After a much needed, very relaxing week away in the lovely Cabo San Lucas I need some really good food. Don’t get me wrong, the food at the all-inclusive resort we stayed wasn’t terrible, it also wasn’t tolerable after 7 days. So when I was presented with the option of brunch at Craigie on Main for my return, I JUMPED! I have been hearing about Craigie for years, and after experiencing Tony Maw’s newest venture, Kirkland Tap and Trotter in Cambridge, this was pretty much a no brainer. What I have also heard rumblings of, is the burger at Craigie on Main. Rumors have been widespread of the sheer simplicity of it, and that it always sells out. So again, sign me up! So I put on my new camo jacket, a trademark white V-neck tee, and an electric pink scarf and off we went.
We arrived at the spot, and were promptly seated (quick tip: you MUST make reservations) in a great corner booth that afforded some privacy to catch up about the week’s adventures. Our server came over to offer coffee and took my order for the Bloody Mary with spicy vodka, I needed a break from tequila. Another server soon came over and told my dining companion and I about their donut, which we’d heard about. Truth be told I don’t even think I heard what she said but responded with “yes please”. I didn’t know this meant we would both receive one, and when they first came to the table I almost sent one back.. I mean come on, I had just spent a week eating and drinking my way through Cabo.. did I really need an entire donut knowing I would be having a burger too? However, with that first heavenly bite I knew keeping my own was the right decision. It was perfectly dense and crispy on the outside but warm and cakey inside. It was served smothered in a chocolate sauce that was bitter enough to balance the extra sweetness of the cinnamon and sugar coating the donut. Now, what I will say is, shame on me here. I am allergic to cinnamon, but I ate the entire thing.. and my lips are still suffering but so worth it
Next came our burgers, I ordered mine with a fried egg which is my favorite way to eat any burger. It came accompanied by a nice salad of greens and radishes simply dressed, dark and crispy potato wedges, house made ketchup, a small side of slaw, and very delicious vinegar pickles. Here’s the best part though, they cooked it exactly how I like it… Medium rare! I made the mistake of attempting to half my burger, thinking that would make it easier to eat and I wouldn’t make a total mess of myself, wrong. That burger was everywhere, and you know what? I loved every bite of it. Burgers are simple, yet so many places screw them up but Craigie on Main did not disappoint. I will venture so far as to say this was the best burger I have had in my lifetime, yup, I just went there. And the potato wedges with light seasoning and crispy, and some simple greens were just what was needed to complete the plate.
All in all, it was the perfect way to spend my one day back in Boston before jetting out to San Fran for a few days.
Bon appetit!