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Hunter House Hamburgers – Birmingham, MI
Open since 1952, Hunter House Hamburgers had a big sign out front that they had been named the best burgers in Michigan. I felt obliged to take the challenge. Like Carter’s before it, and Motz’s after it, it’s all about the onions. In fact, the T-shirts at Hunter House say “Onion breath is better than […]
Carter’s Hamburgers – Dearborn, MI
Well, August 25 was a red letter day in burgerdom for me. I had to be in Detroit on business and I knew I’d have a couple of hours, post-meeting, before I caught my plane. On my way from the airport, I had to make a U-turn when I missed my turn due to […]
Town Topic – Kansas City, MO
Second stop, second dinner in Kansas City. As I left Winstead’s, I headed up towards the airport and made a stopover at Town Topic. Open for 75 years, they once had seven restaurants around town. Now they only have three and this is the only location open 24 hours (I had driven by another that […]
Winstead’s Drive-In – Kansas City, MO
On a business trip flying into Kansas City, I had a little time to kill and decided to see what the burger choices were there. First up, Winstead’s Drive-In, a Kansas City institution since 1940. A classic American hamburger joint. A simple menu: burgers, sandwiches, sides, fountain drinks and desserts. I got there late in […]
LeRoy’s Fried Chicken, Atlanta, GA – CLOSED
THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED. About two months ago, I noticed a new place on Howell Mill – LEROYS FRIED CHICKEN. I’ll admit it – I got very excited. Immediately, a picture came to mind. Leroy – white t-shirt, apron, that old-time cook’s cap that fits like a Navy hat, standing over a deep fryer, cigarette […]
Sotto Sotto – Atlanta, GA
After the “City’s Fifty Best Restaurants” article came out in Atlanta magazine, I set a goal to try the ones in the top ten to which we hadn’t been. Second reservation, after the yet-to-be-topped Restaurant Eugene, was at Sotto Sotto. Early on a Saturday we went. This seems to be our best time for dinner […]
Restaurant Eugene – Atlanta, GA – CLOSED
THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED. Several times over the last couple of years, when I was scrolling through the choices on Open Table, Restaurant Eugene has rolled across the radar. I’d look at the reservation slots, pull up the menu on-line and think, “one day, we’ll go there. Just not tomorrow, or Saturday night.” Finally, last […]
Abbatoir – Atlanta, GA – CLOSED
THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED. Opening in 2010, Abbatoir was getting the buzz from most sources as one of the best new restaurants in Atlanta. We tried to go earlier in the summer, but had to cancel the reservation, but were able to keep one for an early Saturday dinner in mid-July. Abbatoir, owned by the […]
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