Dueling burgers

In-n-out or Habit? Now there is a choice. And it is not an easy choice.

Both of these great chains are now located in Downey. Old faithful In-n-out faces off against The Habit—the "best tasting burger in America" (according to consumer reports).

Although neither business started  in Downey, they both have a long history. In-n-out was founded in 1948 in Baldwin Park. The Habit started in 1969 in Santa Barbara.

We recently had dinner at the Habit and I have to admit, it was an amazing burger...but I also love In-n-out. So, I have to ask the question, what do you think?

Burger please Bob! (Theme week: Looking down)

"Looking down" on us from the entrance of Bob's Big Boy, he tempts us with the promise of burgers and fries.

I'm gonna buy me a Mercury

It's the 1920s and you're one of the few in the neighborhood to have a car. Life is grand. This is the future!

It's the 1950s and the carhops are popping up everywhere. You go for a cruise listening to the Beach Boys... What do you want to do tonight? The drive-in? Split a milkshake with your girl? It doesn't matter, life is great. You have a sweet ride!

It's the 1960s and life is awesome. Elvis is King of Rock and Roll and now the movies. We're sending people to the moon. And you have a car that will someday be a classic!

These cars from years past all scream out stories to me as I pass them in the parking lot of Bob's Big Boy.