A&W Burger Drive-In on Pacific Avenue South became Blessing Burger in late 2009. I fondly remember A&W; there was one in Logan, Utah where I was born. It had a round, interior fireplace and it was here that I discovered dunking fries (and later my burger) directly into a strawberry milkshake. Sweet, cold ice creamy milkshake met hot, salty, crunching fries; I think my inner foodie was born at that exact moment of experiencing differing textures and tastes.

Blessing Burger lacks a fireplace, but does have a variety of unusual milkshake flavors: watermelon, cherry, pineapple in addition to the usual suspects chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. None of it is organic, but who expects milkshakes and fries to be healthy? Not me.

It's a planned splurge at Blessing Burger. Small, crispy hot wings with slight breading were served naked; tangy orange wing sauce came on the side.

Burgers are exactly what I'm looking for: greasy, messy, on the huge side, dripping sauce and oil and served on a toasted bun. Fried cheese curds are a fun change from cheese sticks. Order at the counter, take a load off and wait for your heart-stopping order to arrive.