{"id":2661,"date":"2010-04-06T21:12:54","date_gmt":"2010-04-07T04:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/burgersdogspizza.com\/?p=2661"},"modified":"2010-04-06T21:12:54","modified_gmt":"2010-04-07T04:12:54","slug":"duluth-mn-ground-round-grill-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.peterstromquist.com\/?p=2661","title":{"rendered":"Duluth, MN – Ground Round Grill & Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n The Ground Round<\/a> was founded by Howard Johnsons in 1969 and what one time had over 300 outlets.. Now a shadow of its former self, Ground Round currently operates about 30 restaurants in 13 states, and is owned by a cooperative of former franchisees, and is based in Freeport, Maine.\u00a0 Some analysts say it may be tough for a chain this small to survive long term.
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G.R. may have been the innovator of eating free peanuts and tossing the shells on the floor….at least they are one of the earliest places I remember that offered that. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Duluth was pretty early in the game, and for some reason, it has survived in a market, which like most these days, is flooded with casual dining options. There are at least a half-dozen similar options within spitting distance of the Duluth outlet, including a branch of local favorite, “Grandmas,” started by the son of frozen food mogul, Jeno Paulucci (Chun King, Jeno’s Pizza, Michelina’s). (Paulucci Wikipedia bio<\/a>). <\/strong><\/p>\n

Minnesota Burger Reporter Kawikamedia and his burger posse stopped in at the Ground Round today, and sampled (what else?) the Pepper Cheeseburger. He reported it was a little dry, but came with a chipotle sauce he favored. He also ordered the onion rings, which are very similar to another hometown favorite, the Pickwick<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Kawikamedia continues his quest for the best Pepper Cheeseburger in Minnesota. Maybe you have a suggestion of one he might have missed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kawikamedia shoots beautiful pix of food, and some of his shots are available for purchase in our online store<\/a>.<\/strong>
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