The Short Sabbatical Is Over

4 Corners Burger, September 16, 2009
Lark Tavern, Madison Avenue, Albany NY

After a 4-week sabbatical from my cheeseburger odyssey and a bit of concern over the impact of the burgers on my cholestorol, I returned to the road with the 4 Corners Burger at the Lark Tavern.

This burger, which I ordered medium (of course), includes carmelized peppers and onions under melted white American cheese, bacon, two tomato slices and a huge leaf of lettuce. I added mayo and ketchup to this and proceeded to devour it in good time. The side was onion rings, with the onions soft and well cooked and a lovely dark brown batter. The beer: Saranac Black Forest.

This was a good way to return. The burger was medium but wonderfully grilled and a bit blackened on the outside. The combination of onions, peppers, cheese and bacon made for great concert of flavors. It was a bit messy, no doubt and mostly due to the addition of ketchup and mayo, but well worth it.

And as far as art goes, this was one of the more colorful burger pictures I took, and it will made a lovely painting, when I get around to it.

For record, the Willett Burger is also a good time at the Lark Tavern. The bartender was gracious and accommodating (the other day, she went out of her way and was able to find in the back the last available Anchor Steam and the patrons very friendly. I am enjoying the occasional mid-day visit to the Lark Tavern, especially if a burger is on my mind.