roper2008 said:
You have 2 choices.
Go north to the land of yankees and White Manna in Hackensack NJ or head south to Hotlanta and Vortex. Better yet, Holman & Finch.
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You have 2 choices.
Go north to the land of yankees and White Manna in Hackensack NJ or head south to Hotlanta and Vortex. Better yet, Holman & Finch.
I grew up in Western Mass:
http://whitehut.com/
It's been there since 1939 and if it had a menu it'd be very simple: burgers, hotdogs, fries, shakes, It was actually kind of a local scandal when they added dogs, but the dogs are pretty good. They fry em first and then finish on the grill. If you get aburger there- get it with cheese and their fried onions.
http://whitehut.com/
It's been there since 1939 and if it had a menu it'd be very simple: burgers, hotdogs, fries, shakes, It was actually kind of a local scandal when they added dogs, but the dogs are pretty good. They fry em first and then finish on the grill. If you get aburger there- get it with cheese and their fried onions.
I was excited a month or so ago about NYC's Shake Shack coming to Austin but now ever body I have talked to that has eaten at both Shake Shack and In-N-Out, the consensus is INO kills Shake Shack. And of those same folks its unanimous, 5 Guys gets the finger.
I cannot believe all of the 5 guys bashing... you all must have a different type of 5 guys...
We used to hit the gym hard then head to five guys to power up... good times and good food!!
Oh Really?... because at the 5 guys i go to they actually leave a little pink. 
I guess it really does depend on the quality of the service at a location.
I guess it really does depend on the quality of the service at a location.
Most memorable Burger, ok;,
Well to start there used to be a place in Tacoma, don't know if it's still there or not, called The Rams Old Place. It was a little pub and for $5.00 (1977 prices) you could get a 1/2 pound burger with all the trimmings, big load of Steak Fries cooked perfectly and a Beer.
Next there was a place in Chattanooga when I was stationed there, we loved called Backyard Burgers. Nice fat burgers on toasted buns, meat hanging out the sides. Crisp and tender fries. Good eating!
Down here in Florida, our Five Guys is great. They ask how you want your burger and yep, more fries than your ever going to want to finish. I've even gone in there with a couple of buddies just for a fry pigout
EDIT:
Oh yeah, and if your ever in Atlanta, it might not be the best burger you've ever had but if your going to a Braves game it's Tradition to go to The Varsity, "What'll ya have?" and if your ever in Decatur, GA you can get one of the Original Luther Burgers served on a Krispy Kream Doughnut
Well to start there used to be a place in Tacoma, don't know if it's still there or not, called The Rams Old Place. It was a little pub and for $5.00 (1977 prices) you could get a 1/2 pound burger with all the trimmings, big load of Steak Fries cooked perfectly and a Beer.
Next there was a place in Chattanooga when I was stationed there, we loved called Backyard Burgers. Nice fat burgers on toasted buns, meat hanging out the sides. Crisp and tender fries. Good eating!
Of course with my wife coming from just North of Atlanta, The Vortex Bar and Grill, Big fat burgers and some of the most outrageous toppings ever. Last time I was there I had
the Big Bad Voodoo Patty with Chipotle Cream Cheese, Bacon and a Sweet and Spicy Green pepper Jelly. The waiter just about messed himself when I pulled out some Ghost Pepper sauce and spiced it up a bit more. Deffentaly a gotta try place if your ever in the Atlanta area.Down here in Florida, our Five Guys is great. They ask how you want your burger and yep, more fries than your ever going to want to finish. I've even gone in there with a couple of buddies just for a fry pigout
EDIT:
Oh yeah, and if your ever in Atlanta, it might not be the best burger you've ever had but if your going to a Braves game it's Tradition to go to The Varsity, "What'll ya have?" and if your ever in Decatur, GA you can get one of the Original Luther Burgers served on a Krispy Kream Doughnut
Oh yeah... I totally forgot about Backyard Burgers... their burgers were fantastic... but they just werent big enough!!! 
As far as memorable burgers go... the burger joint we hit up on Haight-Ashbury in San Fran, "Burger Urge," was out of this world... i forgot to include that one on my original list...
On a side note... places that advertised great burgers but were kinda meh include "Hugh Jass Burgers"
As far as memorable burgers go... the burger joint we hit up on Haight-Ashbury in San Fran, "Burger Urge," was out of this world... i forgot to include that one on my original list...
On a side note... places that advertised great burgers but were kinda meh include "Hugh Jass Burgers"
Outstanding Boom!
There's a similar book here in the states called Hamburger America by George Motz.
He went around the country chasing the burger demon.
Good stuff.
There's a similar book here in the states called Hamburger America by George Motz.
He went around the country chasing the burger demon.
Good stuff.
Sorry I'm late to the topic...so, it seems the gist is that Scovie likes dicks.
Noted.
We have a small small chain (like 3-4 restaurants) of "Sam's Superburgers" - they have a bacon double cheeseburger that's flippin outstanding.
Noted.
We have a small small chain (like 3-4 restaurants) of "Sam's Superburgers" - they have a bacon double cheeseburger that's flippin outstanding.
Lucky Dog Hot Sauce said:Sorry I'm late to the topic...so, it seems the gist is that Scovie likes dicks.
Noted.
We have a small small chain (like 3-4 restaurants) of "Sam's Superburgers" - they have a bacon double cheeseburger that's flippin outstanding.
http://samssuperburgers.com/
Thats my kind of joint!
Gimme' a single cheese, no bacon, mustard and pickles only por favor.
Looks like they do frozen crinkle cuts but thats okay.
I prefer O'rings anyhow.
texas blues said:
That's the one! Grease factor of 11, and while the fries are indeed frozen, the bacon is double thick cut and they don't skimp on it neither.
There are better burgers in the bay area, but for those you gotta sit down and get a menu and stuff like that. Not Sam's - waddle on up to the window, then shove it right through your burger hole.
Oh, it's also been there like 70 years. The owner is the original owner's grandson.
I had my first 5 Guys burger yesterday, better than the typical fast food burger but nothing really stood out to me. They didn't ask how I wanted the meat done, just took my order and slapped it on the grill.
This is the place I want to try next, it's local, make sure you go to the menu:
http://bspotburgers.com/
This is the place I want to try next, it's local, make sure you go to the menu:
http://bspotburgers.com/
Dick's--Spokane Wa.
Mostly for the "Buy The Bagfull" and greasy fries made hourly from raw potatoes.
Basic food---burger on a bun and a load of fries, but as a former party animal who previously spent most of my spare cash (as a young and single seeker-of-the-buzz) on "diversions", it was lead in the belly before Raman noodles came to the country in cheap little packages.
Now of course, anyone who can turn out a monster Bacon, Mushroom, Swiss burger that isn't raw in the burger or bacon portion gets a ding.
Mostly for the "Buy The Bagfull" and greasy fries made hourly from raw potatoes.
Basic food---burger on a bun and a load of fries, but as a former party animal who previously spent most of my spare cash (as a young and single seeker-of-the-buzz) on "diversions", it was lead in the belly before Raman noodles came to the country in cheap little packages.
Now of course, anyone who can turn out a monster Bacon, Mushroom, Swiss burger that isn't raw in the burger or bacon portion gets a ding.