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Main reviewer
Connor
Main reviewer. Tracks the sear, seasoning, structure, and whether the fries stay crisp.
The rulebook
Simple order. Serious scorecard.
Not restaurant critics. Just two friends using the same test everywhere we go.
The best way to understand a burger spot is to order the thing it can't hide behind. We choose the original or closest basic burger, then score the whole experience separately.
Why the baseline works
Keep the test honest.
A mountain of toppings can be great, but it makes comparison messy. The baseline puts the patty, bun, seasoning, structure, and kitchen execution in plain sight.
Original first
We order the house original, classic, or standard burger whenever one exists.
Closest available
If there is no plain option, we choose the menu item that reveals the core burger most clearly.
Exceptions stay visible
When a signature burger is the only sensible choice, the field report explains why.
Equal voices at the table
Two main reviewers.
Connor and Alex have the same role, the same scorecard, and exactly the same influence on every final verdict.
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Main reviewer
Alex
Main reviewer. Tracks balance, execution, atmosphere, and how the whole visit comes together.
The math, in plain English
The burger gets 40%.
For each reviewer, the burger score contributes 40% and all other applicable categories evenly share 60%. We then average both reviewer totals and round once to one decimal.
Burger40%The centre of the visit, always required.
Everything else60%Fries, beer, beer selection, service, and atmosphere share this evenly when applicable.
Final spot score÷ 2Connor and Alex's weighted totals are averaged into the number you see.