The theme song of Magnum PI was dancing in my head and my 1997 Green Acura transformed into a Red Ferrari 308 GTS as I barreled down the 10 freeway toward Hawaiian themed Burger joint Shaka Shack. Expectations were elevated, like riding shotgun in a helicopter with TC, as Shaka has the pedigree of Spago via a chef consult and a baseline burger price that keeps it in the Bang range.
Prices escalate here quickly, my cash strapped brethren, but you are here for the utterly delectable grass fed beef which can be had at the reasonable price of $5.95 pre tax. Similar to Juicy Burger, one must live without cheese, fries or Allah/Yahweh forgive us, bacon, to keep the check in check. But it is all for the best as these accoutrements would only mask a beefy burger that can hold its own with places charging $10 or more.