The Prairie Schooner (Ogden, UT)

The Prairie Schooner is an Ogden institution. I mean, where else can you dine while seated in a covered wagon? All circled up around a campfire and cheesy stuffed animals (Oh look, a bear!).
















The Hot Hamburger is served on grilled sourdough bread and smothered with mushroom gravy. The gravy on the fries is optional. All for $7.95.



















The Prairie Schooner calls their hamburger the Trail Blazer. Again, the gravy on the fries is optional (but highly recommended!). This cheeseburger costs $8.50.

The Shooting Star (Huntsville, UT)

The Shooting Star is the oldest bar in Utah. Built in 1865 as a trading post, it was converted into a bar in 1879 and has been in business ever since. The are famous for one thing: the star burger.


















The Star Burger is two ground beef patties and knackwurst. Guest blogger L. said as we got in the car after dinner, "I feel like I've eaten two burgers and a hot dog." She went on to say, "It's like your first five birthdays in one meal." So true, L., so true.

V. and S. love this burger and couldn't wait to share it with L.























One half of the very simple menu at The Shooting Star. I like how the bottom item on the menu is cigarettes. Where else?






















The rest of the menu.


















And these signs are all over the place. You have to go to the bar to order your food. And they don't take any special requests.

















Part of the ambiance of The Shooting Star.





















And a close-up of all the money on the ceiling.

Cedric's Tavern at Antler Hill Village at The Biltmore (Asheville, NC)

Cedric's Tavern was named after George Vanderbilt's St. Bernard. We decided to eat there because it was one of the more casual restaurants.

I had Cedric's Cheeseburger. When in Rome, right?





















Cedric's Cheeseburger was made with locally raised beef and came with your choice of cheese (bleu, for me). Instead of fries, I got mine with the potato soup on the side. It was $13 and very tasty. On top of the burger, there were two house made pickle slices.

























And speaking of pickles, instead of bringing out a bread basket at the beginning of the meal, they brought out a mini mason jar filled with the house made pickles. They were so delicious and this little touch sets this place apart.

Pack's Tavern (Asheville, NC)

Pack’s Tavern is proud to be housed in the historic Hayes and Hopson building in the middle of Pack Square Park. Built in 1907 and older than most of the more famous Asheville landmarks, The Hayes Hopson building has long served its community. It has served as a lumber supplier, an automotive supply company, and in more recent history, the renowned Bill Stanley’s Barbeque and Bluegrass. And now it's home to Pack's Tavern and this crazy burger.


















V. had the Rise and Shine burger. It comes with a sunny side up egg. And bacon. And hashbrowns. On the burger.

















V. liked it. S. did not even like the thought of it.

Tupelo Honey Cafe (Asheville, NC)

We had heard many people raving about the Tupelo Honey Cafe in Asheville, NC so we figured we'd better check it out. When we arrived, there was a line to get in the door. While there, we learned that the restaurant has been featured on many Food Network (including Rachael Ray) and Travel Channel shows and has also won quite a few national awards. Apparently, the hype is well-deserved. Their focus is southern food with a twist.


















S. had the "mouth-watering burger" (and yes, that is what it was called on the menu). It is made of locally raised, hormone-free beef and comes with house made pickles. For her side, S. chose Honey Pickled Beet Salad. All for $8.95. It was super-delicious!
























And although it isn't a burger, we had to include a photo of V.'s dinner: "Not Your Mama's Meatloaf." S. dared V. to eat the flower, but he would not accept the challenge.