Though named for a city in northern Germany, the hamburger may be the single dish that most defines America’s culinary proclivities. It is at once humble and grand, served quickly via drive-through and slowly everywhere else. Dressed up or slimmed down, the burger is our very own Madonna, chameleon-like in its shape-shifting prowess and ability […]
We still need our creature comforts, especially now. And neither wind, nor rain, nor COVID-19 pandemic could keep me from my appointed duty of producing a Best Burger list every other year (it takes me that long to recover from all the cholesterol). This year’s is filled with favorite burgers of years past, classics that […]
May is National Hamburger Month, and that’s as good a reason as any to survey the best new burgers on the Chicago restaurant scene. Not to worry if you’re not carnivorous, as I’ve thoughtfully included some vegetarian (and even vegan!) options as well. I’m stressing “new” burgers because I think by now we are all well […]
Every few years I feel motivated — nay, compelled — to compile a list of my favorite new (at least to me) burgers around Chicago. Why not every year, you ask? Because is takes a while to recover from this research, good people. But it’s a sacrifice I make for you. Of course, we don’t […]
In a bold move, local mini-chain Epic Burger has opened in downtown Evanston, just a block north of homegrown Edzo’s and a block east of national burger chain Five Guys. They’re betting that locals and Northwestern students will be enticed by their message of sustainability and mindful eating. The menu is pretty basic — choose […]
Let’s talk about last meals. You know, the one where you no longer have to worry about calories and cholesterol. If I could eat anything with no fear of digestive repercussion, it would be a big, juicy burger—hands down. Luckily, we live in a town that takes its meat VERY seriously. Chicago has umpteen great […]
Glenview’s BurgerFi® is Keeping It Fresh. BurgerFi® is changing the way America eats burgers. We focus on all-natural, vegetarian-fed, humanely-raised Angus beef, giving our burgers an unmistakable flavor difference. Our food tastes better, and it’s better for you—there are no hormones or antibiotics. Our overall focus on all-natural selection means our extensive menu includes specialty […]
It’s funny, isn’t it? Even my skinny-minniest girlfriends love a great burger.
