i've been meaning to try five leaves ever since i initially passed by its humble exterior advertising oysters (i love oysters). but even more intriguing was a review i once read touting the ominous "five leaves burger" which includes pickled beets and a fried egg (reminiscent to the simpson's "good morning burger"). lured by its siren call, i had to try the burger, there was no choice (despite a menu full of appealing choices). when the burger arrived at my table, i could hear the people at neighboring tables gasping in horror/awe at the abomination that had been set before me. i could hear them whispering under their breath about its shear size (comparable to an ipad). not to be outdone, i quickly dispensed of the burger. sometimes i even surprise myself.my companion ordered the pork chop which was juicy and equally huge. i think it had some sort of molasses glaze, but, honestly, i was focused on the burger and little else.
as an appetizer we tried the "devils on horseback" an interesting combination of dates wrapped in bacon, served with a spicy mustard. they were tasty, but a bit cumbersome (served on toothpicks that didn't quite allow for easy eating... as they were both too large and too hot to eat in one bite). that being said, the combination of sweet from the date and salty from the bacon made a delicious snack, and once again shows that bacon goes with everything and makes everything better.
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