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| ====== The great Aussie Burger in the Canberra/Queanbeyan Region ====== | ====== The great Aussie Burger in the Canberra/Queanbeyan Region ====== | ||
| - | {{:burgers:exploded-burger.jpg?direct&200 |}}I'm a professional burger connoisseur and advisor. Not professional in the sense that I am paid for it, and so far my advice has never been formally sought after. | + | {{:burgers:exploded-burger.jpg?direct&200 |}}I'm a professional burger connoisseur and advisor. Not professional in the sense that I am paid for it, nor is my advice ever formally sought after. |
| - | But I know what a proper hamburger is, and what it isn't. I also know some of the best places around the Canberra region where you can still get it. | + | But I do know what a proper hamburger is, and what it isn't. I also know some of the best places around the Canberra region where you can still get it. |
| So what type of burger is a real Australian hamburger? | So what type of burger is a real Australian hamburger? | ||
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| In short: it's the Hamburger with the lot. Also known as the "Works Burger" or "Burger with the works". | In short: it's the Hamburger with the lot. Also known as the "Works Burger" or "Burger with the works". | ||
| - | To qualify, there are strict rules. | + | To qualify, there are some strict rules. |
| ===== Hamburger with the lot. Rule #1 ===== | ===== Hamburger with the lot. Rule #1 ===== | ||
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| ===== Hamburger with the lot. Rule #2 ===== | ===== Hamburger with the lot. Rule #2 ===== | ||
| - | {{ :burgers:burger01.jpg?direct&300|}} The second rule is in the price. | + | The second rule is in the price. |
| - | A hamburger with the lot must be sold for around $10.00 in 2022. Some places push to $11.00, which is still acceptable, $12.50 is pushing the absolute limit. Beyond that it's just delusions of grandeur. | + | {{ :burgers:burger01.jpg?direct&300|}}A hamburger with the lot must be sold for around $10.00 in 2022. Some places push to $11.00, which is still acceptable, $12.50 is pushing the absolute limit. Beyond that it's just delusions of grandeur. |
| In lunch shops and pubs in the suburbs of the capital many are flogging close variants of a burger with the lot (usually missing an ingredient or two) for upwards of around $18. Furthermore, some places have dropped even more ingredients and had the hide to expect $25. And not a single truffle or sheet of gold foil included. | In lunch shops and pubs in the suburbs of the capital many are flogging close variants of a burger with the lot (usually missing an ingredient or two) for upwards of around $18. Furthermore, some places have dropped even more ingredients and had the hide to expect $25. And not a single truffle or sheet of gold foil included. | ||
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| The traditional Australian hamburger with the lot must only be sold in a traditional takeaway, fish and chips shop, truck stop or at a pinch, in a lunch-style cafe. While burgers can be offered at pubs, clubs and restaurants, these are never done in the takeaway style. | The traditional Australian hamburger with the lot must only be sold in a traditional takeaway, fish and chips shop, truck stop or at a pinch, in a lunch-style cafe. While burgers can be offered at pubs, clubs and restaurants, these are never done in the takeaway style. | ||
| - | It is generally accepted that the signal for the correct establishment is the presence of a Coca Cola sign out the front. While I am not a supporter of that particular company, it is nevertheless a guiding beacon that the correct burger is available within, and is constructed in the proper way. And if there's a Chico Roll for sale as well, you know you're in the right place. | + | {{ :burgers:burger02.jpg?direct&300|}}It is generally accepted that the signal for the correct establishment is the presence of a Coca Cola sign out the front. While I am not a supporter of that particular company, it is nevertheless a guiding beacon that the correct burger is available within, and is constructed in the proper way. And if there's a Chico Roll for sale as well, you know you're in the right place. |
| The hamburger with the lot is a symbol of 20th century Australian town life. Canberra is a place known more it's lattes and public servants. Any connection to rural culture is minimal at best. That makes finding traditional outposts a rare and more treasured endeavour. Queanbeyan, by it's very nature is much less of a challenge. | The hamburger with the lot is a symbol of 20th century Australian town life. Canberra is a place known more it's lattes and public servants. Any connection to rural culture is minimal at best. That makes finding traditional outposts a rare and more treasured endeavour. Queanbeyan, by it's very nature is much less of a challenge. | ||
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| ===== The gold standard burger takeaways in Canberra and Queanbeyan ===== | ===== The gold standard burger takeaways in Canberra and Queanbeyan ===== | ||
| - | {{ :burgers:burger02.jpg?direct&300|}} So which are the best takeaways that meet all three criteria: ingredients, price and establishment? This is my top list uncovered so far. And I am always keen for tip-offs. | + | So which are the best takeaways that meet all three criteria: ingredients, price and establishment? This is my top list uncovered so far. And I am always keen for tip-offs. |
| - | * Yass Road Takeaway in Queanbeyan * | + | * Yass Road Takeaway in Queanbeyan |
| - | * AJ's Cafe Take Away in Queanbeyan (unconfirmed) | + | * AJ's Cafe Take Away in Queanbeyan |
| * Chubbies Takeaway in Queanbeyan | * Chubbies Takeaway in Queanbeyan | ||
| * Timbo's Takeaway in Fyshwick (barely hanging in there at $13) | * Timbo's Takeaway in Fyshwick (barely hanging in there at $13) | ||
| - | * Florey Takeaway in Florey * | + | * Florey Takeaway in Florey |
| * Seventeen Twist Ngunnawal Takeaway in Ngunnawal | * Seventeen Twist Ngunnawal Takeaway in Ngunnawal | ||
| * Burger Hero Mitchell Takeaway (in store only) in Mitchell | * Burger Hero Mitchell Takeaway (in store only) in Mitchell | ||
| - | * King Arthur's Feast in Mitchell (unconfirmed) | + | * King Arthur's Feast in Mitchell |
| - | * Hawker Take Away and Pizza in Hawker * | + | * Hawker Take Away and Pizza in Hawker |
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| + | If you are a takeaway owner in the region, please get in touch. I'm happy to come and buy a burger. | ||
| I have to pay tribute to the Sunrise Cafe that existed in the centre of Civic Canberra for around half a century and was the last bastion of hope in the city until a few years ago. The food, the company and the decor were all friendly and authentic. I hope the owner is still doing well today. The shop was replaced with, as is often the case: a dispenser of cappuccinos. | I have to pay tribute to the Sunrise Cafe that existed in the centre of Civic Canberra for around half a century and was the last bastion of hope in the city until a few years ago. The food, the company and the decor were all friendly and authentic. I hope the owner is still doing well today. The shop was replaced with, as is often the case: a dispenser of cappuccinos. | ||
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| To understand the culture and significance of the great Australian takeaway, there is no better resource than the book: [[https://milkbarsbook.com/products/milkbarsbook|The MILK BARS Book by Eamon Donnelly]], which is sadly out of print. But it does the topic much more justice than I can. Thanks to my mate Treb for finding this for me. | To understand the culture and significance of the great Australian takeaway, there is no better resource than the book: [[https://milkbarsbook.com/products/milkbarsbook|The MILK BARS Book by Eamon Donnelly]], which is sadly out of print. But it does the topic much more justice than I can. Thanks to my mate Treb for finding this for me. | ||
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| + | For those interested in the headline graphic for this article, this was a burger purchased from Florey. It was deconstructed and photographed in the "studio" before being produced using GIMP 2.10. It was reassembled and eaten. | ||
burger-with-the-lot.txt · Last modified: 2022/10/21 04:16 by sausage
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