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.
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:
Ash and snohio had the Gordo Burger, and were really excited about it:
'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:
BK only eats Soul Burgers, so he got that. Pic:
I don't remember what Mads and Slyde got, but here's a pic of Slyde's burger being demolished:
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:
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:
The only bad part of the night was when 'tHan pulled out his wallet and I saw this garbage:
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
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?
"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"
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.
"I heard he punched Cowboy in the face, grabbed his own balls and said: 'Clutch this.'" ~ obc
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. :)
"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"
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
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.
"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"
Um, rankings? Where does Allyn's rate?
by Brian B on Sep 3, 2009 1:31 PM EDT via mobile 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
Highlifeman21, you are wasting my space here.
"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"
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....
You know I love you baby.
"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"
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.
George Carlin
Answer your phone next time, asstard
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
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
Nice UK wallet
Too bad you don’t have anything to put in there! BaNG ZOOm!!
Dusty Baker said it was the first [triple play] he’d seen in person. When he was with the Dodgers, they hit into one, but he was in the bathroom.- C Trent
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. :)
"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"
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.
"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"
He dumped Pops for Erin
That’s why he’s salty towards his manbro.
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
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.
Me and Jerms are single dads every week
Hire a babysitter!
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
by obc2 on Sep 3, 2009 4:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We missed going there for UK opening day
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
Hows about an occassional Tues. or Thurs. night...
You know for old times sake
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
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?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
But the food is terrible in England!
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
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
I can't believe no one has rec'd this
I’m here for ya.
"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"
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.
"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"
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.
"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"
Grilled cheese sandwiches for buns?
BRILLIANT!
by Brendanukkah on Sep 4, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
All the cool kids are doin' it :)
"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"
we did that in the dining hall when i was in college
we called it the “cowboy burger”
by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 4, 2009 11:36 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.
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
Oooooh, a pic

"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"
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

"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"
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.
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.
"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"
Tomorrow at noon, hopefully I'll get some pics up in the afternoon
"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"
wanna bet the pics dont arrive for two weeks?
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
Hence the "hopefully"
Ass. :)
"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"
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.
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
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"
he doesn't even like hamburgers
He shouldn’t have a vote.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
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?
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
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"
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
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
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
im missing the Zips fanfare
its tasty but not a world beater
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
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.
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
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
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?
"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"
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.
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
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. :)
"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"
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
the chinese restaurant on mall road
has a better mongolian bbq than bd’s. it’s not even close
Made from 100% Recycled Awesome,
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
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
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"
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
best chicken salad in town
with grapes? deeeeee-licious.
"Plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and piss excellence"
I felt like I lost a family member
when they closed the one in Blue Ash
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 10, 2009 8:09 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
Highlifeman21
Your moniker says it all.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
So
Is that a good thing, or a bad thing?
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 9, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
This got lost in the Burgertime excitement

http://image24.webshots.com/25/1/68/93/32016893iHoWDihfAV_ph.jpg
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Sep 9, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
One day, when I have plenty of extra cash, and time on my hands
and when I do that summer long tour of MLB ballparks, this will be my chariot

by Highlifeman21 on Sep 10, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
And my friend here will be your travel companion

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
I'll make sure that when I dig him up
I find a matching bright yellow sweater.
by Highlifeman21 on Sep 10, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up 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
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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