Beefless Burgers CAN Actually Be Good - Here Are 3 From Chicago to Prove It

As a general rule, I do not consider something to be aingredients of the pattie they are serving.
Hamburger if it doesn't include beef.The Turkey Burger at District Bar
It's not that I am against beefless burgers - it's just thatAt the District Bar the Turkey Burger comes with corn
they need to be called what they are. They can berelish, alfalfa sprouts, piquillo aioli and Chihuahua cheese.
"Salmon Burgers", or "Tuna Burgers", or "VeggieNow THAT'S how you top a Turkey Pattie. It is juicy
Burgers" - and there is nothing wrong with this. Whyand utterly delicious.
we have to always try and rename perfect goodThe District Bar is located at 170 W. Ontario St.
foods to something more common is beyond me.The Veggie Burger at Janes
What I mean is, I would rather order a Veggie BurgerThe extra sloppy veggie burger at Jane's contains
or Salmon Burger than something called a "Meatlesscorn, carrots, zucchini, sqaush, quinoa, Parmesan and
Hamburger."mozzarella. The toppings are Monterey Jack and wild
And another thing - you don't have to be a vegetarianmushrooms which add a nice complex smokiness to
or vegan to eat and enjoy a "sandwich" that doesn'tthe whole thing.
include beef. Think of these as delicious alternatives orThis will make you forget all the weak garden burgers
a change-of-pace and not poor substitutes and youyou have had endured before.
will definitely enjoy them.Janes is at 1655 W. Cortland St.
These are nobody's "poor relation."Tuna Burger at Sola
3 Delicious Beefless Burgers from Chicago EateriesPersonally I always prefer good fish to be lightly
The mistake many amateurs make with turkey orcooked and served without a bun. When I think of fish
veggie burgers, is to think of them as beef. Theon bun, I think of the McSquare Fish or grade school
traditional hamburger toppings - ketchup, mustard,lunch.
pickles, etc - work on hamburgers because they tasteBut if you must "ruin" a good piece of yellow fin by
good with beef. They have been tried and perfectedsticking it on a bun - you should do it like the guys at
on billions of burgers for the past 100 years.Sola.
They don't necessarily taste good on turkey or veggieOn a pretzel roll that stack ground tuna (with capers
patties.and red onions) with ginger mustard, raw red onion,
The best chefs use topping that compliment theplum tomatoes and a scallion mayo.