We're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

After more than a month-long layoff, the GPaK Crew returned with a vengeance on Friday, visiting Rich's Mighty Fine Burgers & Grub.

Rich, the proprietor, used to run a burger and sandwich cart on Main Street but now has opened up this cozy little place on Broadway. What the joint lacks in ambience, it makes up in a big way with flavor.

Unsurprisingly, I chose the bacon cheeseburger (sans pickles and sauce), fries and a Coke. The fries were absolutely outstanding: crispy, nicely seasoned and among the best I've ever eaten. The juicy burger was excellent and cooked to perfection. About the only quibble I had was that I prefer a toasted bun, but as far as un-toasted buns go, the kind they use at Rich's are fresh, slightly dense, but very good. SuperScrunch said the bun reminded him of challah bread, which I could sort of get.

Perhaps the highlight of the meal occurred when I asked GPaK what his Coke's Fizz-o-meter rating was going to be. The exchange went something like this:

Me: What's the Fizz-o-meter going to be?

Greg: It's just right.

Me: So, a 10 then.

Greg: No, a nine.

Me: A nine? I thought you said it was perfect.

Greg: No, I said it was "just right."

Me: Isn't "just right" perfect?

Greg: No.

Jon: But if you rated it perfect, then you'd have the standard by which you could judge all other Cokes.

This caused a two-minute argument with SuperScrunch and me on one side and GPaK on the other. Finally, Greg yelled, "WHO IS IN CHARGE OF THE FIZZ-O-METER!?" I hate it when Greg is right.

Oh, and by the way, I correctly guessed what Jon ordered. I'm borderline psychic when it comes to predicting fellow Crew menu choices.

Man-up possibilities: 9

Food quality: 9

Service: 7 (they were a touch slow)

Overall: 9

Quotes of the day:

He has a one-liner and now he's funny?

COMMENT: Greg and I just touched thighs. RESPONSE: Don't tell everybody!

Welcome to the conversation.

Gary's probably standing outside of Squatters.

Could I have a side of bun, please?

COMMENT: I had a root beer today. RESPONSE: You really did girl up. REJOINDER: It's not like he got a drink box.