Category: Hamburgers

Sobelmans Pub and Grill Review – Milwaukee, WI

I was prepared for three things – to  wait awhile for a table, to have to pay more than I wanted to, and for lousy service due to the crowds.  None of the three happened.  We were seated immediately, despite nearly a full house, the prices were unbelievably reasonable, and the service was prompt, continuous,… Continue reading Sobelmans Pub and Grill Review – Milwaukee, WI

Krystal Review – Bourbon Street, New Orleans

I’ve written a bunch on the Krystal chain, the south’s version of White Castle.  It’s fascinating to me that these two chains, with nearly identical concepts, sprang up at the same time in different parts of the country;  it’s also fascinating that one hasn’t gobbled up the other.  White Castle is still family owned, Krystal… Continue reading Krystal Review – Bourbon Street, New Orleans

The Company Burger Review – New Orleans

When the owners of The Company Burger were choosing suppliers, they spared no effort to find the best, and ended up with Creekstone Farms from Kansas for the beef, and Wisconsin’s Nueske’s for the hot dogs.   They make some condiments in-house, and the meticulous preparation shows. Company set out to offer the consummate American… Continue reading The Company Burger Review – New Orleans

Tru Burger Review – New Orleans

You can walk down a few block street of Oak Street in New Orleans and find almost any type of cuisine your little heart desires.  But if you pass by Tru Burger, you’re missing a great experience. With fresh ground in house quality beef, a choice of meat or veggie patties plus occasional special offerings… Continue reading Tru Burger Review – New Orleans

Ye Olde College Inn Review – New Orleans

New Orleans has a lot of its own peculiarities, such as giving directions as towards the river or towards the lake.  The same is true for businesses and restaurants, often described as “before the storm,” or “after the storm,” a reference to Katrina. Ye Olde College Inn, before the storm, had been around since 1933,… Continue reading Ye Olde College Inn Review – New Orleans

The Best Ground Beef in America

There’s a large group of burger lovers, both consumers and restaurants, who tout the wonders of New York beef purveyor Pat LaFrieda as the best burger supplier in the U.S.  LaFrieda services some of America’s finest restaurants with steaks and chops, and its various burger blends (original, short ribs, brisket,  and dry-aged) have taken on… Continue reading The Best Ground Beef in America

Epic Burger Review Chicago

Cooling my heels on a frosty downtown Chicago day, I bumped into Epic Burger, started in 2008 and now with eight Chicagoland locations.  A straightforward, simplified menu, namely, a burger, a chicken sammie, turkey burger, portobello burger, fries, salad, snakes and fountain drinks, period. The emphasis is on quality ingredients, humanely raised, hormone free, and… Continue reading Epic Burger Review Chicago

Cincinnati, OH – Senate Pub Review

(Dateline: Cincinnati, Byline: Mike Clark, Texas Bureau Chief) This is a story about Cincinnati, Ohio, but there are hot dogs in it. Good ones. Way back in the 19th Century, downtown Cincinnati was bisected east-to-west by the Miami and Erie Canal. Thousands of immigrant Germans took up residence north of the canal, prompting everyone else… Continue reading Cincinnati, OH – Senate Pub Review