Hopdoddy Opening in North Austin
South Austin fancy-pants burger bar Hopdoddy is opening at Anderson/Burnet this month! Looking forward to trying them out, since I never get south. Home-baked buns + in-house ground beef.
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Chris
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Moonie’s Opening Third Location
Cedar Park’s Moonie’s Burger House is opening a third location at MoPac and Burnet, in the same shopping center as TacoDeli, at 12001 Burnet Road. Looks like the same spot as the failed Gabbi’s Burgers and Dogs occupied.
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Chris
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.
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
I live in Anderson Mill, and had no idea these guys were here! I’ll check them out this weekend, thanks.
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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
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
New Location for Elevation Burger
Just read that a second location for Elevation Burger is finally in the works at Northcross Mall, near Dos Batos. Had heard this was coming quite some time ago, but could find no evidence of progress. Finally there is some activity, and the Elevation website lists 2525 Anderson Lane as “Coming Fall 2010″, so it’s official. Elevation is a good chain in my opinion–fresh beef, cheddar cheese, no extra charge for any of their many toppings (including grilled onions), and tasty fresh fries.
brian 1:46 am on August 2, 2011 Permalink |
hey chris…we are now open in that location. Its a smaller but “cozier” place than our other locations. We are testing a few different things over there. We have a family meal deal for $21.99 that feeds two adults and two kids…we have a happy hour from 4-7pm everyday. ALL bottled beer is $2. One of the best deals in town! And for you we offer either sliced or shredded cheddar (asked for shredded) to top off your burger. Thanks for letting people know we are open…. brian (owner)
Chris 9:23 am on August 2, 2011 Permalink |
Thanks for the info Brian, and thanks for the Cheddar update! Two varieties of cheddar–that’s even better. Will have to get by and give this location a try.
brian 1:44 pm on August 6, 2011 Permalink |
I am at that location quite a bit so let me know when you are there..would like to meet you. remember you can get extra mayo etc. if you want it on your burger. Your one of the few that has said we had “dry bun” syndrome
Nothing worse than dry buns.The bun is usually one of the things we receive great reviews on. Look forward to seeing you and thanks for letting people know we are open. It really helps us smaller guys. brian