Sorry about the "so-so" but, when you have all kinds of people giving you awards/recognitions for the best or one of the best burgers, you'd better prove it.
Diablo has a great story. The trust they started in 1993, the challenge to stay local and fresh. I dig that. It was one of the things that made it a burger to have. What could be better than chowing down a delicious burger and supporting a cause.
Rather than getting the simplest burger I took on the Wrigley Field. Bacon, Swiss, Grilled onions and Honey Mustard sauce, which I had them set on the side so I could add at my discretion. Medium rare. It comes with fries. I got a root beer to wash it all down.
The burger arrived cooked to the exact pinkness I like. I was apprehensive of the English Muffin bun/roll. Sort of cool, it gets branded with their logo. Fries looked great and were plentiful.
My take:
Meat wasn't seasoned much or not at all. I'm not sure of the way they make their burgers but, I got the impression that they use bread crumbs and eggs mixed in. If not, I'm not sure what I was tasting. Smoky bacon gave it a boost of flavor. The English muffin bun really didn't do much for the flavor, it was fairly bland also. The fries were as good as they looked. Peel on and seasoned nicely. I used my Honey mustard for dipping. Yum.
I took a look at our bill and found myself short of breath. Maybe I'm supposed to think it was a great burger because it cost more than most any other I've had at a restaurant/eatery?
My take:
Pros: Cooked to spec, great fries, cool branding Con: Not much seasoning, not sure about the English muffin thing, price
3.0+ (the fries)
I'm hoping that it was just an off day for the cook staff. I think that on a different day, they might impress me. I'm just not sure if I want to gamble more money to find out.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Happy at Hefner's Custard, Cedarburg WI
(02.05.2016)
There's nothing like a wonderful drive through a couple of the nicest towns on our shoreline, Cedarburg/Grafton. What could be more wonderful you say? How about stopping for a fresh burger on a cold winter day!
I've been to Hefner's before. Probably stop there again. I'm not going to say it is the best burger I've ever had either. I just love the location, building, story okay and the burger. (love might be stretching it, maybe like it alot?)
I did the double cheeseburger with fries. Dang good stuff. Again, it's a flat top grill so, that's the flavor. Not a lot of depth but the onions etc helped. Just a little ketchup.
Priced at just over $5 you can't beat it.
I still chuckle when I see the name of the one burger, The Huge Hefner. Maybe that will be my next selection.
I'll go there again. Still nostalgic. Nice staff. Great price.
3.5 of 5
There's nothing like a wonderful drive through a couple of the nicest towns on our shoreline, Cedarburg/Grafton. What could be more wonderful you say? How about stopping for a fresh burger on a cold winter day!
I've been to Hefner's before. Probably stop there again. I'm not going to say it is the best burger I've ever had either. I just love the location, building, story okay and the burger. (love might be stretching it, maybe like it alot?)
I did the double cheeseburger with fries. Dang good stuff. Again, it's a flat top grill so, that's the flavor. Not a lot of depth but the onions etc helped. Just a little ketchup.
Priced at just over $5 you can't beat it.
I still chuckle when I see the name of the one burger, The Huge Hefner. Maybe that will be my next selection.
I'll go there again. Still nostalgic. Nice staff. Great price.
3.5 of 5
Two Fingers-Super Yummy @ Lindy's on 4th Ave, Tucson
(02.24.2016)
Yep, back in Tucson. You might need to check me in to the psych ward if I didn't stop at Lindy's for a burger.
In classic fashion, Lindy's didn't let me down. My wife was kind enough to accept the challenge of consuming a Classic Burger with some tater tots. I decided to go a bit off the path and enjoy a "Two Finger Peeka-a-boo". Mushrooms, onion ring, swiss, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion & Lindy’s sauce sandwiched between two grilled cheeses.
I can't say I am crazy about the Lindy's sauce. Really, I'm just not a fan of sauces. Ketchup, brown mustard. I can do that. When it heads towards being a BBQ sauce, well it's on the wrong sandwich. This time, it worked well. I think the two grilled cheese played well with the sauce. The burger was cooked to nearly perfect to my liking.
Recently, price has been a sore spot for me. Everyone is jumping on the $12 burger wagon. This bad boy came in under $10! (fries included) I washed it down with a $3 PBR.
Overall, I dug it. I probably won't have it again just because I'm not a fan of all that extra stuff hanging on to my burger. That doesn't mean I won't try one of the other crazy burgers on the menu. Maybe the "Fat Bastard"?
The facts:
Still love the price, atmosphere, the fries and of course the burger stands alone.
4.25 of 5
Yep, back in Tucson. You might need to check me in to the psych ward if I didn't stop at Lindy's for a burger.
In classic fashion, Lindy's didn't let me down. My wife was kind enough to accept the challenge of consuming a Classic Burger with some tater tots. I decided to go a bit off the path and enjoy a "Two Finger Peeka-a-boo". Mushrooms, onion ring, swiss, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion & Lindy’s sauce sandwiched between two grilled cheeses.
I can't say I am crazy about the Lindy's sauce. Really, I'm just not a fan of sauces. Ketchup, brown mustard. I can do that. When it heads towards being a BBQ sauce, well it's on the wrong sandwich. This time, it worked well. I think the two grilled cheese played well with the sauce. The burger was cooked to nearly perfect to my liking.
Recently, price has been a sore spot for me. Everyone is jumping on the $12 burger wagon. This bad boy came in under $10! (fries included) I washed it down with a $3 PBR.
Overall, I dug it. I probably won't have it again just because I'm not a fan of all that extra stuff hanging on to my burger. That doesn't mean I won't try one of the other crazy burgers on the menu. Maybe the "Fat Bastard"?
The facts:
Still love the price, atmosphere, the fries and of course the burger stands alone.
4.25 of 5
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
A sign from the Universe-"Deal of the Day"
I met a friend at Mr P's to get some new tires for her car. She was hungry and wanted to go someplace nearby for a bite. She mentioned that the Midwest Diner served homemade soup daily. I already had lunch but, agreed to go along and maybe grab some coffee.
Certainly not a "fancy" place. Matter of fact, pretty basic. Quirky. We sat at a table, grabbed the menus and I gave it a once over for future reference. Like any smart diner, the specials are in a holder on the table. Usual stuff. Soup & sandwich combos. Part way down the list I see: Double Cheeseburger, Fries & cup of Soup for $5.95?
Remember, I had lunch. No matter, I couldn't pass it up!
Ordered the special without soup.
This isn't some fancy restaurant where they claim award winning beef and rolls. I don't think Guy Fieri will be stopping by soon.
Everything was wonderful. The meat could have had a bit more seasoning. Cooked on a grill top without a flame, flavor doesn't get cooked in. The bun was fresh and tasty.
Rated:
3 of 5
Price was right. Fries were just right. Cheese had that old school food supplier flavor/texture.
Sort of wish I would have tried some soup.
Midwest Diner 2321 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Certainly not a "fancy" place. Matter of fact, pretty basic. Quirky. We sat at a table, grabbed the menus and I gave it a once over for future reference. Like any smart diner, the specials are in a holder on the table. Usual stuff. Soup & sandwich combos. Part way down the list I see: Double Cheeseburger, Fries & cup of Soup for $5.95?
Remember, I had lunch. No matter, I couldn't pass it up!
Ordered the special without soup.
This isn't some fancy restaurant where they claim award winning beef and rolls. I don't think Guy Fieri will be stopping by soon.
Everything was wonderful. The meat could have had a bit more seasoning. Cooked on a grill top without a flame, flavor doesn't get cooked in. The bun was fresh and tasty.
Rated:
3 of 5
Price was right. Fries were just right. Cheese had that old school food supplier flavor/texture.
Sort of wish I would have tried some soup.
Midwest Diner 2321 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Monday, November 23, 2015
Out for fun. Burgers of the common kind.
I won't try to convince you that this post will change the way that you seek your burger fix. What it might do is make it a bit more obvious how my burger addiction is real.
Most recently, I had a burger at the Polish Center of Wisconsin, Franklin WI. $3! Hard to believe that you can buy anything for that much. It reminded me of the burgers we used to get at my Junior High School lunch room. Not bad but let me put it this way, relative to the price.
I was at John's Sandwich Shop a couple of Mondays back. I thought I would change it up a bit. So I ordered a Patty Melt. Rye bread, not a bun. Different, right? Pretty darn good. John's is a throw back kind of place. The prices are slowly catching up with the rest of the folks but they still keep it real.
Here's a good one. In Milwaukee we have Pizza Man Pizzerias. Yep, got a burger at a pizza joint. What's wrong with me? I have to say, they do a decent burger. I admit, they pizza was better. I did a trade/share with my wife just because the pizza looked so delicious.
So, now you're up to speed with my recent adventures. One of my goals will be to go for a burger at the Milwaukee Burger Company.
Most recently, I had a burger at the Polish Center of Wisconsin, Franklin WI. $3! Hard to believe that you can buy anything for that much. It reminded me of the burgers we used to get at my Junior High School lunch room. Not bad but let me put it this way, relative to the price.
I was at John's Sandwich Shop a couple of Mondays back. I thought I would change it up a bit. So I ordered a Patty Melt. Rye bread, not a bun. Different, right? Pretty darn good. John's is a throw back kind of place. The prices are slowly catching up with the rest of the folks but they still keep it real.
Here's a good one. In Milwaukee we have Pizza Man Pizzerias. Yep, got a burger at a pizza joint. What's wrong with me? I have to say, they do a decent burger. I admit, they pizza was better. I did a trade/share with my wife just because the pizza looked so delicious.
So, now you're up to speed with my recent adventures. One of my goals will be to go for a burger at the Milwaukee Burger Company.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Street eats with Roll MKE
It's a Wednesday night in the big city of Milwaukee. My wife and I decide to combine exercise with food & entertainment. The best way to accomplish this, head to downtown for the Newaukee Night Market.
One of the features that has my attention is the food trucks that show up with their street eats. The energy that surrounds these vehicles is special. Lines form, sometimes based on the smell of charcoal, spices or the name of the truck. The Cluck Truck, Stree-za (Pizza) and the one that hooked me, Roll MKE.
I won't lie and say that the truck got me, nor the smell of either smoke or spice. What did was the sign on the side of the truck that said something about "your mind and taste buds to be blown". I'm up for that kind of stuff!
Playing it smart, we were already in line while reading the signage because only moments later, the line size had doubled. Fries, burgers, rib sandwiches were being handed out through the truck side window. The expression on the person receiving the checkered cardboard tray full of "yum-ness" was like they finally had gotten the organ needed for the transplant surgery. Now I'm really getting anxious. We order a burger. Thought about the House Cut Fries but, we had to ride our bikes almost six miles to get home. Not sure how it would have all sat.
So, the burger. This time, I didn't pull the burger out of all the sauces etc to "verify" the burger as a stand alone taste. All was well. The sauce, bacon, bun all came together just right. I guess that means I will need to return to the truck for fries and a chance to isolate the burger.
The vibe you get from the staff and the scene surrounding the truck really added to the experience. The burger stood on it's own. The price of $5 is almost unheard of. It was a smaller burger but brought the flavor, size didn't matter.
Rate it:
3.5-4 of 5
Don't think that's a low rating. These guys really put together a great sandwich. The staff works their butt off to get the food out as fast as they can. It was yummy hot food on a cool night downtown. The price was perfect, not too much or little. I've had many bad burgers for more $$. The only thing I might change would be less sauce so I could find the burger. Maybe a larger burger with the same sauce? (add a couple of $$ to cover size)
One of the features that has my attention is the food trucks that show up with their street eats. The energy that surrounds these vehicles is special. Lines form, sometimes based on the smell of charcoal, spices or the name of the truck. The Cluck Truck, Stree-za (Pizza) and the one that hooked me, Roll MKE.
I won't lie and say that the truck got me, nor the smell of either smoke or spice. What did was the sign on the side of the truck that said something about "your mind and taste buds to be blown". I'm up for that kind of stuff!
Playing it smart, we were already in line while reading the signage because only moments later, the line size had doubled. Fries, burgers, rib sandwiches were being handed out through the truck side window. The expression on the person receiving the checkered cardboard tray full of "yum-ness" was like they finally had gotten the organ needed for the transplant surgery. Now I'm really getting anxious. We order a burger. Thought about the House Cut Fries but, we had to ride our bikes almost six miles to get home. Not sure how it would have all sat.
So, the burger. This time, I didn't pull the burger out of all the sauces etc to "verify" the burger as a stand alone taste. All was well. The sauce, bacon, bun all came together just right. I guess that means I will need to return to the truck for fries and a chance to isolate the burger.
The vibe you get from the staff and the scene surrounding the truck really added to the experience. The burger stood on it's own. The price of $5 is almost unheard of. It was a smaller burger but brought the flavor, size didn't matter.
Rate it:
3.5-4 of 5
Don't think that's a low rating. These guys really put together a great sandwich. The staff works their butt off to get the food out as fast as they can. It was yummy hot food on a cool night downtown. The price was perfect, not too much or little. I've had many bad burgers for more $$. The only thing I might change would be less sauce so I could find the burger. Maybe a larger burger with the same sauce? (add a couple of $$ to cover size)
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Parkside 23-Anniversary dinner
Parkside 23 is one of those places I've been wanting to go to for some time. The curb appeal is really something. Outdoor seating wasn't an option because it was cool with a chance of rain. Maybe next time.
You already know how classy I am so, this won't be too surprising... I went for dinner with my wife to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary and had a burger. (Loser!) She's cool with that. Actually, it might put some flags up if I didn't order a burger.
The menu has quite a few interesting dishes to order. Brats, bacon & mac. How good does that sound? Maybe it should be on a burger?
It's always best to go with the basics. Parkside really only offers one burger. Simply called "Burger with cheese". That is fine with me. I won't have to take away all the extra stuff to get to the meat.
The burger arrives. Fresh fries (peel on potato) bun shining from a buttery touch, vegetable accessories on the side-tomato, pickle, lettuce. A little cup of ketchup on the side. I ordered medium rare with cheddar. It was a little more towards rare but, not a lot.
I cut a little chunk to get the taste. Nice. Butter, onions and seasoned without fear. I tried the onions by them self, exceptional. All of the flavor came together when I added the tomato and lettuce (both very fresh and crisp)
4 of 5
Price was relative to modern pricing on burgers, scene was okay-we had a corner table, a little more private
You already know how classy I am so, this won't be too surprising... I went for dinner with my wife to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary and had a burger. (Loser!) She's cool with that. Actually, it might put some flags up if I didn't order a burger.
The menu has quite a few interesting dishes to order. Brats, bacon & mac. How good does that sound? Maybe it should be on a burger?
It's always best to go with the basics. Parkside really only offers one burger. Simply called "Burger with cheese". That is fine with me. I won't have to take away all the extra stuff to get to the meat.
The burger arrives. Fresh fries (peel on potato) bun shining from a buttery touch, vegetable accessories on the side-tomato, pickle, lettuce. A little cup of ketchup on the side. I ordered medium rare with cheddar. It was a little more towards rare but, not a lot.
I cut a little chunk to get the taste. Nice. Butter, onions and seasoned without fear. I tried the onions by them self, exceptional. All of the flavor came together when I added the tomato and lettuce (both very fresh and crisp)
4 of 5
Price was relative to modern pricing on burgers, scene was okay-we had a corner table, a little more private
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