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re: Farmacy closes, is the burger trend dead?

Posted on 12/16/22 at 6:47 am to
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
52744 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 6:47 am to
Is it cooked or raw?
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
41694 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 7:08 am to
It’s two smashed patties, they don’t ask what temp you want…though I’m sure you could ask.

It’s the quality and types of meat they grind up, and while it’s in a ball they roll it in s&p, that sets it apart.
This post was edited on 12/16/22 at 7:15 am
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
23339 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 7:25 am to
One thing I won't splurge on is a burger. I can cook a burger better than 90% of restaurants with minimal effort on my part. Just keep it simple.

Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
35031 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 7:25 am to
Yeah, around 10 years ago the fancy burger trend blew up

I’ve noticed a bunch of them going out of business now. Many of them are $10-$15 just for the burger. Fries were separate

So a burger fries and beer was $25-30 per person

This post was edited on 12/16/22 at 7:26 am
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
41694 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 7:34 am to
The restaurant next door to Thorny, the above plate is $18, called Field’s has a $29 burger and fries. So more than $50 for burger and two beers.
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
57137 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 8:02 am to
not to mention hiring employees has been a crapshoot and the quality suffers
the turnover in the fast food industry has meant horrible quality of product
Posted by Fat Harry
70115
Member since Mar 2005
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Posted on 12/16/22 at 8:17 am to
Article on NOLA.com details all of the closings in 2022. LaToya really did a number on our best industry.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
291615 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 8:25 am to
Specialty burger restaurants may be closing but I definitely think it caused regular restaurants with burgers on their menu to step their game up,
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
38222 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 8:36 am to
quote:

but I don’t think millennials like burgers that much, at least compared to previous generations


Not shocking in the least, given the age group.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
111611 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 8:57 am to
quote:

Specialty burger restaurants may be closing but I definitely think it caused regular restaurants with burgers on their menu to step their game up,



Like who?

I always have a hard time getting a burger at a "regular restaurant," but I'm still curious to know who you see as stepping up in this regard. I haven't noticed it, but I could be missing something.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
83165 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 9:13 am to
quote:

Specialty burger restaurants may be closing but I definitely think it caused regular restaurants with burgers on their menu to step their game up,


Absolutely. I could name probably 10 very solid burgers in BR, many not from burger places.

I agree with Ched that I make a great burger at home, but I’ll still partake out when I know they have a good one. I’m a sucker for them.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
291615 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 9:29 am to
Brown butter, La petite grocery, high hat cafe are all places that would probably be in my top 5 for burgers. All the leblanc & smith places serve their signature burger. Off the top of my head. I like all of these and none are burger stops
Posted by Tiger Attorney
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2007
20106 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 9:44 am to
I ate there for lunch once a week. I need to find a new place now.
Posted by 3oliv3
Member since Aug 2016
759 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 10:49 am to
Is there anywhere else in the city that has an Italian beef sandwich?
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
111611 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 10:54 am to
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Is there anywhere else in the city that has an Italian beef sandwich?



Steins does one on Saturdays.

Farmacy's was much better. I suspected things might have been going south there, last time I went and they told me they didn't have it that day.
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
Member since May 2012
61459 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 10:59 am to
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Steins does one on Saturdays.

im a regular at steins but it's very meh IMO
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
37459 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 11:30 am to
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Dang. I’m a millennial and burgers are my favorite food. I could go the rest of my life without tacos, which I’ve learned is weird.

Seconded
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
172004 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 11:35 am to
quote:

100% anecdotal but I don’t think millennials like burgers that much, at least compared to previous generations



I just hate the fancy, throw everything on it, have to eat with 30 napkins burgers.

give me a greasy double bacon chee from camelia all day.
Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
80795 posts
Posted on 12/16/22 at 12:10 pm to
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I think burgers have kind of jumped the shark in the last few years. It's hard to find just a good, old fashioned burger for < $8 now
Beachcorner 10oz grilled over flame. Around $8-$10.
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