Category: Hamburgers

Walgreens $1 Cheeseburger (Gas Station Food)

I guess Walgreens decided they needed to compete with the Dollar Store’s $1 cheeseburger. Or the McDouble? Walgreen’s is the world’s largest drug store chain, with over 8,000 locations in all 50 states, PR and Guam. It started in Chicago in 1901. I’m sure the founders wouldn’t recognize today’s version, which, to me, in most… Continue reading Walgreens $1 Cheeseburger (Gas Station Food)

Scanlon, MN – Rendezvous Bar Review

Preliminary visit in advance of Todd Eckart show this Friday nite.  The Rendezvous has a new chef, new menu, and might be the perfect night out for out-of-towners hitting Spirit Mountain, or visiting Duluth for the Beargrease Sled Dog race. Sampled the Vous Dous wings, (their hottest!), excellent, with house-made blue cheese dipping sauce.  Lots… Continue reading Scanlon, MN – Rendezvous Bar Review

Taipei, Taiwain – Belgian Beer Cafe Review

Nestled in the heart of Taipei, within eye shot of the 101 Tower, one of the newer outlets of the Euro chain Belgian Beer Cafe gets  raves for their brews and grub.  The 50+ outlet chain, with locations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and now in North America, celebrates the quaffs and food of… Continue reading Taipei, Taiwain – Belgian Beer Cafe Review

Veteran’s Day Free Meals – 2013

It’s time to pay a small honor to America’s heroes (well we should every day!), and the Vet’s day free meal is one way the hospitality industry contributes. Compiled from various web sources, be sure to check ahead of time with your local outlet to avoid disappointment.  Some of these offers are nationwide, and some… Continue reading Veteran’s Day Free Meals – 2013

Crystal Lake, IL – Around the Clock Reviews

Forty years before the invention of the clubhouse sandwich, Saratoga Springs, NY, was the birthplace of the potato chip. In 1853, George Crum, a Native American cook at Moon’s Lake House, was trying to please an unhappy customer, sliced some potatoes thin, fried them, dusted them with salt, and an American icon was born. For… Continue reading Crystal Lake, IL – Around the Clock Reviews

Regional Chain – Meatheads Burgers and Fries Review

I went to try Meatheads for a second time, and had a great experience.  Their newest location, in the posh Chicago suburb of Barrington, Illinois, fits right in, adjacent to the fabulous Heinen’s grocery.  It’s fitting that such an upscale town gets an upscale burger place like Meatheads. The first thing I noticed on this… Continue reading Regional Chain – Meatheads Burgers and Fries Review

Portland, OR – Tilt Review

“Handcrafted Food Built for the American Workforce” is the slogan of a newish entry to NE PDX, “Tilt”, featuring burgers, biscuits and pies presented with some very unique options. An amazing craft burger and sandwich joint located at 3449 N Anchor in N.E. with giant proportions and flavor to match. Burgers and sandwiches are served… Continue reading Portland, OR – Tilt Review

Memphis, TN – Kooky Canuck Review

(Filed by Texas Burger Bureau Chief G. Michael Clark)  Next time you’re in downtown Memphis, the burger of choice may very well be the four-pounder at Kooky Canuck on 2nd Street, just around the corner from the main entrance to the Peabody Hotel. Finish the four-pounder in 60 minutes — or bring a friend and… Continue reading Memphis, TN – Kooky Canuck Review

BurgerDogBoy’s Perfect Burger Seasoning Recipe

I like my burgers with a slight char/crust, and seek out places that serve them that way; there are one or two of the national burger chains that tout that method, and I tend to frequent them. At home, I developed my own burger seasoning recipe, which I am happy to share with you.  For… Continue reading BurgerDogBoy’s Perfect Burger Seasoning Recipe