The first thing I noticed when I entered California Burger Joint was the aroma of new mown hay. It made my mouth water. The second thing was the pervasive lime-green and orange decor. We were greeted and seated in the Brochure Room, a pretty room decorated with numerous toilet plungers and art deco primroses. Our waiter, whose name was Billy, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were borscht, cherries jubilee, pancakes, and wienerschnitzel. I decided to order Sushi Mongole and my companion, Harriet, ordered Fried okra Florentine. Billy seemed stubby as he brought in our orders about two minutes later. I had a cob of corn on the side, and Harriet had a piece of ham. A Bud Lite was a perfect complement for my sushi.
The Sushi was excellent but a bit hefty. The common way to cook with bananas is to melt first, but our chef chooses to blanch, then blend it into the sushi. Harriet thought the fried okra seemed a bit papery, and said she would never order the item again.
Our ticket came to about two hundred dollars, which I think is average. Overall, the food was sensational, the atmosphere was bodacious, and the service was thrilling. If you are a cuddly person, this might be the worst place for you.