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ContractorKitchens wrote:No love for O'Connel's burgers???

That might be my favorite. Some people think it's overrated, but not me.

I remain an O'Connell's stalwart, but the cheeseburgers at Side Bar are closer to home and very good in their own right.

how about some specific dishes...



the Vito sub @ Jimmy Johns (any sub that has capicola has gotta be good).



The English Ploughman's Plate (appetizer) @ The Tap Room



Jasmine Crepe @ Nadoz



bowl of Pho @ Mai Lee



Tiramisu Gelato @ The Gelateria



the buffet @ the Ameristar



wok-fried whole snapper @ Red Moon



Antipasto @ Vito's ... which they unfortunately removed from the menu



the hot plate special @ Russo's (I will order this without even looking at what the special is.... I have NEVER been disappointed in the past 4 years)



AND beef sashimi @ Sekisui (the flavor is orgasmic)



I could go on, but I'm starting to drool.

I love O'Connells burgers. If you don't like 'em med-rare, then you probably won't like O'Connells that much, IMO.

Med Rare for burgers?

My faves:



1. Best special occasion: Arthur Clay's

2. Best Breakfast: Melange

4. Best Italian/not pizza: LoRusso's

5. Best Pizza: Black Thorn

7. Best Mexican: Pueblo Solis

8. Best Cheap eats: Lemongrass

9. Best food with a view: Vin de Set

10. Best Greek: Momo's

17. Most Romantic: Juniper Grill

18. Best Middle Eastern: Aya Sofia

21. Best Japanese: Wasabi

22. Best Thai: Sen Thai Bistro

24. Best Dessert: Bailey's Chocolate Bar

27. Best Burger: O'Connell's



Oh, and ditto on the Vito (#5) @ Jimmy John's. So happy there is one downtown.

bsharmastl wrote:Med Rare for burgers?

Abso-freakin'-lutely.

I used to eat burgers medium rare, back in the day. But now I'm scared of those bug-thingies. You know, the ones that kill you!



BTW, put me down with those people who feel O'Connel's burgers are overrated.

Yeah, I was talking about E. Coli. Medium rare steaks are probably still safe, but I just don't trust hamburger anymore, no matter how good the restaurant.

Framer wrote:Yeah, I was talking about E. Coli. Medium rare steaks are probably still safe, but I just don't trust hamburger anymore, no matter how good the restaurant.

Hooray unfounded paranoia!

migueltejada wrote:

Framer wrote:Yeah, I was talking about E. Coli. Medium rare steaks are probably still safe, but I just don't trust hamburger anymore, no matter how good the restaurant.

Hooray unfounded paranoia!

Don't get me wrong; I still eat way more burgers than I should. But now I order them medium well, just to be on the safe side. And I always eat indoors, just in case the sky is falling!

Not that anyone would care, but.....



Filet, or any other prime cut - Med rare

Lamb - Rare

Tuna - Sushi

Burger, brats, etc. - Med well



Somehow, grade Z meat being med rare give me the heeby jeebies

Framer wrote:I used to eat burgers medium rare, back in the day. But now I'm scared of those bug-thingies. You know, the ones that kill you!



BTW, put me down with those people who feel O'Connel's burgers are overrated.

Agreed. Went there once and it was all too underwhelming and the paper plate it rested on was the icing on the cake. I mean, it was ok but raving over O'Connell's burgers seems to be something only the locals do.

I've certainly never been served on a paper plate there. I will say that I did not enjoy their O'Connell's brewed beer too much.

stlmike wrote:I've certainly never been served on a paper plate there. I will say that I did not enjoy their O'Connell's brewed beer too much.

Ahh, well went there once about a year ago and that's how it was served... The burger was good, just not very notable to me. Tradition probably counts for a lot and that's why it's noted so often.

I was there on Wednesday and they're still using the paper plates.

DeBaliviere wrote:I was there on Wednesday and they're still using the paper plates.

Thanks DeB. Do you know if we can bring our own fancy plates? You know, like chinet... http://www.foodservicedirect.com/index. ... atters.htm

I've only been there 3 or 4 times, but I always remember a basket... huh..

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Somehow, grade Z meat being med rare give me the heeby jeebies Wink



Interesting site below. The USDA doesn't even use a letter grading system for meats. Medium/Rare or rare burgers are so much better than Well Done (sick) burgers. I guess I'll have E Coli within two days and probably die.



http://www.snopes.com/food/prepare/badmeat.asp



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ummm.... the Grade Z was my own grade (trying to state that Ground meat is made from the lowest quality cut of meat)