Don't judge a dish by its... cover?

Burgers can get a bad rap.

I mean, they are in the fast food category so shouldn't be a daily treat. But a good burger is a world away from a typical burger. It's just a matter of finding where the hell they are.

If you are in Geelong, try out Texas Burgers on Mercer Street. They ain't fancy, but they are good.

And if you find yourself Launceston way, you can't go past Burger Got Soul on Charles Street. The name is so apt because here you can find yourself in burger heaven.

You choose the roll you like best - as you should be able to - and there are so many delectable combinations on the menu the only trouble you are likely to have is choosing which one to go for.

A favourite of mine is the Tassie Tempter - a classic combo of beef burger, egg, bacon and fresh crunchy salad items like cos lettuce, beetroot, tomato etc. What lifts this burger into the realms of nirvana is the small, extra touches - like homemade mayonnaise and tomato chutney.

Of course, it all comes down to the pattie - it must be tasty, not fatty. And these two joints tick that box.

Solving the Parma Puzzle

As a born and bred Victorian, I'd grown up assuming chicken parmigiana were revered the world over... but it turns out while they can be found across the nation, no one takes them as seriously as Melbourne pubs.
I can't live without a parma hit every now and then, though, so I'm officially on the hunt to find the best that Launceston has to offer.
The first I tried was at the Cock 'n' Bull British Pub last Friday night - but I'm afraid it got a fail.
The parma was thin and slightly overcooked. The sauce tasted as though it was crushed tomatoes straight out of a tin, with little flavour. The ham and cheese were passable, and it was served with fries - which I consider a far second behind thickly cut chips.
I was starving that night and the parma definitely hit the spot, but I won't be going back for another.
If you think you know where to find the best parma in Launceston and surrounds - don't be shy! Share it with me, and everybody else. Help make the world a better place.