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NOLA.com takes stab at best burger in the city
Posted on 6/23/14 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 6/23/14 at 12:03 pm
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High Hat ftmfw imhfo
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I've been eating a lot of these burgers recently. Earlier this year I got it in my head that I wanted to try to uncover the very best in New Orleans. My most surprising discovery so far has been how few duds I've found. I'm not done searching, but I'm already certain the Great Hamburger Summer of 2011 has blossomed into a genuine New Orleans hamburger renaissance.
High Hat ftmfw imhfo
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Posted on 6/23/14 at 12:08 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
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Great Hamburger Summer of 2011
I was eating Hmaburgers twice a week then trying all the places.
High Hat is one of the best.
I was big into BooKoo, but I think it fell off a little last year.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 2:02 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
I love heading into the city and trying good burgers. I'm not into ranking burgers, but ones I've liked/loved:
Company Burger
Port of Call
Yo Mama's
Liuzza's By the Track
Houston's
I did not see Houston's on any of the lists, but it is a damn fine burger.
It's tough for me to just get a burger in NOLA due to there being so many other food options.
ETA - Luke. That's a damn good burger, too.
Company Burger
Port of Call
Yo Mama's
Liuzza's By the Track
Houston's
I did not see Houston's on any of the lists, but it is a damn fine burger.
It's tough for me to just get a burger in NOLA due to there being so many other food options.
ETA - Luke. That's a damn good burger, too.
This post was edited on 6/23/14 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 6/23/14 at 2:05 pm to Debaser
Been on a Company Burger kick lately. Simple, not oversized, straightforward burger.
Capdeville's burger is very good.
Capdeville's burger is very good.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 2:15 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
Cowbell burger with bacon red onion marmalade spread and sharp cheddar.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 2:19 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
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I had never been so we arrived at 7:00 and sat at the bar. We both ordered the same thing: the cowbell burger medium, add white cheddar, and bacon/onion compote spread, served with fries and their special sauce and house ketchup on the side. The burger came on a potato bun which was fluffy and toasted on the inside. The burger was a perfect medium all the way through. Bun to meat ratio was perfect (something very important to me). The overall flavor was spot on. Burger had a nice smokiness to it and was extremely juicy. The bacon onion compote was like the cherry on top. Subtle hints of sweet, salty, and savory came through. I normally like adding bacon and onions to a burger. Lately, however, some places are using bacon that is soo good it sometimes overpowers and does not compliment the beef. The bacon onion compote turned out to be a great plan B for me. Will def be my condiment of choice on my next visit.
Now the fries. Hand cut, fried crispy with a few having burned ends and finished with kosher salt. Very similar to High Hat. Great on their own or with the house ketchup. It had cinnamon and cummin in it. At first I was like wtf and didn't care for it, but it grew on me. The servers couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The decor was funky, had a Jacque-imos vibe to it.
The negatives about Cowbell. Bartender shook and old fashion. Not sure if that's thier "spin" on a classic or she didn't know what she was doing but it was like watching and abortion. And then spraying soda on the fetus. I like a splash of water. No fizzy stuff. Second was the $6 Abita bottles. My $2.50 PBRs I had no complaint but anything over $5 for an Abita is pushing it. So maybe avoid the cocktails there. Now the statement I will probably get bashed for: I enjoyed this burger over Port of Call, Company, and Yo Mammas (but not the peanut bacon burger since that is in it's own category). Few reasons I enjoyed over Port of Call is because Cowbells meat had better flavor and they also had fries. Too many times I'm at Port of Call wishing they had fries over baked potato (totally different discussion). To me there is a blandness I get from Port. Again this is just my opinion. If you have not tried Cowbell yet, go check it out. Just don't order an old fashion or Abita
This post was edited on 6/23/14 at 3:45 pm
Posted on 6/23/14 at 2:40 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
Bud's Broiler doesn't get any love on this board but I can't visit New Orleans without getting my fix.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:56 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
only two correct answers: houston's and bud's broiler. the rest i don't even bother with cuz they all taste the same.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:59 pm to runningTiger
Don't forget Burger King
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:00 pm to runningTiger
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only two correct answers: houston's and bud's broiler. the rest i don't even bother with cuz they all taste the same.
Your schtick is wearing thin.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:02 pm to runningTiger
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only two correct answers: houston's and bud's broiler. the rest i don't even bother with cuz they all taste the same.
What about the Whole Foods burger? Your predecessor was a big fan
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:05 pm to runningTiger
I go to Bud's and buy containers of their BBQ sauce. That way, I can put it on better burgers. As far as fast food style thin burgers go, they're the best.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:06 pm to kingbob
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As far as fast food style thin burgers go, they're the best.
Not if you count Company Burger in that category.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:09 pm to Fun Bunch
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Not if you count Company Burger in that category.
i prefer bud's to company burger and bud's is a lot cheaper. that chargrill is so much tastier than diner style griddle grill
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:10 pm to runningTiger
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i prefer bud's to company burger and bud's is a lot cheaper. that chargrill is so much tastier than diner style griddle grill
What a shocking surprise
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:15 pm to Fun Bunch
i wont argue that the meat at company is better, but i'll sacrifice a little quality for the taste of that charcoal. so good.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:15 pm to Fun Bunch
Nola.com reads tigerdroppings. They saw the ratings our burger thread brought to TD. 
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:18 pm to LSUzealot
Where's Charcoal's on this list?
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:19 pm to Matisyeezy
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Where's Charcoal's on this list?
runningTiger should love it based off the name.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:25 pm to runningTiger
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i prefer bud's to company burger and bud's is a lot cheaper. that chargrill is so much tastier than diner style griddle grill
High quality meat and glowing charcoal makes the difference.
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