Ghetto Burgers | No Meat Recession @ Ann's Snack Bar

Greasy spoons must live on

A recession is a recession is a recession. Money is tight and cash advance loans are there when you need that bridge between paychecks and you don’t want to hassle with revolving credit card interest.

But denial seems to be everybody’s river in Egypt anymore. “Don’t eat out, it’s too expensive!” I confess - even I have been guilty of saying that on these pages. Don’t get me wrong, though. I love food. I think it is one of the singular joys that existence opens to us. Whether we’re swine or falcons, good food is a pearl necklace. And let’s face it, sometimes you’re just going to have to eat out.

Which leads us to Ann’s Snack Bar in Atlanta, Georgia. If you’re a burger fan, this is an American mecca of greasy good taste. Just check out the media coverage. Thom Patterson of CNN recently shared his gastronomic love of the best burger joints, and Ann’s was prominent on the list.

Get a Ghetto Burger

Dubbed America’s best by no less than the Wall Street Journal, the ghetto burger is ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, seasoning, mayo, mustard, onions and chili on oven-toasted buns. When you look at your budget and cry out for that balm in Gilead, a ghetto burger will do nicely. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "Ghetto Burgers | No Meat Recession @ Ann's Snack Bar"