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The Winner of the best burger this year, “The Oscar”

Staff — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:53:14 +0000

Patty Burger knows this sandwich will make you famous!

What makes a burger the best of the year? What makes it Oscar-worthy? How about taking an all beef patty and putting Swiss, provolone, and cheddar cheeses, sautéed onions and mushrooms, avocado slices, bacon and Patty sauce? That is what makes up P atty Burger’s The Oscar.

Enjoy The Oscar before the Oscar’s premiere on March 7 on ABC at 7 p.m. At $7.75 for a single and $9.75 for a Double or Chicken version, this is the most expensive burger offered at Patty Burger.
By using the freshest ingredients, and with fourteen additional burgers, Patty Burger has all that you need to make sure this year’s Oscars are enjoyable and delectable.
Patty Burger is located at 72 East Adams in the heart of downtown Chicago. For more information please contact me.

About Patty Burger:
Gregg Majewski, owner and creator of Patty Burger, was the driving force behind the success of Jimmy John’s early in the company’s development. Gregg took his comprehensive experience in the food and beverage industry and opened Patty Burger in 2007. Patty Burger’s approach to creating one of the country’s best burgers is simple: Keep it fresh. You’ll find this mantra manifested in everything they do at the restaurant. From the freshly packed 100% beef patties and hand-cut fries to the fresh produce used to dress their burgers, the meticulous care put into Patty Burger always results in natural and delicious food. This attention to detail has not gone unnoticed. Although Patty Burger is a relatively new concept, it has garnered accolades from many of the city’s most trusted sources like Metromix and Time Out for having the best burger in Chicago. With one location in Chicago (72 E. Adams – 312.987.0900) and the other in Milwaukee (1952 N. Farewell – 414.271.3800), Patty Burger is quickly becoming a true food icon. For more information please visit www.pattyburger.com

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Stanley’s Kitchen – Staying True to the Neighborhood Bar

Staff — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:30:33 +0000

I dare you to find something on this menu — and especially the specials menu — to where you don’t lick your plate clean. Even though our portions are HUGE the majority of our food gets finished and there is a reason why everyone takes home the rest if their stomachs prove smaller than their eyes.

Executive Chef Jaysen creates masterful specials every Thursday and Saturday that are far beyond what you would expect at a Southern-style comfort food restaurant. With specials such as Duck Confit Shepherd’s Pie (my favorite) or the Elvis Burger (attached above, I have a larger res photo if needed) with house made pimento cheese dripping over a 1/2 pound angus burger with onion rings, applewood bacon, lettuce and tomato — they sell out of them almost every time.

I invite you to try for yourself the surprisingly amazing food served everyday at Stanley’s Kitchen and Tap.

Stanley’s Kitchen and Tap
1970 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 312/642-0007
Fax: 312/642-0008

http://www.stanleyskitchenandtap.com
@StanleysChicago

Monday
Monday Night Football with an unbeatable $5 Build-Your-Own Burger Bar –– ½ Angus beef, turkey or chicken breast. It includes fries, a fried dill pickle, all-you-can-eat Caesar salad and tomato basil soup, and enough burger toppings to entertain the taste buds of even the most adventurous eater. $5 vodka lemonades and spiked milkshakes.

Tuesday
$3 drafts, $6 Texas Tea, $5 Jack, Jameson, Jose and Jim all night and Honky Tonk Bingo from 6-11 p.m. with famed bingo callers and prizes, as well as lots of food specials including fried chocolate chip cookies and frito pie.

Wednesday
$6.95 All You Can Eat pizza, pasta, minestrone soup and Caesar salad or $14.95 All You Can Eat and Drink Bud Light draft, red and white wine. There is also a deejay playing later on. Kids Eat Free!

Thursday
$3 draft beers and is one of the best nights to try Chef Jaysen’s daily specials while watching a hockey game with a free bowl of Cheli’s Chili.

Friday
All Stoli cocktails are $5 and Fish Fry Fridays with all-you-can-eat-catfish, fish and chips, and popcorn shrimp.

Saturday
Brunch Buffet and Bloody Mary Bar 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Chef Jaysen’s choice for dinner and a Deejay at night.

Sunday
Brunch Buffet and Bloody Mary Bar 10 a.m.-4 p.m., roasted turkey dinner $8.95 with stuffing, peas & carrots, and mashed potatoes, and famous Live-Band Karaoke from 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

Few quotes we found about Stanley’s… mmhmmmm

“Staying true to the neighborhood bar formula, Stanley’s has built its longstanding reputation on providing a comfortable atmosphere and good food for its loyal patrons,” said Arthur Frommer, The New York Times.

“The food is good; the service always friendly. Stanley’s is the only place I feel at home,” said Cornelius Lee, a Stanley’s regular. “There is a reason I have been coming here for the past 15 years.”

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Top 5: Favorite Chicago Burgers

Staff — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:41:10 +0000

Weiner and Still Champion: Not just a great hot dog. Weiner’s also serves a great burger. If you are really hungry try their huge triple cheeseburger! $

Paradise Pup’s: The bacon cheddar burger was GREAT, as were the 3 layer fries, which include cheddar cheese, sour cream and REAL bacon bits, and the onion rings. Can have quite a wait but it is worth it! $ http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3449406/des_plaines_il/paradise_pup.html

Charlie Beinlich’s: Their menu may be microscopic, but once you bite into its cheeseburger (made from cheese and meat culled from local distributors), you’ll swear off all other versions for good. $$ http://www.charliebeinlichs.com/ http://www.centerstagechicago.com/restaurants/beinlichs.html

Moody’s: Their burgers are a real treat–big without being gargantuan, cooked to perfection, full of flavor and served with deliciously greasy fries, long-cut and with the skin on. $ http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3739359

Sweets and Savories: Frequently named the best value in the city, fine dining in a casual setting makes Sweets & Savories perfect for a light dinner, the famous American Kobe hamburger or an elegant chef’s tasting menu. $$$ http://www.sweetsandsavoriesrestaurant.com/

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Minne’s Sandwich Restaurant: Think Small

Staff — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:03:13 +0000

So many sandwiches are unexciting and even dull; the same type of bread with the same type of meat in the same type of establishments. Well Minnie’s has certainly broken out of the dull sandwich mold! Although Minnie’s Sandwich Restaurant has only been around for twelve years the story behind their signature Minnie’s burger started in 1975 at Jonathan Segal’s 6th birthday party where his mother deemed them too little to eat a full sized cheeseburger and so she came up with the minnieburger. Jonathan introduced this burger to the menu at Chicago’s P.J. Clarke’s fourteen years later. It quickly became a signature item and the basis for Minnie’s Sandwich Restaurant. All of Minnie’s sandwiches are petite replicas of larger sandwiches. Each sandwich is held together by one of Minnie’s signature “M” toothpicks and usually has an adornment of some nature on the top. Served with their infamous frites it is a tiny sandwich that can’t be beat.

1969 North Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 312-943-9900
http://www.minnies.com/minnies-menu.html

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Where To Get The Best After 5 Cocktail in Chicago

Staff — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:55:20 +0000

Chicago is known for having hot nightlife venues, and with all the different choices in Chicago to go for an after-work cocktail, how does one decide? Well, here are three places to go in Chicago, each with their own unique qualities that make them the best places to go in the city:

Living Room: Living Room (172 W. Adams) is a hidden gem in Chicago’s nightlife scene. Gerber bars are known for their creative concepts, outstanding drinks and fun atmospheres. It comes as no surprise that the Living Room possesses all of these great attributes and more. The lounge is designed for patrons to enjoy an exciting night out while still being able to relax and unwind in a space like their own living room. The space is appointed with lush couch seating and tucked away nooks that are perfect for enjoying a cocktail. While the lounge is as inviting as an actual living room at home, the upbeat music and subtle lighting cues set the mood for a night out.

Bull & Bear: Bull & Bear (431 N. Wells) themes the fast paced life of Wall Street with a contrast of an “Everybody knows your name” sort of feeling with their sports bar atmosphere. The state of the art Self Serve Table Tap system is a real attraction for any beer drinker! This already famous spot has become the go-to destination for business professionals and stock-brokers who want to grab a drink and unwind following the closing bell. Another reason why people can’t get enough of Bull & Bear is the plethora of flat screen TVs, sports games and the Xbox gaming menu that allows patrons to sit around and play their favorite Xbox games! But ladies- don’t be afraid to ask for a channel change! Bull & Bear is glad to serve up a side of Desperate Housewives with your Kobe sliders!

Bull & Bear
www.bullbearbar.com
431 N. Wells, Chicago
(312) 527-5973

District Bar: District Bar (170 W. Ohio) is designed as a contemporary interpretation of a classic bar, integrating divergent features such as a Zebra wood bar top, leather walls and a revolving bookshelf passageway to a private party room resembling the 1920’s look of a speakeasy. The private party room is encompassed with oversized flat screen TVs and a sleek wood and leather finish that completes the look. For a taste of the South right here in Chicago, try the Peach Julep with Jim Beam Black Bourbon, peach schnapps muddled with mint leaves and brown sugar. Snack on mushroom or proscuitto flatbread, or for something heartier, try the Surf and Turf Dumpling or the Bacon and Pancakes-BBQ braised pork shoulder with scallion pancakes!

District Bar
http://www.district-bar.com
170 W Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 337-3477

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Bomb Jalapeno Cheeseburger Off the Grill – Bomb Monday

Staff — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:45:06 +0000

One of my favorite things is a huge burger overflowing with toppings. On this burger I grilled my homemade patty outdoors with pepper jack cheese. I then topped it with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and jalapenos on a toasty bun. We had premade frozen French Fries that were curly fries. Under normal circumstances I won’t touch frozen French Fries but these are so bomb. Perfectly crispy and absolutely delicious!

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Whats Your Fav Chicago Burger?

Staff — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:04:23 +0000

Next week we will be providing you a Top 5 list of the best hamburgers in the Chicago area. Please send us all of your favorites and assist us in compiling the Top 5 hamburgers in Chicago!

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