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living like a local

22
March

the OC

I did want to live like a local on my recent excursion to Orange County, California.  I was told one thing I had to experience, if I was indeed living like a local, was a burger from In-N-Out.  I guess the equivalent of a McDonalds or Burger King on the East Coast is In-N-Out on the West Coast.

I was game.  So, my friends took me for a late dinner one night to give it a try.  I admit – the burger was good.  But, more interesting by far was the menu.  Or, I should say, lack of menu.

burger at in n out

There was a whole ‘secret’ menu going on!  To simply order something from the menu meant missing out on a bunch of interesting choices from the ‘secret’ menu – all the choices that were not written down anywhere, but could be ordered if you happened to know the ‘secret’ names!

As an East Coaster, of course I knew none of the ‘secret’ names, but my friends did.  That is how I happened to order a burger ‘Protein Style.’  Instead of placing my burger in a bun, the meat was simply wrapped up in fresh lettuce.  Perfect for me!  It tasted even better knowing it was a ‘secret’ menu item!

meal at in n out

Some of the other ‘secret’ items the locals can order?  ‘Animal Style Fries’.  This seems to be a must-have for Californians.  The famous hand cut fries from In-N-Out are smothered in cheese, grilled onions, and then topped with a glob of their secret spread.  It seemed everyone around me was enjoying these babies!

Next time I happen to be in the vicinity of an In-N-Out, I think I would try ‘The Flying Dutchman’ – this is two perfectly cooked meat patties held together with a few slices of melted cheese in the middle…I do like some cheese with my burger!

In n out burger sign

All and all- a really fun trip with my friends to my first In-N-Out tasting!  In addition to ordering from the ‘secret’ menu, I think the food tasted that much better because we stopped for dinner after being stuck in SoCal traffic for hours!  Living like a local!

Thanks for stopping by Friday field trip!

Have a fabulous weekend and remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

Thanks D & R for a fabulous time!

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