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Offline rickl

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Burgers
« on: August 09, 2011, 09:19:51 PM »
I saw this post at Pajamas Media, and had to share.  I left a comment there which is still in moderation.  It should show up shortly.
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Re: Burgers
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2011, 09:37:59 PM »
Your comment is still in moderation, so perhaps you can ad-lib it here for us.

As for me, I'm a food "purist" by my own definition of the term:  I don't want a lot of other food in or on my food; if the burger (or anything else) is made well, I don't want six-twelve ingredients in it or on it.  For burgers, cheese/lettuce/tomato/bacon is the limit and don't chop any stinkin' onion in it.  If it's a good burger made with good meat, it'll be good slapped plain on a bun.  The rest is garnish and is sometimes distracting.
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Re: Burgers
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2011, 09:54:06 PM »
It seems to be up now.
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Re: Burgers
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2011, 10:00:19 PM »
Yep; there 'tis.  Good job.
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Re: Burgers
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2011, 10:17:52 PM »
I like the local burger joints or small bar/restaurants that boast the best burgers in town. Usually, they're not idly boasting.
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Re: Burgers
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2011, 06:57:47 AM »
I think that is definitely true IDP, some of the chain/franchise outlets can be OK, but the Mom & Pop restraunts often make the best.

Haven't been there in a while but the Border Bar in Stillwater used to be pretty awesome.

There is a 5 Guys in Maple Grove, I might have to go check 'em out sometime.

Hey Rickl, got any pull with Jake's?  Let 'em know we love burgers in Minnie!
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Re: Burgers
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2011, 07:21:25 AM »
I think that is definitely true IDP, some of the chain/franchise outlets can be OK, but the Mom & Pop restraunts often make the best.

Haven't been there in a while but the Border Bar in Stillwater used to be pretty awesome....

Ever been to The Lion's Tap between Eden Prairie & Shakopee? I don't even know if it's still there, but they used to boast the "best burgers in town", and they were nummy. Near my town there's two - The Hilltop Bar, and The Millside. Both little bar/restaurants with excellent hamburgers.
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Re: Burgers
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2011, 07:35:10 AM »
I think that is definitely true IDP, some of the chain/franchise outlets can be OK, but the Mom & Pop restraunts often make the best.

Haven't been there in a while but the Border Bar in Stillwater used to be pretty awesome....

Ever been to The Lion's Tap between Eden Prairie & Shakopee? I don't even know if it's still there, but they used to boast the "best burgers in town", and they were nummy. Near my town there's two - The Hilltop Bar, and The Millside. Both little bar/restaurants with excellent hamburgers.

I think I might have spilled into the Lion's a long time ago.  I've heard of Hilltop, just south of St. Michael isn't it?  The Millside I am not familiar with, but I bet my BIL knows, being a contractor he's on the road all over Minnesota, as well as parts of WI, IA & ND.

Goody, two more places to add to my list!

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Re: Burgers
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2011, 07:51:36 AM »
Some I know rave about Matt's (Jucy Lucy) but it seems to be more of a period atmosphere thing going there.

5-8's Jucy Lucy's some rate better.

Billy's on Grand, another popular meeting place back in the day but I didn't think the food was anything super special.  (I had a buddy who lived next door, so I was there a lot, but most of my meals were liquid)

Haven't been to Joe Senser's (Roseville) in a while, but they used to be pretty good, Champps quality or better.

Miller's on Main actually has pretty good chow, burgers & steaks, and it's kinda of a biker dive.  This is one of my favorite places to hit.  I like to do a lot of my bike riding in the fall and this will be a pit stop for me!

The Shortstop in Coon Rapids used to be pretty good, co-worker lives right by there, says its still pretty good.

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Re: Burgers
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2011, 02:42:09 PM »
I hate youse all. ::grumble::

Not many good burgers to be found 'round here - for me - until they rectify the law against medium-rare.
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Re: Burgers
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2011, 02:55:20 PM »

That raw stuff gives you worms.


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Re: Burgers
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2011, 02:56:47 PM »

That raw stuff gives you worms.



It ain't raw and no it don't.

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Re: Burgers
« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2011, 10:51:56 PM »
Never met a burger I didn't like to some degree. Some great and sme are ok but if I'm hungry I don't care I'll eat it.
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Re: Burgers
« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2011, 06:43:14 AM »
I can ditto that remark.

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Re: Burgers
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2011, 08:31:22 AM »
As for me, I'm a food "purist" by my own definition of the term:  I don't want a lot of other food in or on my food; if the burger (or anything else) is made well, I don't want six-twelve ingredients in it or on it.  For burgers, cheese/lettuce/tomato/bacon is the limit and don't chop any stinkin' onion in it.  If it's a good burger made with good meat, it'll be good slapped plain on a bun.  The rest is garnish and is sometimes distracting.

I had a Five Guys burger last night.  It was pretty good but didn't blow me away or anything.  Actually, you can get them plain--just a burger on a bun.

Since I like toppings, I ordered mine with everything, but failed to notice that "everything" included mushrooms, which I don't like.  Shoulda read the fine print.
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