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OT: Cheeseburger and Fries Thread

whaler11 said:
They are still open? I used to work a few hundreds yards up the road 20 years ago. Hadn’t thought of that place in forever.
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85% accurate on the exact facts:
About two months ago, they announced their closing weekend on a Wednesday, gave themselves Thursday off (or was it Friday?) to set up for the grand farewell. By the time the buzz had built & people organized around stopping by one last time, they announced that they'd made arrangements with creditors & others, and the Duck still floats. New Coke-ish, for those whose memory goes back as far as 1985.

As for Shake Shack, not because of anything as legit as the Wooster Street oven producing better pizzas than any other Pepe's, I've enjoyed Bryant Park's Shake Shack any time I've eaten from there, but never in the few times children dragged me there in Westport , so much so that I've never considered going in New Haven, and I'd easily sign on for the thumbs down sentiment.
 
Knuckleheads in Wallingford consistently puts out excellent burgers. My go-to is the Big Kahuna burger with the pineapple and bacon.
 
DB Bistro Moderne in Manhattan....preferably with the black truffles.
 
Cory’s used to be good but haven’t been in a few years. I don’t really like plan b or max. Birch hill tavern is good. Prime 16.
 
Dream Jobbed 2.0 said:
Main Pub in Manchester makes really really good burgers, even if Hungry Tiger claims the best burgers in town ;). I’m actually really happy no one has said Shady Glen. Obviously the fried cheese is good but the burger itself is not special and I need about 5 to be full.
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The tiger is probably the last place I’d buy a burger
 
One patty down, and place an ice cube in the middle, along with your choice of cheese. Fold the cheese in so it doesn't leak out. Then put another patty on top, and seal around the edges.

Grill three minutes on each side.

Buttered (garlic butter) bread grilled on one side.

It may take a couple tries to get it right.
 
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How do fast food burgers come up in a thread about the “best cheeseburger”? I love me some in-out and Shake shack but they don’t belong in this thread. Au Cheval Diner in Chicago, Kuma Burger Chicago, Mustards Grill in Napa, Hodads in San Diego. Those are good fricken cheeseburgers. My homer choice for best burger; The Lucky Beaver in Reno, NV. So damned good. Home | Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger
 
Huskyforlife said:
Thank You. All hype, no substance.
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When someone starts raving about Shake Shack I immediately discount any of their food opinions.

There's some good burgers in NYC - I'm partial to JG Melon.
 
My personal recipe for the best burger:
  • Equal parts of meat and high heat—char the meat on the outside, but keep it at least somewhat pink in the middle.
  • A dash, or two—or, up to twelve—favored condiments, seasonings, side dishes…whatever…to taste.
  • Enjoy.
 
The Social and Fatboys on Bank St. In New London. The Engine Room in Mystic was too hit or miss so we stopped going.
 
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storrsroars said:
I have the opposite problem than you guys in CT. I can't name 8 places where I'd truly enjoy the pizza, but I can swing a cat and hit 8 places with solid burger game.


To @Mano's point on "cohesion", one of my favorite burgers in town is a fresh ground including from short ribs with a wonderful aioli, but is put between a challah bun that disintegrates before you're half way through. Messy as hell, but delicious nonetheless.
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Had to work in Joplin MO for a month. Literally every non-franchise joint I tried was fanastic. Supplied by local purveyors the town is surrounded by beef herds. One Red Lobster for seafood lovers.
 
Vortex in ATL. I get their Blue Shroom burger. At home, Publix Market ground meat seems to work the best for me
 
Max Burger East Longmeadow MA just the burger salad is great but their burgers are always good.

The Italian Job at Plan B at the Hoops HOF Springfield it’s actually a chicken burger great flavor.

Standard bacon Cheeseburger @ The Rathskeller in Wakefield RI.

Ted’s in Meriden the steamed burgers are great.

At home key for me is the roll. If you don’t have fresh poppy seed rolls or sesame seed at least you’re in trouble. If you can’t get them maybe a foot potato roll will suffice.
 
I am very triggered waking up and seeing these Chik Fil A and Shake Shack takes. I admit both places have terrible fries and anyone who waits more than 5 minutes is out of their GD minds but the fried chicken at Shake Shack is phenomenal and the Smoke Shack is good. I am having a hard time justifying Chik Fil A now that I consider how much better Shake Shack's fried chicken is but I think the place is decent.

I think the worst burger I have ever had was at Louies Lunch. In and Out was very overrated. Five Guys is good.

For @Rocktheworld, the impossible burger at Plan B could definitely fool someone.
 
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mauconnfan said:
Max Burger East Longmeadow MA just the burger salad is great but their burgers are always good.

The Italian Job at Plan B at the Hoops HOF Springfield it’s actually a chicken burger great flavor.

Standard bacon Cheeseburger @ The Rathskeller in Wakefield RI.

Ted’s in Meriden the steamed burgers are great.

At home key for me is the roll. If you don’t have fresh poppy seed rolls or sesame seed at least you’re in trouble. If you can’t get them maybe a foot potato roll will suffice.
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You’re a Meriden guy I think right? Ted’s switched buns a while ago and it hasn’t been the same. When were you last there?

Still beats K Lameys tho I hate that place.
 
Dream Jobbed 2.0 said:
My wife insists on turkey burgers. Sure the meat is healthier but I need to use 2 eggs and a buttload of breadcrumbs so they don’t turn to absolute mush on the grill.
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Chopped mushrooms in the burger mix is key for turkey burgers.
 
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mauconnfan said:
At home key for me is the roll. If you don’t have fresh poppy seed rolls or sesame seed at least you’re in trouble. If you can’t get them maybe a foot potato roll will suffice.
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No idea what the hell "foot potato" means, but here's a GIS for it:
foot+potato.jpg
 
CAHUSKY said:
How do fast food burgers come up in a thread about the “best cheeseburger”? I love me some in-out and Shake shack but they don’t belong in this thread. Au Cheval Diner in Chicago, Kuma Burger Chicago, Mustards Grill in Napa, Hodads in San Diego. Those are good fricken cheeseburgers. My homer choice for best burger; The Lucky Beaver in Reno, NV. So damned good. Home | Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger
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And who knew CFA sold burgers?
 
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Happy to see nobody wrote Bareburger. Place absolutely sucks. $15 for 1/16th of a pound little patty. Place makes a killing in and around NYC though.

My general rule with burgers is the less fancy, the better.
 
Cask Republic in New Haven also makes a solid burger.
 
ColchVEGAS said:
Harry's in Colchester is pretty good.

I remember loving Glenwood Drive In in Hamden as a kid but do not know if the place has changed. I have not been there in years.
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Glenwood is exactly the same as it ever was...
 
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