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Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:58 am
by Eddie P
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.
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:01 am
by RGV Pony
still want to try the burger at Old Monk, previously reviewed by Pony Pride I believe on this thread
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:43 pm
by Dutch
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.
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:34 pm
by jtstang
Had the #5 at Kellers again last night. Still awesome. O rings are winners too.
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:58 pm
by Junior
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
Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 8:19 pm
by One Trick Pony
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:36 pm
by Dutch
aloha
Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:15 pm
by One Trick Pony
I did not eat one there. But the gay guy gave me a free beer lol
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:09 am
by Dutch
with a mickey?
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:49 pm
by Pony Up
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.
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:50 pm
by RGV Pony
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
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:06 pm
by RGV Pony
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
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:55 pm
by mustangbill67
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.
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:00 pm
by RGV Pony
I may this summer ..I have the flyer if you need it
Re: Burger wars, re-visited
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:04 pm
by mustangbill67
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.
