Our Mission

As two women who aren't afraid to clean our plates, we're touring the Twin Cites to find the tastiest and most unique burgers these two food-loving cities have to offer.

The Challenge: To sample one burger from a different Twin Cities restaurant each week and evaluate the entire experience. Since our expanded food budget will limit our ability to purchase a new wardrobe, using bikes as a mode of transportation is a must.
The Burgers: We've developed a list based on recommendations from others, notoriety, and our own curiosity. Have suggestions? Please share.
The Evaluation: Contrary to the stereotypical "burger eater," we're here to savor every morsel and recognize a good burger for characteristics like creative flavor combinations and quality of ingredients. Because we all know a bad pickle can ruin an otherwise fabulous cheeseburger, we're paying attention to the details.
Why? Besides the fact that we like to know in advance what we're eating so we can spend days salivating over it, we're here to offer our female perspective on the Twin Cities' most sublime burger creations so you can make informed choices. So next time you have a burger craving, check here first. You can thank us later.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Monte Carlo

Burger Name: Hamburger



If you're looking for a good ol' American burger, look no further. It's here, under the outdoor umbrellas and guise of a swanky steakhouse in the Minneapolis Warehouse District known as Monte Carlo.

Although this burger is nothing to write home about, it's nothing to complain about, either. It's the classic American burger, perfectly unpretentious. We savored its organic, homey feel and both agreed it was something that would please a 10-year-old's picky pallet. Very simple. Although it lacked any distinct seasoning, it wasn't lacking. We enjoyed the uncomplicated clean taste of the meat, cheese (we opted for Muenster) and bread combination so much, we didn't make use of the condiments or the accoutrements provided. The meat patty was cooked perfectly, not at all dry, but melt-in-your-mouth juicy. The cheese was a good choice to add to the otherwise plain hamburger; it oozed beautifully into the bun. Bland, but not boring, it could be a good choice for someone who suffers from GERD.

The Conclusion:  This, my friends, is the 1970's Schwinn bike of burgers. It's a classic. True, it isn't knocking our #1 burger off the top, but it still deserves proper recognition. If you're visiting in one of Minnesota's fleeting summer months, enjoy one outdoors, under the umbrellas and in the shadow of Target Field. The impressive indoor bar is worth checking out, but Monte Carlo's patio atmosphere, complete with a fountain and lush greenery, is pretty hard to beat.

Since a good burger should also be a good value, we've decided to add prices to our reviews. The Monte Carlo Hamburger - $9.95.
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