I was looking forward to our Foodies visit to Livia’s Dish as I had heard great things about it from friends in the past but had yet to make it out that way. One thing they mentioned specifically was the Wednesday night $5 burger special. With homemade fries included, this sounded like a steal. When I realized that our visit was on a Wednesday night, my meal choice was obvious – though the rest of the small but creative menu was very tempting! I went with the burger special and added bacon and chipotle mayo for a small additional cost. When the burger arrived I was very pleased with my decision. The roll was perfectly browned and appeared house made, which was later confirmed by our server. The burger was juicy though cooked a bit more than my requested medium. The bacon and chipotle sauce added flavor while the lettuce added crunch. Once I tried the fries I was really kicking myself for not checking out the special sooner. They were shoestring style and crispy just the way I like them. Bits of skin added color and flavor (and vitamins!). My neighbors at the table agreed, these fries were winners. I was very pleased with my dinner choice and would definitely go back to this family run local business with expectations for another delicious meal.
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Steakhouse Burger
Burgers are a standard when it comes to American dining. In fact, even the average burger can be both satisfying and enjoyable without having to re-create the wheel. Joey’s Bar and Grill goes beyond its advantageous menu and has a small section dedicated to this American staple. With options like the Juicy Lucy it was hard to decide where my palate was going.
I am biased; anything with blue cheese is going to peak my interest, which is why I had to choose the steakhouse burger. Eight ounces of Angus beef topped with blue cheese, crispy onion strings, vine ripe tomatoes, crisp iceberge wedge lettuce, served on a brioche roll. I was not disappointed, the perfectly seasoned beef (a perfect medium rare) was almost secondary to the heaping pile of blue cheese. Topped with a lightly battered, crispy onion strings, the flavors came together perfectly to turn a standard into something more.
The side of pickles and the option for sweet potato french fries made this $10 dish a fulfilling meal. I look forward to returning to see if I am able to force myself to go beyond the burger and enjoy what my fellow foodies enjoyed. -LV