So I've decided that if I could only have one hamburger for the rest of my life - it would be the Dick's Special. Yep you heard me right... and I do realize that the conversation of the hamburger to top all others is a pretty heated subject. But that's my vote.
Dick's will always have a special place in my heart (the left coronary artery perhaps? Anyone? any fans of nurse humor out there?) But seriously, I used to not be that into the place... when Joe and I were dating I went there many times and ordered the hamburger. No bueno. It wasn't until I stepped up my game and ordered the Special that I realized what it was all about - totally hooked. Burger and bun with slightly crispy edges and that perfect special sauce and no cheese. Cause that would ruin it. Perfection in burger form - man, I'm such a fan.
Then after we got married we finally moved off of Mercer Island (rookie mistake) and got a place near Greenlake. Dick's became our special spot. Sometimes, I'd pick it up on the way home from a 12 hour shift but often we'd go together. If it was cold, I'd wait in the car while Joe braved the cold to stand in line. If it was warm we'd eat on the hood of the car or tailgait it in the parking lot. We'd go for lunch, for a late night snack and everything in between. And every time, the Special is just the same - delicious.
So what about you? What burger would you pick if you could only have one for the rest of your life?
