Name: available upon winning the contest

why I'll be the best customer of the year: I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the bgood dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all burgers are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red chairs of Wendy’s, the sons of former customers and the sons of former franchisers will be able to sit down together at a table of burgerhood. I have a dream that one day even the place called McDonalds, a destructive place, food sweltering with the heat of chemicals and trans-fat, will be transformed into an oasis of real food. I have a dream that my love handles will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the size of their folds but by the content of their calories. I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day the joint of Burger King, whose customers’ lips are presently dripping with the taste of malnutrition and exploitation, will be transformed into an establishment where little wheat buns will be able to join with fresh ground patties and live together as a burger. I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day every burger, sandwich and wrap shall be lightly salted, every fry and shake shall be made low in fat, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of bgood shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. ….And if America is to be a great nation this must become true. So let bgood ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let bgood ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let bgood ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania! Let bgood ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado! Let bgood ring from the curvaceous peaks of California! When we let bgood ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of fast food customers, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the bgood spiritual, "Real at last! Real at last! thank God Almighty, the burgers are real at last!" besides eating at bgood all the time and bringing you new customers all the time, you should pick me as customer of the year because i went to the trouble of defacing MLK's speech in the name of bgood. i hope i'll soon be shouting "free at last, free at last, thank God almighty, my burgers are free at last!" Happy Birthday! ;) -- 2006-01-18 22:43:13

Name: Alyssa Morin

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Jon and Anthony, you've already heard this story via email but I thought it might be worthy of entry. =)My first b.good experience: I got a burger to go and ate it while waiting for my train home to Providence at Back Bay Station. In fact, your burger was so good that I became extremely distracted and wandered onto the wrong train. (honestly) Once my delicious sandwich was gone, I realized I was aboard a train bound for Needham and it was too damn late to do anything about it. Three hours later...after a $40 cab ride and an $11 amtrak ticket...I made it back to Providence. I might have been angry about the whole ordeal if it weren't for the fact that I was so overwhelmed with joy at having eaten the best burger I've ever had (and having it been healthy!). Since then I have pined away for the b good burger everyday from afar (well, not that far, Providence) and EVERY TIME I am in Boston I make a detour to b. good. Maybe I'm not Customer of the Year, but I'm definitely a Customer for Life!!! PS I still want a job. -- 2006-01-18 18:43:48

Name: Mary Austin

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Hi Anthony and Jon, I'm the little girl whose mom is always pushing her into B.Good in that massive jogging stroller of hers. We come in to eat and hang out with some of your staff. I first visited B.Good when I was literally days old (I have to admit, I don't remember it - I'm told I was sleeping). I'm now 16 months old (just a little younger than the restaurant) and I've been coming in ever since. My favorite item on your menu is definitely the awesome fries. However, I'm confident that if I'm chosen customer of the year, I'll develop a love for your burgers too. Happy Birthday!! - Caroline Austin -- 2006-01-18 14:18:20

Name: Paige Gydosh

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Some days when I'd go to Clery's, I'd have just a few too many beer-ies, I'd go to b.good and fill up on food, And then go drink some more at Clery's. b.good - keeping drunk girls temporarily sober for 2 years now. I love you guys! -- 2006-01-18 11:16:54

Name: Katie Carlino

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Because I won last year!! Just kidding. I just wanted to say that I love b.good as much as ever and although it's going to be sad and difficult to give up my title, it needs to be done. I feel badly and want to start paying for my food again! :0) Thanks for all of the burgers b.good! May the best customer win! -- 2006-01-18 10:59:27

Name: Laura

why I'll be the best customer of the year: I am a burger snob, I absolutely love a terrifc burger, so you're it.....would love to be your customer of the year, and try all of your burgers, call me... -- 2006-01-18 09:57:10

Name: Greg Picklesimer

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Because b.good was an intregral part of my training diet when I finished 299th in the Boston Marathon last year, and figures prominently on my training table in my quest for a top 100 finish in 2006. I eat something from b.good nearly every day of the week. I've been with b.good, and b.good's been with me, since Day One. -- 2006-01-18 09:03:21

Name: Jake Reibel

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Because I would eat a burger everyday for a year, and my picture would look great on your restaurant wall.. -- 2006-01-18 08:54:12

Name: Lori

why I'll be the best customer of the year: SWF seeking BGB (b.good burger) for long-term relationship. Desired traits include mouth-watering taste, a healthy lifestyle, and convenience. Looking to grab a bite to eat on lunch breaks. Could lead to picnics along the Charles or movie nights at home. Only looking for exclusive relationship. -- 2006-01-18 08:41:15

Name: Rami Salman

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Although I haven't been to B.Good yet (since I live in Dubai), I'm a big fan of the concept. I tell all my friends in Boston (where I lived for 18 years) to go and try all the burgers for me. I will be in Boston in May for graduation week and I promise to try everyone in the 9 days I'm there. -- 2006-01-18 08:19:59

Name: Ben

why I'll be the best customer of the year: I am the customer of the year for the simple reason that I love b.good food. I ate at b.good the first day it opened and I continue to frequent the Harvard Square location up to three times a week if not more. I have introduced friends and family to the restaurant, and I plan to continue to eat at b.good with the hope that my dedication will help me in this contest. -- 2006-01-17 16:26:43

Name: JW

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Life before B Good for Danielle: A mint condition El Camino zoomed by and had almost hit Danielle. Life had been so rough these last few weeks that Danielle hardly had the time to worry about a car striking her dead in the middle of Harvard Square. She was tired of the same old song and dance fast food that had come and gone through her life. She felt drastically weakened and had just learned of Cyclopse "the one eyed" cats passing. "Could life be any worse than this?" she muttered to herself. She was in such a daze she hardly noticed the car that had almost hit her 10 seconds ago, pull into a parking spot at Harvard Square. She looked at the side of the car and noticed large black letters that made out the words b.good real.food.fast. She just wanted to get home, watch her husband-to-be Tom Brady play a little football and go to bed. Instead, she was now faced with the unenviable task of deciding whether this new and "supposively" good for you fast food restaurant was worthy of her time. She had seen it all: McDonald's, Burger King, Subway. She knew that was what was bringing her down. She understood that she needed a little pep in her step. Would b.good perhaps deliver the promise that was tattooed to their bright red and yellow El-Camino? Danielle was determined to find out. The door swung open to the El Camino and an old man made an appearance. He seemed to be happy, his grin large enough to fill two large ballrooms. "Who better to ask about this new healthy food venture than the man responsible for driving the B.Good car", Danielle thought to herself. She made her way over to the El Camino and before she could utter a word, she was presented with a hand shake. "Hello, I am Uncle Farris". Uncle Farris was an icon. The new Ronald McDonald. The Donald Trump of fast food and now Danielle was standing in front of him, in awe of his god-like stature. "I bet you are wondering how good our burgers & milkshakes are" Uncle Farris said. "Well, as matter of fact, yes I was. Is it true what they say? Are they in fact both delicious and healthy?" Danielle asked back. Uncle Farris just nodded yes and motioned for her to take a ride in the B.Good mobile. How could she say no? That would be like turning down Batman for a ride in the Bat Mobile. Uncle Farris and Danielle stepped foot into the Holy Grail of fast food. This was the Mecca of all fast food burger places. A place that was going to be both delicious and healthy. She looked up at the sign: B.Good. Danielle thought to herself that this better B.Good or she she was going to have some major issues with Uncle Farris cutting into her Tom Brady time. She stepped in and looked around. Everyone was enjoying themselves, even the workers oddly enough. Everyone had a smile on their face. For a brief moment, Danielle had thought she had died and this was in fact Heaven. She looked up at the menu and decided she would try the burger and a nice vanilla milkshake. The meal was delivered with a smile and in an acceptable time. She was pleased so far. Before she was about to bite into her burger, Uncle Farris shouted at her to wait. He held his hand out and made a friendly bet. He offered that Danielle would lose nothing, but had everything to gain. Danielle was listening. The bet went as follows: If Danielle likes her food better than any food she has ever tasted, she will win her favorite burger for the year. If Danielle did not like her food, Uncle Farris would eat a can of cat food. Danielle had nothing to lose, but everything to gain. She bit in and the rest is history. No, Uncle Farris didn't eat the cat food ofcourse. Danielle loved B.Good. She was hooked. Uncle Farris had shown her the light. Well, I am their biggest customer she thought. " I think I deserve it" she said as she took a sip of her milkshake, watching the Pats playoff game. The Patriots were down 10-6 and marching. Brady was intercepted. Champ Bailey brought the ball back 100 yards to the 1 yard line. On any other day, Danielle would have been angry. However, she just followed her heart and said B.Good Danielle. B.Good. -- 2006-01-17 11:42:03

Name: Peter Gray

why I'll be the best customer of the year: I know I won't get mad cow's disease. -- 2006-01-17 10:10:20

Name: Ryan

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Being a serious athlete, I find it very difficult to find good-tasting, nutritious and inexpensive food (especially at night) to fit my training needs. I was first turned on to BGood by an ad for the new Harvard Sqaure restaurant and decided to give it a try. "How good can healthy food be?," I thought. Several months and countless trips later, bgood has become easily my favorite place to get the food I crave. Not only does my girlfriend love our nightly 15 minute walks to bgood in subzero temperatures (especially when there are plenty of other places much closer), but she also loves the fact that I seem to care more about bgood then her. Can't win em all, I guess. -- 2006-01-16 22:29:52

Name: Chris

why I'll be the best customer of the year: I heard about your restaurant on the Phantom Gormet and remember hearing that your Uncle Farris used to warn you "Beware of the woman who limps." While, I feel that I am worthy of being customer of the year because I am not a woman who limps but a college kid who loves your chipolte chicken sandwich. -- 2006-01-15 16:48:30

Name: James

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Your prbably wondering why i think i'm the best customer of the year well... I just love burgers there my favorite food and i get them everywhere i go. But most of all i love them there, at b goods. The rich and scrupcious taste of the burger makes it slide down your throat and it will make you stuffed by the time you come out. Everthing there is my favorite but, i must say the BBQ chicken does a job on me. I just love burgers and i'm hoping I will win, because burgers are my life. I would love to be the B-good customer of the year. Thank you, Jimmy -- 2006-01-14 16:19:53

Name: Jennifer

why I'll be the best customer of the year: It's a dream it's a miracle Who knew that I could Find a healthy burger joint HOORAY for b. good! Burgers, veggies and oven baked fries There's finally fast food That won't stick to my thighs. Choose me! Choose me! I’m your customer of the year Who’ll prove you can eat burgers And still lose fat from your rear. As your best patron I won’t let you down I’ll sing b. good’s praises all over town. -- 2006-01-14 12:13:11

Name: Joseph Poirier

why I'll be the best customer of the year: I should be your customer of the year because I am a Cambridge, MA, local, and I patronize your business respectfully and enthusiastically. I even skipped school just to have one of your burgers. You should pick me because I am a dedicated customer, and I am a normal guy. I havn't done anything crazy-I am just a good customer looking to get free burgers. P.S. you guys have a great soundtrack going in your restaurants. Love your food, keep up the good work. -- 2006-01-13 22:59:00

Name: jeanne.ramalho

why I'll be the best customer of the year: I should be your customer of the year because I can really appreciate the deliciousness of your food. So much so I even wrote a poem about it! Happy Birthday b.good and here's to wishing you many more! Ode to b.good Sizzle, Sizzle Sizzle, Sizzle b.good makes the freshest tastiest burgers! Sizzle, Sizzle Sizzle, Sizzle WOW! I could eat these every day for a year! -- 2006-01-13 13:13:58

Name: Jeremy Denham

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Ok, so much to my chagrin, until b.good opened in Harvard Square, I wasn't even aware it existed. Man, that stinks, because b.good is totally sweet. Anyway, the first time I tried b.good, I hadn't had anything to eat all day, so I conned my roommate into coming with me out of the way on our way back to our dorm so I could try this new burger place I'd heard about. I walked in, got myself a Cousin Oliver to go, then walked out. Being the starving (and as my girlfriend delights in telling me, ultimately too skinny) young man I was, I quickly tore into the burger in the midst of our walk back, to which my roommate had nothing to say but, "Um, couldn't you wait until we got back to the room?" "No way, Tom," was my immediate response, because I don't take CRAP (actually, I just did it to antagonize my roommate because it's funny.) During the course of my consumption of my first Cousin Oliver, I must have said, "Man, this is a really good burger," at LEAST 15 times. I can tell this because my roommate must've told me, "Ok, I got it. It's a great burger," at least 12, thus giving me the requisite 3 freebies before essentially telling me to shut up. I was so impressed with my b.good experience, that later that evening, I returned to b.good for a second helping, girlfriend in tow. It was then that I formally met Jon, who had helped me at lunch as well. Jon recognized me and said, "Hey, you were here at lunch, weren't you?" I then said, "Yeah, I was. It was great, too." Jon then hooked me up with a free shake, and the rest was history. Ever since that fateful day, I've made probably a million trips to b.good (yes, a million), and have spread word of their glory from the far corners of Harvard to the MOON ITSELF. One time, in the middle of a 32-hour all-nighter project session, I decided that nothing but b.good would be satisfactory to curb my hunger, so with my partner and roommate in tow, we blatantly neglected our work and trekked to b.good for some much needed burgers, shakes, fries, and digression. As is no doubt a result of our b.good trip, we all finished our projects on time and got grades on them that were nothing short of spectacular. Let that be a lesson to all naysayers: b.good = good grades. As a final piece for consideration, allow me to just say that I have my b.good Christmas present (yes, the Uncle Farris boxers) hanging on my wall. They're awesome. GUM GOW WAHH! -- 2006-01-12 14:01:46

Name: Teddy Brooks

why I'll be the best customer of the year: 2005 was a big year for both b.good and for me. While b.good prospered and expanded, I learned to eat solid foods. b.good and I share the same birth year. When I entered the world on 4/8/04, b.good was less than 3 months old. In many ways, we have grown up together. Even before I had teeth, my Dad fed me strawberry-banana shakes from b.good (and other foods when Mom wasn't looking). The first solid meal that I ate outside of my home was consumed at b.good. How many other customers can say that? Recently, my Dad was asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding "Teddy's goals for 2006." While other parents put "speak in full sentences," or something similar, my Dad wrote "have b.good create a 'Baby Teddy Burger.'" Finally, being customer of the year simply means more to me than to most of your customers. You see, to me one year is more than 50% of my life. This award would be the equivalent of your average customer being named the "Customer of the last decade and a half." In sum, I humbly submit that I am the most deserving customer of the year. (And if you choose to put a picture of me on your wall, it will be really damn cute). Thanks for your consideration, Teddy Brooks -- 2006-01-12 11:45:47

Name: Hayley Teich

why I'll be the best customer of the year: P.S. How does the contest end Tuesday if the invitation to enter the contest was sent on Wednesday? I am confused, but I entered anyway. P.P.S. Pick me! -- 2006-01-11 23:06:25

Name: Erin Sullivan

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Being allergic to preservatives and fillers in food, it had been a long time since I've eaten fast food. Then I discovered b.good! I could eat the healthy version of the food I'd been craving without the suffering. Morever, I'm eat at b.good so often now that I like to think of myself as the family member who isn't really related but becomes part of the family after inviting myself over for all the good food! -- 2006-01-11 22:13:44

Name: Peter Camillo

why I'll be the best customer of the year: Mainly due to the fact that I eat your burgers and shakes 3-4 times daily, and I manage to weigh 201lbs with a 30" waist.. Hard for a mere mortal to do when they eat 1330kcals in three sittings.. This finding can either mean: 1. Eating good food low in bad fats with regular exercise can have a positive effect on your metabolism! 2. My friends are right, I'm just not human!! Thank you, enjoy your flight!! -- 2006-01-11 19:16:37

Name: Michael Drake

why I'll be the best customer of the year: All I need is one word: "I love hamburgers." I'm that efficient. -- 2006-01-11 13:32:33

Name: Christina

why I'll be the best customer of the year: I admired your new Harvard Square location and told friends about it. -- 2006-01-11 12:56:43

Name: corinne o'connor

why I'll be the best customer of the year: I am a red head - and as I hope you know red heads are the best, and I am the best...at least I think so :) I like to b.good, and do good, and look good and feel good, and your burgers make me all of those things. Thank you for doing what you do too! AWESOME JOB, HAPPY BDAY!!! -- 2006-01-11 12:40:23

Name: Andy Mutz

why I'll be the best customer of the year: While you have not been open in Harvard Square the entire year, I think I may have eaten as much at b.good in the past 2 months than I have at any other restaurant over the entire year. This is even more striking considering the fact that I cannot cook and like to eat...a lot. If it were not for b.good coming to harvard I would literally eat cereal and ice cream for most meals as I might like ice cream more than any other food category. Considering that I routinely eat 5 meals a day, this would not be beneficial to my health. But because b.good is now down the street from me, I can eat there everyday, and get something that I want every time. Furthermore, as my aforementioned addiction to ice cream attests, the fact that you have milk shakes makes it almost impossible for me not to go to b.good. I will walk by and want a milkshake even if I am not hungry. So is life. Moreover, I bring other people to b.good with me. While these are usually my socially inept friends, I have been known to take a lady friend to b.good and introduce her to the wonder that is the adopted luke. In the future I hope to increase such activities which will lead to a corresponding increase in the amount of business/presence of good looking women at b.good. In closing, I think that I was b.good's customer of the year because I might like b.good more than any other restaurant I have eaten at, eat there as much as possible and plan on eating there as much as possible in the future while simulataneously making other people eat there as much as possible. I doubt anyone else can handle such a responsibility. Thankyou. -- 2006-01-11 11:41:19

Name: Laura Woodward

why I'll be the best customer of the year: I should be your customer of the year because I am a simply amazing person! I work in non-profit that help people who hit rough patches (which means non-good-salary) and run to raise money for cancer research (Dana Farber Marathon Challenge). I love going to b.good after my long runs, because the food is SO awesome and doesn't make me feel like my long run went to waste! And on a more serious note... I'll still pay for my fries. -- 2006-01-11 11:15:03

Name: hinks

why I'll be the best customer of the year: I am always around. -- 2006-01-11 10:09:14