Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Paradise City Tavern (Northampton, MA)

One of the competitors for most audacious Western Massachusetts burger is the "BBQ Burger" at Paradise City Tavern. Topped with BBQ pork, smoked gouda and a fried onion ring, it will impress and/or disgust all of your dining companions.

Paradise City Tavern pulls it off. Rib meat may be a more subtle pork addition than bacon, but the meats mingle well. I'll take a fried onion over raw any day. The smoked gouda melted nicely, and, true to its name, added a smoky flavor.

The burger itself is solid. Folks who like burgers on the rare side might be disappointed, PCT only offers "Pink" or "No Pink," and the "Pink" is more of a medium than medium rare. But the burger is flavorful nonetheless, with a decent, not dramatic, amount of juiciness.

If you're in the mood for an over-the-top burger, PCT's BBQ Burger will do the trick.

1 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-2664

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