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Burger Recap, Two For One Edition


It's been a long time, I shouldn'ta left you.....without a burger recap to step to. Here we go.

Star-divide

 

Two weeks ago, the RR Burger Bretheren met up at Gordo's in Norwood. Hard to find and a little place, none of us had been and no one knew that we were about to become very happy. Mads showed up late as usual, and snohio dragged his happy butt out to see us, good times.I can't complain about the place other than it was a little hot in there (but I sat in front of a big fan so I didn't care) and their TV remotes can be a complete bitch to work.

 

On to the food - I had the Hawaiian burger (cheese/cucumber/pineapple/lettuce/tomato/some kind of sauce) and it was delightful. Seen here:

Jch-hawaiian-burger_medium

 

Ash and snohio had the Gordo Burger, and were really excited about it:

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'tHan and obc had the Jean-Robert burger, complete with grape compote. Here's a pic of the burger in front of two people with bad taste in college basketball teams:

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BK only eats Soul Burgers, so he got that. Pic:

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I don't remember what Mads and Slyde got, but here's a pic of Slyde's burger being demolished:

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We all agreed that Gordo's makes a damned fine burger. I personally grade it just behind Terry's, possibly overtaking it on a good day.

 

 

As for last night.....train wreck. I was first to arrive at Terry's and was greeted by approximately 20-25 people standing outside waiting. 'tHan & BK showed up (at the same time, hhhmmmm. Is love in the air?) and we investigated the situation. We found that there would be a 45 minute wait to be seated and our food order may take a little longer since there was a party of fifteen being seated before us. Terry's isn't known for quickness as it is, so we made the executive decision to head over to Allyn's Cafe. After rounding everyone up and getting them in the same place, we had a good time as always. Ash was in a mood when she got there but cheered up when I sat next to her, obc was argumentative all night, BK was mostly quiet, and 'tHan was all kinds of saucy for some reason. Allyn's has a VERY nice beer selection, even if they don't keep a lot of it in stock.

 

Everyone got burgers except for 'tHan who ordered from the kid's menu, deciding on popcorn shrimp. I didn't pay attention to what everyone else got, but I got pepper jack cheese and bacon on mine. The burger was kind of meh but it and a cup of gumbo filled me up nicely.

 

A highlight of the night was when a patron across from us gave me a bad look because I called obc "a fucking idiot" louder than he would have liked. My thought on this is if you're bringing your six month old baby into the BAR section, you shouldn't expect a quiet and classy meal. Just sayin'. I liked the sign on the exit door so I took a pic:

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After Allyn's we walked across the street to Tostada's and hung for a little bit. I wasted $3 on the jukebox because I didn't realize there was a "DJ", obc was even more antagonistic to me and Ash and 'than(I think he's scared of BK), and 'tHan drank not one but TWO Bürger beers. The umlaut makes it classy. Good times continued, and I even got all licky with obc:

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The only bad part of the night was when 'tHan pulled out his wallet and I saw this garbage:

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Thans-stupid-wallet_medium

Your retarded 'tHan.

 

Next burger stop needs to be Thursday, September 17th so Mads can make it.

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A few things
  • I had the Gordo’s burger at Gordo’s, not the Soul Burger. I do plan on getting that again at Oakley Pub when we go.
  • It wasn’t that I was quiet, I just wasn’t talking to you. Big difference.
  • Allyn’s was a huge letdown, but Tostada’s saved the evening.
  • I noticed that the songs weren’t coming out of the jukebox about an hour before you did.
  • The song selections towards the end of our visit were really creepy. As in, someone was obviously listening to our conversation and choosing music accordingly. If the two back-to-back Skid Row songs and Prince were a coincidence, then I’m the king of France.
  • If you’re going to serve homemade chips, why would you use canned salsa? How much sense does that make?
  • I’m still amazed that ’tHan was able to down almost two Burger beers.

"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 Sep 3, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Now my feelings are hurt

And it was more than hour, I was slow on the uptake. If people had actually been dancing I might have figured it out.

Sorry, forgot about the soul burger deal, that was actually 915 right?

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by jch24 on Sep 3, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I gotta say, it looks like you have one tooth. One snaggly-looking tooth.

In the photo where you’re impregnating obc, check it out.

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by Ash on Sep 3, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahaha, hadn't noticed that

If he hadn’t put up such a fight it would have been a much better photo. :)

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by jch24 on Sep 3, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

915 and Zola'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

by BK on Sep 3, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

His retarded?

Highlight of the evening for me: Peppered Beer

Much better than Popcorn Beer, IMHO.

"I heard he punched Cowboy in the face, grabbed his own balls and said: 'Clutch this.'" ~ obc

by Ash on Sep 3, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions  

I liked when jackass tried to convince me to drink the one when I came back from the bathroom

Never mind that it was a lot lighter than Dos Equis, and that I made sure to finish mine before going to said bathroom because I knew there would be Tomfoolery afoot if I didn’t.

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by jch24 on Sep 3, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm guessing second to last

"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 Sep 3, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Better than Quatman's

Also, is there some linkage to previous reviews?

by Brian B on Sep 3, 2009 1:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I'd rather starve

… than have to pick between Allyn’s and Quatman’s.

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 3, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Highlifeman21, you are wasting my space here.

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by jch24 on Sep 3, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

For clarification purposes...

Does this mean you’re defending Quatman’s and Allyn’s?

Or you’re just hatin’ on me?

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 3, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was poking fun....

AT THIS.

You know I love you baby.

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by jch24 on Sep 4, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Allyn's wasn't a bad burger, by any means

Just not as good as any of the other ones on the tour. But better than Quatman’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

by BK on Sep 3, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exponentially better than Quatmans

Admittedly Allyn’s was an impromptu plan b as opposed to a real stop on the tour.

But their high def tv sucked arse.

"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"

by obc2 on Sep 3, 2009 2:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

The fine cuisine at Gordo's was in direct contrast to the decor of the evironment..

I had the simple Gord’s Cheeseburger with a touch of mustrad and pickle. The same condiments I had on y burgersts at Squatman’s and the exceptional <strong> Zips.

If only I could have come to TTC…but alas and alac and etc.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
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by Madville on Sep 3, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Answer your phone next time, asstard

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by obc2 on Sep 3, 2009 3:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

You never write, you don't come by to see me like you used to...and now its a flimsey excuse about a 'phone call'

Its all about BK isn’t it. Bitch.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 3, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice UK wallet

Too bad you don’t have anything to put in there! BaNG ZOOm!!

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by The Crushinator on Sep 3, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOM ROASTED!

I actually cropped the pic down, ’tHan’s credit card was in the shot. Probably not good to put that on an internationally famous blog. :)

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by jch24 on Sep 3, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks for that buddy

and yes, i never ever ever have cash

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by 'tHan on Sep 3, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cash is so 20th Century

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 3, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm gone kids

Off for more fun in the sun. I’ll miss you all terribly. Except you Pops. You can go fly a kite.

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by jch24 on Sep 3, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

He dumped Pops for Erin

That’s why he’s salty towards his manbro.

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by obc2 on Sep 3, 2009 3:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

The contenders for two weeks

Blind Moose, Maineville

Tinks, Clifton (Ludlow Ave)

Herb and Thelmas (Covington)

City View Tavern (Mt Adams)

"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"

by obc2 on Sep 3, 2009 3:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I'm already out for 2 weeks from now

Single dad again that week.

She said, "You don't even buy me presents." Yeah I did. I bought you a box of chicken but I ate it on the way home.

by Slyde on Sep 3, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Me and Jerms are single dads every week

Hire a babysitter!

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by obc2 on Sep 3, 2009 4:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Herb And Thelma's!

We’re going to opening day!

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by 'tHan on Sep 3, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

We missed going there for UK opening day

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by obc2 on Sep 6, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hows about an occassional Tues. or Thurs. night...

You know for old times sake

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 3, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions  

holy cow

Those things look more like oversized meatballs than hamburgers. They’re taller than they are wide. How do you eat such a monstrosity?

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by BubbaFan on Sep 3, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

But the food is terrible in England!

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by BubbaFan on Sep 3, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not in London...MMMMMM Good Food to be had in many restaurants in London

Just don’t go lookin’ for Bangers and Mash

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 3, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't believe no one has rec'd this

I’m here for ya.

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by jch24 on Sep 4, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

So I need opinions quick

Do I go for the ghetto burger or hit up Vortex? Vortex has has the double coronary burger, described as such:

DOUBLE CORONARY BURGER
Topped with two fried eggs, four slices of American
cheese, and 5 slices of bacon, with two grilled cheese
sandwiches replacing the buns.

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by jch24 on Sep 4, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions  

The double coronary burger, ftw

"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 Sep 4, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

The only problem

I need to be able to function afterward. That’s like the monster I made, PLUS two eggs. Yeesh.

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by jch24 on Sep 4, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

All the cool kids are doin' it :)

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by jch24 on Sep 4, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

did you put some ice cream and BBQ sauce on it?

whoooweee!

She said, "You don't even buy me presents." Yeah I did. I bought you a box of chicken but I ate it on the way home.

by Slyde on Sep 4, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

And RIIIIIIIBS!

"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 Sep 4, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Both

Be a man!

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by BubbaFan on Sep 4, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Both

Be a (dead) man!

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by jch24 on Sep 4, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oooooh, a pic

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by jch24 on Sep 4, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions  

That looks super amazing.

"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 Sep 4, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's that or this

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by jch24 on Sep 4, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like lighlty broiled Musrkrat innards on a bun with cheese

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 4, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

It's the tater tots talking to you

She said, "You don't even buy me presents." Yeah I did. I bought you a box of chicken but I ate it on the way home.

by Slyde on Sep 4, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

I won't argue that statement.

"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 Sep 4, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've decided

Screw it. I’m taking down the double coronary burger, tater tots and all.

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by jch24 on Sep 4, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Tomorrow at noon, hopefully I'll get some pics up in the afternoon

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by jch24 on Sep 4, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

wanna bet the pics dont arrive for two weeks?

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by obc2 on Sep 4, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hence the "hopefully"

Ass. :)

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by jch24 on Sep 5, 2009 5:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

tHan went to TTC

and was not impressed! it sounds like he had a substandard experience, poor guy. im sure he will post details later today.

but word is he ranks TTC no higher than 3rd or 4th place.

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by obc2 on Sep 7, 2009 11:44 AM EDT reply actions  

tHan's retarded

"I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet"

by jch24 on Sep 7, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

he doesn't even like hamburgers

He shouldn’t have a vote.

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gordo's changed my mind

hamburger’s are great

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by 'tHan on Sep 7, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn straight they are

now we need to find a place that serves ground lamb, bison, ostrich, elk, etc.

whattya think an alpaca burger would taste like?

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by obc2 on Sep 7, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

How could you?

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by BubbaFan on Sep 7, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

turrible

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by 'tHan on Sep 7, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

current rankings

TTC/Gordo’s (by gawd if Gordo’s had a Shadeau bun….)

Five Guys
Zolas
Bards
Zips

Billy Goat Tavern
915

Allyns

(7 step gap)

Quatmans

"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"

by obc2 on Sep 7, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions  

My Rankings

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by 'tHan on Sep 7, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

You want rankings?

   1. Gordo’s
   2. Arthurs
   3. Zips
   4. TBD
102,456. Squatman’s

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 7, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Arthurs 2nd

Very interesting

Been awhile since I’ve eaten there (probably 2005), and while I remember it being tasty, I don’t remember it being better than Zip’s, however.

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 8, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would consider them interchangeable as they are singularly different burgers.

             1 Gordo’s
             2. Zips
             3. Arthurs
             4. TBD
144,456. Squatman’s
.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 8, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Fair enough

I’d probably rank my Top 5 as follows:

1. Zip’s
2. Mt. Adam’s B&G
3. Terry’s Turf Club
4. Gordo’s
5. Main St Cafe (Newtown, but this could easily be b/c of the sweet potato fries and has nothing to do with the burger itself)
5a. Arthur’s Cafe

5 Guys doesn’t make the list b/c it’s a national chain, and I’ve never had a good burger @ Oakley Pub & Grill, nor City View Tavern.

I do need to make the trip to Bard’s, however.

Quatman’s is easily the worst burger I’ve had in the Cincinnati area, hands down.

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 9, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Mt. Adams Bar and Grill should be the next stop on our tour

And putting Zip’s above TTC and Gordo’s is a bold move.

"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 Sep 9, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

A Zip's Burger is mighty mighty good

Ah..theol’ Mt. adams Bar and Grill…know it well
Now if only the outing will be scheduled for a Tuesday night.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 9, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

im missing the Zips fanfare

its tasty but not a world beater

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by obc2 on Sep 9, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Like I said, for me it’s a combination of the flame-broiledness of the burgers combined with gooey american cheese and what seems to be an bun heavy with egg.

I’ve been to Zip’s with folks who don’t care for the bun, but love the meat/cheese taste.

I’ve also been to Zip’s with folks who think the burger’s too charred due to being a flame-broiled burger.

Something about it just clicks with me.

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 9, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chalk up bold to my different taste buds

With Gordo’s, the burgers are great, don’t get me wrong, but they are too gourmet for my liking.

The 3 burgers I’ve ever had there were the Gordo, the Jean-Robert, and the Pub (which I used as my comparison to Zip’s, Mt. Adams B&G, and Terry’s.

The Gordo’s Burger is my favorite @ Gordo’s, but with it being all gourmet and what not for me, it’s not something I’d go for on a regular basis, but rather on special occasion.

As for Terry’s, it’s also a tasty burger, but I was kinda turned off to the buffet you can put on your burger. I mean I guess it’s comforting to know that if I ever wanted to have foie gras, or scallops, or exotic cheeses (although these are becoming commonplace at other joints too) on my burger that Terry’s is the place.

But, I don’t want any of that stuff. I’m a simple double cheeseburger kinda guy. Meat, plenty of cheese, mayo, bun. That’s how I roll.

 I appreciate that Terry’s attempts to yield the perfect backyard-style burger, but I still prefer Zip’s flamebroiled-ness. I think Zip’s bun also factors into my flavor preference.

Regardless, IMO, you can’t go wrong with any of my Top 4, and you guys should definitely hit up Mt. Adams B&G. The double cheeseburger is a must, although if you’re looking for something slightly different, order the Famous and make it a double.

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 9, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

if you got to Bards

save room for a Ripper.

im not a fanatic of the gourmet burger crazy either but the Jean-Robert just worked, big time. I still have TTC as having the best bun, by a ridiculously large margin and i think the Zips marbled rye bread represented.

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by obc2 on Sep 9, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Buns

TTC has a prototypical sesame seed bun, no?

Can’t go wrong with that at all, by any means.

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 9, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

The only time I've encountered a ripper is after White Castle

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 9, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just looking at a picture of White Castle

makes me wanna either go puke, or drop a deuce.

Maybe both.

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 10, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

Why haven't you met up with us for burger night?

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by jch24 on Sep 9, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

point taken

its only a couple months til we do BBQ in 2010. this week is mt adams, per bk. cool with me, but im doing stuffed burgers next.

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by obc2 on Sep 9, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you're asking me

it’s b/c I live in CT

If you weren’t asking me, then carry on my wayward son

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 10, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ah

When you were ranking local burger joints I assumed you were from here, mea culpa. You should still totally come out next week, it’s not like it’s a long drive or anything. :)

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by jch24 on Sep 10, 2009 6:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately

I only get to make it back to the Queen City between 1-3 times a year.

But when I do, I hit up such eateries as:

Taco Casa
Zip’s
Dilly Deli
Teller’s
The Precinct
Barresi’s
Primavista
Dewey’s
Mt. Adam’s B&G
Mt. Adam’s Fish House
Oceanaire
Palomino
Blue Ash Chili
The Back Porch (gotta try the DA burger, I highly recommend)
Red Squirrel
Skyline
Nicholson’s
Arnold’s
Dee Felice
National Exemplar
Vineyard Cafe

… and I’m sure I’m forgetting a couple

…. and I usually fly in and out of Columbus, which means I’ll always make a stop @:

Thurman’s
BD’s Mongolian BBQ
Old Bag of Nails

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 10, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

I went there over the weekend, it was phenomenal as always

"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 Sep 10, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

the chinese restaurant on mall road

has a better mongolian bbq than bd’s. it’s not even close

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by 'tHan on Sep 10, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah the Red Squirrel - downtown's finest Cusine

I take issue however with Taco Casa being on any list of acceptable places to dine and the National Exemplar has slipped quite a bit…but that’s because one must be at least 75 years old to eat there.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 10, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

From what I've heard, Taco Casa used to be awesome

But in the past few years, they do almost no business since the Chipotle opened up right next to them. The one time I went in there, they were out of chicken and lettuce. For a place that’s famous for taco salads to be out of lettuce, that doesn’t sound like they’re doing very well.

"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 Sep 10, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Point taken

National Exemplar is pretty much on reputation alone. I agree that it used to be outstanding, but the last 2 times I’ve eaten there have been less than expected.

I’d say the Hyde Park/Oakley Taco Casa has slipped, but I don’t go to that one anymore.

I roll up to the one @ Harper’s Pointe.

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 10, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Paula's is the best cuisine downtown

Taco Casa was the bomb in the mid nineties.

"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"

by obc2 on Sep 10, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah Paula...years ago Paula used to work for me..

I remember thinking she was out of her mind to go and open a Downtown restaurant …
Little did I know…
Paula knows burgers

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 10, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

best chicken salad in town

with grapes? deeeeee-licious.

"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"

by obc2 on Sep 12, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks for the head's up!

I haven’t been in Cincinnati since last Christmas, and I don’t think they had one there yet.

Mason makes sense for a location though.

I also forgot to mention Chipotle.

It’s quite possible that I need a support group, or rehab for Chipotle.

Last time I had Chipotle, I put down a carnitas fajita burrito and barbacoa fajita burrito (that’s right, 2 of ’em) in the same sitting.

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 10, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Taco Casa sucks now

"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 Sep 10, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Highlifeman21

Your moniker says it all.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 9, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

So

Is that a good thing, or a bad thing?

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 9, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's a real good thing.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 9, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

And my friend here will be your travel companion

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 10, 2009 12:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Fred drank so much High Life that he was buried in the above position

He’s a great companion and wants to be your friend.

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin

by Madville on Sep 10, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess that's a risk you run

for drinking a good, honest beer @ a tasty price

I’m currently tipping back a High Life celebrating Notre Dame’s loss.

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 12, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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