Burger Link Rodeo: Big in Texas, Small in Milwaukee

Posted Wed, Aug 29, 2007, 12:03 am PDT

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A look at what's going on in the burger world around the country.

OTHER BLOGGERS, OTHER BURGERS
Texas Burger Guy visits Wallbanger's in Corpus Christi, a Fuddrucker-esque build-your-own burger joint. Gives it a 6 out of 10 overall. 4100 South Staples Street, Corpus Christi TX 78411; 361-855-8007

The Chicago Burger Project, which is gunning to try all 55 of Time Out Chicago's Top 55 burgers, visits Susie's Drive Thru. The Western Burger there is "unremarkable." 4126 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago IL 60641; 773-283-6544

Blogger Matt Bites on Chimichurri, the Dominican hamburger: "In the simplest of terms chimichurri is a Dominican hamburger. But a burger of the highest, messiest order and one that left me swooning and pining and all those other hyperbolic terms we love to use. Imagine a soft bun, a patty, grilled tomatoes and onions, cabbage (sometimes quickly pickled) and dollops of mayonnaise and ketchup. It's messy, greasy, and one of the tastiest things to pass my lips in such a long time."

Chicagoist hits up Top Notch Beefburger on the Windy City's South Side: "The burgers here, hand-formed from fresh beef ground daily, take you back to a time when GIs walked the streets with pockets full of money, ready to cut themselves a slice of good time. Which makes sense, since the place dates all the way back to 1942. After sixty-five years, you'd think they could do this in their sleep." 2116 West 95th Street 60643; 773-445-7218

The lament of a disgruntled fast-food worker in Kuwait.

OPENINGS
La Jolla, California -- Burger Lounge: New burger joint serves grass-fed, free-range burgers: "And then there's the special taste of grass-fed beef. My hamburger was remarkably juicy with an honest, meaty flavor. It reminded me of the skillet burgers my dad made when I was a kid." 1101 Wall Street, La Jolla CA 92037; 858-456-0196

Roanoke, Virginia -- Phantastic Burger: The family opening it is named Phan. Get it? Phantastic Burger? It'll be open in the food court of Valley View Mall in September. 4802 Valley View Boulevard Northwest, Roanoke VA 24012, in the food court

MILWAUKEE LOVES SLIDERS
The Journal Sentinel checks in with a great survey of tiny hamburgers in the Milwaukee area. On the list: Firefly Urban Bar & Grill, 7754 West Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa WI 53213; Buckley's Kiskeam Inn, 801 North Cass Street, Milwaukee WI 53202; Mikey's, 811 East Jefferson Street, Milwaukee WI 53202; Café Hollander, 2608 North Downer Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53211; Cans Bar and Canteen, 1185 East Kenilworth Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53202; Hooligan's Super Bar, 2017 East North Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53202

BRITISH MEAL
The Times of London finds "the best burger in New York" at The Burger Joint at Le Parker Meridien. 118 West 57th Street, New York NY 10019; 212-245-5000

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12 Comments

1. Posted by Pop Tart on Sun, Sep 09, 2007, 11:54 pm PDT

The In-N-Out Double Burger is excellent, as are their fries, but leave off the onion. However, my favorite spot is Fuddruckers in Sacramento, Ca. 1/3, 1/2, or 3/4 lb. Nicely seasoned. Put your own toppings on it from the bar. Super fine. And reasonably priced too.
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2. Posted by Al on Mon, Sep 10, 2007, 12:23 am PDT

The All-Day burger at Sam's Deli/Diner in Houston will leave you speechless and loosening up your belt. 2 1/4 pound patties, ham, egg, bacon, and 2 sausage patties will send your cholesterol through the roof, but it will be worth it.
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3. Posted by zedlep77 on Mon, Sep 10, 2007, 2:36 am PDT

Thats not even a hamburger anymore, get real!
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4. Posted by zedlep77 on Mon, Sep 10, 2007, 2:37 am PDT

They left out the pancakes and waffles, don't forget the maple syrup!
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5. Posted by zedlep77 on Mon, Sep 10, 2007, 2:40 am PDT

GET REAL!!
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6. Posted by zedlep77 on Mon, Sep 10, 2007, 2:45 am PDT

What a nation of pigs we have become. It's really disgusting, and a very sad commentary of American society.
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7. Posted by zedlep77 on Mon, Sep 10, 2007, 2:47 am PDT

They will win without firing a shot.
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8. Posted by purdy_bruce on Mon, Sep 10, 2007, 7:24 am PDT

Hi: Best Burgers in Arizona Riverbottom Saloon prepared by Chef Lenoard he's got the magic touch Florence Az , Great emphases on sanitation and consistency by Kip Goin owner tele 520 709 3131
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9. Posted by cowboy on Tue, Sep 18, 2007, 3:18 pm PDT

what is the deal with all these people who cant stay on subject...thats how they are going to win..they wont even have to fire a shot..but if they do i hope they get one of yall..now back to the subject...longview,texas....the butcher shop...fresh ground sirlion...fresh vegies....awsome
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10. Posted by Red on Wed, Sep 19, 2007, 2:17 pm PDT

For my money, and for the sheer atmosphere - the best burger buy is at the Andice General Store in Andice, TX. There's nothing fancy about it, by any means, just quality meat and produce - cooked the way you want it - on a freshly toasted bun. The onion rings aren't bad either! They're only cooking till 6:45 PM currently, so you'll have to get there early, or on a weekend. Had one just last night! Tell Alan "Hello" when you stop in.
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11. Posted by iamobeseburpburp on Wed, Oct 03, 2007, 10:42 pm PDT

Let's get obese!!!! So that we can build bigger chairs, bigger cars, bigger planes, bigger beds, and bigger toilet bowls. And then we all go to Hawaii and sink one island there with our overweight. Or we can go to TX coz everything's big in TX .......
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12. Posted by emoul525 on Thu, Oct 04, 2007, 5:26 am PDT

Greatest hamburger ever which I am sorry to say is no longer in buisness, due to the owner passing away, was at a little stand in Florence Pa, called EZ Pikins, home of the Gusburger. The Gusburger was the best burger I have ever had!
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