On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:04:32 -0600, "Dale P" > wrote:

>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
.. .
>> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>> new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>> to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
>> read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>>
>> Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>>
>> Lou
>>
>
>I think egg and hamburger go great together. I can do it Benedict style,
>Mexican with salsa and guacamole, American with just cheese (maybe diced
>onion) and some bacon. My only rule is that the yolk must be runny. It can
>be poached or basted, but must be runny. Wow, think I'll set out some
>burger meat for breakfast!!

Thanks for the point of view.

Lou

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:06:55 -0400, "Paco" >
wrote:

>
>
>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
.. .
>> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>> new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>> to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
>> read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>>
>> Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>>
>> Lou
>>
>
>The world famous "Bull Burger"! Served at the Bell Diner, Bayside, NY, only
>after last call (4:00 AM, back in the day. Greek diners never close). A
>bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg on top!

What else was on the burger? I would imagine a greek diner wouldn't
load it up with all the other weird stuff.

>A side order of fries w/brown
>gravy! The ensuing reduction in blood flow would negate the effects of
>alcohol upon the circulatory system, thereby eliminating the possibility of
>a "hangover". Basically the same outcome as a trip to White Castle, but
>with less flatulence.

White Castle is so good after being over-served!

Lou

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:40:05 -0700 (PDT), bulka
> wrote:

>On Apr 20, 2:01*am, "Paul M. Cook" > wrote:
>> "Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
>>
>> ...
>>
>> > Why does this seem so wrong? *I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>> > new burger joint in Chicago. *They showed a burger loaded with
>> > toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. *It looks liked a total mess
>> > to eat. *It there a region or culture that normally does this? *I've
>> > read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>>
>> > Am I missing out? *Something I should try?
>>
>> It's been around a long time. *Just like a fried egg on apple pie. *I had my
>> first egg topped cheeseburger back in 1984. *And it tasted really good.
>> Yeah, it's a bit messy but that's half the experience.
>>
>> Paul
>
>Wait. On a pie?

My thought too. Never heard of that either.

Lou

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:08:52 -0700, Julian Vrieslander
> wrote:

>In article >,
> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
>> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>> new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>> to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this?
>
>In Ithaca, New York, a cheeseburger with fried egg is called a Bo
>Burger. You will find it on the menu at many of the local eateries. Bo
>Burgers are one of the basic food groups for students from Ithaca
>College and Cornell. If you visit hot cuisine establishments like the
>State Diner, Manos Diner, or Louie's Lunch Truck by the Cornell north
>campus dorms, you will find Bo Burgers being consumed at all hours of
>night and day. I did more than a few during my stint in Ithaca.
>
>Paula Dean covered it on her TV show:
>
><http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/p...cipe/index.htm
>l>

That actually looks do-able. It's all the extra topping that seem so
weird. Her's looks like something I'd try. (once maybe)

Lou

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:27:01 -0500, George Leppla
> wrote:

>On 4/19/2010 7:51 PM, Lou Decruss wrote:
>> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>> new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>> to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
>> read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>>
>> Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>
>
>I first saw this in Brazil. Found out it is pretty popular down there.
> If it was just a burger and egg, it would have been OK.... but it had
>all the fixins' on it and to me, was just strange.

Exactly! It seems some of the things mentioned here and what I saw on
TV had way so much going on. I mean a sandwich 4-5 inches tall is
goofy IMO. I mentioned this to Louise and she said we should try it.
The Paula Dean version Julian posted is what I'd do. If I'm going
have egg I don't want lettuce or tomato. I use mayo on my burgers so
I'm not sure how I'd handle that.

Lou

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:29:39 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2010-04-20, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>> new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it.
>
>I don't think it's weird. Eggs have been in sandwiches in one form or
>another forever. Right now you've got me jonesing for a grilled ham
>and egg sandwich. I suspect the sunnyside up egg on the burger was a
>promo shot. I wouldn't do it, not cuz an egg is out of place, more
>cuz most burgers are too busy already without one more thing piled
>on. I actually like to taste the burger, only rarely adding cheese.

I like ham and eggs sandwiches too. I agree a burger doesn't need one
more thing going on.

Lou

On 4/20/2010 7:43 AM, atec7 7 > wrote:
> George Leppla wrote:
>> On 4/19/2010 7:51 PM, Lou Decruss wrote:
>>> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>>> new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>>> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>>> to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
>>> read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>>>
>>> Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>>
>>
>> I first saw this in Brazil. Found out it is pretty popular down there.
>> If it was just a burger and egg, it would have been OK.... but it had
>> all the fixins' on it and to me, was just strange.
>>
>> George L
> Sounds like your taste buds are like your general geography


From where I live, if I want to go to Brazil, I head South. Down
there... that-away. If you want to get real techical, to get to where I
was in Brazil from where I left the US, I have to travel South by
Southeast. More or less.

There. That should satisfy your anal-retentive nature.

George L

Lou wrote on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:12:27 -0500:

>> On 2010-04-19 17:51:17 -0700, Lou Decruss said:
>>
>>> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube
>>> about a new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger
>>> loaded with toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It
>>> looks liked a total mess to eat. It there a region or
>>> culture that normally does this?
>>
>> Yes, where every people like eggs and they have a mouth,
>> seemingly.
>>
>>> I've read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems
>>> weird too.
>>
>> I had never heard of such thing some 20 years ago. I think I
>> first started encountering them with some regularity in
>> Vietnamese and Japanese food. It was an order of
>> whatever-the-heck with a fried egg on top. I loved it. The
>> was tentative at first.

> I've only recently seen these things. It seems the trendy
> burger joints are doing it. I see from this thread it's
> nothing new and must just be spreading here.

>> The most popular hip pizza joint nearby has one with a fried
>> egg and some other really great stuff. It's wonderful.
>>
>> The do seem to be popping up everywhere.

> It seems lots of people like it. <shrug>

It seems to me that it would taste fine even if increases the amount of
cholesterol. People do eat poached eggs on top of ham and covered with
Hollandaise: eggs benedict.

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

On 2010-04-20, James Silverton > wrote:

> cholesterol. People do eat poached eggs on top of ham and covered with
> Hollandaise: eggs benedict.

There used to be a place in Pacifica, South of San Francisco, that
served Eggs Benedict made with Dungeness crab meat and real
hollandaise. To die for! With a dish like that, I can't imagine why
they folded. I used to drive 50 miles just to eat there.

nb

On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:51:17 -0500, Lou Decruss > wrote:

>Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
>read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>
>Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>
>Lou

Back during world war 2 there was collusion between japan and germany. A dreadful
secret weapon was used on america. Germany beamed stupid/amorality rays at america's
east coast while japan beamed insanity/wierdness rays at america's west coast. The
sources of these emanations have never been found and it is assumed the information
was expunged from every document in both countries and all people who knew commited
suicide. The rays continue to affect America to this very day.

Pretty much explains everything doesn't it?

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:55:26 -0400, "
> wrote:

>On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:51:17 -0500, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
>>Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>>new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>>toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>>to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
>>read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>>
>>Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>>
>>Lou
>
>Back during world war 2 there was collusion between japan and germany. A dreadful
>secret weapon was used on america. Germany beamed stupid/amorality rays at america's
>east coast while japan beamed insanity/wierdness rays at america's west coast. The
>sources of these emanations have never been found and it is assumed the information
>was expunged from every document in both countries and all people who knew commited
>suicide. The rays continue to affect America to this very day.
>
>Pretty much explains everything doesn't it?
>

So it's taken this long for east to meet west in the midwest?

Lou

On Apr 19, 9:01*pm, Lin > wrote:
> Christine Dabney wrote:
> >http://i48.tinypic.com/2hcn4vp.jpg
>
> > Well..this is the sandwich I got back in December, when Lin and I went
> > out to lunch in Nevada City, CA. *I took a pic of it, and as you can
> > see, it has a fried egg on top. No, it wasn't a hamburger, but it was
> > still very good. *Judging by how this was, I can very easily see how
> > good a fried egg on top of a burger might be. *This was very, very
> > good.
>
> Red Robin makes one called the "Royal" Red Robin Burger. Besides the
> fried egg, cheese and regular trimmings, it has threes slices of
> hickory-smoked bacon. Sort of like a breakfast-dinner! I haven't tried
> it myself, but Bob really likes it.
>
> --Lin (wishing I could get hold of the Niman Ranch pastrami that was on
> my Nevada City sandwich. Yummmm.)

Is there also a hamburger patty in the RR Royal burger? I love fried
egg sandwiches, but certainly don't need the hamburger in them.

N.

On Apr 20, 1:06*am, "Paco" > wrote:
> "Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Why does this seem so wrong? *I just saw a clip on the tube about a
> > new burger joint in Chicago. *They showed a burger loaded with
> > toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. *It looks liked a total mess
> > to eat. *It there a region or culture that normally does this? *I've
> > read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>
> > Am I missing out? *Something I should try?
>
> > Lou
>
> The world famous "Bull Burger"! *Served at the Bell Diner, Bayside, NY, only
> after last call (4:00 AM, back in the day. *Greek diners never close). *A
> bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg on top! *A side order of fries w/brown
> gravy! *The ensuing reduction in blood flow would negate the effects of
> alcohol upon the circulatory system, thereby eliminating the possibility of
> a "hangover". *Basically the same outcome as a trip to White Castle, but
> with less flatulence.

and if memory serves, there's a White Castle on the corner of Northern
Blvd and Bell Blvd... not far from that diner!

On 4/20/2010 10:13 AM, Lou Decruss wrote:
> On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:47:21 -0700 (PDT), Brian Anasta
> > wrote:
>
>> On Apr 20, 10:51 am, Lou > wrote:
>>> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>>> new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>>> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>>> to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
>>> read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>>>
>>> Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>>>
>>> Lou
>>
>> Hi Lou,
>>
>> When I first arrived in Australia from The States many moons ago I
>> have to admit this particular sight had ME somewhat bewildered. Now, a
>> burger loaded with bacon, tomato, onion rings, cheese, lettuce,
>> beetroot, pineapple, and of course a sunny-side up egg IS one of the
>> world's bizarre little culinary delights - in my opinion of course
>
> I'll agree with bizarre but not sure about the delight. The pineapple
> seems over the top. IMO of course.

While not quite so extreme, Friendlys used to have a "Hawaiian Teriyaki
Burger", with IIRC Canadian Bacon, pineapple, scallions, maybe some
onion, and a teriyaki sauce that was, well, I've been missing it ever
since they took it off the menu. Pineapple goes surprisingly well on
the right burger.

Nancy2 wrote:

> Is there also a hamburger patty in the RR Royal burger? I love fried
> egg sandwiches, but certainly don't need the hamburger in them.
>

Yep. Includes the beef.

--Lin

"Julian Vrieslander" > wrote in message
news:MY_FIRST_NAME-> In Ithaca, New York, a cheeseburger with fried egg is
called a Bo
> Burger. You will find it on the menu at many of the local eateries. Bo
> Burgers are one of the basic food groups for students from Ithaca
> College and Cornell. If you visit hot cuisine establishments like the
> State Diner, Manos Diner, or Louie's Lunch Truck by the Cornell north
> campus dorms, you will find Bo Burgers being consumed at all hours of
> night and day. I did more than a few during my stint in Ithaca.

Ithaca is my hometown...
Remember doing afew boburgers there myself. Don't remember if I used
ketchup. . . probably did.

Van

Food Snob® wrote:

> If that's "a little pricey," the Pope's "a little" Catholic. The Red
> Robins around here don't charge that.

That's about average here for the three items. I doubt that it's much
less than that in the midwest -- a buck or two tops. Now, if Michael
didn't order the onion rings and settled for just the bottomless fries
that come WITH the burger it would have been less. Also, they have some
fancy iced teas that aren't cheap if that's what he had. I might add
that anything other than their original burger does cost more.

$18/per person at a joint like that really is average around here.

--Lin

J. Clarke > wrote:

>While not quite so extreme, Friendlys used to have a "Hawaiian Teriyaki
>Burger", with IIRC Canadian Bacon, pineapple, scallions, maybe some
>onion, and a teriyaki sauce that was, well, I've been missing it ever
>since they took it off the menu. Pineapple goes surprisingly well on
>the right burger.

My impression is it's a Hawaiian thing to pile a lot of vegetables
onto a burger -- slivers of carrot, zucchini, bell pepper etc.
My further impression is this may have stemmed from a public
health initiative to get more vegetables into the Hawaii diet,
versus the traditional spam, white rice and beer.

"Toss an egg into it" appears in food items around the world,
because eggs are often very prevalent. In Spain I have a braised
beef stew-like dish... with an egg. It's there, it's protein,
toss it in.


Steve

"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
...
> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
> new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
> to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
> read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>
> Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>
> Lou
>
Hamburger patty & eggs = good breakfast.

Why not add a bun?

Dimitri

On Apr 19, 5:51*pm, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> Why does this seem so wrong? *I just saw a clip on the tube about a
> new burger joint in Chicago. *They showed a burger loaded with
> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. *It looks liked a total mess
> to eat. *It there a region or culture that normally does this? *I've
> read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>
> Am I missing out? *Something I should try?

Holsteiner Schnitzel is topped with a fried egg, and Salade Lyonnaise
is topped with a poached egg. If you think a soft yolk makes
everything more delicious, you should try it.

Popular at the cafe at my summer factory job was the fried hot dog and
fried egg sandwich for breakfast. Take a dog, split it and fry it, top
it with a fried egg between two slices of white toast. Add ketchup,
salt and pepper to taste.

On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:47:46 -0600, Christine Dabney wrote:

> On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:31:23 -0700, Leonard Blaisdell
> > wrote:
>
>>> Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>
> This is combining two threads..one of people taking pictures of their
> food, and this thread about fried eggs on top.
>
> http://i48.tinypic.com/2hcn4vp.jpg
>

that's one ugly-looking egg.

your pal,
blake

On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:29:57 -0700 (PDT), Michael O'Connor wrote:

>> Red Robin makes one called the "Royal" Red Robin Burger. Besides the
>> fried egg, cheese and regular trimmings, it has threes slices of
>> hickory-smoked bacon. Sort of like a breakfast-dinner! I haven't tried
>> it myself, but Bob really likes it.
>>
>> --Lin (wishing I could get hold of the Niman Ranch pastrami that was on
>> my Nevada City sandwich. Yummmm.)
>
> I knew Red Robin had a burger with egg on it; I saw it on the menu,
> but never tried it. I just ate there once and felt that a burger,
> onion rings and an iced tea for 18 bucks was a little pricey, but the
> burger was good.

eighteen bucks? dear god.

your pal,
blake

On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:51:17 -0500, Lou Decruss wrote:

> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
> new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
> to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
> read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>
> Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>
> Lou

what the hell - be bold, lou! you seem to be the adventurous type to me.

i share your misgivings though.

your pal,
blake

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:07:11 -0700, Lin wrote:

> Food Snob® wrote:
>
>> If that's "a little pricey," the Pope's "a little" Catholic. The Red
>> Robins around here don't charge that.
>
> That's about average here for the three items. I doubt that it's much
> less than that in the midwest -- a buck or two tops. Now, if Michael
> didn't order the onion rings and settled for just the bottomless fries
> that come WITH the burger it would have been less. Also, they have some
> fancy iced teas that aren't cheap if that's what he had. I might add
> that anything other than their original burger does cost more.
>
> $18/per person at a joint like that really is average around here.
>
> --Lin

i thought that red robin was a small step up from a fast-food burger, kinda
like fuddrucker's.

your pal,
blake

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:35:03 -0400, blake murphy
> wrote:


>> http://i48.tinypic.com/2hcn4vp.jpg
>>
>
>that's one ugly-looking egg.
>
>your pal,
>blake

It sure tasted good though.

Christine

"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:40:05 -0700 (PDT), bulka
> > wrote:
>
>>On Apr 20, 2:01 am, "Paul M. Cook" > wrote:
>>> "Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
>>>
>>> ...
>>>
>>> > Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>>> > new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>>> > toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>>> > to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
>>> > read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>>>
>>> > Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>>>
>>> It's been around a long time. Just like a fried egg on apple pie. I had
>>> my
>>> first egg topped cheeseburger back in 1984. And it tasted really good.
>>> Yeah, it's a bit messy but that's half the experience.
>>>
>>> Paul
>>
>>Wait. On a pie?
>
> My thought too. Never heard of that either.
>

Yeah, it's not something you see every day. Apparently popular in the
South.

Paul

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:50:30 -0700, "Paul M. Cook" >
wrote:


>Yeah, it's not something you see every day. Apparently popular in the
>South.
>
>Paul
>

Not in the South I grew up in. However, that wasn't the deep South,
so who knows...LOL.

Christine

blake murphy wrote:

> i thought that red robin was a small step up from a fast-food burger, kinda
> like fuddrucker's.

It's been years for me, but I think Fuddrucker's might have had better
burgers than Red Robin. Red Robin is more inline with say Chili's or
Applebees and their specialty is burgers. They also serve normal fare --
salads, soups, southwesty entrees. It's family friendly -- and because
of that we make a point to sit on the bar side to avoid the additional
noise of the kids (not that we haven't had to put up with families on
our "quieter" side.) My one other gripe with the place is their
excessive use of salt in many of the dishes. I love salt -- but when I
think there's too much, it's that bad. They do have a full bar and
decent selection of brews on tap to wash that salt down though! ;-)

--Lin

On Apr 19, 9:01*pm, Lin > wrote:
>
> Red Robin makes one called the "Royal" Red Robin Burger. Besides the
> fried egg, cheese and regular trimmings, it has threes slices of
> hickory-smoked bacon. Sort of like a breakfast-dinner! I haven't tried
> it myself, but Bob really likes it.

Oh yes, I can just see the fat slob "Keyboard Cook Extraordinaire"
scarfing down overpriced Royal burgers at a shitty fast food joint
like Red Robin. Hehhhhhh what a phony asshole lol.....

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:15:02 -0700 (PDT), projectile vomit chick
> wrote:

>On Apr 19, 9:01*pm, SmoozeLin > wrote:
>>
>> Red Robin makes one called the "Royal" Red Robin Burger. Besides the
>> fried egg, cheese and regular trimmings, it has threes slices of
>> hickory-smoked bacon. Sort of like a breakfast-dinner! I haven't tried
>> it myself, but Bob really likes it.
>
>Oh yes, I can just see the fat slob "Keyboard Kook Extraordinaire"
>scarfing down overpriced Royal burgers at a shitty fast food joint
>like Red Robin. Hehhhhhh what a phony baboon asshole face. lol.....

On 4/20/2010 2:55 PM, Lin wrote:
> blake murphy wrote:
>
>> i thought that red robin was a small step up from a fast-food burger,
>> kinda
>> like fuddrucker's.
>
> It's been years for me, but I think Fuddrucker's might have had better
> burgers than Red Robin.

If the local Red Robin is typical, it's not hard to have better burgers.
Price was ridiculous, burger was ordinary, I didn't go back. There's
a Friendlys around the block that has _much_ better burgers IMO.

> Red Robin is more inline with say Chili's or
> Applebees and their specialty is burgers. They also serve normal fare --
> salads, soups, southwesty entrees. It's family friendly -- and because
> of that we make a point to sit on the bar side to avoid the additional
> noise of the kids (not that we haven't had to put up with families on
> our "quieter" side.) My one other gripe with the place is their
> excessive use of salt in many of the dishes. I love salt -- but when I
> think there's too much, it's that bad. They do have a full bar and
> decent selection of brews on tap to wash that salt down though! ;-)
>
> --Lin

On 4/20/2010 5:55 PM, J. Clarke wrote:
> On 4/20/2010 2:55 PM, Lin wrote:
>> blake murphy wrote:
>>
>>> i thought that red robin was a small step up from a fast-food burger,
>>> kinda
>>> like fuddrucker's.
>>
>> It's been years for me, but I think Fuddrucker's might have had better
>> burgers than Red Robin.
>
> If the local Red Robin is typical, it's not hard to have better burgers.
> Price was ridiculous, burger was ordinary, I didn't go back. There's a
> Friendlys around the block that has _much_ better burgers IMO.

I gave the Red Robin chain two chances. The first time I had a Reuben
sandwich. Reminded me of the sandwiches we used to get out of a vending
machine in factory... only without the taste.

A friend told me I made a mistake and that the best items on the menu
were the burgers... that they were the best. Over cooked, over priced
and the sides were laughable.

They won't get a third chance.

For chains... Fudruckers delivers the best burgers IMO.

George L

In article >,
Sqwertz > wrote:

> On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:29:57 -0700 (PDT), Michael O'Connor wrote:
>
> > I have eaten at Primanti Brothers in Pittsburgh, which is famous for
> > the sandwiches with slaw and fries piled on the sandwich, and they had
> > a sandwich on their menu that had a fried egg on it.
>
> A fried egg is an option on all their sandwiches, but I don't think
> they serve hamburgers.

Jury's out on that one:

http://www.primantibrothers.com/index.html

Each location has its own pdf menu. Looks like the pitts-burger is a
hamburger.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:58:18 -0700, Dan Abel wrote:

> In article >,
> Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:29:57 -0700 (PDT), Michael O'Connor wrote:
>>
>>> I have eaten at Primanti Brothers in Pittsburgh, which is famous for
>>> the sandwiches with slaw and fries piled on the sandwich, and they had
>>> a sandwich on their menu that had a fried egg on it.
>>
>> A fried egg is an option on all their sandwiches, but I don't think
>> they serve hamburgers.
>
> Jury's out on that one:
>
> http://www.primantibrothers.com/index.html
>
> Each location has its own pdf menu. Looks like the pitts-burger is a
> hamburger.

Forgot about that one. Yes - that is the only hamburger patty on
the menu.

-sw

On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:40:40 -0700, Ranée at Arabian Knits wrote:

> I think Fuddrucker's is much better than Red Robin and you don't feel
> like you're in the circus when you are there.

I've only been to RR twice, but each time they've had a clown that
twists balloons for the kids.

I tried to get one, but no such luck. for $20/head EVERYBODY should
get a god damned balloon.

-sw

"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:06:55 -0400, "Paco" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>>> new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>>> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>>> to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
>>> read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>>>
>>> Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>>>
>>> Lou
>>>
>>
>>The world famous "Bull Burger"! Served at the Bell Diner, Bayside, NY,
>>only
>>after last call (4:00 AM, back in the day. Greek diners never close). A
>>bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg on top!
>
> What else was on the burger? I would imagine a greek diner wouldn't
> load it up with all the other weird stuff.
>
>>A side order of fries w/brown
>>gravy! The ensuing reduction in blood flow would negate the effects of
>>alcohol upon the circulatory system, thereby eliminating the possibility
>>of
>>a "hangover". Basically the same outcome as a trip to White Castle, but
>>with less flatulence.
>
> White Castle is so good after being over-served!
>
> Lou

Jeez, Lou! It was almost 30 years ago, after last call, after 4:00 AM since
my last "adventure" there! But, if I had to guess, the standard burger
toppings - lettuce, slice of tomato, slice of raw onion, pickle on the side.
I never ate those on a bull burger, they added an "un-natural healthiness"
to the meal!

Yeah! WC Steakhouse! About 6 belly-bombs, large fries, large onion rings!
Probably cost about 3 bucks back then and tasted great as the Sun came up!
Ah, the good ol' days!

"none of your business" > wrote in message
...
> On Apr 20, 1:06 am, "Paco" > wrote:
>> "Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
>>
>> ...
>>
>> > Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>> > new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>> > toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>> > to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
>> > read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>>
>> > Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>>
>> > Lou
>>
>> The world famous "Bull Burger"! Served at the Bell Diner, Bayside, NY,
>> only
>> after last call (4:00 AM, back in the day. Greek diners never close). A
>> bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg on top! A side order of fries
>> w/brown
>> gravy! The ensuing reduction in blood flow would negate the effects of
>> alcohol upon the circulatory system, thereby eliminating the possibility
>> of
>> a "hangover". Basically the same outcome as a trip to White Castle, but
>> with less flatulence.
>
> and if memory serves, there's a White Castle on the corner of Northern
> Blvd and Bell Blvd... not far from that diner!

Yes! And it's still there, I just Googled White Castle. Cool! When were
you in that area? I was there during the mid 80s. Remember the Old Forge?
Farrell's? Donovan's? So many great bars, so little time!

In article
>,
Food Snob® > wrote:

> On Apr 19, 10:29*pm, "Michael O'Connor" > wrote:
> >
> > I knew Red Robin had a burger with egg on it; I saw it on the menu,
> > but never tried it. *I just ate there once and felt that a burger,
> > onion rings and an iced tea for 18 bucks was a little pricey, but the
> > burger was good.
> >
> If that's "a little pricey," the Pope's "a little" Catholic. The Red
> Robins around here don't charge that.

Depends what you order:

http://www.redrobin.com/menu/default...&mnu=RRGB-STND

That's for Missouri. (If the URL doesn't work, just take the first part
and put in your zip code).

The onion rings aren't a "side", they are a "shareable starter" and one
order is US$7.99. As Lin mentioned, the burgers come with unlimited
fries, and are all under US$10 (but not much).

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

George Leppla wrote:
> On 4/20/2010 7:43 AM, atec7 7 > wrote:
>> George Leppla wrote:
>>> On 4/19/2010 7:51 PM, Lou Decruss wrote:
>>>> Why does this seem so wrong? I just saw a clip on the tube about a
>>>> new burger joint in Chicago. They showed a burger loaded with
>>>> toppings and a sunny-side-up egg on it. It looks liked a total mess
>>>> to eat. It there a region or culture that normally does this? I've
>>>> read some places put an egg on pizza and that seems weird too.
>>>>
>>>> Am I missing out? Something I should try?
>>>
>>>
>>> I first saw this in Brazil. Found out it is pretty popular down there.
>>> If it was just a burger and egg, it would have been OK.... but it had
>>> all the fixins' on it and to me, was just strange.
>>>
>>> George L
>> Sounds like your taste buds are like your general geography
>
>
> From where I live, if I want to go to Brazil, I head South. Down
> there... that-away. If you want to get real techical, to get to where I
> was in Brazil from where I left the US, I have to travel South by
> Southeast. More or less.
>
> There. That should satisfy your anal-retentive nature.
>
> George L
>
>
You have been woooosshheeeddddd

atec7 7 wrote:

> Starting at the bottom
> Toasted bun
> squirt of BBQ sauce
> sprinkle ground cheese
> some lettuce
> meat
> beetroot
> egg
> toasted bun
> wonderful and yummy
> also a little salt of pepper to taste

I think I'd add a very thin slice of onion, and use horseradish with sour
cream instead of barbecue sauce.

The beet is pickled, isn't it?

Bob