Are you ready to venture into the heart of burger heaven? If so, let me paint a picture of your next culinary dream destination. Guy Fieri uses his well-honed Spidey senses for flavor to take us to the Mount Olympus of burger joints. We’re talking about none other than the Boston Burger Company located in Somerville, Massachusetts.
There’s a misconception that Guy spends all of his time in burger joints, but that’s really not true- he’s quite selective when it comes to his patties. So, when Fieri does decide to chow down on a burger, it better be something extraordinary.
Enter the Boston Burger Company, a joint that really understands what it means to serve up freshness and creativity on a bun. Under the helm of owner Paul Malvone, a man who traded his postal route for the passion of the griddle, this establishment has become a local legend.
The “Mac Attack” burger is the star of the show, a dish that Guy declares as “the dictionary definition of comfort food.” Paul takes us through the meticulous process of crafting their signature cheese sauce for the mac and cheese, a concoction that merges American cheese with cheddar, some cheddar jack, a drizzle of hot sauce, a sprinkle of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano, and, of course, seasoned with salt and pepper.
Fieri approvingly nods, acknowledging the intense effort that goes into stirring up this concoction- it’s a workout!
The beef patties, a perfect blend of 80/20, are hand-formed daily, never frozen, and promise the kind of juiciness that has customers raving. They’re topped with to-order cooked bacon, ensuring each bite has the desired crunch and flavor. As for the buns, they are locally sourced, toasted to perfection, and ready to cradle the behemoth that is the “Mac Attack.”
The star of the show, of course, is that house-made mac ‘n’ cheese. Paul throws a scoop on the griddle and tops it with even more shredded cheese (you can’t have too much!), then adds the crisped-up scoop of mac to the bacon burger.
Guy jokingly suggests he might need a “road construction sign” for his heart before diving in. The burger is an outrageous contender in the world of burger madness, with Fieri commending the quality meat that offers a satisfying chew and just-right fat content. The bun, he says, plays a “great part” as it soaks up the various flavors.
So, what happens when you take a bite? According to Guy, it’s the embodiment of going big or going home. The “Mac Attack” isn’t just a meal; it’s a statement. It’s about taking the comfort food game to a level that’s, in Guy’s own words, “pretty gangster.”