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Best thing I ever ate? My first In-N-Out burger in LA

Michael B Jordan headed there straight from the Oscars. No wonder. Their Double-Double is ‘the near perfect expression of burger-ness’

Best thing I ever ate? My first In-N-Out burger in LA

TL;DR

  • Childhood memories of cheeseburgers are deeply embedded but often become mundane.
  • The In-N-Out burger in Los Angeles offered a novel and captivating experience.
  • The "secret" menu, a lexicon of customizations, enhanced the In-N-Out experience.
  • The Double-Double is described as a near-perfect expression of burger-ness, blending familiar tastes with a handmade quality.
  • The author discovered Bible citations on In-N-Out packaging, leading to contemplation about the owners' beliefs.
  • The perception of food and places is shaped by individual experiences and memories, as suggested by philosophical concepts like the "phenomenology of cheeseburgers."