Whiskey Jacks' mozza mushroom burger is one big burger

As my friends and I pounded back schooners at 12:30 am last month, I came to a realization — Whiskey Jacks is the perfect neighbourhood pub. Walkable from the neighbourhood, friendly staff, great deals and affordable beer, what else do you want?

The only thing I can think of is good food.

I ordered the Mushroom Mozza burger, and true to form, it was loaded with both. Mozzarella is a great addition to a burger, giving it a more subtle flavour than the classic American or cheddar, and a different texture. The size of the patty is also top-notch and should fill anyone up.

I would’ve ranked it higher, but the addition of the onion rings was a miss. They were overly deep-fried, and it completely overpowered the rest of the burger’s taste. I get the idea, and usually welcome creativity. But in this case, it didn’t work.

I gave it a 6.5. That’s not to say it was bad or not worth trying. It just didn’t hold up to the other ones I’ve tried recently.