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The Great Hoosier Burger Quest

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The Great Hoosier Burger Quest

There's always been lots of talk about great burgers. Let's get down and serious about it now. No restrictions, but lots of criteria. We need descriptions of WHY it's a great burger.

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Members: 83
Latest Activity: 11 hours ago

Review-Barringer's Burger


Now for the review: I told the waitress I wanted to hear about their cheeseburger. She started out by saying it's 10 oz of fresh ground beef, not frozen. Good start. So I ordered it with lettuce, tomato [extra charge], bacon [extra charge] with mayo on the side. Next did I want pepper jack, Swiss or American. Pepper jack, of course. I asked for sauteed onions, she said sure. Then she cautioned me that they take about 15 minutes and asked me how I'd like it cooked- medium and juicy of course.. The friendly folks from the group made the time fly. The burger arrived presented as Nicki's photo shows. It was terrific. Juicy, sloppy, tasty-just what I'd want in a burger. The cheese was melted just enough that, along with the onions, The bun was not noticeable, and that's a good thing. The bun should either be benign or really attract your attention in a positive way. [Which has only happened once as I can recall]
If you are really needing a burger fix, Barringer's would make an excellent choice. Definitely a 9+ rating.

Discussion Forum

Rocky Walls

Review: Brickhouse Burger Co.

As part of the Indianapolis Tastecasting Team, I recently visited the newly established Brickhouse Burger Co. on the south side (formerly Damons just off 465 and Kentucky Ave.). I sampled, among...

Tagged: Quest, Tastecasting, Indianapolis, burgers, stuffed

Started by Rocky Walls 11 hours ago.

Dick Davis

Review: Scotty's Brewhouse 3 Replies

When you walk into Scotty's Brewhouse you notice that this is a sports bar, and a very popular one. At 12:30 on a Friday afternoon, it was bustling. TV Sets and memorabilia are all over the place...

Tagged: burger, brewhouse, scotty's

Started by Dick Davis. Last reply by Scott Wise Oct 19.

Dick Davis

Review-Grindstone Charlie's, South US 31

For a long time I’ve enjoyed Grindstone Charlie’s. Frequently I’ll get a large salad or one of their bargains but I don’t recall if a burger has ever been a part of my fare when visiting them. On...

Started by Dick Davis Oct 7.

Jan Dye

Indianapolis Monthly Top 25 Burgers 2 Replies

http://www.indianapolismonthly.com/articleNew.aspx this out we made the top 25 in the city! I still think The Tie Dye Grill is the best!

Started by Jan Dye. Last reply by Dick Davis 1 day ago.

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Dick Davis Comment by Dick Davis 1 day ago
Man, I'm getting way behind. I have been entrusted to keep you all updated on great burgers. Coming soon: Spencer's Stadium Tavern [includes a Sun King comment], The Icehouse, Chef JJs Backyard's special Burger Quest event, and a reprise on both Tie Dye & Boogie Burger.
Dick Davis Comment by Dick Davis on November 7, 2009 at 8:51am


Erik Deckers and his wife joined my wife and me for a special Burger Quest event at Chef JJ's Backyard private restaurant. Here's the link to Erik's review. http://www.smallerindiana.com/profiles/blogs/my-review-hoosier-burger-quest
Taylor Martin Comment by Taylor Martin on October 31, 2009 at 1:50am
I'm heading down to Alabama next week. I'll leave comments of local burger joints as I go through the week. There's a venison burger I want to try.
Jan Dye Comment by Jan Dye on October 30, 2009 at 4:55pm
They should have asked you to be a part.
Dick Davis Comment by Dick Davis on October 30, 2009 at 11:17am
Big Burger Quest event on Thursday, November 5 at 6:00. We will be at Chef JJ's Backyard in Broad Ripple. Seating is limited. Details coming today or tomorrow.
Dick Davis Comment by Dick Davis on October 15, 2009 at 5:07pm
I've been away for a week. In Dallas you can probably get a killer burger, but the bar-b-cue brisket is special there, so that's what I did. I'm in a burger deficit now and will be having a BurgerQuest tomorrow, October 16 at Scotty's Brewhouse Downtown at 12:30. Let me know if you think you can make it either by messaging here or Twitter @davisr66
Taylor Martin Comment by Taylor Martin on September 29, 2009 at 1:41pm
Sure, I love to eat and brag about finding the next cool spot. Plus, I'm well known for my opinions and my performances.
Rocky Walls Comment by Rocky Walls on September 29, 2009 at 11:20am

Anyone want to try Brickhouse Burger Co. out as a member of the Indianapolis Tastecasting Team? Visit www.tastecasting.com for more info and click "join" to sign up for the team.
We are a team of socially networked folks who eat free food in exchange for sharing our experiences at establishments on our collective networks.
Cindy Shoup Cacy Comment by Cindy Shoup Cacy on August 9, 2009 at 4:38pm
Shoup's Hogburger will be featured on QVC on Sunday evening August 9th at 6:00pm. The Shoup sisters from Indiana will be guest hosts on the program. Tune in to support your fellow Hoosiers. Also, stop by the Indiana State Fair Grandstands (Section 6) to taste this new burger.
Dick Davis Comment by Dick Davis on July 23, 2009 at 1:39pm
Indeed I've heard of Moonshine, IL. I'm hoping to make it over there myself sometime this summer or fall. Here's a website: http://www.clarkcountyil.org/Communities/moonshine.htm If anyone's interested in a fall trip, let me know. Our next Burger Quest outing, tentatively, will be Friday, July 31 at the Mug 'n Bun Drive In on West 10th Street at Lynhurst Drive, 1:00 PM. I'll verify that midweek.
 

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