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The Rusty Nail Pub: Cajun burger with thickly cut fries
The Rusty Nail Pub might be the winner of this competition with a huge burger that includes a spice rubbed burger patty that is topped with nicely caramelized onions. Always cooked to perfection and served up with sizzling hot fries.
Outback Steakhouse: Mad Max Burger (bacon cheeseburger served up with their seasoned chips)
Outback serves up a very tasty entry with ground beef that includes tenderloin and sirloin in its grind. And, since it is a steakhouse, they reliably cook the burger to medium each and every time.
Chili’s Grill and Bar: Southern Smokehouse Big Mouth Burger (bacon cheddar cheese burger topped with onion straws and served with a side of bbq sauce and seasoned fries)
While the fries at Chili’s can be hit or miss, depending on their freshness, this might just be my favorite burger. The bacon is thick cut with a chili powder and brown sugar rub. The combination of brown sugar and chili powder give just the right amount of heat to this flavorful burger. There’s a lot going on with the cheddar, onion straws, bacon and bbq sauce. But, they work surprisingly well together. Only the smallest amount of bbq sauce is needed to complete this decadent combination. This burger hits all the right notes! (Even if it does require an extra hour in the gym)
The Cheesecake Factory: Kobe beef burger with caramelized onions and shoestring fries
This is another candidate for first place. The kobe beef is incredibly rich and meaty. And, the onions are perfectly caramelized every time we’ve orded this burger. No other condiments are needed, the combination of beef and sweet caramelized onions add all the flavor you need. The side of fries that accompany this burger are always crisp and hot… a nice bonus.
The winner: I’m just not sure. I think this requires another round of tastings… or two.
The Rusty Nail Pub: 2900 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: (404) 325-3326
Outback Steakhouse: www.outback.com
Chili’s Grill and Bar: www.chilis.com
The Cheesecake Factory: www.thecheesecakefactory.com
