A while back, Blue Moon Burgers tweeted the following: "@lonstot we can't wait for you to pit us against those rascals from Dicks - our sweet meat and hot buns will prevail."When two friends moved to an apartment in walking distance of the Fremont Blue Moon location, it seemed the perfect opportunity both to provide a much-needed dinner to the unpacking, frenetic couple and give Blue Moon its shot.
But first I had to determine the ground rules. A side-by-side tasting comparison just doesn't make sense. Dick's most expensive burger is a couple of patties, cheese, and a bun, and costs $2.50. The cheapest options on the Blue Moon menu top $6 and are served on artisan breads and brioche.
A more apples-to-apples comparison would be each burger's ability to bring comfort in times of stress--say, induced by moving.
Dick's has long been the place where existential crises are eased with the aid of grease, cheese, and meat patties. You know exactly what you'll get. So while the rest of your life may be filled with breakups, layoffs, and collection notices, Dick's will always be there to steady you. (Plus you can get one in the midst of a midnight anxiety attack, thanks to those late hours.)
Blue Moon isn't quite so staid. The long lines and potentially extensive waits during the lunch hour don't necessarily make it quite the same port in the storm. But it offers something else: indulgence.
The burgers are thick and the toppings range from Cajun-style spices to rich cheeses. Greeting new Seattleites with a sampling of the Blue Moon menu provided much needed sustenance to the weary travelers and a sense of optimism about their choice of a new city to call home.
The lesson here: when you're seeking a big pick-me-up, the lines at Blue Moon are worth the wait, but nothing will hold your hand through life's travails quite like a Dick's burger.
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