Now Open: Slater's 50/50 In Lake Forest
Categories: Buns In the Sun, Now Open
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We can't speak for San Diego or Pasadena, but the bar at Slater's 50/50 in Lake Forest is loooooooong. Like slide a pint across the countertop, Coyote Ugly dancing long. And full of male bartenders (not that we minded). Rodrigo, Bean and Tony can recommend what's on tap anytime. Our task: remember what diners enjoy about the brand that is now five locations strong.
A stand alone building in what used to be a Hooters, before that it was The Library Gentlemens Club. Now, if those two establishments couldn't survive, what makes a burger parlor think they can? Their loyal fan base, for starters. Anybody who has watched enough Travel Channel, or traveled along the 91 to the original space in Anaheim Hills will attest for the bacon-licious concept.
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| Anne Marie Panoringan |
In addition to our standard 50/50 meal, we shared their "World's Greatest" turkey burger. A welcome departure from our award winning peanut butter & jellousy favorite, this charred patty included Gouda, creamy pesto and a portobello cap. Surprisingly refreshing, if that's even possible for a burger. We suppose anything is light when compared to a 50/50 or PB & J.
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| Anne Marie Panoringan |
Dessert included a bite of their homemade bread pudding. Served a la mode, it held a blend of bananas and Nutella. We kind of missed the creme anglaise drizzled on most puddings, but the texture was so moist it didn't really matter. We give up!
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| Anne Marie Panoringan |
| We don't remember it being so big (That's what she said)! |
Slater's 50/50 is located at 24356 Swartz Ave, Lake Forest, (949) 460-9314; www.slaters5050.com.
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