Park Grill

(Peppercorn Crusted American Kobe)

This month, Park Grill is devoting an entire week to America’s favorite concoction (take a guess) during its aptly named “Burger Fest” 2009.

Whether diners like their burger with cheese or without, on a pretzel roll or topped with an egg, beginning Monday, August 17 through Sunday, August 23, guests can choose from a variety of burgers featured on Chef Bernie Laskowski’s unique menu creations.

Pavlov, start your engine!

The menu at Burger Fest 2009 includes an assortment of burgers to suit anyone’s interests – even a finicky Fiend such as myself. And better yet, all burgers come with Park Grill’s hand-cut fries or chips and feature a suggested beverage pairing of either wine or beer.

(Grilled Turkey Burger)

Burger descriptions and prices include:

· The Classic Tradition – Park Grill burger, 8 oz. Black Angus Patty with Lettuce, Tomato, and Red Onion on a Seeded Brioche Bun ($9)

· Peppercorn Crusted American Kobe Burger with Gorgonzola, Balsamic Grilled Onions and Grain Mustard on a Pretzel Bun ($16)

· Dietzler Farms Burger with Roasted Tomato Fondant, Butter Kasse Cheese and Fresh Horseradish Cream on a Pumpernickel Bun ($12)

· Dry Aged Burger, Smoked Aged Gouda, Slow Cooked Onion Marmalade and “Orange” Ketchup on an Egg Bun ($12)

· Mia Cuppa Burger – Black Angus Patty with Neals Yard Cheddar, Truffle Aioli, Marinated Tomatoes, topped with a crisp Organic Egg on a Seeded Bun ($12)

· American Kobe Burger squared with Drunken Goat Cheese and Sweet and Sour Pickles on a Pretzel Bun ($16)

· Grilled Turkey Burger with Guava BBQ Sauce, Pickled Onions and Pepper Jack Cheese on a Brioche Bun ($12)

· Wild Alaskan Salmon Burger, served open faced and Teriyaki Glazed with Bok Choy Slaw and Wasabi Aioli ($12)

(Mia Culpa Black Angus)

The Fiend requested some pics of a few that really piqued the ol’ palate. Stay tuned for a review of one or two of the above selections. Or perhaps all three…

[demonic laugh ensues]

Park Grill and The Plaza at Park Grill
11 N. Michigan Ave. (Between Monroe & Randolph)
312.521.PARK
www.parkgrillchicago.com

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After a brief hiatus, your affable Fiend is back!

The logo for the site is in its final stage of completion and I'm giddy to showcase it to the public. Very Nintendo "Zelda-ish" in design - I think you all will enjoy and crack a little smirk at the same time.

In other news...I've been doing some bi-weekly turkey burger reporting for www.efete.net, on a quest for the best Chi-town ground gobbler.

I've also made it out to Kuma's not once but twice throughout the month of July. My initial review still stands - no need to go on and on but i would definitely recommend the Led Zeppelin next time you make it out (see above).

August is definitely looking like it's going to be a burger-licious month - with many locales running some wonderful specials - so stay tuned for some tasty treats.

Yours Truly -

The Fiend