Slow Bar

533 SE Grand Avenue Portland, OR 97214

Monday, August 17th, 2009 — View Comments

The website of Slow Bar states they are “Home of the Best Burger in Portland” so I made this burger top priority on my list. The sandwiches at Slow Bar come with choice of either french fries or salad.  At the time of my visit, they were offering a Summer Slowburger” in addition to the [...]

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Steak ‘n Shake

650 Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120

Thursday, August 13th, 2009 — View Comments

Steak ‘n Shake is a 50′s diner-style burger chain located in the Mid-West and Southern U.S.  It can be considered fast food, as most restaurants have a drive-thru, but you could also dine inside if you’d like.  Steak ‘n Shake is most known for the “Steakburger” which is a mix of sirloin, t-bone, and strip [...]

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Big Jud’s

401 W Cedar Street Rawlins, WY 82301

Sunday, August 9th, 2009 — View Comments

Big Jud’s is a tiny burger shack in Boise, Idaho. The inside only contains about 10 or so tables, and seems like it used to be a pizza shop. They sell cheeseburgers in various sizes and types. The place was recommended to be by a native, so I felt inclined to make a special stop [...]

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Sanford’s Pub & Grub

401 W Cedar Street Rawlins, WY 82301

Saturday, August 8th, 2009 — View Comments

While driving through the entirety of South Dakota and Wyoming, all I was concerned with was getting a good cheeseburger made from the beef of one of the many, many cows I passed along the highway.  When I actually tried to stop at one of the local restaurants, I had to find one that also [...]

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Vincent A Restaurant

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 — View Comments

While staying in Minneapolis, I wanted to try out their locally famous burger – the Ju(i)cy Lucy.  For those not in the know – the Ju(i)cy Lucy is a burger made with the cheese inside the meat patty, rather than on top.  It was invented either at Matt’s Bar (using the term “Jucy Lucy”) or [...]

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Bella’s Fat Cat

2974 N. Oakland Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53211

Monday, August 3rd, 2009 — View Comments

Bella’s Fat Cat is a classic “burgers and shakes” type of restaurant, also offering frozen custard, served quickly.  As soon as you walk in, you check out the large, unorganized menu, and place your order.   A “jumbo cheeseburger” – which is a singular “jumbo” patty – is $3.49.   If that isn’t enough, you could add [...]

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