Sitting in a booth at Dan’s Hamburgers on Menchaca in the middle of the lunch rush, Jackson Rathbone sizes up a greasy beef patty sticky with melted cheese. Hearty tomatoes and a healthy smattering of crunchy pickles are sandwiched between a toasted and buttered bun.
“At the end of a long work day, I’m always like — What am I doing for dinner?”’ Rathbone said, eyeing the burger. “It’s always burgers. They’re easy and consistent. … It’s a perfect little meal.”
He snaps photos with the juicy creations and types up a short review for an Instagram post, a ritual he has performed every time he’s visited a new joint…