Category Archives: Burgers

by | May 11, 2012 · 12:08 pm

Rockwall Makes Damned Good Burgers

by Steven Doyle

I was at a dinner party earlier this week and the subject of burgers hit the table. This was when I noticed the couple sitting across from me grab their cell phones to take notes.

I mentioned that I conducted a burger tour in Dallas and hit some pretty awesome spots. They wanted details.  I told them Rockwall seemed to be the home of some tremendous burgers. My little tour started in Rockwall at Boots Burger, the odd burger Mecca that is run out of a home in a residential neighborhood since 1968.  I stated that while you order from a walk up window, the neighbors are going about their business in a nonchalant manner; mowing their laws and trimming hedges, while young children dance about in a sprinkler. It’s an awesome burger for less than three bucks.      Continue reading →

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by | May 9, 2012 · 2:07 pm

Build A Better Burger And Kenny Will Pay You

by Steven Doyle

Let me start by saying I really like Kenny Bowers. First, the guy can cook. That’s a fairly important point when you are a chef. Second, the guy is outrageous. Great combination. Kenny doesn’t take himself too seriously and has a lot of fun with his burger joint up in Frisco.

It’s pretty nifty that you can buy a single rib for one dollar, which comes from a Chris Rock line in the film I’m Gonna Git You Sucka. This is also the spot where you can buy a 7 pounder that is a burger loaded with 7,000 calories, and can actually feed 20 people — or one really hungry hombre. Last week Kenny announced a dinosaur-sized hot dog.     Continue reading →

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by | April 13, 2012 · 2:28 pm

It’s Friday The 13th And We Have Some Lucky Dishes For You To Sample

by Steven Doyle

It’s Friday the 13th and for some superstitious types might considered this day unlucky.  But we have sampled a few dishes this week that with even the smallest shred of luck you might want to sample and turn all that Bad Joss around.    Continue reading →

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by | April 10, 2012 · 11:36 am

Eat More Beaver At Twisted Root

by Steven Doyle

For a very limited time stop in the Deep Ellum Twisted Root location for their very own, one-of-a-kind Beaver Burger. Jason Boso of Twisted Root is taking Green to reaches previously unknown by saving trees while eating more beaver.

That’s right, the guys at Twisted Root are serving a Juicy Beaver Burger while it lasts starting tomorrow, April 11 for just $7.99. Jason and his team are always in search of the latest and greatest in wild game.       Continue reading →

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by | March 19, 2012 · 12:21 pm

Tillamook Burger Week

by Steven Doyle

We will sign off any reason to try a great burger, and this week Tillamook provided just such an occasion. We are already knee deep in Tillamook’s Dallas Burger Week and you can find their cheeses layered on some of the city’s finest patties March 17-24, 2012.

What makes this whole Tillamook cheese week so special is that you are guaranteed to have delicious slices of real cheese oozing down the side of your burger instead of some odd science experiment.   Continue reading →

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by | March 16, 2012 · 12:59 pm

First Look: Spread Eagle Saloon

by Steven Doyle

I  stopped in the new Spread Eagle Saloon last night after several attempts in the past to try their food. (Note to self: there are only a few items sold on Sunday and Monday when the cook is off. Mostly fried cheese.) At first glance the bar seems a bit sparse in décor, but that is actually a good thing. No odd vintage bicycles or bird cages dangling from the ceiling in a false attempt to give the bar character. This is a neighborhood pub that offers decent beer at a good price and also has a short menu to feed the hungry soul.     Continue reading →

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by | March 16, 2012 · 10:35 am

Rahr Hoops and Hops Pub Crawl

by Jerry Stewart

Camp Bowie District and Rahr & Sons Brewing Company are sponsoring a pub crawl Monday, April 2, 2012 starting at 6pm. For a mere $6 you get started with a commemorative Rahr pint glass, then each beer afterwards will run you another $3 each.

Each leg of the crawl will feature a different beer paired with a special edible. Oscar’s Pub will be featuring Texas Red, an ultra smooth amber lager that will pair well with flatbread offered for $5.   Continue reading →

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by | March 9, 2012 · 9:49 am

First Look: Mad Tavern

by Steven Doyle

Mad Tavern opened a few short weeks ago in the former Sam’s Burger House location at 18101 Preston Road, the same shopping center where Cadot and Chaat Café are located. The new gastro-pub is operated by Sanjeeva Balachandra and Chance Harper formerly of Sherlock’s.

The pub has hit and miss items on the menu such as Gougers which are fried Gruyere cheese puffs (miss) and fish and chips made with Murphy’s Stout (hit). The menu also sports a shepherd’s pie and scotch eggs which were admirable. Mad Tavern makes much of their fare in house including a quite tasty corned beef for their Reuben. The fries are hand cut and are some of the best around.     Continue reading →

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