Too often food is just something we grab, settle for ready-made, old favorites that have lost their luster, and when that happens you need to break your food rut in exchange for a gourmet meal fit for the Queen of bloody England. That's what God Saves the Cuisine is all about, palette readjustment. When food no longer excites you, when you are one Lean Cuisine away from miserable, get online and follow God Save the Cuisine, it's food therapy.
God Save The Cuisine's Food Truck isn't emblazoned with British motifs for marketing purposes, Chef Dave Keylock was a Chef at Buckingham and Windsor Palace. He now co-owns God Save The Cuisine with his brother Kevin Keylock. They use local, organic, sustainable ingredients.
I met chef Kevin outside Thorn Street Brewery in North Park on a Tuesday night. My son was my sidekick he was looking forward to the tuff job of another restaurant review. Kevin's truck was parked outside, a fragrant scent was in the air, a glimpse of what was to come. Kevin recommended an English classic Fish and Chips, and The Big Ben Burger. I always listen to the chef, and I'm glad I followed his lead. The Big Ben Burger was the best hamburger I have ever eaten in my entire life. After consuming thousands of hamburgers in a lifetime, I can attest to this burgers superiority. Made from grass-fed beef, on a toasted brioche, with mixed greens, radishes, and English mature cheddar cheese, this burger is a feast for the senses. It's a medley, a sonnet, a sixteen piece orchestra performing underneath the stars. My son agreed it was the best burger he had ever experienced, so now our only regret is that we'll be stalking a food truck for our hamburgers from this day forward, but now it was time for entree number two Fish and Chips an old favorite, again can't say that I was too excited to try this one, but we dug in only to be surprised. The fish which had a flaky texture, and was perfectly fried, was also sustainable and fresh. It didn't have a bland taste but was vibrant served with tartar sauce and organic greens it was pleasing to the eye and a tasty surprise, but the review doesn't end there. Like all good food, there is a story, back in 2012 the Keylock brothers started God Save the Cuisine in San Diego after Dave left Buckingham Palace. Since he cooked for Queen Elizabeth (talk about name dropping), I had to ask what she likes to eat. I found out this tidbit, the Queen doesn't eat street food, but if she did I'm sure she would order a Big Ben Burger. Follow God Save The Cuisine on Facebook and online www.godsavethecuisine.com
