We had visited Local Three, for the first time back in February of 2011. We had been back a couple of times since for their (formerly fabulous) Sunday brunch, and had also been back for both lunch and dinner. One evening, my daughter and I were looking for dinner, as we headed across the top-end, and I called for a reservation. They offered a 6:45, I countered that I could be there by 6:49, she said "deal" and we moved into the left lane and pulled in on two wheels, with 30 seconds to spare <g>. We had a great server. That's one of the best features of Local Three, other than the food. The staff at this place is top notch (as they are at also-owned Muss & Turners) - well informed and very helpful.
As we looked through the menu, she told us that she had an appetizer that would "change our lives". I asked what that could be and was told crispy brussel sprouts. Brussel sprouts? Was she serious? She was. I hate brussel sprouts. That may sound harsh, but I distinctly remember the last time that I had eaten brussel sprouts. I was eight years old. My mother had made them for dinner. I wasn't interested. She told me that I would try them before I left the table. Ultimately, I did. Then I threw up all over the table. The server said they were really good, so for $5 we gave them a try. And I didn't throw up. They weren't awful, but they weren't that good. Live and learn.
We also had decided to split a salad - spinach, fresh pears, feta cheese and bacon. It was very good - Local Three was back on track. On to the burger. I had eaten it for lunch one day, late last summer. They call it the McDougal (two all beef patties, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onion),
served with fries and sambal sauce. I ordered it again, and it arrived a gooey mess. This was a truly good burger. I will likely have it again, but when you have to choose between the McDougal, their killer chicken pot pie and daily specials, choices can be tough.
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