Burger wars, re-visited

Eddie P · Post by **Eddie P** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:58 am

Corso wrote:
Eddie P wrote:State and Allen Lounge just comepletely redesigned their menu, but they kept their outstanding bacon avocado burger, which is great news. Switched to cheddar from provolone which is puzzling but acceptable. State and Allen are the guys behind the current hot spot: The Nodding Donkey. Probably the only people I would consider investing money into a restaurant with at this point. Well, maybe the Idle Rich guys because they are good operators with all of their concepts as well.

Cheddar is better than provolone. Ditch the avocado and you have the makings of a serious burger!

If by "concepts" you mean pouring a good drink, you're right. Their food is awful, but they do pour a cold beer.

You are correct, sir. I dont think anybody goes to Idle Rich, Blackfriar, Renfields or the Old Monk for a culinary experience. Probably looking for an experience of a different kind. At least the dudes are. Especially at the Blackfriar.

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:01 am

still want to try the burger at Old Monk, previously reviewed by Pony Pride I believe on this thread

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:43 pm

Eddie P wrote:
Corso wrote:
Eddie P wrote:State and Allen Lounge just comepletely redesigned their menu, but they kept their outstanding bacon avocado burger, which is great news. Switched to cheddar from provolone which is puzzling but acceptable. State and Allen are the guys behind the current hot spot: The Nodding Donkey. Probably the only people I would consider investing money into a restaurant with at this point. Well, maybe the Idle Rich guys because they are good operators with all of their concepts as well.

Cheddar is better than provolone. Ditch the avocado and you have the makings of a serious burger!

If by "concepts" you mean pouring a good drink, you're right. Their food is awful, but they do pour a cold beer.

You are correct, sir. I dont think anybody goes to Idle Rich, Blackfriar, Renfields or the Old Monk for a culinary experience. Probably looking for an experience of a different kind. At least the dudes are. Especially at the Blackfriar.

monk has good food. great fish & Chips. pretty decent onion soup. cheese board is good too.

can't say the same about the other places.

jtstang · Post by **jtstang** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:34 pm

Had the #5 at Kellers again last night. Still awesome. O rings are winners too.

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:58 pm

Dutch wrote:
Junior wrote:Just finished a point burger. It was good.

Good luck with your surgery.

Which oral surgeon will you be seeing?

dr spillman at lakewood dental

One Trick Pony · Post by **One Trick Pony** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 8:19 pm

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:36 pm

aloha

One Trick Pony · Post by **One Trick Pony** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:15 pm

I did not eat one there. But the gay guy gave me a free beer lol

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:09 am

with a mickey?

Pony Up · Post by **Pony Up** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:49 pm

RGV Pony wrote:still want to try the burger at Old Monk, previously reviewed by Pony Pride I believe on this thread

Had it last time I was in town ... and it was good enough that I went back and had another the next day before leaving town. Really good.

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:50 pm

I thought I remembered Pony Pride saying he went there at lunch. So I went by at lunch one day...looked like they werent open though...or at least if so it was very, very slow

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:06 pm

anyone who's had a burger in NM knows the green chile cheeseburger rules.

My favorite is from Bert's in Santa Fe.

Ran across this today...where to find one next time you're in NM.

SMU related because of SMU-in-Taos.

http://www.newmexico.org/greenchilechee ... er_map.php

mustangbill67 · Post by **mustangbill67** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:55 pm

RGV Pony wrote:anyone who's had a burger in NM knows the green chile cheeseburger rules.

My favorite is from Bert's in Santa Fe.

Ran across this today...where to find one next time you're in NM.

SMU related because of SMU-in-Taos.

http://www.newmexico.org/greenchilechee ... er_map.php

No kidding! Great GCC burgers at the Taos Inn bar and at the ski area. RGV maybe we ought to do a SMU-in-Taos 4 day summer program course sometime.

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:00 pm

I may this summer ..I have the flyer if you need it

mustangbill67 · Post by **mustangbill67** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:04 pm

Have not got one in the mail yet that I can recall but it is usually online. I will check and get back with you.