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Restaurant Tue Jun 03 2008

Rockit's Burgerfest '08

Nothin' says summer like a burger. Rockit Bar & Grill's Burgerfest '08 began yesterday and runs through Sunday. A different burger is featured each day, and burgers that receive the most votes earn a permanent spot on the Rockit menu.

Today (6/3): Cayenne Shrimp Burger
Chili lime shrimp, lettuce, tomato, worcestershire mayo, mixed green salad with cherry pepper-tequila vinaigrette

Wednesday (6/4): Duck a la Orange Burger
Grilled frisee, pickled red onion, orange marmalade aioli, parkerhouse bun and duck fat chips

Thursday (6/5): Pork Burger
Maple barbeque glaze, applewood smoked bacon, granny smith apple coleslaw

Friday (6/6): Kobe Beef Burger
Melted leeks, triple crème camembert, pancetta, red onion brioche, truffle fries

Saturday (6/7): The Natural Burger
All-natural beef, sprouts, heirloom tomatoes, soft white bun, fingerling potato chips

Sunday (6/8): Benedict Burger
Black Angus, poached egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion brioche, béarnaise sauce, fries

Rockit Bar & Grill
22 W. Hubbard St.

 
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By Brandy Gonsoulin

In 2009, food blogging, social media and Yelp were gaining popularity, and America's revered gastronomic magazine Gourmet shuttered after 68 years in business. Former Cook's Illustrated editor-in-chief Chris Kimball followed with an editorial, stating that "The shuttering of Gourmet reminds...
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