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.
“It’s an everyman food,” said documentary filmmaker George Motz. “Anybody can make one. It gives you everything you need in one handful. It gives you sweet — it gives you salty. Americans associate the hamburger with America and they’re very proud of that.”
But you must follow Ann Price’s rules. No cell phones, only eight in the place at a time, don’t cause a ruckus, be polite and well-mannered. Cross the line and it’s no ghetto for you.
So think about it
Sure, you wouldn’t want to down something the caliber of a ghetto burger every day, but think of what you’re doing for America if you give your business to a nice, down home greasy spoon. You’re stimulating the economy, enjoying a bit of Americana that should never be lost and bringing yourself a bit of pleasure in the way of good food. Since only eight customers fit into a place like Ann’s Snack Bar, you’re bound to be in a comfortable spot to strike up a conversation. Live and in person. That’s something Twitter and Facebook should never replace. If it does, American culture dies.
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Oh gosh – another horrible burger in the tradition of the Fifth Third and the Luther. I think any cardiologists in the immediate area of that joint will probably be able to secure a good living for some time.
I’ve been craving for burger for days and seeing this burger on your post just intensified the urge! Urrgghh! Hamburger is really American’s national food but we still need to watch over our diet or we’ll suffer from its consequences.