Burger Club

[elyse]

At varmint's lunch today, sherri and I decided we want to go on a quest for the best affordable burger in the city. Affordable is my idea, but she can go where she likes.

We're starting out at Molly's.

Anyone want to come? Once a month? Every two weeks?

(Corner Bistro fans welcomed and encouraged).

Edited September 27, 2003 by elyse (log)

[Blondie]

I think it's a worthy quest. I'm in.

[elyse]

Welcome aboard!

[sherribabee]

Woo-hoo!

I doubt I could ever bring myself to buy any of the $50 burgers in this city, so yes, affordable is key. When it comes to burgers, I think $10 is my limit. Otherwise, I'd just get steak.

[elyse]

I am tempted to try the Wollensky $12.00 one, but not too soon.

[pnapoli]

i would be very into this, but unfortunately i don't work in the city. are you thinking of doing this on weekdays or, not necessarily?

[elyse]

Burger Club is open to suggestions.

I will say that is someone pipes in with "x burger at X place sucks on the weekends" I vote that place is out on the weekend. Agreed?

Edited September 27, 2003 by elyse (log)

[MHesse]

I'll join the quest. Burgers are something I've travelled far for; just try to find the best closest to work, home, the Garden, etc.

Cafe Luxemburg on W 71 makes a good one.

Fries are also part of the burger experience. Can we do search for both burger and fries? Maybe we should specify no ketchup for tasting. I love the sweet, salty taste of ketchup and have been guilty of using other food as a ketchup delivery medium.

--mh

[elyse]

Fries are incidental in my book. I love them like anything, but can we make that a separate quest? Unless they're a sub-category.

I always taste my burger without ketchup. If it's good, I use no ketchup. Which means I always have ketchup. A LOT of it.

[tommy]

i'm in. although i'll probably skip the places that i know suck.

[Pan]

Somehow, I've never much liked hamburgers, so I guess I'm out. Have fun!

[tommy]

Somehow, I've never much liked hamburgers, so I guess I'm out. Have fun!

good.

my recs are:

S&W

molly's

tavern on jane

chumley's

blue smoke

and i want to try McHale's.

i'm more of a lunch guy, and i'll only go out during the week. that probably makes me "out" for a lot of these things.

Edited September 28, 2003 by tommy (log)

[Blondie]

I'd like to try Luger's burger, and McHale's too.

[tommy]

I'd like to try Luger's burger, and McHale's too.

i'm in.

[tommy]

Woo-hoo!

I doubt I could ever bring myself to buy any of the $50 burgers in this city, so yes, affordable is key.  When it comes to burgers, I think $10 is my limit.  Otherwise, I'd just get steak. 

and where will you get a decent steak for 11-15 bucks?

[elyse]

my recs are:

S&W

molly's

tavern on jane

chumley's

blue smoke

and i want to try McHale's.

i'm more of a lunch guy, and i'll only go out during the week.  that probably makes me "out" for a lot of these things.

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How come only durring the week? Bring the mrs!

[Malawry]

The first rule of burger club is, nobody talks about the burger club.

[elyse]

Said it yesterday. HA ha.

[elyse]

I'd like to try Luger's burger, and McHale's too.

How much is a Luger burger?

[Blondie]

I'd like to try Luger's burger, and McHale's too.

How much is a Luger burger?

I think it's about $6, and only available at lunch.

[sherribabee]

Woo-hoo!

I doubt I could ever bring myself to buy any of the $50 burgers in this city, so yes, affordable is key. When it comes to burgers, I think $10 is my limit.  Otherwise, I'd just get steak. 

and where will you get a decent steak for 11-15 bucks?

Heh. I'm not necessarily saying I will, it's just that once the price hits $10 for beef, I better not be eating the ground variety.

[tommy]

Heh.  I'm not necessarily saying I will, it's just that once the price hits $10 for beef, I better not be eating the ground  variety.

i would say that even at 12 dollars, you're getting an inexpensive meal.

Edited September 28, 2003 by tommy (log)

[slkinsey]

Bergerka and I are in.

[Holly Moore]

So, strictly in terms of the stated mission of this elite club, what will determine the best burger. Or is it like porn, you will know it when you eat it?

Would take all the fun out of it, but you could simply make the pilgramage to Jersey, fill up the counter at White Manna and put a quick end to your noble quest.

[picaman]

Well, I'm a newbie to the site, but this sounds fun, is definitely in my price range and is within my range of expertise. So count me in (probably with my partner as well...) if that's OK.

Jamie