Otto's at the Seelbach brags on its new burger

[Robin Garr]

Otto’s at The Seelbach Hilton has introduced a new hamburger that it declares the best in town. Here's the (unedited) news release:

It is a 1/3 pound hamburger bursting with flavor on a mouth-watering bun baked at The Seelbach. The price: a burger-budget friendly $5.00.

The Seelbach Burger is the scrumptious creation of the culinary staff at Otto’s who were given a clear mission by hotel General Manager, Jon McFarland: Concoct a hamburger that is even better than the best.

“Our people took their seasoned palates and visited every restaurant in town known for their hamburger,” says McFarland. “They taste tested several basic cheeseburgers that have received good reviews and were also tasked with baking the best burger bun in town to create nothing short of a melt-in-your-mouth experience,” adds McFarland.

BURGERS BEHIND THE SCENES: How to Treat the Beef

While conducting its competition research, the culinary team at Otto’s noted that many restaurants use pre-fabricated frozen burgers and various qualities of beef. Others over pounded the patties, robbing them of moisture and over used grill presses depleting the burgers of delicious juices. The Otto’s team was most impressed with one particular restaurant that used fresh ground, hand packed beef and no grill presses.

All that burger intelligence led to a decision that The Seelbach Burger would be made of 100% hand packed Angus beef. “Our research found that a ½ pound burger was too big for the average consumer and ¼ pound was too small, so we decided a 1/3 pound would be perfect,” says McFarland

For a bit of extra flavor, a light dusting of salt and pepper is added at the end of the cooking process.

THE BUN: A Baker’s Delight

The culinary team from Otto’s also included a pastry chef. The team sampled buns all over the city. Surprisingly, the favorite was a soft yeast bun, at a restaurant with a chain affiliation. But again, the task was to make something even better.

Otto’s pastry chef soon baked seven versions of his own yeast bun – - all toasted on a flat top with a little butter -- to be taste tested by a panel including the Otto’s culinary team and some managers from The Seelbach hotel. Each bun was filled with The Seelbach Burger. Only one bun ruled supreme.

THE MEAL IS A LA CARTE

While The Seelbach Burger is a budget-friendly $5, keep in mind that fries and a drink are extra. The goal was to keep the full meal around $10. Ten dollars it is!

Wow! This is cool.

And why anyone would use a grill press on a hamburger is beyond me. It doesn't accelerate cooking but only robs it of awesome, right?

Home Run Burgers was the restaurant and burger he liked the best.

Which places did he try in Louisville?

~I know it says every, but come on...I'm a little skeptical on this one. However, I do not doubt his Burger is a quality product.

Can't wait to give this one a try...

Or you can get yourself two pounds of good beef and grill yourself six burgers at home. $10 bucks is a little to high for a burger and fries, no matter the quality.

Can't wait to give this one a try...

Not sure they will be able to cook this burger since they patted themselves on the back so much. If you need help, let be know.

I am sure with your lack of political correctness, actually lack of any kind of correctness we could check this out properly.

Brian .... I have no doubt you are correct. Of course that idea would work for steaks, pork chops,ribs, shanks and other stuff. Stay home and cook.

Sorry, I had a Charlie Brown experience reading that one.

[Robin Garr]

Sorry, I had a Charlie Brown experience reading that one.

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Yaknow, when Carlie Brown is in the classroom and the teacher's voice is heard as wah-wah-wah.

[Robin Garr]

Yaknow, when Carlie Brown is in the classroom and the teacher's voice is heard as wah-wah-wah.

You talking about the style of the press release? Occasionally I post these things unedited (and mention that) just so you guys can see what I generally spare you from ...

Brian .... I have no doubt you are correct. Of course that idea would work for steaks, pork chops,ribs, shanks and other stuff. Stay home and cook.

I'm specifically referring to the price point of this burger, fries and drink. I know it's at a hotel and that is part of the reason. But the release almost reads like ten bucks is a good deal for a great burger, fries and drink. I work in that area and they have been putting signs outside the hotel trying to attract some local walk in business.

I know some co workers that went there. This is one minute from our office and they said they were there almost a full hour before receiving their food and the place wasn't busy. Not sure but that is just what co workers told me.

Can't wait to give this one a try...

I am sure with your lack of political correctness, actually lack of any kind of correctness we could check this out properly.

I think this was meant as a compliment...or at least I'll take it that way unless otherwise informed.

As for the burger, I'm down for this one anytime...someone just just drop me a PM.

Home Run Burgers would $7.58 for 2 patties of fresh Angus beef, 1/2 lb of fresh cut fries and soft drink.