Burger nation: Foodies go bonkers over bigger, better-built sandwiches
Jimmy Buffet immortalized it, Bill Clinton got ridiculed for it and Popeye’s best friend bargained for it.
Few things are as American as the hamburger. And, it seems, the burger has never been more popular.
Perhaps it’s because of the economy, perhaps it’s our need for comfort food in turbulent times, perhaps it’s a new take on an old favorite.
Whatever the reason, four new gourmet burger restaurants have opened in Fort Collins in the past several months with another one expected to join the party next month.
“The burger phenomenon has been going on for awhile, it just recently landed here,” said Steve Taylor, who last month opened Big Al’s Burgers and Dogs in Old Town. “What started to give it legs is the economy. Burgers and fries are the opportunity to provide a good wholesome meal at tremendous value. Is there anything more American than a burger and fries?”
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