Cary Ale House serves a "Smash" Burger (and I liked it!) 09/08/23

I'm not sure if I've ever had a "smashed" burger or at least it may not have been referred to as such. No matter, I was pleasantly surprised. 

We traveled to Crystal Lake IL for an Oldsmobile car show at the Holiday Inn. We always like to get a group of Olds club members and check out some local eats. There's a place in Cary, IL that fit the bill. They've got a little of everything Fish, Ham, BBQ and Burgers. I chose the Smash Burger, A double patty pressed thin, with smashed onions, chipotle remoulade, house pickles, candied bacon, butter lettuce and American cheese. I had no idea what I ordered but man, I'm glad I did.

The whole sandwich just fit together perfect. Enough of everything listed but not of it excessive. Flavor, spot on. Juicy patties, fresh bun.

Rate it: 4 of 5 (very strong 4)

I don't know why but this really hit the spot. Overall flavor worked so well.

Cary Ale House

 

 

 

Iron Horse = It's Weight In Gold! 08/24/2023

 The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee is known for it's top notch service and food. They lived up to their reputation. Great scene on the patio area. Fireplace, lounge like couch and tables. We stopped by for a drink and a late night bite. (8:30pm-ish) My friend Scott was looking at the burger. He knows that I write about them and consume them in quantity. We had already dined earlier in the evening so we decided to split the IHH Burger (house blend beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, secret sauce) 

Beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. 

Rate It: 4.5 of 5

Everything about this was wonderful. Price was on par for quality. Seasoned and cooked near perfect (for me)

Harbor House Does it Right! 09/07/23

 The Harbor House in Milwaukee is known for fish and steak dishes. Wedged in the menu you will find the Harbor House Burger. Pretty straight forward, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Sciortino’s Bun.

I built it the way I like it, onion then tomato and lettuce. Just a little ketchup. No mustard. I do like stone ground brown mustard but this time I decided to keep it simple.

Thick and juicy. Seasoning was just enough. Fresh roll and veggies. That's a great sandwich.

Rate It: 4.5 of 5 

It's been some time since I had a burger that made me glad that I skipped eating a different dish.