Introducing BurgerWatch!™

I love burgers, they are awesome. I seldom find a burger that I don't enjoy every single bite of, and best of all due to the growing availability of those new-age 'gourmet' burgers they are now acceptable eating fayre in (almost) all situations. Recently, whilst lunching, I was horrified by the casual confession that my friend 'doesn't really like burgers', and as he nonchalantly ordered a sandwich (a sandwich! Imagine! I went for a Bacon Cheeseburger, natch.) I swear he must have seen my eyes flickering quickly in my head as I made an instant list of reasons why I shouldn't dis-own him there and then (I'm too nice). What's not to like? (I did actually receive a list-based answer to that question, but I'd stopped listening to him by then.)

So, while I have no snobbery towards this meaty treat - I am equally as happy consuming a quarter-pounder with cheese, as I am gorging on a GBK special - I feel that the only reason a person has for not being a fan is that they just haven't come across the 'right' burger for them.

So, to alleviate this problem, and hopefully justify my indulging in these calorie-laden patties of heaven, I introduce BurgerWatch!™
An occasional (when I've had one) homage to the variety of Burgers available world-wide, and a chance for me to review them - so you don't have too. Meanwhile I'll wait for a call re: my Sainthood...

BurgerWatch!™ # 1. The Grand Union - Clapham, London


The Grand Union's Bacon Cheeseburger - A treat for the eyes, AND the palate!

The Grand Union is my sort of pub. Chilled wine? Yes. Cosy and Rustic? Yes. Gorgeous Gardens? Yes. Full menu of gourmet burger-based treats? Yes. If it was a man, I wouldn't kick it out of bed for making crumbs.

Between myself and two of my favourite girls we ordered a veritable feast of burgers, delicious crunchy fries, AMAZING onion rings and coleslaw. It provided a strong contender for Claridge's Burger of The Year! (a much-coveted award I just invented) and I urge anyone to pay a visit should they find themselves in the area. Obv having fabulous company to accompany your meal comes as standard if you have nice friends, like I do. x


Just a simple Sunday lunch for 3...


Excited before the food arrived! (Im not double the size of Sarah, it's that damn 'perspective' striking again)


Mozza's eyes were screaming for fries