"Trophies is a new order-at-the-counter burger spot on Fairfax from a former Burgers 99 chef. Considering that place makes one of our favorites in burgers in the city, expectations for Trophies were high—and it delivered. The burgers fall into the “fast food-style, but way better than fast food” category with thin, slightly greasy patties topped with American cheese and other classic things like diced onions and pickles. The menu is small with just three different burgers, and our current favorite is the Spicy BBQ Bacon, which comes with spicy BBQ sauce, chilies, grilled onions, and bacon—an ideal meld of heat, sweet, and salt. " - brant cox, garrett snyder, nikko duren