My newest mission is finding the best sushi place in the Hartford area. My friend Catie and I use a rubric that judges the sushi specifically on the quality of their spicy tuna roll (a staple at most places) as well as what we perceive to be their most inventive/outrageous roll (so perhaps you should have both a plain cheeseburger and something with all the fixins). We also score the restaurant generally on things like value, atmosphere and whimsy. I’ve found that all of these things need to be considered to measure the experience comprehensively. It’s something you might want to look into as your research continues.