This commercial is effective in getting you to watch the whole thing, but I have absolutely no idea what this burger is all about. I noticed a jalapeno, but other than that, nada. I have never been to a Hardees or Carl’s Jr, and despite the allure of the commercial, I have no intention of going. However, if this type of nonsense is occurring at drive in theaters, sign me up.
Also, why isn’t the girlfriend in the car watching Kate Upton undress? It makes zero sense.
While reviewing a burger at the Morris Tap and Grill I met their new head chef, Eric LeVine. As we discussed our mutual admiration for the sweet cuisine of burgers, he mentioned his plans for a redesigning of the MTG menu, including an expansive burger menu titled the “Burger Bash.” He proceeded to tell me that they were having a tasting in a few weeks, and I was now invited to the very (self proclaimed) prestigious event. I would be sitting with other food bloggers and critics. Since I’m kind of a big deal, I eagerly accepted the invite.
Two weeks later I arrived at the MTG where I was escorted like royalty to the master table, which was a long “U” shaped table setup with the capacity to hold around 16 people and a display table in the center. We were in a “private” area where we could not be bothered by your average patron. This was a hell of a lot bigger of an event than I was led to believe. I went from thinking this was going to be a small tasting at the corner of the bar to realizing that this was the real deal. I was giddy like a school girl because this had the aroma of greatness. I sat down, and out of the corner of my eye noticed a packet. It had titles or burgers, ingredients, and questions for commenting and input.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) – Laughing tourists were either cynical or confused about whether a man was really suffering a medical episode amid the “doctor,” “nurses” and health warnings at the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas, a restaurant owner said Wednesday.
“It was no joke,” said Jon Basso, who promotes himself “Doctor Jon,” his scantily-clad waitresses as nurses and customers as patients.
Basso said he could tell right away the man in his 40s eating a Triple Bypass burger was having trouble. He was sweating, shaking and could barely talk.
Paramedics were called Saturday night, fire spokesman Tim Szymanski said, and the man was hospitalized. His name and information about his condition weren’t made public.
Giggles can be heard on the soundtrack of amateur video showing the man on a stretcher being wheeled out of the restaurant where patrons pass an antique ambulance at the door and a sign: “Caution! This establishment is bad for your health.”
Eaters are given surgical gowns as they choose from a calorically extravagant menu offering “Bypass” burgers, “Flatliner” fries, buttermilk shakes and free meals to folks over 350 pounds.
Basso said he hopes the man is OK, and added that he felt bad for him because tourists treated his misfortune like a joke.
“We would never pull a stunt like that,” he said.
Seriously, who didn’t see THIS coming? Triple Bypass Burger? 6,000 calories? I feel badly that this guy had a heart attack, but I am in now way surprised that this guy had a heart attack. I eat 6,000 calories every three (read: one and a half) days. This guy was trying to get it down in one meal. Tell me he wasn’t asking for trouble.
Oh, and remind me never to eat at the Cancer Cafe or Strokes Sausage Shack.
And by the way, can’t complain about the “nurses” they have on site…
Below is a quick timeline of the events that resulted in a tasty sandwich for dinner.
Mmmm the crunch burger at Bobbys Burger Palace is awesome. I stopped at Bobbys in Paramus a few months ago with my buddy “The Beard” who helped program this site. It was right around the time Burger Mayhem was launched. I didn’t review the place not because it wasn’t any good, but it’s not really a joint. It’s a straight up burger bar but, since it’s located in a mall and they don’t serve beer, I can’t give it the “Joint” title and, therefore, I couldn’t review it.
With that said, the burger I had there was great. “Crunchified” is like being super-sized. You can have any burger you order crunched out and let me tell you it’s worth it. Everything at the Palace was great and, for the money, I highly recommend stopping in for lunch. Oh, and get the onion ring tower while your there. You won’t be disappointed.
Here’s the recipe for the basic crunch burger. If you can’t get to Bobby’s try making it at home. It’s a pretty easy burger to make but more unique than your standard meat, bun and condiment offerings.
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Instead of buns your double decker burger (nice) sits on a fresh baked biscuit. The non breakfast items like lettuce and tomato are removed and replaced with glorious Taylor Ham. I might substitute it with bacon but what the hell and breakfast meat is good meat. Finally it is adorned with an easy cooked egg on to so that on first bite the yolk will cover the burger with a rich and creamy egg yolk coat. I suggest adding some sort of cheese. American (Freedom cheese) if you’re a traditionalist or a Cheddar or Gouda if you’re a fancy man (or lady).
This with a side of home fries has to be one of the best hangover cures ever. Anyone know where I can get a breakfast burger?
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Welcome to another Bi-monthly, weekly, semi annual update. In short, here is what’s been going on in the last few weeks. This is supposed to be a weekly column but hey I suck! I’ve come to live with it and I hope you can too.
So no burger joints worth speaking of this week for the crue. Since I stand firm on a no fast food policy and a diner/pizza place doesn’t count as a joint it’s not always easy to go searching for a diamond in the rough. With that said, I did eat an incredibly shitty grilled chicken (or something that tasted like chicken) with roasted peppers, fresh (yeah right) mozz on focaccia bread or what looked like pressed wonder bread. Ughh I felt like crap but got to spend some time with my bro from the ZinBurger Review so whatevs.
Were coming into week four of football and Russo (3-0) is dominating in the BurgerMayhem Fantasy Football League. I don’t know how because his two QB’s are the Manning girls but hey a win is a win. I’m (2-1) also in 2nd (of course) while Jason Meade (1-2) our missing in action or on the field reporter lost to a Texas Weiner ( Coty ) in a Tie. Mark the double secret silent partner is also 2-1 and not sucking yet. It’s been fun and the shit talking is strong so I’ll keep everyone in the loop.
So blah blah blah what are you doing at Burger Mayhem this week if your not eating? Well thanks to Russo we have a lot of new content and a poll up (ewww) on the site. Please get involved, tell us we suck or just leave comments about what you like or don’t.
As for the sites future we are planning a lot of new updates to keep you coming back and of course if anyone is interested in writing or joining us on the Crue you are officially invited. Help us find cool joints in your area where we can grab a burger, beer and find a cool joint to hang at.
I’d also like to say thanks to Andrea for helping out with our twitter account. Thanks to her we are tweeting and gaining followers everyday. She’s awesome at it and now that she’s on board we can continue the great debate on whether or not a turkey burger is considered a “Burger”. Ahh No!
Kill time with these links
WTF? No seriously WTF! I don’t understand but the dude on the skateboard is awesome.
SAY WHAT! >>
If the rest of this year’s movie posters told the truth
Click if you like movies >>
Sorry but this chick is not good looking at all. She looks like the chucky doll.
Eewww >>
Ok here’s some eyewash. Yeay yeay!
Sweet Jesus! >>
Welcome to the first installment of our weekly updates.
This week was slow on eating. Hurricane Irene who was nothing but some heavy rain keeps haunting us with floods. It’s taking me almost 5 hours a day to commute to work and back. Ordering in and staying home is how I eat these days.
Ok complaining over, so this week we have a few items to talk about.
First off we are launching an event today for the Burger Mayhem Crue. On September 20th we will be meeting up at Republik 1 (Sorry the site sucks) in Hoboken. It will be a feast of meat and man speak with the intent of sampling their tasty selection of burgers. The joint looks cool and right up our alley. We hear it’s a great place and if you’ve been following our reviews you know Russo needs a good place to eat. We will be trying to do this monthly so if September is no good just follow us for the next hang.
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That’s it for the week. We are definitely going to hit some joints this week. As always help support with a like on facebook and give us suggestions on good joints to eat at.
Here’s some stuff I found on the web. Great for wasting time!
Who’s Amy Childs? I don’t know but it’s time to start paying attention.
Check it out >>
Lindsey Lohan tattoos her ribs. Look it’s the new tramp stamp. It’s already getting old ladies.
Check it out >>
George Lucas has changed some of the audio (again) on the first movie. Who cares! He fucked those movies up with the prequels along time ago… get over it.
Ughhh >>
Rage for the Xbox looks fantastic.
F’ing Awesomness >>
Our Teams (starters only)
Steve’s Team
QB:Tony Romo
Rb:Chris Johnson
Rb:Darren McFadden (Run DMC)
Flex(Rb/Wr): Ahmad Bradshaw
Wr: Rodey White
Wr: Brandon Marshall
Te: Jimmy Graham
Defense: Patriot (Screw them… GO JETS)
Kicker (Who gives a shit): Janikowski
* Best Bench Players: Mario Manningham, Willis McGahee
Chris’s Team
QB: Peyton Manning
Rb:Felix Jones
Rb:Beanie wells
Flex(Rb/Wr): Wes Welker
Wr: Andre Johnson
Wr: Larry Fitzgerald
Te: Greg Olson
Defense: Giants
Kicker (Who gives a shit): Cundiff
* Best Bench Players: Eli Manning
Jason’s Team
QB: Drew Brees
Rb: Mendenhall
Rb: The Law Firm
Flex(Rb/Wr): Shonn Greene
Wr: Mike Wallace
Wr: Jeremy Maclin
Te: Zack Miller
Defense: Ravens
Kicker (Who gives a shit): Gostkowski
* Best Bench Players: Santana Moss, Mike Tolbert
