The Burger Thread!

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Fat Burger is amazing, I do't know why I have waited so long to try them out but hot dang. What a fracking Burger. Poutine is okay, I'm going to try the chili cheese fries next time I go.

I don't mind Fatburger, but I frankly, I'd rather have Burger King.

Although, the MacLeod Trail Fatburger had a "Bento box" deal for a while that I liked - A jr cheeseburger, two chicken strips and curly fries.

Those chicken strips are amazing.

[Komskies]

I feel like making homemade burgers is the only way to guarantee you're getting a really quality burger. You can make 4 1/4 pounders at home for like $11, plus you get to experiment with different toppings and seasoning combinations.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by Komskies

I feel like making homemade burgers is the only way to guarantee you're getting a really quality burger. You can make 4 1/4 pounders at home for like $11, plus you get to experiment with different toppings and seasoning combinations.

Generally, I'd agree. There is something about a burger cooked on the perfect flat top though that is difficult to replicate at home.

[Daradon]

I'm 3 for 3 for ralphing when I eat at Burger King. Granted the second time probably had more to do with booze than the burger, but still, that's not a good ratio.

At this point I get queasy just looking at the logo.

[dammage79]

Victoria is getting a Smashburger. Been keen to try that one out.

[Daradon]

Originally Posted by Komskies

I feel like making homemade burgers is the only way to guarantee you're getting a really quality burger. You can make 4 1/4 pounders at home for like $11, plus you get to experiment with different toppings and seasoning combinations.

I really enjoy getting creative with homemade burgers. Made a nacho burger with a fresh from scratch jalepeno cheese sauce. A chicken burger with kale and other healthy veggies. Last week I put shredded cheese and bacon bits in the meat mix before grilling like they do with some of those ready made patties. Turned out really good.

[malcolmk14]

A friend of mine owns Wilks Booth - a burger truck in Airdrie.

Awesome hand-made burgers! Check it out if you're out there.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by malcolmk14

A friend of mine owns Wilks Booth - a burger truck in Airdrie.

Awesome hand-made burgers! Check it out if you're out there.

That's an odd name. Is their slogan "It will blow your mind" or "Assassinate your hunger"?

If it's really successful, will he open a chicken truck named Harvey Oswald?

[Pizza]

Before the Burger craze swept Calgary, there was Burger Inn.

had a Super BIG a few days ago and it really hit the spot.
Super BIG: Double meat spiced pattie, bacon, fried onion, lettuce, tomato and BBQ sauce

Not a big fan of all their other meat patties but something about the spice in the BIG made the meat a little more moist than others



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[EverfresH15]

Is that the one just off of 4th street? Was a while ago and it thought it was brutal!

[DoubleK]

The Poutine Burger at the Rumrunner in Crownest Pass is amazing.

[Komskies]

Originally Posted by blankall

Generally, I'd agree. There is something about a burger cooked on the perfect flat top though that is difficult to replicate at home.

I have a big 1/2" thick piece of steel that I put on my bbq for cooking pizzas, but now I almost always often leave it on there to use as a flat top. The crustification you get on a burger when that thing is at 600*F+ is pretty crazy. I'll probably be making burgers later this week so I'll try to remember to take a photo.

[Dion]

Tried Culvers when I was in Minneapolis last week. My brother recommended it so I thought i'd give their butter burgers a try. Thought the burgers were meh but the shakes were awesome.

http://www.culvers.com/menu-and-nutrition

[Minnie]

Originally Posted by malcolmk14

A friend of mine owns Wilks Booth - a burger truck in Airdrie.

Awesome hand-made burgers! Check it out if you're out there.

Their burgers are really good.

They are in Calgary sometimes. They have a facebook page, and update where they're going to be on any given day.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Minnie

Their burgers are really good.

They are in Calgary sometimes. They have a facebook page, and update where they're going to be on any given day.

Get them to come to car show in High River on Sunday

[Minnie]

Originally Posted by Dion

Get them to come to car show in High River on Sunday

Your organizers would probably have to get in touch with them to see about that.

[Komskies]

Originally Posted by Komskies

I have a big 1/2" thick piece of steel that I put on my bbq for cooking pizzas, but now I almost always often leave it on there to use as a flat top. The crustification you get on a burger when that thing is at 600*F+ is pretty crazy. I'll probably be making burgers later this week so I'll try to remember to take a photo.

Griddle was about 570*F when I put these on. There's a bit of chipotle chili powder in the patties hence the color. Used 80/20 ground chuck for the beef.

[malcolmk14]

Originally Posted by Minnie

Their burgers are really good.

They are in Calgary sometimes. They have a facebook page, and update where they're going to be on any given day.

Got a ranchman's burger & a poutine there Wednesday. Damn!

[Art Vandelay]

Went to Boardwalk on opening day in Airdrie. Very disappointing. Burger patty was very dense and really dry. Not juicy whatsoever. Fries were bland. 4/10.

Was hoping it was going to be good because its pretty close to where I live. I wont be going back.

[troutman]

Good pub burger at Matador in Varsity - teriyaki burger with Swiss cheese and bacon. Go off the menu and get dill sauce for fries.