4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5 I thought a lot about where my last burger in Minnesota would be since we made the decision to move to Florida a few months ago. I wanted it to be a burger that I loved and a place I loved supporting. There were many that met that criteria, but there was a place that just made it feel right. I vividly remember the first time I had the Mogul Burger. I had heard about this deep fried burger in a gluten free wrap, but had not really seen any reviews. I had many questions. When I grabbed it, the cheese gushed out everywhere. The peppers and onions had a wonderfu ..read more

5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0 My Burger journey that began in 2013 is taking a huge turn. I’m excited to tell you that my wife and I are relocating to the Tampa metro area, although Minnesota will always be home. I hope my burger blog has provided value to you over the years and given you some good information about each burger or restaurant I’ve talked about. I hope I’ve gotten more right than wrong. Highlights for me have been to meet @chefharcey, who created the incredible “Perfect Burger” at Victory 44, that triggered the Burger passion in me, and also to meet @stephaniemarch ..read more

4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5 The food truck options have exploded over the last few years and are certainly not showing any downturns.  As far as Minnesota, we wait all winter for it to warm up enough for these trucks to hit the road.  There were even a couple that even stayed out all winter.  I’ll drive across the entire metro to hit my favorites.  I’ve got a new addition to my favorite food trucks AND a new addition to my favorite smashburgers. The short version is that this smashburger is very well executed with good ingredients and you will love it.  C ..read more

5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0 All good things must come to an end.  Let me tell you why.  Who?  @phatphood, @shawnsrodgers and myself.  What?  Our 100th #tcburgernight.  Where?  Parlour. When?  Last night at the original Minneapolis location.  Why?  All of us wanted to have some fun and talk about the good and great burgers around the Twin Cities Metro area, meet people and hopefully help out the restaurant community in any way we could.  How?  Start a TC Burger Night where all of us meet, enjoy burgers and other items off of ..read more

4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5 Anyone ready for another Smashburger?  I’ve been waiting for Steele & Hops to add one, and with their new menu out last week, Chef Kyle Moncada did.  I think you’ll like it. Not your classic smash, is what I’ll tell you.  I’ll also say, why not! I’m a sucker for bacon jam, and I got sucker punched by the sweet caramelized bacon jam.  It’s savory & sweet & wonderful.  It shines like a beacon. The two patties are 3oz. of their hand crafted, loose formed, ground chuck with butter added in.  Seasoned and juicy enough for ..read more

4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5 Welcome back to Prime Time, Chef Vincent.  It’s great to see you AND your Vincent Burger back in the spotlight at your new French casual restaurant, Chloe By Vincent. It was 2014.  I hadn’t started my Burger Blog yet, but I was taking pictures of, and writing notes on, some of the more well known burgers in the Twin Cities.  I remember very well, my visit to Vincent A Restaurant, to try the Vincent Burger with my coworkers.  I was excited to try it back then, and I was certainly excited to try it again. You know the saying, “It’s not what ..read more

4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5 The Smashburger bandwagon just keeps on rolling with NO signs of slowing down.  There’s a reason I’ve suggested to many restaurants that don’t have one on their menu, to create one and get it on.  This is what hungry patrons are looking for.  EverywhenBurger Bar has not only one, but a few on their menu, that will satisfy your Smashburger desire. Located inside @centro_twincities on Nicollet Ave., it shares its Burger driven menu agenda, with Centro’s taco focused menu.  Sit anywhere and order from your phone and your order will be delive ..read more

5.0 out of 5.0 stars5.0 When was the last time you heard about a great burger, then when it came to your table, it looked like a great burger, then when you touched it, it felt like a great burger, then when you devoured it, it WAS a great burger? I’d love to hear your answer. My enthusiastic answer is, “a few days ago at @artsandrecuptown.” Arts + Rec has brought some coolness and fun back to Lake and Hennepin. A restaurant, an entertainment venue, a speakeasy, a tropical themed rooftop and one very cool, artist-designed mini golf course. Let’s talk restaurant, and more im ..read more

4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5 I sure do miss the Twin Cities Burger Battle. It’s been way too long, but there was another Burger Battle that went down earlier this week that I want to highlight. Five restaurants located inside Graze, battled it out for Best Burger. I don’t want to sound cliche’, but any of these burgers would have been a worthy winner, but there is only one. Two Mixed Up takes the crown with their fantastic Patty Melt! Here is what went down: The Fabled Rooster – PB&J Burger – Black Angus Patty, Pepper Jack Cheese, Smoked Brisket, Jalapeño Jelly and ..read more