Facebook Burger Poll
One of those Facebook “Social Polls” for “Favorite Burger in Austin Tx” is making the rounds. Vote here: http://on.fb.me/htwsu1
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Chris
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Chris
Burger Purist Ozersky Visits Austin
Just saw a blurb in today’s Statesman about a visit from famed burger purist, Josh Ozersky. Love this quote from him, which fits in quite well with our philosophy here at ABN: “If you see a crazy burger with 45 toppings on a 17-grain bun, run for the hills.”
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Chris
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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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
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Chris
Great, thanks for the tip. Will check into it and post results here…
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Mike
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.
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Chris
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.
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Chris
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 78746Carl’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
Chris
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)!
Chris
Mooyah Coming Back
Looks like Dallas-based Mooyah is going to try the Austin market…again, according to this Austin Business Journal article. They had a location at 183 & Burnet that did not last too long and closed maybe a year ago. The one time I tried it did not entice me to return. Seems like a 5 Guys clone more or less.
Disturbing note from the article:
their hamburger patties are made from 100 percent fresh lean American beef
Hmmm, lean beef is not a good sign!
Chris
Breaking Tater Tot News
Top Notch is now serving tater tots! Fried okra is another one of their new sides.
Top Notch Tots!
Chris
TMZ Reporting Cisco Burger Coming
TMZ is on the case with Jesse James, claiming that his Cisco Burger is “kicking ass” and he’s going to open one of them in “his new hometown” of Austin…full story
Chris
Top Notch Moving into 21st Century!
Some important changes are afoot at Top Notch. They are now open Sundays! They now accept credit cards! And they have a new website (although it took forever to load for me…details)! Good stuff. “Like” them on Facebook while you are at it.
Joanne 5:41 pm on April 6, 2011 Permalink |
That quote is right up my alley,