Burger Tour Roars Into .......TINK'S!
Wednesday November 10th
time is negotiable, its Veteran's Day (bank holiday!)
Tink's off Ludlow in Clifton's gaslight district (by the Esquire)
Cost: $15 or so, it's Man Up time after the atrocious Mt Adams experience
This is the place where sukr, several years ago, almost wept in sheer delight at the taste of a Kobe burger @ Tink's. He proclaimed it the best burger he had ever consumed (and my bet is my boy has eaten a mess of burgers in his day). This proclamation was pretty much the origination of the Burger Tour. I'm not drinking beers at Tink's due to the cost but there might be a stop afterwards at one of the neighborhood pubs which serves more economical selections.
I think this about the last burger in town that can seriously challenge TTC or Gordo's top ranking.
Also, any thoughts to having a First Ever RR Xmas party? I vote Opening Day due to its centralized location and extreme cost effectiveness. I already have my white elephant gift selected.
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"I already have my white elephant gift selected"
OMG. Someone finally bought that Corey Patterson jersey…
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Close enough for a burger outing
You get to pick!
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Nov 10, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
Like I know any Cincy burger joints
Take me to a good one! I’ll shoot anyone in the kneecap who suggests Quatmans.
by Brendanukkah on Nov 10, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
Slyder's has the best burger in Dayton
"I have found me a home"
by obc2 on Nov 10, 2009 6:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He doesn't remember when Veterans Day is
He must hate America.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Whatever happened to sukr?
And
Hey it should a RR Holiday Party – fucktards.
"What's wrong with being a boring kind of guy?"
George W Bush
We could just call it "jch's birthday/divorce anniversary party"
That has a certain ring to it.
"What'd I say?"
Not anymore
I’ll explain tomorrow. I don’t think me or obc will be hanging at J-Hall any time soon.
"What'd I say?"
fuck J-Hall!
never been there, never will.
we need to go to the Westside soon, dammit!
"I have found me a home"
Say this Tink's party thing is on Bowling night again...Christ on a BurgerBun
"What's wrong with being a boring kind of guy?"
George W Bush
He needs his internet rights revoked
We’ve been to 8 of the 10 so far, not a bad ratio. And you can take Johnny Rocket’s out of the mix. Hamburger Mary’s should be a higher priority than it currently is.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Nov 11, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
Ahh Hamburger Mary's!!!
Fun
Interesting
avant guard a la 1990
yummy burgers
gay waiters with class and sass
What more could you want.
"Success is getting up one more time than you fall down, then walking away saying "Fuck it".
not good times
not that good of burgers, either. sure, they’re better than Quatman’s and Mt Adams B&G…..but there’s a place on the west side that we might be going to next week. Ewok’s or something like that.
"I have found me a home"
There's a fun East Side joint that I was just at last night - PARTEEE

I’ve only gone over the the dark west side for soccer matches.
"Success is getting up one more time than you fall down, then walking away saying "Fuck it".
Taking photos of blonds at your daughter's bar isn't helping your creepiness factor.
But keep ’em coming, sir!
by Brian B on Nov 11, 2009 6:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
One of the servers.
"Success is getting up one more time than you fall down, then walking away saying "Fuck it".
You should check the place out Brian
folks your age and MINE both enjoying each other’s company while watching sports and drinking significant amounts of alcohol.
"Success is getting up one more time than you fall down, then walking away saying "Fuck it".
Let me know and I'll personally make sure that you recieve a King's welcome
Of course the beautiful Mrs. B will want to come as well.
"Success is getting up one more time than you fall down, then walking away saying "Fuck it".
I can't believe no one made a joke about "enjoying each other's company"
"Santa Claus doesn't use Craigslist." -- 'tHan
That's because Ash is on sabbatical
"Success is getting up one more time than you fall down, then walking away saying "Fuck it".
Ugh, Golden Tee.... Worst.Golf.Arcade.Game.Ever.
Combined age of those 5, 106
by Highlifeman21 on Nov 12, 2009 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
I like realism with my golf games
Golden Tee doesn’t fit that description at all…
However, I’m damn good at Golden Tee, just b/c if you spend enough time in bars, you need to be good at Golden Tee
by Highlifeman21 on Nov 13, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
I haven't played it in a while (had a kid).
But I do recall they were getting more ridiculous each year.
Having a Yuengling at the Orlando airport
And you know, it tastes a LOT like Budweiser. Have I really become that much of a craft beer snob?
by Brian B on Nov 11, 2009 6:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Justin, here's your chance
“Jeremy, we’re meeting at the IGA in the gaslight district at 6:30.”
GUESS WHO’S HERE WAITING ON THE 3 FUCKETEERS, WHO ARE ONCE AGAIN LATE AS SHIT?!?!?!
When they get here, obc is going in the compactor, ‘than will be bludgeoned with the closest shopping cart, and BK will be choked to death with a Quatman’s cheeseburger. I of course will end up in Lucasville, so RR will need 2 new mods to keep the stable at a healthy ten.
I nominate you and Mads.
"What'd I say?"
by jch24 on Nov 11, 2009 6:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Fuck? Tears? Being late?
All sounds like your domain, brother.
by Brendanukkah on Nov 11, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
Judgment time
Tink’s Kobe burger is damned good. It was the first time the burgers were cooked precisely to our specifications, which is a huge plus. The meat was tender, the boursin cheese was great, and the egg bun was very nice. The “fries” were what most people consider fried potatoes but everyone who counts still liked them.
Final verdict – we’ve all converted to boursin cheese, and Tink’s comes in at third place, closely following our respective second place efforts.
My top three – Terry’s, Gordo’s, Tink’s in that order.
Oh, and we were DEFINITELY out of place. That place was way too classy for us, from the chimes to the wine list.
"What'd I say?"
TTC, Gordo's and Tink's are a three horse race
The three piece band was a nice touch. JCH instantly knew how to prepare a proper plate of olive oil for bread dipping, even if he lamented the lack of “sea salt”. Everyone took their two bacon slices off their burger, the burger itself was that good. We all know what Bay Fries are now and they’re easily the best fries of the tour. Kudos to the chef for delivering the first true medium rare burger this year, even Tink’s and Gordo’s didnt have the temperature right.
sadly tHan didnt get chocolate cake. and i have to disagree with his assessment that 90 minute IPA is the worst beer ever.
"I have found me a home"
snooty French cream cheese
on a burger?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
It works, very well
I never thought I would like it as much as I do.
"Santa Claus doesn't use Craigslist." -- 'tHan
Tink's slides easily into third place
not close to the same level as Gordo’s, but probably just as good as arthur’s. However, Arthur’s was half the price, so it gets the second place nod. Very good burger, not done fries, and expensive ($5 a bottle) “Old Traditional Ale”.
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
Counterargument
The burger was cooked med well for me @ arthurs. Yuck. Plus the douchebag entourage was surrounding our table there. Arthurs is 4th place, decidedly.
"Nate Silver is a genius" .... BK
by obc2 on Nov 12, 2009 1:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
here's the true measurement
while they may have been close in quality, I would gladly go back to Arthur’s for a burger. I really have no desire to make a return trip to tink’s.
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
i as has become the Wed. nite practice headed out with my pal Mark to Gordo's after bowling tonight.
I did not have a very good nite at the lanes:
157
168
172
The BAMM team was swept out of 1st place…
But the chow at Gordo’s was great….yumbo
"Success is getting up one more time than you fall down, then walking away saying "Fuck it".
Tink's has firmly taken hold of the second spot on the list
I put it slightly ahead of Gordo’s, and still a good deal behind Terry’s.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
Harumph...I've been to Tinks - it good but 2nd? Doubtful
"Success is getting up one more time than you fall down, then walking away saying "Fuck it".
you are correct mr madville
the more i think about it, the less i liked the burger.
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
This comment
Is precisely why you’ve never been allowed to select a burger tour stop.
Stick with the popcorn shrimp!
"Nate Silver is a genius" .... BK
by obc2 on Nov 12, 2009 1:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I can't think of two better, therefore it is 2nd.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Nov 12, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
3 out of 4 RR'ers
Rank it a top 2 burger!
"Nate Silver is a genius" .... BK
by obc2 on Nov 12, 2009 2:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
4 out of 4
if you replace ’tHan with sukr
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Nov 12, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
Bullnookey - I would rate it #4 at best
Gordo’s
Zips
Arthur’s
Tinks
Believe me…
"Success is getting up one more time than you fall down, then walking away saying "Fuck it".
Trust me folks Zips is a Cincinnati Institution:
Old School no BS Burgers done to perfection…YUM-Fucking_BO
"Success is getting up one more time than you fall down, then walking away saying "Fuck it".
I have Zip's over Arthur's on my list
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Nov 12, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I highly suggested it, so whomever pulled the trigger on going there should have no responsibility on that
What can I say, I screwed the pooch.
It used to be great!
by Highlifeman21 on Nov 13, 2009 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
Wow, no TTC?
I’m with ya though, Zip’s needs to be no lower than 2.
Although after my Mt. Adam’s suggestion, I have a feeling my opinion means absolutely dick
by Highlifeman21 on Nov 13, 2009 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
Hey, Columbus Red Reporters!
I know a place on 23N towards Delaware with big cheap burgers.
There’s no beer but the indoor playground is new enough and clean enough to allay worries about your rugrats taking home the H1N1.
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"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
hmmm
according to Google, they have over a dozen locations in Columbus. must have sprung up overnight.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Nov 15, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, the guy's been busy lately.

"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Nov 15, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
Are you trying to say I'm not helpful?
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
No, it's just that no woman in a bikini would let you that close to them
"Santa Claus doesn't use Craigslist." -- 'tHan
Technically...
..she’s no longer in that bikini.
Humminahumminahummina.
"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Nov 16, 2009 12:35 AM EST up reply actions
touche honkey
I had to scroll up to check……..BK is a P-I-M-P.
"Santa Claus doesn't use Craigslist." -- 'tHan
I don't even know what tallgrass beef is
And I like bleu cheese on hamburgers.
That’s what I had for dinner, in fact. Though I didn’t bother putting it on the burger. I just served a Romaine lettuce salad with bleu cheese dressing on the side, and ate them together.
I also make bleu-cheese stuffed burgers sometimes. Make two thin patties, put the bleu cheese between them, seal the edges, and cook.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Boursin > Feta
"Santa Claus doesn't use Craigslist." -- 'tHan
by jch24 on Nov 16, 2009 12:26 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
After Tink’s, I’m a firm believer in the boursin as an elite burger cheese.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Nov 16, 2009 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
how do they put such a soft cheese on a burger?
A slice on top the meat? Spread on the top or bottom bun?
Does it melt and get messy?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
the put it on the burger like a lump of butter
it then melts and spreads over the top of the patty.
just incredible. However, Arthur’s executed it better than Tink’s.
I learned this weekend that Bonefish Grill also has a “kobe” burger. Nine bucks
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
Except by Kobe burger, they mean it's a burger that rapes white women in Colorado while recovering from knee surgery
by Highlifeman21 on Nov 16, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
not to be confused with the roethlis burger
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
by 'tHan on Nov 16, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
"The only burger that will rape you more than one from Mt. Adams B&G"
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Nov 16, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
They must have switched chefs or something
b/c I was sober when I had that mythical Mt. Adams B&G doublecheeseburger, and I thought it tasted damn fine, almost Zips fine.
I just don’t know how many times I can apologize for that snafu.
by Highlifeman21 on Nov 17, 2009 2:08 AM EST up reply actions
There's a chance we got the wrong burger entirely
3 of us ordered the burger with olive compote on it, and that burger was disgusting. There’s no way it wouldn’t be better plain, but better than Quatman’s is under dispute.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
Olive compote?
@ Mt. Adam’s B&G?
Don’t remember that on the menu last time I was there
I had the Double Cheeseburger with extra cheese and mayo, and that’s all.
by Highlifeman21 on Nov 18, 2009 1:34 AM EST up reply actions
you don't even like dairy products!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
that's Obo Juan Kenobe
Kinda big – Jesus (Hey Zeus) Christ
Men get laid, but women get screwed.
Quentin Crisp
by Madville on Nov 16, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Burger news and notes
Ash says this place sucks but she’s a loud bitch, no?
Sammy’s gets a solid review
Dayton gets Five Guys and Smashburger franchises, and they’re really, really close to each other
Sukrville Burger News
Next time I see a Bulls game live I’m getting THIS
The real decider….Who has the best Peach?
Best Chinese in Greater Cincinnati, hands down. Eat here asap if you havent been there before
Looks like Cirque du Savory has closed up shop and stopped touring and reviewing burger joints. I totally disagree with their top two spots: Zip’s and Mt Adams Bar and Grill. Mt Adams BaG? That’s universally regarded as the worst stop on our little tour. Well, its been an interesting trip but our tour is winding down also. Once 2010 rolls into town we’re shaking things up and going on a BBQ tour. Mads, we’ll be sure to schedule it the best we can!
"Nate Silver is a genius" .... BK

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