"An iconic mini-chain burger spot inside a gas station where stools and tables that once gave the place a counter-shop vibe are now pushed aside; staff were friendly but understandably wary during the pandemic. The author had long-awaited a green chile cheeseburger here but found the moment hollow—eating alone in the car, the burger failed to justify a long drive and the fries arrived unsalted, underscoring how the anxious, precautionary atmosphere had stripped the usual personality and pleasure from the meal." - Noah Galuten