Scooter's in Seattle

Scooter's in Seattle--all Iowa beef. The bacon cheeseburger.  Nothing fancy, but it's good. The cost: $5.29 for just the burger, $7.59 if you add fries and a drink, $8.84 if you add milkshake and a drink.

 
 
This post is from Oregon Hamburger Review's new featured correspondent and Iowa beef expert, Rusty Ott

Eickten’s Bison Classic

While on my first trip to the great state of Minnesota, a colleague of mine told me we had to have a burger at Eickten’s in Center City. We all know the deal here, if this was any ordinary BURGER I wouldn’t be spending a perfectly good evening writing a blog entry. This thing was a perfectly cooked (by perfectly cooked, I mean RARE enough for a good heart surgeon to bring the beast back to life, because cooked any more would be criminal) Eickten’s Bison Classic. That’s right boys and girls, a 1/3 lb of lean Bison that was raised right there in the back 40. And I know what you’re all thinking, no, although it’s not quite like going to the lobsta (proper Maine pronunciation for those that didn’t know) pound and picking out the crustacean of your choice, it felt awfully close. Did I mention I saw a herd of these tasty critters grazing on grass in the field right out back?

So lets get down to the rest of the nitty gritty details, huh? $10.99 for a 1/3 lb lean Bison with “Mom’s signature Tilsit cheese.” Oh yeah, they make that cheese themselves. It comes with lettuce, tomato and a slice of onion. However, you also get a choice of soup (including some delicious Bison chili) salad or potato wedges or if you’re so inclined sweet potato, waffle or shoe string fries. And, while I’ve been known to enjoy a good fried potato in my day (some may even go so far as to say that I have a French fry problem), out of respect for ACE BURGER, I chose to go sans fries for my first (and there will be more) entry into this illustrious blog. As you can tell, my Eickton’s BURGER experience was so rewarding I am already looking forward to my next trip to MN later this May. Next time it’s the Blue Mox Buffalo Burger with the cave aged blue cheese and a strip of bacon, for sure!

Respectfully submitted,

Burger Meister (AKA Mark Vermeal)

Another Trip to the Original Pilot Butte Drive-In

December 13, 2011 - Pilot Butte Drive-In: Bacon Cheeseburger and Tavern Burger.

My friend Dan and I went here for lunch today. It had been awhile since he had been there and I was eager for more burger research. Of course I couldn't branch out, I had to continue my studies of the Tavern Burger, my all-time #1 burger in the WORLD! Dan commented that it looked like a career burger which I thought was a very appropriate description. Dan ordered a Bacon Cheeseburger which at $8.80 is a pretty quality deal for a good sized burger! Dan was wondering what I was doing with my camera when our food arrived as he was ready to dig in. Thanks for playing along with my burger research Dan, and I hope its was worth the wait!!

Pilot Butte Burger - New Bend, OR ~ Westside

September 29, 2011 ~ Pilot Butte Burger: Chili Cheeseburger and Tavern Burger.

My wife's parents Bob and Mary Ann were visiting and they know of my fondness for the burgers here. I took Bob and Mary Ann here before my son was born. The Westside store is new, very well done, and very clean. The menu is the same and the burgers are just as good! Bob ordered a Chili Cheeseburger which is served open faced and looked quite good. Bob really liked the chili used on this burger. This burger is $11.65. I have a hard time staying away from the Tavern Burger as it is #1 on my current burger ranking. A very quality place that serves very big but tasty burgers! Check out their website at http://www.pilotbutte.com/

American Psycho Burger - Cabana Cafe, SC

If you are ever in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area I would highly recommend you stop by the Cabana Cafe in Litchfield Beach and order an American Psycho Burger. This is a great "chili style burger" but what makes it unique is the fact that is not an open face burger. Is a burger topped with really good chili, American cheese, Bacon, pickle, fried onions, fried egg, and lettuce. It costs $13 and it is worth it! Before or after you eat your burger you can swim in the ocean or the pool next to your table.

Dickie Jo's - Eugene, OR

Dickie Jo's is a great burger joint! You know its going to be good by looking at the menu. It has one burger on it and you can make the burger what you want with a variety of options or additions. The only problem that I have is that you cannot get a fried egg on the burger. I ordered a bacon cheese burger and it was excellent! The meat is very good and you can tell that it of high quality. My family ordered various other versions of the birger and everyone was satisfied. YOu can't really go wrong at Dickie Jo's; good burgers at a great price! I will definatley be going back the next time I'm in Eugene.

The Big Mouth Vinnie Burger

The Big Mouth Vinnie Burger at Teluwut Grille House and Pub in Osage, Iowa. This beast is named after Vinnie Wagner, who was a friend/classmate/wrestling teamate of mine in high school. He also happens to be the owners son. The Big Mouth Vinnie tests your mouth and jaw fitness with two 1/3 pound patties, melted american and swiss cheese, 4 strips of bacon, lettuce, tomato, 6 onion rings, ranch, and BBQ sauce. This burger is $9.99 plus tax.

This post is from Tim "Rusty" Ott. Thanks Rusty.