Jared G.
Yelp
FarmBar - "Burgers and Barbera Tuesday" Mini-Review
Overall: 97/100 (Original Score)
Introduction:
Following an exquisite experience at FarmBar that mirrored Michelin-star quality in service, food, atmosphere, and overall enjoyment, I felt compelled to explore their famed "Burgers and Barbera" event held on Tuesdays. What I encountered surpassed mere burgers and drinks; it was a multi-dimensional feast brimming with excitement, indulgence, and unparalleled service from Mallory, Christa, Zidaya, and the cocktail maestro, Bri. I ventured in with an insatiable appetite, allowing Chefs Caleb, Christian, and JJ to orchestrate a culinary symphony for my senses.
Experience:
I must preface by acknowledging the excessiveness of my order--an item from each vegetable and burger on the menu, alongside two desserts. This was not a rational choice but an indulgence encompassing gluttony, sloth, lust, and pride, all woven into a singular, enjoyable evening.
Drinks:
A special accolade is owed to Bri, the cocktail magician, who served a captivating sangria, an unprecedented blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon, apple, and orange. Each sip revealed distinct yet harmonious flavors, a true testament to mixology mastery. Bri's basil watermelon creation proved equally enchanting, rendering me speechless amidst its delightful taste.
Food:
The culinary voyage commenced with Chef Caleb and Chef JJ's Spicy Cucumber Salad--an artistic fusion of textures, flavors, and heat. The crispness of cucumber juxtaposed the intense spiciness of garlic and chili, ingeniously tempered by the tangy creaminess of skyr, resulting in a fiery yet balanced dish.
Continuing the vegetable parade was the Gailan, complemented by a lemon vinaigrette, breadcrumbs, and Grana Padano cheese, delivering crispness, vibrancy, and a nuanced bitter aftertaste.
The Better Farm Salad, featuring butter lettuce, onion, tomato, cucumber, and garlic breadcrumbs in a creamy herb buttermilk dressing, exuded simplicity and elegance, with sweet tomatoes accentuating the tangy buttermilk.
Moving to the Eggplant and Potato Tajine, a Chef Becklund masterpiece. This hot dish showcased potato and eggplant flavors intertwined with Eastern-inspired herbs, offering subtle sesame undertones, providing a perfect contrast to preceding cold vegetable delights.
Chef Caleb's sautéed mushrooms with brown butter, porcini, truffle salt, and Grana Padano were a euphoric experience, a symphony for mushroom aficionados, from the seared crust to the lingering, tantalizing flavors.
The three spring potatoes with smoked paprika aioli and chili-garlic crunch presented a harmonious marriage of rustic potatoes and smoked paprika, honoring the potato's essence amidst luscious aioli and a hint of heat.
The spotlight then turned to the Meatball Burger by Chef Caleb, initially met with skepticism but ultimately unleashing an explosion of beefy richness balanced by a subtle, exquisite sweetness of marinara, an unparalleled burger experience.
For desserts, the pecan frangipane and apple tart with spiced ice cream offered a beautifully balanced treat, while the zucchini cake with pear compote and whipped cream provided a light, ethereal conclusion to an extraordinary meal.
Overall:
FarmBar's "Burgers and Barbera Tuesday" transcended the typical start-of-the-week blues, offering a sanctuary of bliss and culinary delight. It's an oasis where problems dissipate, and serenity reigns--a burger-driven slice of heaven during the workweek. In short, it's an experience that speaks for itself--Michelin-quality burgers in Tulsa!
Price Note:
With burgers priced at $10 and $17 respectively, FarmBar's offerings present incredible value. My indulgence in the entire menu (except 2 desserts) should not detract from the sheer reasonableness of these exceptional burger prices.
Overall: 97/100; Who knew Michelin-quality burgers could grace Tulsa?!