Thanks for this & we're definitely fans of the Food Network but seriously, In 'n Out the only burger in our fine state of California that's noteworthy?
I agree it's a great burger you have to try but I've had a bunch of others here that are better....but they're not Fast Food burgers...
I'd probably say one of the most fine burgers I've ever had was in Big Sur at a place called Nepenthe.
http://www.nepenthebigsur.com/
I go back practically ever year. And the location and atmosphere is superb so that definitely adds to the whole appeal.