A Rare Combination of Variety and Quality at Edzo's Burger Shop in Evanston, Illinois

Edzo's does two different styles of burger very well, offers them made from two different levels of beef quality, and even takes the time to make sure the bun is the appropriate choice for the style of burger. That is more than enough to put the place in the upper echelon of the burger scene. But the kicker is that the burgers weren't the best things I had on my visit.

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8 Comments | Posted by Daniel Zemans, April 1, 2010 at 3:15 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Chicago, Evanston, Illinois, recommended, reviews

Custom House Tavern in Chicago: New Name, New Chef, New Excellent Burger

[Photographs: Daniel Zemans] Custom House Tavern 500 S. Dearborn St. Chicago IL 60605 (map); 773-523-0200‎; customhouse.cc Cooking Method: Gas grill Short Order: The desserts make this place a culinary landmark, but the burger is not to be missed Want...

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9 Comments | Posted by Daniel Zemans, February 18, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Chicago, Custom House Tavern, Illinois, recommended, reviews

Lady Gaga at Kuma's Corner

In case you were wondering what pop star Lady Gaga likes to eat, this morning she tweeted that she ate a Judas Priest burger (bacon, bleu cheese dressing with apples, walnuts, and dried cranberries) at famed Chicago burger joint Kuma's...

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Post a Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, January 9, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Tagged: Chicago, Illinois, Kuma's Corner, Lady Gaga, sightings

Photo of the Day: DMK Burger Cross-Section

[Flickr: KidItamae / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0] This photo of a burger cross section from DMK Burger Bar in Chicago is the wrong thing for me to look like on an empty stomach. Bacon, fried egg, beef, and green chile—sounds...

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4 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, December 10, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Tagged: Chicago, DMK Burger Bar, Illinois, Photo of the Day

Tomorrow, 75-Cent Cheeseburgers and Beers at Billy Goat Tavern

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]...

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1 Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, November 18, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Tagged: Billy Goat Tavern, Chicago, Illinois, promotions

Video: Behind the Scenes at Edzo's Burger Shop

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....

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6 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, November 17, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Tagged: Eddie Lakin, Edzo's Burger Shop, Illinois, videos

$5 Burgers Next Week at Primehouse in Chicago

[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...

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6 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, November 6, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Tagged: Chicago, Illinois, Primehouse, promotions

Video: 'The Cheeseburger Show' Pairs Burgers with Fries, Beer, and Wine

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...

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1 Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, October 1, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Tagged: Chicago, Illinois, The Cheeseburger Show, videos

Modern Burgers in the Modern Wing at Terzo Piano in Chicago

[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?...

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1 Comment | Posted by Daniel Zemans, October 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Chicago, Illinois, mini burgers, reviews, Terzo Piano

Best 1930s-Style Burgers in Chicago

[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...

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6 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, September 1, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Tagged: best-of lists, Chicago, Illinois