Subject: Counter Burger Coming to West Hartford CT
Just talked to the northeast franchisee, and he said, permits standing, it will open in Blue Back Square in West Hartford, Connecticut, at the end of May. It is the first East Coast operation to be open. Just thought you might be interested.
—Neil R.
Dear Neil,
Thanks for the intel. I'm definitely interested. Our West Coast editor emeritus had plenty of great things to say about The Counter when he reported on it back in the day.
For those of you not familiar, The Counter allows you to order all manner of toppings and condiments using little fill-in-the-blank cards. It's been estimated that there are about 300,000 possible combinations.
Looks like the place has been franchising out at breakneck speed. I'll have to make a road trip to West Hartford when it opens, since that will be the closest location until the Westchester County, New York, location opens.
I don't know about Counter Burger, but West Hartford already has an AMAZING burger joint. Plan B Tavern (about a 2 miles from the future Counter Burger site) makes hand crafted burgers from fresh ground, naturally raised (no homones, no animal products in feed) chuck, topped with the freshest local produce. This place makes an epic burger and it's a must try for any burger lover.
I don't know about Counter Burger, but West Hartford already has an AMAZING burger joint. Plan B Tavern (about a 2 miles from the future Counter Burger site) makes hand crafted burgers from fresh ground, naturally raised (no homones, no animal products in feed) chuck, topped with the freshest local produce. This place makes an epic burger and it's a must try for any burger lover.
I don't know about Counter Burger, but West Hartford already has an AMAZING burger joint. Plan B Tavern (about a 2 miles from the future Counter Burger site) makes hand crafted burgers from fresh ground, naturally raised (no homones, no animal products in feed) chuck, topped with the freshest local produce. This place makes an epic burger and it's a must try for any burger lover.
There are a number of "other" burger establishments in Connecticut. Lets concentrate on the mom and pop burger joints that do not have corporate backing, but put tremendous effort in making there products so much better than the corporate chains or regional franchises!
Sure it's great that a west coast burger joint is coming to West Hartford CT, however lets play homage to the great ones that are already there!
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10 Comments:
YAY! A reason to stop on the drive from NY to Boston!
Lauren Krueger at 3:24PM on 02/06/08
I don't know about Counter Burger, but West Hartford already has an AMAZING burger joint. Plan B Tavern (about a 2 miles from the future Counter Burger site) makes hand crafted burgers from fresh ground, naturally raised (no homones, no animal products in feed) chuck, topped with the freshest local produce. This place makes an epic burger and it's a must try for any burger lover.
Check it out: http://www.planbtavern.com
darronvigs24 at 9:53PM on 02/07/08
I don't know about Counter Burger, but West Hartford already has an AMAZING burger joint. Plan B Tavern (about a 2 miles from the future Counter Burger site) makes hand crafted burgers from fresh ground, naturally raised (no homones, no animal products in feed) chuck, topped with the freshest local produce. This place makes an epic burger and it's a must try for any burger lover.
Check it out: Plan B Tavern
Check me out: The Teacher Learns to Cook
darronvigs24 at 9:57PM on 02/07/08
I don't know about Counter Burger, but West Hartford already has an AMAZING burger joint. Plan B Tavern (about a 2 miles from the future Counter Burger site) makes hand crafted burgers from fresh ground, naturally raised (no homones, no animal products in feed) chuck, topped with the freshest local produce. This place makes an epic burger and it's a must try for any burger lover.
Check it out: Plan B Tavern
Check me out: The Teacher Learns to Cook
darronvigs24 at 10:00PM on 02/07/08
We've eaten at Blan B and they do have a great burger plus the best MacN'Cheese in the universe.
bessfour at 4:16PM on 02/08/08
Not sure if Hartford is the 1st EC opening - Counter just opened in Wellington, Fl - hoping to get there soon. Will let you know...
StarvinMarvin at 8:13AM on 02/09/08
Perhaps I'll change to "Northeast," then ... Thanks for the tip, Starvin!
Adam Kuban at 4:39PM on 02/09/08
There are a number of "other" burger establishments in Connecticut. Lets concentrate on the mom and pop burger joints that do not have corporate backing, but put tremendous effort in making there products so much better than the corporate chains or regional franchises!
Sure it's great that a west coast burger joint is coming to West Hartford CT, however lets play homage to the great ones that are already there!
Louis Lunch
Teds
Scooters Grill
Burger Bar
Plan B
scooter at 11:17AM on 02/10/08
Good point, Scooter.
Adam Kuban at 11:07AM on 02/11/08
I'll make it a point to hit them all up as soon as possible. An all Connecticut burger trip. Whee!
Lauren Krueger at 2:49PM on 02/11/08