There are those among us who think burgers are holy.
Food fit for the gods. Last-meal worthy.
So, naturally, burgermeisters rejoiced when we heard about Zinburger.
It’s the newest in the Fox Restaurant Concepts stable. Sam Fox shut down his popular Bistro Zin last year to transform it into a more casual, but still hip, burger joint.
The place was hopping and had a get-hustlin’ vibe on all of our visits. The dining room is brighter, sassier and much louder than before, with bare tables packed tightly together, cozy booths and a bank of televisions over the bar.
The patio — heated these days — is a little more laid-back and definitely less noisy.
The burgers here aren’t bargains, but for burger lovers, they aren’t outrageous either — they range from $8 to $14.
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Zinburger
1865 E. River Road in Joesler Village, 299-7799
• Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays (bar closes at midnight); 11 a.m.-midnight, Fridays and Saturdays (bar open until 1 a.m.)
• Family call: Though the food is kid-friendly, there’s a more grown-up, sophisticated feel to the place.
• Noise level: Loud, Loud, LOUD. The patio is a better choice for chatting.
• Vegetarian choices: A few, including a veggie burger.
• Dress: Casual.
• Reservations: Not on your life. “As a courtesy to all our guests, we seat on a first-come, first-serve basis.”
• Price range: Burgers range from $8 to $14.
• Wine list: Small, nicely chosen, with prices that top out at $48 a bottle.
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