Well, I got back from Chicago last night and I have a travel hangover. Although it could be from drinking Mon through Wednesday as well. The main eating highlight was obviously beef. Chicago is a beef town after all.
First lunch stop was a local chain called Portillo's. Not only are they one of our customers, but its been around since the early 60s and now has 50 locations with more opening. I had to get an Italian Beef sandwich with hot peppers, dipped in gravy. First time having one of those. It was really good. Although I think I prefer a French Dip with the cheese and toasted roll. Would eat again though.
The highlight of my eating was the bacon double cheeseburger from Small Cheval which is a stripped down menu from the flagship restaurant Au Cheval. My coworker brought this place up and it triggered a memory in the deep recesses of my brain. I think I saw their burgers on Instagram or an article somewhere. Thank god I stored it away and remembered because this was me as I took my first bite.
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Something about the combination of the bun, seasoning on the beef, bacon, cheese house made dijonaise, thinly sliced pickles, and chopped onions was like nothing I have ever had. I eat burgers everywhere. It's how I like to judge a place. If you can't make a good burger then you likely can't do anything else well. This is the best burger I have ever eaten. I'll give it a 9.5/10 only because if I give it a 10/10 and someone else comes along with a better burger I am screwed.
Disclaimer: I am much more of a fan of a smashburger style patty than a big ole' half pound or larger patty. I find the crispy exterior is just a better mouthfeel than biting into a thick patty.
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First lunch stop was a local chain called Portillo's. Not only are they one of our customers, but its been around since the early 60s and now has 50 locations with more opening. I had to get an Italian Beef sandwich with hot peppers, dipped in gravy. First time having one of those. It was really good. Although I think I prefer a French Dip with the cheese and toasted roll. Would eat again though.
The highlight of my eating was the bacon double cheeseburger from Small Cheval which is a stripped down menu from the flagship restaurant Au Cheval. My coworker brought this place up and it triggered a memory in the deep recesses of my brain. I think I saw their burgers on Instagram or an article somewhere. Thank god I stored it away and remembered because this was me as I took my first bite.
Something about the combination of the bun, seasoning on the beef, bacon, cheese house made dijonaise, thinly sliced pickles, and chopped onions was like nothing I have ever had. I eat burgers everywhere. It's how I like to judge a place. If you can't make a good burger then you likely can't do anything else well. This is the best burger I have ever eaten. I'll give it a 9.5/10 only because if I give it a 10/10 and someone else comes along with a better burger I am screwed.
Disclaimer: I am much more of a fan of a smashburger style patty than a big ole' half pound or larger patty. I find the crispy exterior is just a better mouthfeel than biting into a thick patty.
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