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• Chris 10:42 am on June 22, 2011 Permalink | Reply  

  “Burger Revolution” on at Central Market 

  CM is promoting a July 4th tie-in Burger Revolution.  Basically they are building zany “burger” creations, like “cranberry Gorgonzola turkey burgers and Thai shrimp patties”.  Umm, we’ll pass on that.  We don’t call those things “burgers” around here.  They also have an accompanying Burger Manifesto which describes their motivations, and which runs counter to our own Official Burger Statement here at ABN.  I’m sure their plain burger is quite delicious (it’s on our list to try out), but we’ll skip the Revolution Burgers….

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  • TIm 5:53 pm on June 24, 2011 Permalink | Reply

    Off topic, but I have been searching for the 2js special sauce for years. Would you have any resources to locate it?

  • Marti 12:41 pm on November 3, 2014 Permalink | Reply

    Hi Tim,
    Just saw this message. I have the ingredients they used, but not the actual measurements of the ingredients. I’d be happy to share that with you.

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• Chris 6:59 am on May 27, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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  Top Notch & In the Buns Groupons! 

  Today’s Groupon is $4 for $8 at Top Notch.  No brainer.  But what’s with that photo–that ain’t no burger you can get at Top Notch!  There’s also one for $5 for $10 at In the Buns, also with a fake burger photo.  It’s National Burger Week.

   

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  • Mike 7:29 pm on May 27, 2011 Permalink | Reply

    The Top Notch burger, much like the Hill-Bert’s burger, is one of those burgers that tastes a lot better than it looks. Come to think of it, there is usually an inverse relationship between appearance and quality when it comes to dive burgers. I think the Casino El Camino burger is one of the few great dive burgers whose appearance directly indicates the quality of its taste.

• Chris 9:32 am on May 20, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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  $2 Burgers at In the Buns Tonight 

  From In the Buns‘ Facebook page:

  Tomorrow 5/20/2011 from 6-9p.m. you can enjoy ANY burger for only $2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is dine in only and must mention this post! You can share this post with friends.

  Ask to try their fresh cut fries!

   

• Chris 2:18 pm on May 9, 2011 Permalink | Reply  

  In the Buns Deal and Fry News 

  In the Buns is featured in todays “aDealio”, which is yet another Groupon-esque site that I had never heard of. $7 for $15 worth of grub. And, prominently touted in the dealio is the fact that In the Buns is “testing their new fresh-cut fries“, which is encouraging news! Get the aDealio deal here.

   

• Chris 10:47 am on May 3, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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  In the Buns Burger Joint 

  Read on Chowhound about a new burger place just minutes from my office so had to give it a try.  Overall I was quite impressed with the burger.  It was very juicy and was a good size–6oz–no thin patty here.  Cooked on a griddle, nice crust development.  The cheeseburger has the cheese mixed into the meat instead of sitting on top…not sure about this technique, but at least they offer cheddar and other real cheese (non American) options.  The bun was good–well toasted, held up to the burger but was not overly bready, and was also top-toasted on the griddle, always a nice touch.

  They offer an array of quality sugar-cane soda options at the fountain–Maine Root sodas, and Dublin Dr. Pepper on tap.

  On the flip side, I thought the fries were pretty much terrible.  They were edible, but were run of the mill frozen curly fries.  Also not a fan of the interior and the tiny tables with the annoying flower sculptures.  The combo price, at $9+ after tax, is a bit steep as well.

  Overall, very good burger.  If they switched to fresh fries made in-house, I’d find it difficult to stay away.

  Check them out on Facebook (they don’t appear to have a dedicated website). Their Yelp entry has quite a few photos.

   

  
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  As delivered--note bun top toasting

  

  Nice crust development! Nice bun toasting as well.

  

  Note cheese oozing out from within

  

  Cross section showing cheddar distribution

  

  Boring fries

  

  Dublin Dr. Pepper on tap!

  

  Tables too small

  

  Not a fan of these table sculptures...seem to be in the way

  

  Order up

  

  They need better signage

  

  

  Blurry cross section...need a new camera

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  • Jim Howard 3:44 pm on August 26, 2011 Permalink | Reply

    I live in Anderson Mill, and had no idea these guys were here! I’ll check them out this weekend, thanks.

• Chris 10:45 am on May 2, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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  Dan’s Hamburgers–Good 

  Went to Dan’s recently, an Austin institution.  It’s a reliable favorite.  Griddle patty, frozen faux fresh fries.  Very good onion rings.  Nicely toasted buttery bun–they do the Standard White Bun very well.  Cheddar available.  Overall, a solid griddled thin-patty burger.

  

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  Ambiance is a bit lacking

  

  Medium burger and fries

  

  Under the hood

  

  Cross section--typical thin-patty action

  

  Fries ho-hum frozen variety

  

  

  North Lamar location

   

• Chris 2:26 pm on April 5, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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  Northcross Elevation Now Open 

  The Northcross Mall Elevation Burger is now open!  We are fans of the Elevation burger–they offer quality cheddar cheese, hormone-free etc etc beef, delicious fresh fries cooked in olive oil, and tons of free topping choices (including grilled onions…free!).  Check it out.

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  • word 7:53 pm on April 5, 2011 Permalink | Reply

    another new place opened a couple weeks ago – big daddy’s or something – at 183 and Burnet in that large strip mall. quality burgers, unique ingredients, pretty good brioche style buns. Owned by the same person who owns Nutty Brown Cafe, fwiw

    • Chris 8:05 pm on April 5, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      Great, thanks for the tip. Will check into it and post results here…

    • Mike 8:51 pm on April 6, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      This is exciting news. I have eaten a different burger almost every week for over seven years, and the Nutty Brown Cafe burger remains one of my favorites.

• Chris 3:18 pm on March 22, 2011 Permalink | Reply  

  Seasoning Salt Alert 

  Popped into Freddy’s Steakburgers for lunch as I was up in the area perusing the Cedar Park Half Price Books store.  Was disappointed with my visit to Freddy’s.  Previous visits have been fairly reliable–decent fast food burger, decent fries.  Nothing special, but not bad.  Today was different.  The burger was about the same, but the fries were terrible.  They were doused in seasoning salt, which is criminal.  There are very few valid uses for seasoning salt, and french fries are not one of those valid uses.  The Freddy’s fries are so thin that they became salt sticks.  Horribly salty, with that paprika-ey seasoning salt taste.  Just awful.  Could not finish them, which is saying a lot.

  I feel so strongly about this issue that I created a Facebook Cause to address it.  Please consider lending your support to this important cause.

  I think I’m done with Freddy’s after this last visit.

   

• Chris 1:17 pm on January 24, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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  Free Burgers and Fries! 

  Free food at a new Carl’s Jr. in Westlake tomorrow and Wednesday.  Official details:

  The festivities will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the new restaurant, with burgers and fries to be given away, as well as coupons and prizes; the chain’s mascot, Happy Star, and Carl’s Jr.’s street team will be on hand to ensure everyone is having a great time! The restaurant will officially open its doors to the public on Monday, Jan. 31.

  11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, and Wednesday, Jan. 26
  Carl’s Jr., 3201 Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX 78746

  Carl’s Jr. ain’t all that, but hey, free burgers and fries!  And a chance to see Happy Star in person!

  

  Happy Star Hotness from Carl's Facebook Page

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• Chris 12:43 pm on December 16, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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  Hat Creek Expansion Plans 

  An article in today’s Statesman details expansion plans for Hat Creek Burgers.  Upshot: 5-10 more locations planned, with a “flagship” location in Westlake where those pink flamingos currently reside.  UT-area location due to open first, early next year.  Thumbs up from ABN…we love Hat Creek!

  Most interesting comment on the story: “At least there won’t be many smelly hippies there.”

   

  

  Why we like Hat Creek (yes, that's real cheddar, folks)!