a hamburger today: but somehow they've missed Wichita so far. Elitist wine-sipping Gotham pigs...
Podunkboy [yes, that's the handle he posts under], never fear. My parents are moving to Wichita in a few weeks. I'll be visiting in December. Wichita will no longer be ignored by AHT. In fact, we hear you've got some fantastic burgers there. Can you recommend any?
In researching my forthcoming book, "Hamburgers: A Cultural History," I've determined that, as best as can be proved, the hamburger as we know it was invented by Walter Anderson in Wichita KS in 1912.
For those wondering where to get a burger in Wichita: TJ's Burger House - 1003 W Douglas Ave (get the chili burger!) Ty's Diner - 928 W 2nd St. Takhoma Burger 803 N. West St. or 816 S. Broadway Oasis Lounge 4121 W Maple St When in Wichita, ask around -- there's a lot of good burgers in town, and everyone has a favorite. Most of the good ones are west of the river for some reason.
I have two favorite places for a restaurant burger: Side Pockets on Kellogg and Tyler and Freddie's Ffrozen Custard. Side Pockets basic cheeseburger has cheddar (I always ask them to add an extra slice so it is almost like an extra patty!) comes open face so you can dress it yourself, it has just enough grease to be a real burger, but not enough to give us ulcer sufferers wicked heartburn. Freddie's also did something for me that made me a lifer: I moved here from OKC and I missed the Theta Burger at the Split-T, and the smokin hickory at Harry Bear's. Freddie's made me the closest thing I have had to either of them. Thick greasy patty, hickory BBQ sauce, loads of cheddar cheese, lots of dill pickles, and maybe a little lettuce! Yum!!!!!!
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In researching my forthcoming book, "Hamburgers: A Cultural History," I've determined that, as best as can be proved, the hamburger as we know it was invented by Walter Anderson in Wichita KS in 1912.
Hamburger Mr. Cutlets at 5:30PM on 08/25/06
For those wondering where to get a burger in Wichita: TJ's Burger House - 1003 W Douglas Ave (get the chili burger!) Ty's Diner - 928 W 2nd St. Takhoma Burger 803 N. West St. or 816 S. Broadway Oasis Lounge 4121 W Maple St When in Wichita, ask around -- there's a lot of good burgers in town, and everyone has a favorite. Most of the good ones are west of the river for some reason.
Hamburger podunkboy (yes, that one...) at 1:35AM on 08/29/06
I have two favorite places for a restaurant burger: Side Pockets on Kellogg and Tyler and Freddie's Ffrozen Custard. Side Pockets basic cheeseburger has cheddar (I always ask them to add an extra slice so it is almost like an extra patty!) comes open face so you can dress it yourself, it has just enough grease to be a real burger, but not enough to give us ulcer sufferers wicked heartburn. Freddie's also did something for me that made me a lifer: I moved here from OKC and I missed the Theta Burger at the Split-T, and the smokin hickory at Harry Bear's. Freddie's made me the closest thing I have had to either of them. Thick greasy patty, hickory BBQ sauce, loads of cheddar cheese, lots of dill pickles, and maybe a little lettuce! Yum!!!!!!
swirlyart at 2:45PM on 11/25/08