Readers Weigh In On Recent Posts
I’ve been busy with work since Saturday so I’ve got a bunch of stuff to put online over the next couple of days in order to catch up. Readers have been very good about commenting on stories, sending me e-mail comments and tips, and also posting on our Facebook page. Thanks for your contributions!
In response to our best burger in Woodland Hills post, Michael K. writes on Facebook:
Would love the answer to that question. It definitely used to be the ‘Wimpy’ burger at Gorikee. Why oh why did it have to go? (sniff)
And “The Man From Tallahassee” writes in:
I had the cheeseburger at Kate’s (Mantilini) last week. It’s mighty tasty juicy big crisp bun with beer battered fries
In response to my article about the prevalence of the Po Po in Woodland Hills over the weekend, Cheryl D. writes on Facebook:
When are there NOT traffic stops? The police have been relentless with ticketing for the last 6 months or so. I’m all for patrolling every now and then but it seems that they’re trying to building up the state’s budget, one ticket at a time. I wish more resources would go into neighborhood patrolling against robberies, car break-ins, etc. which has been so rampant lately!
It looks like Cheryl’s comments were right on point, with the arrest of two burgling degenerates over the weekend. And Michael K., I never did make it over to Gorikee and now I am very sad that I will never be able to try the ‘Wimpy.’ 
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Is Gaucho Grill Woodland Hills Next on the Chopping Block?
How long til Gaucho Grill closes shop?
After mentioning their delicious Bleu Cheese Burger in a post yesterday I was reminded about an article a friend sent me regarding the closing of yet another Gaucho Grill. This time the one in Third Street Promenade bit the dust. It got me wondering if the one is Woodland Hills is next?
Yet another Gaucho Grill has called it quits, this time the location to shutter is at the 3rd Street promenade. It’s been a slow melt for the Argentinian grilled meat mini-chain that once had locations citywide in West Hollywood, Pasadena, and Studio City, alas no more. So, that leaves the Brentwood outpost as the lone survivor…for now. [EaterWire]
Apparently Eater doesn’t consider the west valley and Woodland Hills to exist. But the basic fact remains that Gaucho Grill is probably going bye-bye. Definitely a bad sign since it appears that they lost their domain name GauchoGrillRestaurant.com to domain poachers. Pretty embarrassing.
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Tell Me: Where is the BEST BURGER in Woodland Hills?
A friend of mine My BFF was telling me about a great burger place in the town where she lives (the arctic tundra of Michigan) and it got me thinking. Where is the best burger in Woodland Hills? Or perhaps more appropriately, “What is the best burger in Woodland Hills?”
I did a quick survey of my friends and coworkers and they confirmed what I was already had on my list: The Bleu Cheese Burger (with Caramelized Onions) at Gaucho Grill and the Great Kate’s Cheeseburger (available with bacon) at Kate Mantilini in Warner Center.
Both are excellent when served rare (my preference) and the Kate’s burger in particular is not a cheap one, but it is delicious.
I’d love to hear your comments on this, as it’s impossible for me to go around sampling every burger in the area or I’d be dead of a heart attack by next week. Feel free to categorize your pics by “Best Value Burger” (burgers under $5) – “Best Burger for Your Money” ($5 to $12) and “Most Overpriced Burger” ($12 +). And overpriced doesn’t necessarily have to mean it’s bad! Let your wheels spin on this and post some comments, and hopefully I can go and sample them for myself!
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