Been on the road for quite a while, and haven't had much of a chance to update the blog lately. The good news is that I have about a dozen burgers to add to the blog as soon as time allows.
This came to me from a reader this morning, and I thought I would share it. I have been to MANY of these places - this list is actually really decent!
https://www.businessinsider.com/the-50-best-burger-joints-in-america-ranked-2016-7#1-hopdoddy-burger-bar--austin-tx-dont-let-the-line-scare-you-because-it-is-worth-the-wait-get-the-magic-shroom-and-lots-of-truffle-fries-to-share-foursquare-user-tiffany-50
Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Burger Review - NGL Burgers...
Address: 382 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80017
Phone: (303) 752-2521
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ngl-Burgers/175029622558187
Located in a strip mall at the corner of Alameda and Chambers in Aurora, Colorado, NGL is that hidden secret that has been a community favorite for years. So secret that I didn't find it until a few years ago, and it has very quickly (and deservedly) become part of my weekly burger rotation (what - you don't have a weekly burger rotation?).
Simply put: this is my significant other's favorite burger in the Denver area. Period.
Phone: (303) 752-2521
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ngl-Burgers/175029622558187
Located in a strip mall at the corner of Alameda and Chambers in Aurora, Colorado, NGL is that hidden secret that has been a community favorite for years. So secret that I didn't find it until a few years ago, and it has very quickly (and deservedly) become part of my weekly burger rotation (what - you don't have a weekly burger rotation?).
Simply put: this is my significant other's favorite burger in the Denver area. Period.
Monday, June 4, 2018
Burger Review - Dairy Delite...
Address: 3080 W Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: (970) 667-2111
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Dairy-Delite-115303005171409/
Often, when making a list of your favorite/best burger places, you add some that you have visited a handful of times, or in a location outside of your normal dinnertime travel area, or only accessible when you are on the road. All of these are acceptable, and often make you appreciate the burger there even more.
Phone: (970) 667-2111
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Dairy-Delite-115303005171409/
Often, when making a list of your favorite/best burger places, you add some that you have visited a handful of times, or in a location outside of your normal dinnertime travel area, or only accessible when you are on the road. All of these are acceptable, and often make you appreciate the burger there even more.
Friday, June 1, 2018
Burger Review - Portillo's Hot Dogs...
Address: 50 locations, mainly in the Chicagoland area, 2 in CA, 2 in FL, and 2 in WI
Last visit: 8390 La Palma Ave. Buena Park CA 90620
Phone: 714-220-6400
Website: https://www.portillos.com/index.html
If you are looking for my vote for the best burger chain in America, look no further than Portillos.
Dick Portillo started his first hot dog stand in Villa Park, IL in 1963. Since then, he has opened 50 of these extremely high quality restaurants serving some of the best food money can buy.
Last visit: 8390 La Palma Ave. Buena Park CA 90620
Phone: 714-220-6400
Website: https://www.portillos.com/index.html
If you are looking for my vote for the best burger chain in America, look no further than Portillos.
Dick Portillo started his first hot dog stand in Villa Park, IL in 1963. Since then, he has opened 50 of these extremely high quality restaurants serving some of the best food money can buy.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Top Burger List - The Daily Meal 2017
From time to time, I will share "Top Burger" lists. Generally, I disagree with them - primarily because I don't particularly care for how they judge what is a good burger or not (it all goes back to the discussion about "Is it the best burger?" or "Is is the best toppings for a burger?" conversation) - most of the lists err on the side of the best toppings.
That said, they nearly always contain a worthy recommendation, and I pay attention to them even if I don't completely agree with them.
That said, they nearly always contain a worthy recommendation, and I pay attention to them even if I don't completely agree with them.
Monday, May 28, 2018
In The News - National Burger Day Deals...
Hot off the presses to help you enjoy National Burger Day, our friends at USA Today have compiled a list of lots of great burger deals you can get today. You can see the list here:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2018/05/25/national-burger-day-2018-bite-into-beefy-deals-memorial-day/633783002/
Get out and enjoy a burger today! and if you don't get out, I hope that you will be firing up the grill and making one at home!
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2018/05/25/national-burger-day-2018-bite-into-beefy-deals-memorial-day/633783002/
Get out and enjoy a burger today! and if you don't get out, I hope that you will be firing up the grill and making one at home!
Happy National Hamburger Day!
As if EVERYDAY is not a burger day, today is the day that we - as a nation - choose to celebrate all things burger. And this year it happens to fall on the traditional start of summer - Memorial Day!
I hope you have a great day, and stay tuned for some burger news to help you celebrate the day!
I hope you have a great day, and stay tuned for some burger news to help you celebrate the day!
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Burger Review - In N Out...
Address: 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite L24, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (800) 786-1000
Webiste: http://www.in-n-out.com/
Review:
What more can be said about In-N-Out that has not been said by millions of their rabid and loyal followers? The California-based burger chain has a cult-like following, and has been producing some of the worlds best burgers since Harry Snyder opened up his first drive thru stand in Baldwin Park in 1948. 300+ locations later, and still going strong.
I have been to In-N-Out countless times - I am not from California, nor have I ever lived there. But because I appreciate all things burger, In-N-Out was on the must try list from practically everyone that has every visited one of their many locations west of the Mississippi River (sadly, they have yet to reach Colorado).
Phone: (800) 786-1000
Webiste: http://www.in-n-out.com/
Review:
What more can be said about In-N-Out that has not been said by millions of their rabid and loyal followers? The California-based burger chain has a cult-like following, and has been producing some of the worlds best burgers since Harry Snyder opened up his first drive thru stand in Baldwin Park in 1948. 300+ locations later, and still going strong.
I have been to In-N-Out countless times - I am not from California, nor have I ever lived there. But because I appreciate all things burger, In-N-Out was on the must try list from practically everyone that has every visited one of their many locations west of the Mississippi River (sadly, they have yet to reach Colorado).
Monday, May 21, 2018
Burger Review - Classic 101 Burgers & Shakes...
Location: 575 Ralston Ave, Belmont, CA 94002
Phone: (650) 592-0505
Website: http://www.classic101burgersshakes.com/
Review:
Just south of San Francisco, just off of US 101, is a small but mighty old fashion burger stand called Classic 101 Burgers & Shakes. Throughout all my travels, I have certainly found that San Fran is not the mecca for all things burger. But Class 101 stands out.
Sunday, May 20, 2018
In The News - McDonalds Burgers Compared...
No, I promise you that this is not going to be a blog that focuses on McDonalds every day. But while I am on the road at the moment, McDonalds went head to head in a taste competition against Five Guys and Shake Shack.
You can find the results here:
http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-five-guys-shake-shack-best-premium-burger-2018-5
For the record, I believe that Shake Shack and Five Guys generally serve a better product. And this test the determination for winner was actually that McDonalds had better TOPPINGS, which is a stupid reason to think they have a better burger - the burger at Shake Shack and Five Guys is absolutely better. But in both those cases, the price of their burgers is significantly more (upwards of 50% more) than McDonalds. Is it 50% better?
You can find the results here:
http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-five-guys-shake-shack-best-premium-burger-2018-5
For the record, I believe that Shake Shack and Five Guys generally serve a better product. And this test the determination for winner was actually that McDonalds had better TOPPINGS, which is a stupid reason to think they have a better burger - the burger at Shake Shack and Five Guys is absolutely better. But in both those cases, the price of their burgers is significantly more (upwards of 50% more) than McDonalds. Is it 50% better?
Monday, May 14, 2018
Burger Review - Buds Bar...
Location: 5453 Manhart St., Sedalia, CO 80135
Phone: (303) 688-9967
Review:
In the small town of Sedalia, Colorado - population just over 200 - is the best burger in Colorado and quite possibly one of the very best in the country.
Bud's Bar has been making burgers for over 60 years. Located just off of US Hwy 85 between Denver and Castle Rock, it has been a mainstay for the biker crowd for years. But that isn't to say that it is biker bar / dive. The crowd is as diverse as possible - my wife and I came in one night to a packed bar, only to see that - in addition to the normal crowd of ranchers, golfers and bikers - the local girls equestrian riding class was having a princess party there. I am not kidding.
Phone: (303) 688-9967
Review:
In the small town of Sedalia, Colorado - population just over 200 - is the best burger in Colorado and quite possibly one of the very best in the country.
Bud's Bar has been making burgers for over 60 years. Located just off of US Hwy 85 between Denver and Castle Rock, it has been a mainstay for the biker crowd for years. But that isn't to say that it is biker bar / dive. The crowd is as diverse as possible - my wife and I came in one night to a packed bar, only to see that - in addition to the normal crowd of ranchers, golfers and bikers - the local girls equestrian riding class was having a princess party there. I am not kidding.
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Burger Review - McDonald's Fresh Quarter Pound Beef...
Location: Across the United States (8011 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122 visited for review)
Website: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/about-our-food/fresh-beef.html
Review:
I have been asked by numerous people what my opinion is about the new "fresh" beef at McDonald's. So I thought it would make sense to write a quick review.
First, it is McDonald's - somewhere we have all likely been a hundred (or more) times. One of the best qualities about McD's is that regardless what you think of the quality, you will get pretty much the same experience (more or less) no matter where you go. There is a certain comfort in this, especially if you are in a rush or just looking for something inexpensive and simple.
Website: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/about-our-food/fresh-beef.html
Review:
I have been asked by numerous people what my opinion is about the new "fresh" beef at McDonald's. So I thought it would make sense to write a quick review.
First, it is McDonald's - somewhere we have all likely been a hundred (or more) times. One of the best qualities about McD's is that regardless what you think of the quality, you will get pretty much the same experience (more or less) no matter where you go. There is a certain comfort in this, especially if you are in a rush or just looking for something inexpensive and simple.
Saturday, May 12, 2018
What Makes the BEST burger?
Finally getting back to this blog, after MANY people have asked me about it.
To recap from a previous post:
Where are the best burgers? If you have ever had a meal with me, in all likelihood it was at a place that serves a decent burger. Not all burgers are created equal (by any means), and I would contend that there is the point that “the best” is a matter of personal style or preference (flame broiled or fried, special toppings or in the buff).
My criteria are probably overly simplistic, but I am not complicated when it comes to judging quality burgers: bun, meat and cheese.
The Bun: the most overlooked aspect of a great burger is the bun. The bun should match the burger type. Lots of variables here, but the bun should never be discounted.
The Cheese: I am a good ol’ American cheese kind of guy. Some places will offer a variety of cheeses for the individual palate, but American cheese should always be an option.
The Meat: Fresh, never frozen. Ground chuck is always a good place to start (not too fat, not too lean). A seasoning salt is not out of the question, but good ground beef should be able to stand on its own.
The Toppings: Unfortunately, if you came here looking for the best guacamole and peanut butter burger, you have come to the wrong place. Call me a burger purist (I am), or a burger snob (I am that as well), but I believe that if you are interested in the best topping for a burger, you are not really interested in the burger itself. If you want great guac, go to any number of Mexican restaurants and they will make it at your table. If you are looking for a menu of 30 different toppings to mask the quality of your burger, then so be it - MANY people are interested in that, and just as many will lay claim to the "Best ______ Burger" and that is OK as well. You just will not find those burgers listed here.
To recap from a previous post:
Where are the best burgers? If you have ever had a meal with me, in all likelihood it was at a place that serves a decent burger. Not all burgers are created equal (by any means), and I would contend that there is the point that “the best” is a matter of personal style or preference (flame broiled or fried, special toppings or in the buff).
My criteria are probably overly simplistic, but I am not complicated when it comes to judging quality burgers: bun, meat and cheese.
The Bun: the most overlooked aspect of a great burger is the bun. The bun should match the burger type. Lots of variables here, but the bun should never be discounted.
The Cheese: I am a good ol’ American cheese kind of guy. Some places will offer a variety of cheeses for the individual palate, but American cheese should always be an option.
The Meat: Fresh, never frozen. Ground chuck is always a good place to start (not too fat, not too lean). A seasoning salt is not out of the question, but good ground beef should be able to stand on its own.
The Toppings: Unfortunately, if you came here looking for the best guacamole and peanut butter burger, you have come to the wrong place. Call me a burger purist (I am), or a burger snob (I am that as well), but I believe that if you are interested in the best topping for a burger, you are not really interested in the burger itself. If you want great guac, go to any number of Mexican restaurants and they will make it at your table. If you are looking for a menu of 30 different toppings to mask the quality of your burger, then so be it - MANY people are interested in that, and just as many will lay claim to the "Best ______ Burger" and that is OK as well. You just will not find those burgers listed here.
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