In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little, yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their selves and their work to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we must face is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so. This Burger King is in the defense and the discovery of the new. The world is often unkind to new talent, new creation; the new needs friends. Tonight, my friends and I experienced something new: an extraordinary meal prepared by a singlularly unexpected source. To say that both the meal and the restaurant have challenged my preconceptions about fast food is a gross understatement. They have rocked me to my core. In the past, I've made no secret of my disdain for Burger King's famous motto, "You can have it your way." But now do I realize, only now do I truly understand, what they mean. Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere. It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than those working at this Burger King, who are, in this critic's opinion, nothing less than the finest chefs in Marietta. I will be returning to this Burger King soon, hungry for more. read more