Our ongoing search for the greatest Cheeseburger on the island leads us to the Luqa Airport… we’re not off to NYC, but to Talbot & Bons, home to wholesome cooking since 2012.
What #MaltaBurgers is always looking for is a classic beef burger topped with good quality cheese, not a slice of processed ingredients with a yellow colour tinge and with less than 1% cheese inside.
At T&B we find the mighty-named Blue Moon burger waiting for us. This is one burger with a history. It was conceived as a four cheese burger, but the overload of cheese flavour and the size of all cheeses was way too much for one burger. Alan, one of the owners of T&B, then came up with a Gorgonzola cheese version. Alan is always interested in the feedback from his customers, and customers started to ask for a stronger cheese. Always aiming to improve the food and service, Alan has finally come up with the Blue Cheese version of the burger, aptly named as the Blue Moon burger.
The patty is made from Angus beef, which is mixed to specification by a local supplier. The patty mix is delivered early every single day, where it is worked on further in the kitchen. Spices and herbs are added at this stage.
On top of the beef patty goes a good sized portion of caramelized onions, tomatoes, lettuce and the distinctive gorgonzola cheese. All is served with steak house fries and onion rings. This burger does not only look good but is as juicy and appetizing. The salty gorgonzola flavour takes a marching lead, and that’s the main concept of the Blue Moon. This is definitely a burger for cheese connoisseurs! Bite after bite, and the blue moon is history!
To quench our thirst, we get a Lemon bio drink. This is the first time we see this brand locally, and indeed one can only find the Galvanina drinks at T&B. This refreshing citrus drink is made from Sicilian lemons, which are organic and mineral-rich. We loved that sour taste that goes so well with any burger.
Did we find a great Cheeseburger at T&B? Hands down we did, and we’re over the moon!
