Kemo Sabe's Buffalo Adventure

When I think of food I like to think of delicious foods, food that will make your mouth water just from the thought. Grilled vegetables, charred steaks, even some slowed cooked stew out the croc pot can be considered. As much as I like chicken, lamb and the occasional pig. Quite possibly my favorite mammal to eat o the plains is buffalo, the food of our fore fathers and their feather wearing companions. So i thought what better way to use a food blog than to unveil the best Buffalo Burger restaurant in the front range area and compare their burger to mine, Kemo Sabe's. The contest isn't so easy though, The best burger (through composition), environment and overall quality ,in comparison to Kemo Sabe's burger, determines the overall quality rating. The 3 restaurants examined where Buffalo Restaurant ( Idaho Springs, CO), Walk-in Burger ( Denver, CO), and Ted's (Lakewood, CO) at which all the burgers where ordered the same way: 1 buffalo burger prepared medium, with buffalo Chili, American and Cheddar cheese, Onions, lettuce, tomato, Ketchup, mayo and a hint of dijon mustard( with fries). So Lets Get into it, who has the dope and who needs some hope!

So lets start with the worst,yes I started this survey with the worst burger on the list, The WALKALO. Though the name is catchy Walk In burger (Denver CO),the burger is ginormous and juice and the setting is contemporary. The flavor, composition and simply the ability to get an order correct where not priority among these carnivores. After stating my order as mentioned previously, my order returned: 1 walkable, medium-well, no chili, just american cheese, no onions, and no condiments. WOW right, looking a this place made me think, I think these days people are starting to lose sight on whats important in food consumption, quality over quantity and quite possibly attention to detail overall.On the other hand, we have become and obese nation and it's an epidemic blah blah blah regardless of the fact ,some people find bland foods in conglomeration to be mighty delicious( that belief is asinine). This proved true as I saw mass groups of people gather and rush to new, trendy business to engage in what seemed to be more than just a routine way to obtain energy but socialize and commune as well. Football on one tv, home and garden on another and the cartoon network on the last outlying tv all under comfy booths and padded tables. The burger was not tasty, I know, I ate one but if you enjoy a good family atmosphere and a cozy environment, this is more than definitely the place to be and their extremely friendly employees aren't afraid to array this compassion. So I can't curse WALK IN BURGER for being completely terrible, they at least have an abysmal knowledge of how to treat walk ins. In the end I think they might need some hope to get them through the long run. At the end of the day a true disappointment to the Kemo Sabe Adventure.

Despite the long haul for the mighty piece of deliciousness at the end of this journey, you aren't left to disappointed. No originality in the name because well It took just as long to find something on the menu that wasn't buffalo that they should of probably called it, " The restaurant that stole all the buffalo from the indians and Is now making profit", Buffalo Restaurant ( Idaho Springs, CO) carried everything from buffalo food to authentically stuffed buffalo heads.I do believe I could single handedly blame this location for the endangerment of buffalo, but in the end, I have no problem with that. Which is why i was so shocked to have to give this location such a low rating. Don't get me wrong the burger was pretty darn good, but having 1/2 of a burger (no top bun) with chili on it, to many giant onions and no tomato's, no condiments, a slightly dryer medium burger than i expected, all the grease and fat in the world and having to eat it all with a plastic fork, well you can only guess why my expectations where shattered. As well my fries became soggy for the over compensation of chili and that a huge dislike (NOBODY LIKES SOGGY FRIES). In the end I would love to give this place something to really be a eye catcher for but then environment instead determines this locations fate. Despite the beautiful store and the many buffalo accessories they had to offer, I walked into a door that supported a structure housing nothing but a bunch of old caucasian men and three females in the mix, one who happened to be with a latino minority. The Bar tender was a nice man, but the stares that me and this latino man observed from the other patrons, told us a lot of we needed to know. It's been a long time since I've walked into a restaurants and tables of people as well as those sitting at the bar stopped to notice my specific presence. Uncomfortable? you betchya! but I continue perusing through the store and look through the many wonders of Buffalo stuff animals, candies and many other unnecessary accessories. finally my burger arrives, and while I soaking up the stares of dismay, I make my judgement. So I can't really "get down" with this establishment.Buff Restaurant Is in definite need of some hope mentally but the food was aaaiiiight. Still not up to par with Kemo Sabe's burger quality. So to the next tribe

All that running around I couldn't believe how DELICIOUS of a burger I received from such a commercial restaurant. Ted's Montana Grill (lakewood, CO) isn't to be confused with your average bar and grill but rather a more upscale option for the more savage, bison eater while providing an adequate amount of bovine for the less savage. This being the case I wasn't to surprised but still left in shock at the beautiful composition of my sandwich. A gorgeous 3/4 lbs patty cooked to a phenomenal hot pink center (medium), on a wheat bun sided by all the proper condiments and vegetation! I almost couldn't believe it. It looked like shear protection but nobody is perfect. They happened to be a little onion happy but that was okay with me. This heavenly brought samich was worth the picking. Lost in my unbelievably savory sandwich, I had almost forgot to observe my surrounding. Beautiful girls(that I couldn't help to engage in convo with), everyone smiling, A staff full of people who we all know hate their jobs but hide it amazingly well under great make up and smiles. And all of this outside a family friendly shopping mall You honestly couldn't ask for a more cliche but yummy place to be. Well maybe there is one place that could be just a bit better but Ted's without a doubt earned it's feathers among kemo Sabe.

Kemo Sabe believes in fair judging so what better way to truely be able to give a credible judgment on other burgers than to compare them to Kemo Sabes ? There is no better way, so after these long hard venture, I went to visit Kemo Sabe himself. The burger he concocts is like one I've never seen or tasted before. It was composed of the same ingredients as the other minus the onions. this 1lb flame broiled patty was cooked to a more than proper hot pink center, over delicious charcole and covered in the chili and vegetation that could of easily been chosen from the Chief himself. As for the environment, no place is better than a spot that feels so good, it's parallel to being at home with all of your friends around you, watching your brand new LED TV. Yes this was the sandwich of a lifetime and it's only created by The Faithful friend himself, me. Which is probably another reason why it's the best burger ever, but I'm not bias.

Just over 50 miles traveled and only one thing proved. When it come down to burger composition, environment and overall quality of you meal nothing beats the home prepared burger. For those chasing the burger on the go I would strongly, strongly suggest Ted's Montana Grill. But for those who may not have a chance to cook at home or just don't know how,Those who may like their burger a different way , I've formulated a quality chart (below) to escort your taste buds in the right direction. But I'm just one faithful companions opinion, no matter how you may like your buffalo burger or even buffalo feast, each location, I'm sure will have something to rendition.


Rating:
3 feathers up
THE BOMB

2 feathers up
hmm, I gets down

1 feather up

I should tomahawk you for serving something this gross.

pt 2.

Sitting on a horse
Reeeal Comfy
sitting side saddle
It was okay, but i'm trying to leave soon
Off my horse with bow and arrow in hand
Real uncomfortable and I think I've worn my welcome.

Walk In Burger blogs.westword.com/.../walk-in_burgers_opens_in_edgew.php
2 feather
sitting on a horse

Buff Restaurant www.buffalorestaurant.com
1 feather
off my horse with arrow in hand

Ted's Montana Grill www.tedsmontanagrill.com
3 feathers
Sitting on horse

Kemo Sabes Camp site www.facebook.com/smoothandeasy

100 feathers
Sitting on a couch