Initial Encounter: Metrotown

For the first pit stop in our journey to tour British Columbia's Red Robin's we decided to dine at the Metrotown franchise.

The classic Whiskey River® beef burger with all the fixings 

Adding a veggie patty to this fine specimen can turn any
meat-lover into a full-fledge vegetarian

Upon stepping in the atmosphere appeared very busy (two tables of five ahead of us), however, we were seated almost instantly. I myself, had a glass of water to drink. Service was superb and reliant with both refills of beverage and fries arriving the instant they were finished. The burger itself was as expected. A very well put-together entree and demonstrated a lower crumbling factor than usual. There was definitely no shortage on the crispy onion straws, therefore an overall satisfactory experience. - Ben

Wonderful. Scrumptious. Toothsome. Like most Whiskey River burgers I’ve had in my day, this was no exception to the usually deliciousness the sandwich normally delivers. As seen in the picture, the burger was put together well with a plentiful bounty of cheese. Although a prodigious amount of cheese is normally welcomed, I found it to be a little overbearing and took away from the burger and onion straws. What brought it all back was the Whiskey River BBQ sauce. As usual, the combination of the BBQ sauce and crispy onion straws make the burger the legend that it is.

Although I am no stranger to the Whiskey River burger, or Red Robin’s for that matter, I had never dabbled with it’s drink menu. Upon a suggestion from my brother, I decided to try the Freckled Lemonade. This drink was beyond amazing… and bottomless! The sweet flavor of the strawberries combined with the sour of the lemonade blended together to make a drink I will not soon forget. Overall: 8/10 -Sean

The Whiskey River Renegades: A thorough FAQ

Q: Who are you guys?
A: My name is Ben and my colleague is Sean. Upon meeting in university we realized a passion for this spectacular form of artistry of which they call a burger and have decided on a life-long aspiration to experience this burger at every location this burger is offered giving our expert insights and criticism on a dish we both are deeply fascinated by.

Q: What is a Whiskey River® Burger?
A: The Whiskey River® Burger is a menu item offered at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, a chain of casual dining restaurants founded in Seattle, Washington. It features a patty professionally basted in Red Robin's signature Whiskey River® barbecue sauce that is topped with quality Cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomatoes that blend symphonically with the fried onion straws the burger rests majestically on.

Q: Why are you guys only eating one type of burger?
A: The Whiskey River® Burger can be served with either a chicken breast, a vegetarian patty or with the classic beef patty. Sean is a vegetarian and is therefore an expert when it comes to vegetarian. As a meat-eater we both compliment each other in our specialized palettes of taste and therefore offer an unprecedented account of the dish we both know and admire.

Q: What are you guys trying to accomplish?
A: As admirers of this superb hamburger, we wish to venture to every Red Robins location in Greater Vancouver, collectively tasting their renditions of the Whiskey River® Burger and applying our knowledge and criticisms to their service.

Q: How many Red Robin locations are there in Greater Vancouver Area?
A: As of October 2, 2011 there are a total of ten (10) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers locations in the Greater Vancouver area.

The Whiskey River Renegades welcome you to our blog!

We wish to invite you as we venture off to try every Whiskey River® Burger in Greater Vancouver,  providing our insights and feelings regarding on one of Red Robin's most celebrated dishes. Thank you for visiting and I hope our accounts serve you well.