October 14, 2008 11:07 PM

Dear $20 hamburger

You were delicious. Seared foie gras, sauteed mushrooms, bordelaise sauce and truffle oil. You truly earned the name "The Burger of Seville."

8 responses ...

  1. Jess says:

    Hell Burger — great to know that it's as good as the reviews — but why did it cost so much? The base should be around $7.

  2. Jess says:

    Oh, as I typed that i saw the mention of foie. Nevermind. Boy, am I proud.

  3. Monica says:

    That's a helluva burger! Wow!

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