5 Guys Burgers & Fries - Summit

I hate to bring this back on topic, but any word on the restaurant? I didn't see it last time I was in the Summit (and I certainly didn't smell it).

As for the local/chain part of this conversation, I prefer local but it's not always the best option. My first loyalty is to getting the food I want, and sometimes that means going to a chain. (and I will go to 5 guys, I lived in DC for 3 years)

Also, my vote for best burger goes to Flannagan's. WW Cousins was disappointing to me (not bad, just not great)... Flannagan's burger and sweet potato fries are sometimes exactly what I'm craving.

There is a sign that says - now hiring. Windows still covered with paper. Near the bookstore (Barnes & Noble?).
Moe's is now open across the street from Brownsboro Crossing. It's in the BP shopping center. Corner spot. Lots of outdoor seating on the Brownsboro Road side.

For me the local v chain debate is really simple. Unfortunately, I don't have the income at this point in my life to support local businesses as much as I would like (for example, a large portion of groceries come from Aldi's).

I agree with almost all (if not all) of Robin's arguments, so I will not repeat them. I simplify that argument (which is an ethical, political argument) to a question steeped in hedonism: "What is uniquely Louisville?" I want to experience all those things that are unique to the Louisville area (Cumberland, NABC, Za's, Mayan Cafe, etc. etc.). Knowing that I'm leaving Louisville in 2 years, I don't have the time or money to "waste" on cookie-cutter, run-of-the-mill places, no matter how great the food is. Chain and unique just don't work together for me. Steak and Shake at 3am, excluded.

So on a limited budget, it's a bottom-line issue. No matter how great 5 Guys is, there is somewhere local (and unique to Louisville) that I'd rather dine at. If I made more money and could dine out more often, I might bend my rules (though I hope I would not). But that's not my current situation.

For what it's worth, I had a friend recently move from Louisville to a Southern Bible Belt state in which brewpubs are not legal. About once a month I get a "enjoyed the BBC lately?" email from her. I just don't see me ever receiving the same email about fill-in-the-blank chain.

About once a month I get a "enjoyed the BBC lately?" email from her. I just don't see me ever receiving the same email about fill-in-the-blank chain.

I would expect anybody to inquire about brewpubs when living in a Southern Bible Belt State. But, I get your point.

Have you guys been to Home Run Burgers & Fries (2060 S Hurstbourne Parkway) Fresh Black Angus Beef handed pattied, 24 Free Toppings and Fresh Cut Fries cooked in peanut oil.

I invite you to Home Run it's a Hit, and locally owned.

Two more locations are in the works, Shelbyville Road Plaza and Middletown Station.

Batter up ! http://WWW.homerunburger.com for coupon

Seems like a painfully obvious advertisement for this board. Just one guy's opinion.

By the way, not cool to hijack a topic for commercial use, I don't think.

Robin .. a question .. regarding your desire for people to use real names .. how did "Home Run Burgers" become a real name.

Actually, I don't mind since it certainly identifies the writer, but just curious.

...never mind. HRB, it's kind of lame to post about your business in every burger thread.

Harsh words for a local guy.

I am surprised that no one has mentioned Turkey Joes on N.Hurstbourne Pkway, near Wesport Rd. We used to go there often when we lived out that way. I think their blackened bleu burger is the best I have had in the city. I also like how the servers/manager/chef is always around talking with the customers, making sure everything is good....great service!

Jess

Harsh...Yes, I guess it's just a pet peeve of mine regarding Internet boards in general. There's advertising space across the top, if that's the goal of the post.

Otherwise, at least start your own topic.

Harsh words for a local guy.

Because he's not contributing to the thread in anyway. As stated by others advertising goes at the top of the page and is paid for, posts are intended for feedback and discussion of food.

So all the posts by the Seelbach, Varanese, Equus that have been posted in the last day or so are different? Just a local guy trying to make a living selling a burger and he's proud of his product. Like I said...harsh.

Ohh and I've had the 5 Guy's burger and it's nothing to be proud of.

Mark, it's one thing to start your own thread, it's quite another to crash someone else's for the sole purpose of advertising. That said, I've been to Home Run a couple times and enjoyed it as much if not more than 5 guys.