Hailey, Idaho: Burgers, Beers, and Bikes at Power House

Burgers in a bike shop? That's what you get at the Power House in Hailey, Idaho. The dual-concept space has a winning attitude and serves a pretty good burger—one that could be even better with a few simple tweaks.

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Post a Comment | Posted by David Kover, January 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Hailey, Idaho, Power House, reviews, Sun Valley

Video: In-N-Out Threatening to Sue Copycat Restaurant Burger Express in Boise

Does the logo for Burger Express in Boise, Idaho, look a bit familiar? Red, bold, sans-serif type surrounded by a pointy, yellow shape? The video from KTVB shows a few more similarities in menu and restaurant design, and In-N-Out isn't happy about it, saying they'll file a lawsuit if Burger Express's manager Larry Squillace doesn't make changes to his restaurant's look—estimated to cost over $35,000—by August 5. Squillace acknowledges the similarities, but isn't budging; "I don't feel I did anything wrong," he told KTVB. He had stronger words in his interview with Idaho Statesman: "This goliath company just wants to pop our bubble and take all our dreams and smash 'em."

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12 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, July 26, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Tagged: Boise, Burger Express, Idaho, In-N-Out, lawsuits

Ketchum, ID: An Imperfect but Still Satisfying Burger at The Pioneer Saloon

When it comes to the burger at The Pioneer Saloon, "basic" is the operative word. There are no bells and whistles here. In the burger world this can be just fine—if the meat is good.

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9 Comments | Posted by David Kover, January 24, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Idaho, Ketchum, reviews, The Pioneer Saloon

Boise, Idaho: French Fry Options Galore at the Boise Fry Company

Like the entire state of Idaho, Boise too often flies so far below the radar that it's practically skimming the ground. But a great fast food-style burger and a sampling of six different varieties of fries at the Boise Fry Company made me realize I haven't been giving the Gem State a fair shake. BFC advertises their fries first and foremost, as evidenced by their motto: "Burgers on the side."

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23 Comments | Posted by Adam Lindsley, January 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Boise, Boise Fry Company, Idaho, recommended, reviews

Idaho Statesman Ganks My Fatty Melt Recipe

Wow. Not even a link-back, Statesman? Look, I understand that there's a fair amount of quotation and "borrowing" when it comes to blogging, but you pretty much ripped off A Hamburger Today/Serious Eats' Fatty Melt article and image. There's fair...

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16 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, November 6, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Tagged: gankage, hamburger lameness, hamburglary, Idaho, Idaho Statesman, newspapers