Visited the factory outlet store for Jack Link’s this summer; makers of jerky, beef sticks and other snack products. Ended up with a couple of large bags of bits and pieces of beef sticks, a beef/pork snack stick ala Slim Jim’s. Was trying to think of something to do with them, and ended up pouring… Continue reading Kitchen Experiment – The “Slim Jim” Style Burger
Category: Hamburgers
Regional Chain – Meatheads Burgers and Fries Reviews
Started by a former exec of Potbelly and Einstein Bagels (according to Wikipedia) , Meatheads sprang to life in Bloomington, IL, in 2007 where the local college population took a shine to it. Now with a dozen company-owned stores, this ‘fast-casual’ concept is trying to differentiate itself from competitors like Five Guys and Smashburger with… Continue reading Regional Chain – Meatheads Burgers and Fries Reviews
Steak ‘n Shake – Oktoberfest Burger Review
The promo sez: “Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Oktoberfest-inspired feast! We’ve topped our Double Steakburger with Swiss cheese, onions sautéed in tangy mustard, and thinly sliced Black Forest ham. And, if that’s not enough, we serve it on a delicious toasted pretzel bun!” Steak ‘n Shake has joined the Oktoberfest burger parade, a seasonal offering… Continue reading Steak ‘n Shake – Oktoberfest Burger Review
Taipei, Taiwan – Bakery 49. Taiwan Restaurant Reviews
Chief Asia Burger correspondent, Guillaume Cadilhac, scored a US kobe beef burger at Bakery 49 in Taipei. Bakery 49 was started by a group of pals from San Francisco, and offers a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu, including fresh-baked breads all day. The San Francisco staple bread, sourdough, is featured prominently, as are fresh-baked… Continue reading Taipei, Taiwan – Bakery 49. Taiwan Restaurant Reviews
Current Fad – Pretzel Buns Review
All of a sudden, they are everywhere in the food-dom, from fancy pants restaurants to fast food, groceries, bakeries and everywhere in twixt and tween – pretzel rolls. Originating in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, this bread delight goes under a number of different local names, but the common English translation is “lye roll”, and the… Continue reading Current Fad – Pretzel Buns Review
Minnesota Twins Food – Without the Baseball
I’ve written about Valentini’s before, the upscale Italian restaurant on the Iron Range of Minnesota, with an outlet in Duluth, and a concession license at the spectacular new Minnesota Twins baseball stadium in downtown Minneapolis. By all accounts Valentini’s stadium offering, the giant meatball, is a smash hit, so Kawika and the Minnesota Burger Posse… Continue reading Minnesota Twins Food – Without the Baseball
Duluth, MN – G.B. Schneider & Co. (Duluth Restaurants Reviews)
After a long career of gourmet chef posts all around the US, when it came time to set up his own shop, G.B. (Gary) Schneider returned to his geographical and culinary roots to set up shop in his hometown of Duluth, MN. Schneider has updated regional comfort foods into gourmet delights at blue collar prices.… Continue reading Duluth, MN – G.B. Schneider & Co. (Duluth Restaurants Reviews)
Home Cookin’ – Dollar Store Empanadas Microwave Food Tests
I have a constant curiousity about what I call “gas station burgers” and the like. I’ve written a few of those up before, as well as the one buck fish sandwich from the Dollar Store. So when i saw empanadas at the Dollar Store the other day (labeled “Jamaican Beef Pies”) I had to give… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Dollar Store Empanadas Microwave Food Tests
Algonquin, IL – Takin’ A Bite of A.S.S. (Algonquin Sub Shop) Sandwich Reviews
For over 15 years, this local guy has slugged it out against the giant sandwich chains, and by all accounts is winning….big time. On a mid Sunday afternoon, this place was jammed. With a long list of pre-customized sandwiches of all types, quality proteins, fresh-baked breads, and fresh vegetables make all the difference in the… Continue reading Algonquin, IL – Takin’ A Bite of A.S.S. (Algonquin Sub Shop) Sandwich Reviews
Lake Zurich, IL – Hackney’s Restaurant Reviews
Rolled into here today, last visit was, er….maybe thirty years ago. On the shores of suburban Lake Zurich (Chicago) and adjacent to the hoity-toity burb I used to live in, Hackney’s is a local “mini-chain” of casual dining. Bar and banquet facility, too. Their story is they have been selling beers and burgers since prohibition.… Continue reading Lake Zurich, IL – Hackney’s Restaurant Reviews