A Monday night in Milwaukee. Burgers with Brothers. I'm liking this burger outing thing.
This time, we celebrate my day. Dasburgereater turns one year older.
I've been wanting to get to the MKE Burger Co since they opened a couple of years ago. So, when it came my time to choose the joint, I went for it.
I chose the Bacon Bleu. Applewood smoked bacon, Pabst onions, sour cream and bleu cheese on top of the burger.
I was ready for this.
It arrived in all of it's glory. Well, not too glorious. It look nice and neat.
I cut it in half. Sauce oozed. First bite. I thought there was bleu cheese involved. Well, maybe the second bite. Nope. I could taste the sour cream plenty. The bacon was a bit too crispy for my liking.
Right, whining again. I can't just agree and say all is well in burger town.
Still, a decent burger overall. Maybe on a different day, it would scream bleu cheese.
The scene was a bit too sport bar with booths. We didn't sit on the patio. That might have been a bit noisy. The highway is just above the restaurant. Another distraction may have been the Home Depot blocking the view to the West.
In a different location, this might be a place to return to, just to test the theory about the cheese.
All the food was tasty. They may have been a bit scarce on the seasoning.
Our appetizer, Portobello Fries, was a decent portion. Again, seasoning was scarce.
4 of 5
Price, taste, scene were all at least about average. Location was a drawback.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Jake's Burger-Brookfield WI
I should really post in a more timely manor.
04/05/2017
Burgers with Brothers again. This time celebrating my brother Robb's day.
He called Jakes Burger in Brookfield. I still haven't figured out if it is related to the classic restaurant just over the hill from the burger spot.
No matter, I should stay on task.
Sticking with trying to get a "solid" taste for a place, I took the Classic. I didn't want to upset the cart by having a specialty sauce on the side. Just give me cheese, meat and a couple of vegetables. Right?
The restaurant was pretty cool/cozy. It is part of a strip of stores so, there was a chance it could be like a Starbuck's or something. I think the people did a nice job with the layout and interior.
I suppose I should cover the burger now.
From memory, it was really good. No fear of putting some seasoning on it. As for the medium rare, just a bit more rare than I prefer but, it didn't mess with me too much.
The brothers enjoyed their selections also.
4 of 5
Price was average for modern dining out. Burgers. Clean and cool scene. If I drank beer, I think this place would have made me happy. Like other burger restaurants these days, they also have "spiked" shakes! That could be fun!
04/05/2017
Burgers with Brothers again. This time celebrating my brother Robb's day.
He called Jakes Burger in Brookfield. I still haven't figured out if it is related to the classic restaurant just over the hill from the burger spot.
No matter, I should stay on task.
Sticking with trying to get a "solid" taste for a place, I took the Classic. I didn't want to upset the cart by having a specialty sauce on the side. Just give me cheese, meat and a couple of vegetables. Right?
The restaurant was pretty cool/cozy. It is part of a strip of stores so, there was a chance it could be like a Starbuck's or something. I think the people did a nice job with the layout and interior.
I suppose I should cover the burger now.
From memory, it was really good. No fear of putting some seasoning on it. As for the medium rare, just a bit more rare than I prefer but, it didn't mess with me too much.
The brothers enjoyed their selections also.
4 of 5
Price was average for modern dining out. Burgers. Clean and cool scene. If I drank beer, I think this place would have made me happy. Like other burger restaurants these days, they also have "spiked" shakes! That could be fun!
I Got the Point. Point Burger Bar MKE/Pewaukee
Hey, I'm not sure if I've ever done a "double" review/post. I guess there's always a first time.
Time passes so quickly when Summer arrives in my part of the world. (WI)
Some time back, my two brothers and I decided to we would do something called "Burgers with Brothers"
It guarantees that we will at least get together three times a year, once for each birthday, as brothers to eat and talk. One in March, July and November. Burgers had to be the choice of food. We all love trying out new places and versions of the burger.
Point Burger Bar in Milwaukee, located at highway 45 and Good Hope Road was our first outing as the group.
My first choice was The Point Burger. Prime Angus, Sarvecchio Montamore Cheese, Nueske’s Bacon, Truffle Mayo, Brioche Bun.
I didn't end up getting it because the chef won't allow a "specialty" burger to go out with the Truffle Mayo on the side. I would need to Build My Own. Really?
So, I went with the Classic. Prime Angus, American Cheese, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Pickle Chips, Kaiser Bun.
I'm a Medium Rare kinda guy. Just a little pink. No pink in this one. Still, it wasn't a dry piece of meat. Pretty decent overall.
I was still a bit put off by the chef's request.
08.13.2017
Fast forward to just last Sunday.
It's my great nephew's birthday. They choose Point Burger Bar, Pewaukee. Partially because there is an indoor go-cart track in the same building and a full blown game room!
I went with the Au Poivre. Prime Angus, Blue Cheese, Cracked Black Pepper, Green Peppercorn Mayo, Onion Bun
Again, a little to well done for my taste. The fries were greasier than I recall from the previous visit in Spring.
I'm not going to tell a person not to go to Point Burger Bar because I think they do a decent burger. I guess I'm not a fan of the BYO, Sports Bar, large venue.
I'm being nice because I think I'm letting my feelings skew things.
4 of 5
Average price for modern dining out, especially burgers. The food is good. Most all the people enjoyed what they ordered. Onion string appetizer was huge. Very accommodating for the party group.
Time passes so quickly when Summer arrives in my part of the world. (WI)
Some time back, my two brothers and I decided to we would do something called "Burgers with Brothers"
It guarantees that we will at least get together three times a year, once for each birthday, as brothers to eat and talk. One in March, July and November. Burgers had to be the choice of food. We all love trying out new places and versions of the burger.
Point Burger Bar in Milwaukee, located at highway 45 and Good Hope Road was our first outing as the group.
My first choice was The Point Burger. Prime Angus, Sarvecchio Montamore Cheese, Nueske’s Bacon, Truffle Mayo, Brioche Bun.
I didn't end up getting it because the chef won't allow a "specialty" burger to go out with the Truffle Mayo on the side. I would need to Build My Own. Really?
So, I went with the Classic. Prime Angus, American Cheese, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Pickle Chips, Kaiser Bun.
I'm a Medium Rare kinda guy. Just a little pink. No pink in this one. Still, it wasn't a dry piece of meat. Pretty decent overall.
I was still a bit put off by the chef's request.
08.13.2017
Fast forward to just last Sunday.
It's my great nephew's birthday. They choose Point Burger Bar, Pewaukee. Partially because there is an indoor go-cart track in the same building and a full blown game room!
I went with the Au Poivre. Prime Angus, Blue Cheese, Cracked Black Pepper, Green Peppercorn Mayo, Onion Bun
Again, a little to well done for my taste. The fries were greasier than I recall from the previous visit in Spring.
I'm not going to tell a person not to go to Point Burger Bar because I think they do a decent burger. I guess I'm not a fan of the BYO, Sports Bar, large venue.
I'm being nice because I think I'm letting my feelings skew things.
4 of 5
Average price for modern dining out, especially burgers. The food is good. Most all the people enjoyed what they ordered. Onion string appetizer was huge. Very accommodating for the party group.
Monday, February 20, 2017
Fontina in Foenix
As part of our family's vacation in the Phoenix area Wednesday was scheduled as a spa day for the girls and a visit to Desert Valley Auto Parts and a burger at Joe's Farm Grill for the guys.
My nails looked fine.
Joe's was recommended by a friend from Waukesha WI. They saw it on Diners, Dives and Drive Inns.
I never heard of Fontina cheese before I saw it listed on the menu at Joe's.
The description read like this:
6 oz., roasted red pepper, grilled mushrooms, field greens, farm made pecan pesto and imported fontina cheese
Wow, what a combo. If the burger is good to great, these flavors are going to make it outstanding.
The place was packed when we got there. Maybe not too surprising, it was around 1:15PM. Upside of a crowd, fresh food!
We put in our orders and then took a seat outside in the little grove of trees out back of the restaurant. The farm was our back drop.
A short time later, the buzzer went off. Time to find out.
Fries and onion rings looked excellent. The burger, stacked and beautiful. I snitched a piece of just burger off the one side. Mmm. Pretty tasty. A little overcooked for my liking but, seasoned nicely. As I thought, the flavors all really came together.
The price was a bit steep but, it's really fresh everything. I won't pick at it too much. The staff was very helpful. They seemed to understand that not everyone has been to Joe's before. The outside area was clean and really just a great place to sit and take in the scene.
4 of 5.
Price and a little too done had an effect on my rating.
My nails looked fine.
Joe's was recommended by a friend from Waukesha WI. They saw it on Diners, Dives and Drive Inns.
I never heard of Fontina cheese before I saw it listed on the menu at Joe's.
The description read like this:
6 oz., roasted red pepper, grilled mushrooms, field greens, farm made pecan pesto and imported fontina cheese
Wow, what a combo. If the burger is good to great, these flavors are going to make it outstanding.
The place was packed when we got there. Maybe not too surprising, it was around 1:15PM. Upside of a crowd, fresh food!
We put in our orders and then took a seat outside in the little grove of trees out back of the restaurant. The farm was our back drop.
A short time later, the buzzer went off. Time to find out.
Fries and onion rings looked excellent. The burger, stacked and beautiful. I snitched a piece of just burger off the one side. Mmm. Pretty tasty. A little overcooked for my liking but, seasoned nicely. As I thought, the flavors all really came together.
The price was a bit steep but, it's really fresh everything. I won't pick at it too much. The staff was very helpful. They seemed to understand that not everyone has been to Joe's before. The outside area was clean and really just a great place to sit and take in the scene.
4 of 5.
Price and a little too done had an effect on my rating.
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Super Bowl & Burger at the Attic Ale House, Phoenix AZ
Our team wasn't in the Super Bowl this year but, we thought that we would like to see the game and get some eats and local craft beers. There are many choices in the Phoenix, Scottsdale area.
We actually saw the Attic while heading to the Stand Burgers & Tacos earlier in the day. It's upstairs in a kind of deck porch space. Plenty of televisions to view the game. There's a fireplace with a seating area and a table to set your drink on. Camelback mountain is the backdrop view. Nice especially when the sun began to set.
On to the burger.
I chose the Ivan Burger. I didn't get the background on the naming. Sorry.
No regrets with this one. The pretzel bun was toasted just right, meat was almost perfectly cooked and all the stuff piled on, excellent. It was quite large so, I cut it in half and took some home with me. Here's a different kind of test, as a leftover-warmed again, it still tasted great. Actually, maybe even better.
Our Brie Buschetta appetizer was incredible. My son and his girlfriend shared a pizza. Also excellent.
These guys get a thumbs up for atmosphere, staff, view of the mountains. The list goes on. Even though we were part of a fairly large crowd, our space felt private.
Only one thing didn't go well. The first three beers that my wife wanted, although listed, were not available.
4 of 5 or more.
We actually saw the Attic while heading to the Stand Burgers & Tacos earlier in the day. It's upstairs in a kind of deck porch space. Plenty of televisions to view the game. There's a fireplace with a seating area and a table to set your drink on. Camelback mountain is the backdrop view. Nice especially when the sun began to set.
On to the burger.
I chose the Ivan Burger. I didn't get the background on the naming. Sorry.
No regrets with this one. The pretzel bun was toasted just right, meat was almost perfectly cooked and all the stuff piled on, excellent. It was quite large so, I cut it in half and took some home with me. Here's a different kind of test, as a leftover-warmed again, it still tasted great. Actually, maybe even better.
Our Brie Buschetta appetizer was incredible. My son and his girlfriend shared a pizza. Also excellent.
These guys get a thumbs up for atmosphere, staff, view of the mountains. The list goes on. Even though we were part of a fairly large crowd, our space felt private.
Only one thing didn't go well. The first three beers that my wife wanted, although listed, were not available.
4 of 5 or more.
The Stand: Phoenix AZ
The Stand has a cool throw back kind of vibe. The staff is a lively group that works their, well you know what I mean off. They take your order quick and get you moving on.
The menu is quite expansive considering the size of the shop. Everything looked great. But, I had to have a burger. All the stories on the internet, Triple D etc.
The one thing that really attracted me was the fact that they grind the meat fresh daily.
I chose the Standard with cheese.
One of the staff brings the food right to the table for you, no need to get up when your number is called.
The sandwich arrives in a paper carrier. Looks great! Fresh veggies, enough juice. The side of fries is almost too much (I said almost).
The burger was a little too well done for my liking. Flavor fell short. The bun was fresh and tasty. All the other condiments, etc were fresh and complimented each other well.
The fries were yummy. Like I said, large order. I forced myself to eat the majority of them.
Price on the order was very reasonable for what I got. Especially with the way so many other burger places are jumping on the "craft" pricing.
I didn't get one myself but, I'm not sure that charging $1.89 for a gluten free bun is valid.
3.5 of 5
Great vibe, decor. Staff was friendly and working hard to get orders out in a timely manor. Clean dining room/patio.
My son and his girlfriend had tacos and thought they were pretty decent.
The menu is quite expansive considering the size of the shop. Everything looked great. But, I had to have a burger. All the stories on the internet, Triple D etc.
The one thing that really attracted me was the fact that they grind the meat fresh daily.
I chose the Standard with cheese.
One of the staff brings the food right to the table for you, no need to get up when your number is called.
The sandwich arrives in a paper carrier. Looks great! Fresh veggies, enough juice. The side of fries is almost too much (I said almost).
The burger was a little too well done for my liking. Flavor fell short. The bun was fresh and tasty. All the other condiments, etc were fresh and complimented each other well.
The fries were yummy. Like I said, large order. I forced myself to eat the majority of them.
Price on the order was very reasonable for what I got. Especially with the way so many other burger places are jumping on the "craft" pricing.
I didn't get one myself but, I'm not sure that charging $1.89 for a gluten free bun is valid.
3.5 of 5
Great vibe, decor. Staff was friendly and working hard to get orders out in a timely manor. Clean dining room/patio.
My son and his girlfriend had tacos and thought they were pretty decent.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Gallery Nite and Rumpus, a new tradition (01.20.2017)
I swear, each time I go to the Rumpus Room, the burger gets better.
Taste, texture and color are spot on.
Maybe the idea of a Friday night in downtown Milwaukee just before heading out for yet another Gallery Night in the 3rd Ward makes it that much better. No clue.
All I know, the venue, staff and food keep me coming back.
Only one suggestion, for the staff, don't put a large group next to a couple at a small table if there are other tables open.
4 of 5 or better.
Price is still within the range for this kind of dining.
Taste, texture and color are spot on.
Maybe the idea of a Friday night in downtown Milwaukee just before heading out for yet another Gallery Night in the 3rd Ward makes it that much better. No clue.
All I know, the venue, staff and food keep me coming back.
Only one suggestion, for the staff, don't put a large group next to a couple at a small table if there are other tables open.
4 of 5 or better.
Price is still within the range for this kind of dining.
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