PLAN CHECK

AN EXPLOSION OF FLAVORS
I didn't plan to visit Plan Check Kitchen + Bar , but I was hungry and had an inkling that this was going to be a good experience. Today was the restaurant's one month anniversay, opening on February 22, 2012. The first thing that hit my culinary senses when I walked in the front door was the swell smell, (of what I thought to be) barbeque sauce. I glanced at the menu the nice maitre'd graciously handed me. To my delight, I saw that burgers were the theme of the restaurant.

Burgers are my all time favorite, and beginning my burger adventure 7 years ago in South Central, I hadn't found any to compare, finally, a delicious burger! I ordered the Chef's Favorite from my hostess Rachel. She recommended cooking the wagyu (Kobe) meat at medium rare. Did you know that wagyu has less cholesterol, and therefore takes less time to cook.

If looks could kill, the fried egg on top of the burger looked plastic, it was so perfect. My first bite the yellow youlk of the egg gushed out onto the small round cast-iron skillet that held the burger. This burger had a different flavor, more sophistacated than most. The melted cheese was delicious, and memorable, American, parmasean, dashi, and a cheddar chrisp, accompanied by two strips of substantial bacon, yum! The burger had a good sesame bun. I had only wished that it was all served a little hotter. Their keketchup is hand made each day. It has a sweet flavor and good texture.

I also tried the spicy cucumber, with sriracha , and sesame. I loved it's crunchiness and different flavor coming from the srirachi's heat. It sticks with me. The french fries pailed, in comparsion, to the cumcumber.

After hearing from a man standing at the table behind me reccomend the Cruller donuts, I promptly ordered them. The Cruller donuts are cruel indeed, deliciously lavished in cream and bananas, also hand made daily. There is a lot of love and care in thid kitchen and bar. The warm hospitality I was shown made for a wonderful experience. Stay tuned, next time I will take my camera and add photos.