many microbrew beers on tap - deee-lish! The best meat snack in town!jenomnibushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245497337821153623noreply@blogger.com