Burger #14 – Big Bad Wolf (Ace Burger Company – Bearly’s)

July 29, 2014November 12, 2015 / life-of-burgers / Leave a comment

Being the burger lover that I am, I figured it was time to check out a place that has been getting some buzz within Halifax for the burgers that they create. I headed over to Bearly’s, located at 1269 Barrington Street, where the Ace Burger Company has taken over the kitchen with their many different takes on burgers. Having nothing but burgers to choose from, I eventually went with the one they refer to as the Big Bad Wolf.

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From the menu: “Roast Pork Belly, Back Bacon, Bacon Marmalade, Beer Mustard, Smoked Gouda, Fried Egg”

Burger #13 – Pulled Pork Burger (The Factory)

July 24, 2014November 12, 2015 / life-of-burgers / Leave a comment

I decided to take a little vacation back home to Prince Edward Island, and I couldn’t pass up the chance to try out a burger at one of the local restaurants. I went to The Factory, located in Charlottetown at 189 Kent Street. The menu for this place is packed full of many delicious meaty options that are sure to satisfy any type of meat-lover. For this burger, I went with the Pulled Pork Burger.

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From the menu: “Hickory smoked pulled pork and a juicy 6 oz. patty with onion rings, cheddar cheese, mushrooms and onions”

Burger #12 – Chipotle Burger (Red Stag Tavern)

July 8, 2014November 12, 2015 / life-of-burgers / Leave a comment

With the storm that was Arthur giving me the day off from work, I decided that it was time to venture out for burger #12. I chose the Red Stag Tavern, located at 1496 Lower Water Street, which was a place I had never set foot in before. Nestled inside The Historic Alexander Keith’s Brewery, this large tavern offers many food options to satisfy any type of customer. For this burger, I chose their Chipotle Burger.

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From the menu: “Smokey BBQ sauce lovers need only apply. Our AK Burger (premium 1/2 pound chuck sirloin blend) smothered in chipotle bbq sauce, jalapeno havarti, & finished with frizzled onions”

Burger #11 – Thai Peanut Burger (The Foggy Goggle)

June 24, 2014November 12, 2015 / life-of-burgers / Leave a comment

For the first time since starting my journey through burgers, I decided it was time to return to a place that I had been before and try one of their other burgers, for #11. I went back to The Foggy Goggle, located at 1667 Argyle Street, mostly because I had such a great experience the first time, and their kitchen is open late, which was perfect for this late-night meal. For this visit, I went with their Thai Peanut Burger.

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From the menu: “Our Big Arse Patty with peanut sauce, caramelized onions, bacon, mustard, mayo, and shredded carrots.”

Burger #10 – Ultimate Burger (Henry House)

June 18, 2014November 12, 2015 / life-of-burgers / 4 Comments

Well, I’ve made it to #10 and I’m still going strong! For this burger, I went over to Henry House, located at 1222 Barrington Street, which has become a fairly popular spot for beer and food enthusiasts alike. I had never been inside this place before, but had walked past the outdoor patio many times where everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Having a few burgers to choose from, I decided to go with the Ultimate Burger.

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From the menu: “House made beef burger, Montreal smoked brisket, pineapple, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, & red onions”

Burger #9 – Big Texas (Relish)

June 5, 2014November 12, 2015 / life-of-burgers / Leave a comment

Since it had been way too long since my last burger, I decided it was time to go and get burger #9. For this one, I headed over to Relish Gourmet Burgers, which is located at 6024 Quinpool Road, to try one of their many delicious-sounding creations. Many people had told me that I needed to try this spot, so I figured it was time. For this visit, I went with their burger titled Big Texas.

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From the menu: “Certified Angus beef, whisky creek BBQ sauce, smoked paprika onion frites, pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, house-made roasted garlic mayo, signature hand-chopped relish, crispy lettuce and juicy tomato.”

Burger #8 – Sirloin Burger (The Five Fishermen)

May 26, 2014November 12, 2015 / life-of-burgers / Leave a comment

For burger #8, I decided to change it up a little bit and do some finer dining. I went to The Five Fishermen, located at 1740 Argyle Street, not knowing quite what to expect. The only thing I really knew about this place was that it could be kind of pricey, but I decided to give it a go anyways. They only have one burger on their menu, and it is titled the Sirloin Burger.

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From the menu: “House made 8oz grill burger, maple chipotle BBQ sauce, provolone cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion crisps served with hand-cut fries.”

Burger #7 – Goggle Burger (The Foggy Goggle)

May 24, 2014November 12, 2015 / life-of-burgers / Leave a comment

It was a big day for me, it being my graduation from university, so obviously I was going to celebrate with burger #7. For the celebration, I went to The Foggy Goggle, which is located at 1667 Argyle Street. This was my first time at this place, but I had high hopes as Argyle Street tends to be full of creative and delicious meals. For this burger, I went with the Goggle Burger.

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From the menu: “A Big Arse Burger topped with caramelized onions, bacon, aged smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard.”

Burger #6 – Three Little Pigs (Flipburger)

May 21, 2014November 12, 2015 / life-of-burgers / 1 Comment

Needing to fill my constant burger cravings, I headed to Flipburger for #6. Located at 1565 Argyle Street, Flipburger specializes in creating unique and delicious burgers. This being my first time here, it was difficult at first to decide which burger to try out but eventually I settled on the Three Little Pigs.

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From the menu: “Pulled pork, peameal bacon, Oulton’s double smoked bacon, Canadian cheddar and chipotle mayo.”

Burger #5 – Canadian Burger (The Auction House)

May 18, 2014November 12, 2015 / life-of-burgers / Leave a comment

Burger #5 brought me to the beautiful Auction House. Located at 1726 Argyle Street, The Auction House features both an extensive food and drink menu. With a very welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant makes way for both a relaxed and formal dining experience. For this burger, I decided to go with the Canadian Burger.

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From the menu: “Maple BBQ sauce, topped with Canadian back bacon and cheddar cheese, served on an artisan bun with Auction House secret burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle and crispy fried onions.”