Local Chicago vids about burgers and related. Some pretty funny stuff. Archives and outakes here: Cheeseburger Show. I like the one at the restaurant show at McCormick Place!
Category: Hamburgers
My Introduction to the Fast Food Burger
McDonald’s was late in coming to my city. One had to drive 150 miles to get to one when I was growing up. But that’s not to say my town was fast food-less. In addition to locally-owned establishments, our first burger chain entry was Henry’s, followed a few years later by Sandy’s. Both were Midwestern… Continue reading My Introduction to the Fast Food Burger
“Build Your Burger” Concept on College Campuses
Aramark, the multinational operator of institutional food facilities, has started implementing “Build Your Own Burger” stands on college campuses. The program was contributed to by student’s input from around the country. The offering is called the “Burger Studio.” Using electronic touch-screen ordering kiosks, students can select an Angus beef, chicken or veggie burger that is… Continue reading “Build Your Burger” Concept on College Campuses
Private Selection Angus Beef Patties
Today’s home burger test is a Private Selection (Kroger) brand frozen Angus Burger. 1/3 pound patties, 6 to a package, retail price of 5.99 today with a Fred Meyer loyalty card. As I spewed the other day, Fred Meyer is our local outlet of the Kroger Company, where house brands are made and/or distributed by… Continue reading Private Selection Angus Beef Patties
Burger King Double Stack
It’s been some time since I voluntarily went into a Burger King. While I like the “char” flavor, everything else they do is wrong, wrong, wrong, so it’s just not on my radar for fast food. I made an exception yesterday as I was waiting for an appointment and had to find a place to… Continue reading Burger King Double Stack
Portland, OR – Slow Bar
There are quite a few posts around various foodie and burger websites that call this “Portland’s Best Burger.” Even the title bar on the Slow Bar’s webpage says “Home of the Best Burger in Portland.” I decided to check in out tonight, and see if reached the same conclusion. There are two burgers on the… Continue reading Portland, OR – Slow Bar
Portland, OR – Tabor “Schnitzelburger”
Among Portland’s many fine food carts, Tabor, at 5th and Stark, stands out for selling a variety of interesting and tasty cuisine from the Czech Republic and environs. Their menu, in addition to schnitzel (pork or chicken) on a bun, includes goulash, spaetzel, chicken paprikish and the like. Being as it was “National Schnitzel Day,”… Continue reading Portland, OR – Tabor “Schnitzelburger”
Portland, OR – Mike’s Drive In
Local chain of mom & pop style burger places, this one (Sellwood) safely housed in former A&W, by all appearances. Fairly deep menu of the usual variety of burgers, with “Mike’s Special Deluxe” topping the price chain. (Burger with bacon, cheese, fried egg and thousand island). Food cooked to order, so be prepared to w-a-i-t… Continue reading Portland, OR – Mike’s Drive In
Minneapolis Award-Winner Suing McD’-
Lion’s Tap, Eden Prairie, MN, has filed suit against McDonald’s, in conjunction with the latter’s marketing efforts for their new Angus burgers. The root of Lion’s Tap complaint is that they say “Whose Your Patty” has been a registered trademark of theirs for years. Lion’s Tap repeatedly wins popularity polls in the Twin Cities best… Continue reading Minneapolis Award-Winner Suing McD’-
Salem, OR – Oregon State Fair
One thing that always annoys me is when people are late for something that they have had considerable notice for. Example, you have a business appointment that you have set a month or more out, and confirmed several times, and your appointment arrives late. I realize this is a flaw in my thought process. I’ve… Continue reading Salem, OR – Oregon State Fair