This was my initial thought about White Castle. The Porcelain Palace. But White Castle is better than that. Sure the food isn't great and may give you the schlitz in the morning but you don't go for good food. You don't need to read this entry to know without a doubt that it is not only a destination burger but The Destination Burger! There is a movie about just this topic!
The Slyder has history and should be shown respect. They aren't just to be consumed when you're intoxicated or at 3am. The problem is that the whole "Crave" thing only hits when you're intoxicated and at 3am. When was the last time you had a Slyder during daylight hours, and dawn after an all nighter does not count. But hey I have fond memories of them growing up. And they (because you can't eat just one) do qualify as burgers...so here we go.
I selected the single cheeseburger for this initial blog. It is so cute in it's little box.
I don't usually have the time or inclination to add anything to this burger. But if I remember to ask for mayo at the Drive Thru or get it home where mayo is a plenty, it really is better (for me). Not taste wise unless you pour it on, but it helps me deal with the onion.
This burger is very difficult to photograph. It is very grey under there. And the bread and patty mush together making separation difficult. But if ever there was a burger you weren't supposed to dissect for your blog, here it is.
But we progress. The mini patty with it's 5 holes are "steamed-grilled on a bed of onion and served with pickle on a soft bun". They taste like...well, White Castle. I know that's not really a description, but nothing else tastes like them. Not Krystal's, and certainly not all the LGB fake sliders in bars. This is a unique blend of onion, pickle and just enough "meat" to bring it together. The single in this case was purchased for it's classic appeal. I used to get the double bacon but that is a bit of a rip off price wise. My favorite is the double. I have yet to try all of the other flavors and don't know if I will. My stomach wants no part of a spicy pepper jack slider. And it's on the fence about the French Onion. I may sandwich them between some fish or chicken for padding.
Everyone needs to have a Slyder in their lifetime. It's something you can't avoid, they're an American Icon. Also no one should make it through college without a middle of the night run for a few 30 packs with 7 people in a 2 door car. But take my advice, if you find yourself there at 3am, get something to eat with the Slyders. Cheese sticks. Chicken rings. Maybe just a fish or chicken sandwich. Resist the Crave for the Classic Slyder by itself. Your tummy will thank you in the morning, or whenever you awake from your stupor.
2 comments:
Hey! What about the buns? White Castle buns are the freshest and most flavorful on the fast food circuit... in my humble opinion, of course. There may not be much meat, but the buns are slamming! It's weird, but the commercial is accurate in that one does actually crave a White Castle - from time to time, that is ;)
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