On Nachos

When crafted correctly, a plate of nachos is a thing of wonder. Nachos gone wrong are still a satisfying mess of greasy goodness. Ballard-based bloggers with Nacho Review are out to evaluate them all. While largely focused on bars and eating establishments in our own neighborhood, we're also exploring the far reaches of nacho territory for noteworthy options. We've explored chips and cheese offerings in Alaska, Hawaii, along the West Coast of the U.S., and even braved a plate in Paris, France (where we were unable to confirm if the "guacamole" was indeed green mayonnaise).

Factors we consider in our evaluations include

• chip quality
• disbursement of cheese
  
• chip to cheese ratio
• temperature
• balance of "extras" such as veggies and beans
• fresh or canned ingredients
  
• value

Stay tuned for frequent updates on our findings.