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Ode to In 'n Out Burger

Last week, hamburger lovers in Salt Lake County received terrific news. In 'n Out Burger is finally coming to our area. I can't even tell you the thrill this brought to us, but joy and rejoicing was certainly a part of it. I first tried one several years ago on a trip to Las Vegas, and was hooked. There's just something about the simplicity of freshly cut fries, and a toasted bun. And you don't have to spend a lot of time figuring out the menu. Burgers and fries and sodas are the only items they serve. I've been in California a couple of times since, and always try to find one before I have to leave for home.

Just when I thought the news couldn't get any better, I read in today's paper that not only will we be getting an In 'n Out Burger, but we'll be getting three of them. I know! Three! And one of them will be fairly close to my work. So I expect to be taking some long lunches.

My co-worker and I tried a poor imitation of In 'n Out Burger last week, and although it looks exactly the same on the inside (down to the shape of the counter where you place your order), it just didn't even compare. So from now on I'll just wait until the real deal is available to us in the fall.

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!nge said…
I had it once and it was burger, fries and soda. Maybe I need to give it another try ...
February 20, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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