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In high school (early 90's) we used to drive up to Taco Bell and order a bean burrito, a soft taco and a small drink for lunch. Total: $2 on the head (wow am i old). I'd unwrap the burrito, put the soft taco inside shell and all, and re-wrap.

We thought we were food pioneers.

The only reason I would say to go with a fried oyster (or any cooked preparation really) is to get him over the "fear" of eating oysters. It's kind of like training wheels on a bike.

If you insist on going raw, go with some pacifics that are small enough to not be intimidating.

I tried poutine at a BK in Windsor a few years back. As I recall the gravy was served in a little single serving cup like the nacho cheese at a theater. Not impressed at all with it.

I seem to recall David Letterman saying, "The hot side is hot, the cool side is cool, and the entire thing is under a heat lamp."

Burgers are great, so are the fries. But the fish & chips make this place. I've never seen "short order" cooks work so lovingly on an order.

I'll agree with many of you, the hot dog deal is great. BUT. The churro is where it's at. I HOPE it's not just in Chicago.

Maybe it's a Chicago thing, but this reminds me of how I add a little giardiniera oil on my pizza. I don't necessarily like the solid pieces of peppers/olives/celery on pizza but the oil is just the best.

@Daneil: I'm not sure I was in shape to be reading. Next time.

I LOVE a spear on the side. Hell, even two. But on the burger? No thanks. The pickle flavor is sometimes SO intense that it's all you can taste.

My brother and I went last night. First time up at Bad Apple and won't by my last for sure. Started with some cheese curds. They're not "wisconsin style", meaning they dont squeak when you might them, but still damn good. I had the Pat LaFrieda on a pretzel roll (mid rare) and my brother the Slow Burn on the normal bun (mid rare as well).

First. Both burgers were excellent. The server overheard us talking about splitting them and asked if they could do it in the kitchen for us. Nice touch. Great "meat" taste, great toppings...everything seemed to work together. Burgers were 5-6oz(?) id guess. More than enough, but look small next to near by Kuma's.

Only issue was that both burgers showed up mid well. Not a bit of pink in either of them. That said, still VERY juicy. My first experience with Pat LaFrieda beef. Hope it wont be my last. I will be very clear next time that I need medium rare.

Final comment on the food...I'd skip the pretzel roll next time. Its a tiny bit sweet and doesnt add too much. The normal white roll is a good bun from Chicago bakery Turano. They make the best rolls for Italian beef sandwiches and make a damn good burger bun too.

Service was great with very attentive staff. The "dining room" was missing something. Wish we had sat in the bar or the game room.

Dibs on Kuma's Corner!

I really want a veggie burger developed by the woman who wrote "Hey Jude".

Oh, wait...