DA’Burger in New Farm
Pictured: Nelson Nasty, chips and chilli jam
Yet another Poppies Challenge round has been successfully conquered this week, although we were sorely missing our illustrious SME, our burger loving ex-leader and many of our regulars. Perhaps the longer than usual taxi ride to New Farm put them off.
DA’Burger Results (Each index is out of 10): Average BCI (Burger Cost Index): 6 Average BTI (Burger Tastiness Index): 6.92 Average BSI (Burger Size Index): 8 Average AQI (Accompaniment Quality Index): 8.33 -------- Average Burger Joint Goodness Index: 29.25 / 40
A fabulous five set off on this fortnights’ quest, merrily departing the Hilton in our Black and White chariot. Our mission? To determine if DA’Burger was da bomb or da bad. We were pleased to find a large menu selection arrayed in front of us, one that seemingly catered for all tastes – there was a range of beef, fish, chicken, lamb, mushroom and haloumi burgers to choose from. In the end we chose chicken and beef with a mix of DA’Burgers, Nelson Nasties and Bus Stops, replete with chips and dipping sauces.
The chips received many complements, as did the two dipping sauces (Chilli Jam & Smokey Barbeque) achieving an AQI score of 8.33 (3rd) but the group did not unanimously agree on the burger taste rating it 15th with a 6.92. The burger size was good, earning it an equal 4th (with Miss Kay’s) on an even 8. Burger cost dragged the score down further with a 6 at 17th.
In the absence of a Poppie quote this reviewer has a personal recommendation: “If I’m in New Farm and feel like a burger, I’ll be back here sampling more of the menu. I recommend you do the same”. Also remember that New Farm Park isn’t too far away – forget your picnic and buy a burger instead.
Da bomb it wasn’t but luckily no F bombs were dropped while describing our experience.
Current Rankings: 1. Burger Fuel (32.00) 2. Snag Stand (31.33) 3. Miel Container (31.25) 4. Ribs & Burgers (31.20) 5. Miss Kay’s (31.03) 6. Hive Eat House (30.88)@ 7. Ze Pickle (30.56) 8. Chur Burger (30.30) 9. Pony Dining (30.25) 10. Greaser Bar (29.69) 11. Burger Urge (29.32) 12. DA’Burger (29.25) 13. Getta Burger (28.83) 14. Ben’s Burgers (28.50) 15. Alliance Hotel (28.18) 16. Hoo Ha Bar (26.25) 17. The Bun Mobile (25.38)^ 18. Yard Bird Ale House (25.05) 19. Laneway (24.54) 20. Gerard’s Bar (24.22) 21. MOS Burger (24.19) 22. Fab Fish & Burger Grill (22.91) 23. Redhook (22.69) @Venue Re-visited ^Normalised Score