Aquitaine

Overview: There are three Aquitaines in Boston, all with different menus and different burgers. While we can't speak for the Chestnut Hill (cheddar burger) or the Dedham (Gruyere burger) locations, the South End Aquitaine (boursin burger) has been honorably deemed the ... Best Burger in Boston.

Medium Well: I came for the brunch, but will go back for the burger. I don't know how I have lived twenty-five years and have never had boursin on a meat patty before Aquitaine. This was the most delicious combination I have ever experienced. It should become an American staple like peanut butter and jelly or mashed potatoes and gravy.

From this point on I have new standards. Any cheese on a burger but boursin? That's a deal breaker.

Medium Dead: This burger made me want to take my pants off and go "yeaaaahhhhh". Boursin cheese should go on everything; I am going to put it in my coffee.

In all seriousness, this is the best cheese burger I have had in Boston. The cheese may have made the burger, but it was also executed flawlessly. The meat was flavorful, the burger cooked to perfection, the cheese amazing and all sandwiched between a buttery soft brioche roll.

Bonus Bites: Despite it's geographical location, Aquitaine has managed to make the best Bloody Mary outside of New Orleans. As anyone who is from, or who has ever been to Big Easy knows, a Bloody Mary is not just a mixture of tomato juice and vodka. It is a complex drink that achieves perfection by adding a blend of spices, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice and horseradish. At Aquitaine, the Bloody Mary has surpassed all others in the Boston area by creating a recipe that showcases all of the essential ingredients.