My wife and I were in Chicago this past weekend and tried the famous burger at Au Cheval and I must say... it may in fact be the best burger I've ever had. Any standouts for you guys?
Forgot the name, not far from Yale campus I think, it may have been mentioned above, haven't been in a decade but I remember the sign.. "No ketchup! Don't ask!". Don't ruin the flavor of that burger with ketchup.
not any of these BS franchise locations.
Piper's Kilt in Eastchester NY is also legendary.
Also had a GREAT burger once in Santa Monica, CA at a place called "Father's Office" - was really really good.
Forgot the name, not far from Yale campus I think, it may have been mentioned above, haven't been in a decade but I remember the sign.. "No ketchup! Don't ask!". Don't ruin the flavor of that burger with ketchup.
I would never patronize a restaurant run by presumptuous assholes like that.
RE: RE: Place in New Haven where the burger was invented
Forgot the name, not far from Yale campus I think, it may have been mentioned above, haven't been in a decade but I remember the sign.. "No ketchup! Don't ask!". Don't ruin the flavor of that burger with ketchup.
I would never patronize a restaurant run by presumptuous assholes like that.
their business won't suffer, the line is almost always out the door.
Which is semi-ironic because the guy who claims he invented the burger says he did so because a business man was in a hurry and ran into his shop and said please I'm in a rush, just throw a meat patty between some bread as fast as you can and I'll take it to go.
there is nothing fast about it, they cook the burgers in an old 1800's oven that pretty much toasts the burgers and it takes a long time.
Forgot the name, not far from Yale campus I think, it may have been mentioned above, haven't been in a decade but I remember the sign.. "No ketchup! Don't ask!". Don't ruin the flavor of that burger with ketchup.
You're talking about Louis Lunch. Great place and a must go if you're in the area.
Haven't had one in a long time, but they are pretty damned good. I've had burgers all around, but I don't know if i can pinpoint exactly where the best one ever was. Teds gets points for its uniqueness, probably the juiciest burger I've had.
While not world famous, I used to work at a restaurant called the Charcoal Chef in Woodbury CT when I was in Highschool, nothing like an open charcoal pit grilled burger, simple and traditional i suppose, but always good.
(Bon Apetit if anyone was at GWU decades ago). A crapload of different kinds of burgers and, maybe it's nostalgia or maybe it's because I was drunk every time I went there and can't remember well) but I've never had better burgers than from there.
This is going to sound cheesy, my wife makes a stuffed burger that is out of this world. After 30 years traveling all over the place/world (Navy vet) there is nothing like firing up the gril and grilling them bad boys. Best burger over sea's Pier side cafe Haifa Israeli. Also Dugway Utah can't remember the name of the place but they served a mean Elk burger.
This is going to sound cheesy, my wife makes a stuffed burger that is out of this world. After 30 years traveling all over the place/world (Navy vet) there is nothing like firing up the gril and grilling them bad boys. Best burger over sea's Pier side cafe Haifa Israeli. Also Dugway Utah can't remember the name of the place but they served a mean Elk burger.
Best I've ever had is my own, so I understand the credit you give your wife. I'm not sure who said it first, but I think it's true - a burger is the one food you pay for that you hope they make as good as you do in your home. Every other food works the other way around.
(Bon Apetit if anyone was at GWU decades ago). A crapload of different kinds of burgers and, maybe it's nostalgia or maybe it's because I was drunk every time I went there and can't remember well) but I've never had better burgers than from there.
Is that the same place that is now Lindy's red lion by the 2000 Penn plaza? They had a menu of like 25 burgers some named after DC related things.
based loosely on a whitecastle style that I do on my stovetop. I use certain onions, buns, cheese and beef all from a locally sourced private farm that over the years has come together into an absolute mouth watering meal of absurdity. It's such a process that I don't cook them often despite my family asking all the time. Best burger I've ever had by far.
based loosely on a whitecastle style that I do on my stovetop. I use certain onions, buns, cheese and beef all from a locally sourced private farm that over the years has come together into an absolute mouth watering meal of absurdity. It's such a process that I don't cook them often despite my family asking all the time. Best burger I've ever had by far.
Sounds great B....
I have a process of my own too. I use a certain steak that I grind up at home. I am also grinding in bacon... lots of it. The bun gets buttered and toasted on a flat top. Burger goes on a 750 degree grill so you get that char on the outside while the center is still pink. I leave the cheese and condiments up to whoever is having the burger.
Last summer I had a few people over and did not tell them that I ground up the burgers myself, that i added bacon, etc. The expression on their faces when they took their first bite was priceless.
RE: Give me 3 Big Macs, fries, and a chocolate shake
(Bon Apetit if anyone was at GWU decades ago). A crapload of different kinds of burgers and, maybe it's nostalgia or maybe it's because I was drunk every time I went there and can't remember well) but I've never had better burgers than from there.
Is that the same place that is now Lindy's red lion by the 2000 Penn plaza? They had a menu of like 25 burgers some named after DC related things.
maybe. It was nearly on the corner of 21st, down some steps almost like a basement. There was a red lion a couple doors down but I think they closed it and just kept the facade. When I was there there was all row house buildings and no university center.
Ray's Hell in Arlington, Va. It was right when it opened and as a Ray's The Steaks fan I got there before the crowds found the place. Went back many times and it was always good but never like the first time.
(Bon Apetit if anyone was at GWU decades ago). A crapload of different kinds of burgers and, maybe it's nostalgia or maybe it's because I was drunk every time I went there and can't remember well) but I've never had better burgers than from there.
Is that the same place that is now Lindy's red lion by the 2000 Penn plaza? They had a menu of like 25 burgers some named after DC related things.
maybe. It was nearly on the corner of 21st, down some steps almost like a basement. There was a red lion a couple doors down but I think they closed it and just kept the facade. When I was there there was all row house buildings and no university center.
Hmm.not sure if the same place. There were steps down but that was for takeout. Upstairs was the bar and restaurant. Did it have a pulley system to the lower level to bring the food up?
I was there 2000-2004 and it's still there but new owner and not as good.
But as far as places I frequent relatively regularly I still say Shake Shack is great. I now live 4 blocks away from one so I eat it more often than I should.
Bacon Wagyu Burger 12 pack - ( New Window )
It's an 8 oz blend of char grilled short rib, chuck and brisket. Outstanding.
I second this!
- Minetta Tavern - Black Label Burger
(Honorable Mention - Minetta Burger or Kobe burger at Old Homestead)
Dive Bar Burger:
- Kenn's Broome Street Bar (with blue cheese)
(Honorable Mention - Corner Bistro)
Fast Food / Chain:
- Habit Burger
(Honorable Mention - Shake Shack)
Piper's Kilt in Eastchester NY is also legendary.
Also had a GREAT burger once in Santa Monica, CA at a place called "Father's Office" - was really really good.
I would never patronize a restaurant run by presumptuous assholes like that.
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Forgot the name, not far from Yale campus I think, it may have been mentioned above, haven't been in a decade but I remember the sign.. "No ketchup! Don't ask!". Don't ruin the flavor of that burger with ketchup.
I would never patronize a restaurant run by presumptuous assholes like that.
their business won't suffer, the line is almost always out the door.
Which is semi-ironic because the guy who claims he invented the burger says he did so because a business man was in a hurry and ran into his shop and said please I'm in a rush, just throw a meat patty between some bread as fast as you can and I'll take it to go.
there is nothing fast about it, they cook the burgers in an old 1800's oven that pretty much toasts the burgers and it takes a long time.
Just can't stand the kind of people who pompously dictate how other people are allowed to eat their own food.
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Louis Lunch, not only the inventor, but the best, though it's served on toasted white bread with spreadable cheese, tomato, and onion. no condiments.
Some old school Connecticut classics. There used to be a place in Hamden called Glenwood Drive In. They had good hot dogs, burgers and fries.
You're talking about Louis Lunch. Great place and a must go if you're in the area.
Haven't had one in a long time, but they are pretty damned good. I've had burgers all around, but I don't know if i can pinpoint exactly where the best one ever was. Teds gets points for its uniqueness, probably the juiciest burger I've had.
While not world famous, I used to work at a restaurant called the Charcoal Chef in Woodbury CT when I was in Highschool, nothing like an open charcoal pit grilled burger, simple and traditional i suppose, but always good.
10 minutes away from Antietam National Battlefield. They have a great outdoor patio as well. Can't recommend this place enough.
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Louis Lunch, not only the inventor, but the best, though it's served on toasted white bread with spreadable cheese, tomato, and onion. no condiments.
Some old school Connecticut classics. There used to be a place in Hamden called Glenwood Drive In. They had good hot dogs, burgers and fries.
Glenwood still there. I haven't been there in ages, but used to be excellent.
Just can't stand the kind of people who pompously dictate how other people are allowed to eat their own food.
me either, but the burgers are good
(Bon Apetit if anyone was at GWU decades ago). A crapload of different kinds of burgers and, maybe it's nostalgia or maybe it's because I was drunk every time I went there and can't remember well) but I've never had better burgers than from there.
Pink inside, good. Red inside, bad.
This. And from a safety standpoint you should not order a burger rare from a restaurant. Risky. Just get it medium for fucks sake.
Also, when I make burgers at home I try to hit that fine line between rare and medium rare. At a restaurant I go medium rare.
Best I've ever had is my own, so I understand the credit you give your wife. I'm not sure who said it first, but I think it's true - a burger is the one food you pay for that you hope they make as good as you do in your home. Every other food works the other way around.
(Bon Apetit if anyone was at GWU decades ago). A crapload of different kinds of burgers and, maybe it's nostalgia or maybe it's because I was drunk every time I went there and can't remember well) but I've never had better burgers than from there.
Is that the same place that is now Lindy's red lion by the 2000 Penn plaza? They had a menu of like 25 burgers some named after DC related things.
Sounds great B....
I have a process of my own too. I use a certain steak that I grind up at home. I am also grinding in bacon... lots of it. The bun gets buttered and toasted on a flat top. Burger goes on a 750 degree grill so you get that char on the outside while the center is still pink. I leave the cheese and condiments up to whoever is having the burger.
Last summer I had a few people over and did not tell them that I ground up the burgers myself, that i added bacon, etc. The expression on their faces when they took their first bite was priceless.
Are you crazy? That is more dangerous than leaving a loaded gun in a baby's crib
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(Bon Apetit if anyone was at GWU decades ago). A crapload of different kinds of burgers and, maybe it's nostalgia or maybe it's because I was drunk every time I went there and can't remember well) but I've never had better burgers than from there.
Is that the same place that is now Lindy's red lion by the 2000 Penn plaza? They had a menu of like 25 burgers some named after DC related things.
But the zombie burger from the Votex in Atlanta is (as the kids say) lit
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(Bon Apetit if anyone was at GWU decades ago). A crapload of different kinds of burgers and, maybe it's nostalgia or maybe it's because I was drunk every time I went there and can't remember well) but I've never had better burgers than from there.
Is that the same place that is now Lindy's red lion by the 2000 Penn plaza? They had a menu of like 25 burgers some named after DC related things.
maybe. It was nearly on the corner of 21st, down some steps almost like a basement. There was a red lion a couple doors down but I think they closed it and just kept the facade. When I was there there was all row house buildings and no university center.
Hmm.not sure if the same place. There were steps down but that was for takeout. Upstairs was the bar and restaurant. Did it have a pulley system to the lower level to bring the food up?
I was there 2000-2004 and it's still there but new owner and not as good.