I was going to use some cool reference about eighths. Henry, amendments etc. No such luck.
The 8th Avenue Ale House is a friendly spot on a corner along 8th Ave. in downtown Sheboygan WI. Sheboygan's downtown is really a wonderful little stretch of businesses. Places to get food a rather abundant. Pizza, Subs and several bars. Ale houses tend to have decent grub and beer. So, we dropped in. Sure, they have burgers. I had the Classic. As far as I could tell, the patty was not hand formed from fresh ground meat. No matter, decent stuff. The roll was tasty and had a great texture to it. Washed down with a cola. The fries were tasty. Seasoned potato.
I'm not going to say this was one of the best burgers I've had. Served the way it is and all, pretty tasty.
3.5 of 5
Price and overall flavor were good. Not outstanding. Staff was friendly and the bar in general seemed very inviting. I'm not going to drive from Milwaukee for this burger but, if I find myself in Sheboygan craving a burger, that's where I'll be going.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Return to the the Rumpus
My burger consumption is possibly cyclic. I found myself back at the Rumpus Room, downtown Milwaukee having a burger. Go figure. It was Gallery Night in Milwaukee's 3rd Ward. Part of the evening would be visiting Gallerie M at the Intercontinental Hotel just a couple blocks from the RR. I should also mention, we had some gift cards to burn up before the end of the month.
My choice, the Rumpus Burger. As described: Half-pound Angus patty on a Sciortino's bun with your choice of cheese, lettuce, red onion, pickles and house-made Russian dressing 12.50
Being a more pure burger kind of fella, I removed most of the extra stuff. Especially, the Russian dressing & lettuce. The lettuce was shredded and a little wilted from the dressing and warmth of the patty. That left me with what I came for... a burger on a bun with a little cheese and onion.
I didn't look at my previous experience at the Rumpus Room. I remember it being rather good. I'm not sure if I can say the same for this time. Tasty, yep. Top notch, I wouldn't say so. It also seemed like they may have changed up the fries. Sort of skinny and lacking the french fried potato flavor.
3.5 of 5
For the money, I start expecting something that has almost a sirloin edge to it. The burger was just a burger. Truthfully, not one of the best. Things always go down a little easier when you are using gift money to buy stuff. I'm not sure if it was help enough. Nor do I think charging less would make it better. Overall, it's a delightful place to go. Great drinks and good eats. Just not this one time.
My choice, the Rumpus Burger. As described: Half-pound Angus patty on a Sciortino's bun with your choice of cheese, lettuce, red onion, pickles and house-made Russian dressing 12.50
Being a more pure burger kind of fella, I removed most of the extra stuff. Especially, the Russian dressing & lettuce. The lettuce was shredded and a little wilted from the dressing and warmth of the patty. That left me with what I came for... a burger on a bun with a little cheese and onion.
I didn't look at my previous experience at the Rumpus Room. I remember it being rather good. I'm not sure if I can say the same for this time. Tasty, yep. Top notch, I wouldn't say so. It also seemed like they may have changed up the fries. Sort of skinny and lacking the french fried potato flavor.
3.5 of 5
For the money, I start expecting something that has almost a sirloin edge to it. The burger was just a burger. Truthfully, not one of the best. Things always go down a little easier when you are using gift money to buy stuff. I'm not sure if it was help enough. Nor do I think charging less would make it better. Overall, it's a delightful place to go. Great drinks and good eats. Just not this one time.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Mazo's (I'm on a roll, buttered & toasted)
Started back in 1934, Mazo's has got the history, for sure. The restaurant is a neat place. Smaller and not too chic, it's one of the hidden gems of Milwaukee. Unless you are looking for it as you are driving North on 27th near Oklahoma Avenue, you might not see it.
Going to Mazo's has been on my list for a couple of years. Check it off. Was it worth the wait? I would say, yep! When we got there it was around 11:45AM. There were people at a couple of tables and a some folks at the counter. By noon, it was packed.
I have to say, it was what I had hoped for. The bun was buttered and toasted. I had the double cheeseburger. That's two 1/3 pound patties, fresh packed with American cheese and raw onions. The burgers could have been cooked a little less but, flavor was still there. The combo includes two sides. I chose fries and baked beans. Both were excellent. The beans made me think they were scratch created. Sort of a smoky/bacon edge to them.
The rest of the group all agreed that the food was tasty. Patty Melt and Strawberry Shake both made it on the "glad we ordered it" list.
Five of us ate and the total bill was around $45. I'd say we got a decent value for the investment.
4.5 of 5
Tasty food. Decent value for the $$. I'd go back/tell others about it.
Going to Mazo's has been on my list for a couple of years. Check it off. Was it worth the wait? I would say, yep! When we got there it was around 11:45AM. There were people at a couple of tables and a some folks at the counter. By noon, it was packed.
I have to say, it was what I had hoped for. The bun was buttered and toasted. I had the double cheeseburger. That's two 1/3 pound patties, fresh packed with American cheese and raw onions. The burgers could have been cooked a little less but, flavor was still there. The combo includes two sides. I chose fries and baked beans. Both were excellent. The beans made me think they were scratch created. Sort of a smoky/bacon edge to them.
The rest of the group all agreed that the food was tasty. Patty Melt and Strawberry Shake both made it on the "glad we ordered it" list.
Five of us ate and the total bill was around $45. I'd say we got a decent value for the investment.
4.5 of 5
Tasty food. Decent value for the $$. I'd go back/tell others about it.
Surfing the Webb's - New Year's Day lunch!
Hey, I just have to post that on New Year's Day (2014) while on my way back from dodging the Polar Bear Plunge, I stopped at the George Webb's on West State Street, Wauwatosa. My friends enjoyed breakfast while I, the burgereater, enjoyed a classic Webb cheeseburger. Guess what? Delicious! How do they do that for so many years? What intrigued me most, the bag of burgers! Whoa!
Price is still decent. Burgers and fries are wonderful.
4 out of 5. Darn good stuff. ;)
Price is still decent. Burgers and fries are wonderful.
4 out of 5. Darn good stuff. ;)
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Sliding In at the Upper 90 MKE
I don't quite know if it was the long day riding in a Santa costume on a pub crawl (santa rampage)? or seeing the English Beat in concert at Turner Hall Milwaukee but I was hungry for some good eats at 9:30PM last Saturday eve.
After all that, my friend Jim and I were taking a walk around the block to burn some time until our ride home would arrive. We stumbled upon the Upper 90 on State street near North 4th. I've seen the establishment several times before but, never stopped in. I had time. Why not? Glad we did!
There was a sign outside that stated $1 burgers on Thursday. We peered in the front door. Frying pans piled high. They all had a patina that look like good food was cooked here.
Honestly, I only wanted a little information about what Upper 90 meant and what kind of fare they offered. (and more information on the $1 burger deal) The hostess was super helpful and fun.
The Upper 90 menu has an extensive breakfast offering and even more impressive beer list. What about those burgers? Not sure if we were up for the whole burger, we had limited time. So, maybe a cocktail or beer. Next thing we know, we are splitting an appetizer of the Taz Sliders! Hit the spot. Moist, fresh and stuffed with Nueske's bacon and cheddar cheese.
We walked away with a total bill of around $20 for the appetizer, beer and a drink. I think that's pretty decent these days.
Will I go back for a burger? Heck yes! It might be interesting to see if they change anything for Thursday burgers. Of course, that means I will need to have a burger on a different day also. I think I can manage that one. ;)
4.5 out of 5 stars
Quick service, server was fun, price reasonable for downtown (or anyplace) tasty
After all that, my friend Jim and I were taking a walk around the block to burn some time until our ride home would arrive. We stumbled upon the Upper 90 on State street near North 4th. I've seen the establishment several times before but, never stopped in. I had time. Why not? Glad we did!
There was a sign outside that stated $1 burgers on Thursday. We peered in the front door. Frying pans piled high. They all had a patina that look like good food was cooked here.
Honestly, I only wanted a little information about what Upper 90 meant and what kind of fare they offered. (and more information on the $1 burger deal) The hostess was super helpful and fun.
The Upper 90 menu has an extensive breakfast offering and even more impressive beer list. What about those burgers? Not sure if we were up for the whole burger, we had limited time. So, maybe a cocktail or beer. Next thing we know, we are splitting an appetizer of the Taz Sliders! Hit the spot. Moist, fresh and stuffed with Nueske's bacon and cheddar cheese.
We walked away with a total bill of around $20 for the appetizer, beer and a drink. I think that's pretty decent these days.
Will I go back for a burger? Heck yes! It might be interesting to see if they change anything for Thursday burgers. Of course, that means I will need to have a burger on a different day also. I think I can manage that one. ;)
4.5 out of 5 stars
Quick service, server was fun, price reasonable for downtown (or anyplace) tasty
Saturday, October 19, 2013
The fish that got away...
Call it a risk if you must, I ordered a cheeseburger at a fancy restaurant that is known for seafood. The menu includes steak and the restaurant group is know for quality meat and top notch chefs. That's why I took the gamble.
I ordered med-rare and for the most part, it was. My first bite let me know that the chef might not really care to cook a burger. An over abundance of salt and seasoning made it difficult to taste the meat. Maybe it was cooked on a grill that had not been cleaned and the seasonings from the previous dish was still present? I kept eating. Hey, it's a burger. By the time I finished, I was even less impressed. The bun was pretty good. I'm not going to say it was one of the best I've had.
Later, while I talked with friends about the experience, they said to me "really? a cheeseburger?" My reply was "sure, why not? does a chef at a restaurant that specialty is seafood only know how to cook seafood? a quality beef, grilled. not too complicated"
What I learned from this experience, don't tell your friends that you ordered a burger at a high-end restaurant that is know for seafood. ;)
Overall, the restaurant was really nice and the atmosphere and staff were wonderful. The people I went to dinner with enjoyed their seafood dishes. They too felt as though for the restaurant group and price the dishes were only very good.
I don't care to bash any particular restaurant so, I won't name names. This blog is mostly for my record. I'll know which place I went to. If you read these blogs please, always understand, they are my opinion, tastes etc.
My experience:
Location, atmosphere and staff were great. Price, not bad. Food, so-so. I went in expecting more. Maybe that is where I went wrong.
3.0 of 5.0
I ordered med-rare and for the most part, it was. My first bite let me know that the chef might not really care to cook a burger. An over abundance of salt and seasoning made it difficult to taste the meat. Maybe it was cooked on a grill that had not been cleaned and the seasonings from the previous dish was still present? I kept eating. Hey, it's a burger. By the time I finished, I was even less impressed. The bun was pretty good. I'm not going to say it was one of the best I've had.
Later, while I talked with friends about the experience, they said to me "really? a cheeseburger?" My reply was "sure, why not? does a chef at a restaurant that specialty is seafood only know how to cook seafood? a quality beef, grilled. not too complicated"
What I learned from this experience, don't tell your friends that you ordered a burger at a high-end restaurant that is know for seafood. ;)
Overall, the restaurant was really nice and the atmosphere and staff were wonderful. The people I went to dinner with enjoyed their seafood dishes. They too felt as though for the restaurant group and price the dishes were only very good.
I don't care to bash any particular restaurant so, I won't name names. This blog is mostly for my record. I'll know which place I went to. If you read these blogs please, always understand, they are my opinion, tastes etc.
My experience:
Location, atmosphere and staff were great. Price, not bad. Food, so-so. I went in expecting more. Maybe that is where I went wrong.
3.0 of 5.0
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Muskie's a classic burger joint
My Wednesdays are spent driving around Chicago and the surrounding area delivering programs to theaters. I see quite a few places that draw my attention but, Muskie's called to me with their sign that states "the original charbroiled hamburger". The building is old school. Cash only. I got the jumbo cheeseburger with everything, medium rare. I turned out more rare but, still had great flavor. The relish was excellent and the bun tasty. I only wish I would have gotten fries.
Money well spent. $4.73
4 of 5 stars.
The scene is worth stopping for. I'm guessing the rest of the menu is as good. A lot of people outside on the patio area. Great neighborhood for discovering different shops etc.
Others said:
http://www.burgered.com/2010/08/muskies-hamburgers/
Money well spent. $4.73
4 of 5 stars.
The scene is worth stopping for. I'm guessing the rest of the menu is as good. A lot of people outside on the patio area. Great neighborhood for discovering different shops etc.
Others said:
http://www.burgered.com/2010/08/muskies-hamburgers/
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