Chicago's famous Billy Goat Tavern is celebrating it's 75th anniversary tomorrow, Thursday, November 19, by offering cheeseburgers (er, cheezborgers) and beers for only 75 cents. Available at all locations except O'Hare Field. [via LTHForum.com]...
Michael Gebert of Sky Full of Bacon takes us behind the scenes at Edzo's Burger Shop in Evanston, Illinois, where "former fine dining chef turned burger guy" Eddie Lakin shows how he grinds the meat and makes french fries....
[Photographs: Daniel Zemans] Hackney's 733 S. Dearborn, Chicago IL 60605 (map); 312-461-1116; hackneys.net or hackneysprintersrow.com Cooking Method: Griddled Short Order: Decent burgers that are cooked properly, but underseasoned and devoid of charring. Want Fries With That? Mediocre fries should...
[Photograph: Robyn Lee] Next week from November 9 to 13, Primehouse in Chicago is celebrating Burger Week by offering their (AHT-approved) 40 Day Dry Aged "Burker" for only $5 during lunch instead of the usual $12. They're also offering...
[Photographs: Daniel Zemans] Prairie Grass Cafe 601 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook IL 60062 (map); 847-205-4433; prairiegrasscafe.com Cooking Method: Top Sirloin Burger, broiled; Stack Burgers, grilled Short Order: The Top Sirloin Burger, billed by Chicago Magazine as the best in Chicago,...
Note: Last week AHT contributor Nick Solares shared his top 5 burgers in New York City. This week our Chicago correspondent Daniel Zemans weighs in with his five favorite burgers. Burger from Primehouse. [Photograph: Robyn Lee] I offer my Top...
The first minute of the latest episode of The Cheeseburger Show gives us a peek into the giddy happiness French Fries and Mr. Hamburger experience while frolicking among the streets of Chicago. If you feel something funny in your...
[Photographs: Kelly Daily] Terzo Piano 159 E. Monroe, Chicago IL 60603 (map); 312-443-8650; terzopianochicago.com Cooking Method: Beef and lamb are griddled, shrimp is pan-fried. Short Order: Outstanding trio of mini-burgers served in an incredible setting. Want Fries With That?...
[Photograph: Michael Gebert] In lieu of the "best burgers in Chicago" lists that have been popping up lately, Michael Gebert of Sky Full of Bacon presents a different kind of list that excludes the fancy bar burgers and focuses...
Today marks the premiere of season 2 of The Cheeseburger Show, everyone's favorite show about cheeseburgers in Chicago (hell, cheeseburgers in general)! In this first episode, host and Chicago Tribune reporter Kevin Pang visits Wolfy's, Labriola Bakery Cafe, and...
