Beacon

The Meat: Short rib, chuck, tri-tip, and dry-aged steak trimmings

The Cheese: Choice of cheese

The Bun: Brioche

Flip Tip: They make bargains available. Don’t pay retail.

Beacon is a tempting place to take a co-worker on a date: its location, its “after-work special,” and its widely-acclaimed burger. However, if you want a second date, pick another restaurant. This burger was over-cooked and dry; the fries were cold; and, the service was a circus headache. The whole experience was one I would expect from a Hilton Hotel restaurant that is trying to be "upscale cuisine."

However, in Beacon’s defense (and giving your date the benefit of the doubt), the alcohol was plentiful and palatable.