Burgers with Brie, Caramelized Onions, and Horseradish Mayo
I love burgers. I love them fully loaded and sandwiched inside soft, bakery rolls. We tried experimenting with some new flavors recently. I asked the deli to slice a round of brie and picked up some tangy horseradish and onion mayo. The burgers were pretty standard-salt, pepper and a little Worcestershire sauce-to which mrChaos added a good dose of dried thyme. On top was a nice pile of slowly caramelized red and yellow onions, tomatoes and romaine. Overall, pretty delicious.
We’re on vacation! I have a couple of guest posts scheduled for next week while I am gone, but otherwise I’ll see you in two weeks when I am sufficiently tanned and relaxed. I’ll be checking in from time to time so don’t hesitate to drop me a note-especially if you can recommend some good eats on Oahu!-and be sure to show my awesome guest posters some love. Finally, have a great time wrapping up your summer while we’re gone-school starts when we get back so it’ll be back to Monday, Wednesday, Friday posts. See you then.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Katie I checked with a friend Maria on one of my foodie boards. She used to live in Hawaii and visits her in-law there often. Recommendations:
Sam Choy’s – http://www.samchoy.com/restaurants_bigaloha.html – Breakfast, Lunch and Crab
L&L Drive Inn – http://www.hawaiianbarbecue.com/about.html
Hawaiian BBQ “fast food”, katsudon, laulau, kalua pork – various locations
The Willows- http://www.willowshawaii.com/
buffet, but really really good! Always fresh (much like Cinzetti’s, just with Hawaiian Food) (not fast food, wear nice clothes)
Kua ‘Aina Sandwich Shop in Haleiwa (North Shore) for great burgers http://www.yelp.com/biz/kua-aina-sandwich-shop-haleiwa-2
Boots & Kimo’s Hawaiian Kitchen – http://www.myalohavibe.com/boots-kimos/ – Ok, I’m putting this here with caution. When I went, the food was great, I don’t recall any issues with service, but then I was with locals and when I’m in Hawaii, I run on and go with “Island Time”. However, the trip advisor reviews were horrible, so whether they service really has degraded or it’s pretty much a locals only shop and you’ve got tourists expecting “tourists sensitive customer service” I don’t know.
But if they go, they have to try the macadamia nut sauce.
I don’t eat sushi, but my in-laws do.I believe that often go to Genki. Zippy’s is quick and good diner food. Harpo’s Pizza at Pearl City Mall and Patty’s at various locations are decent quick take outs.
When my husband comes online I’ll ask him if he has any more recommendations.
Hope this helps,
Maria
So there you go! Hope that helps! Enjoy your vacation!
Lisa and Maria, thanks so much! That’s exactly the sort of info I was looking for! -Katie
August 12th, 2009 at 10:18 am
I’m drooling!!! That looks so delicious, I just wanna take a big old bite outta that. Yummy!!! Have fun on your vacay
August 12th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Hope you have a wonderful vacation Katie!!
August 13th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
I tried to post a photo of my latest burger and it pales in comparison to your photo. Awesome!
Have a great trip and good eats!
August 13th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
First, have fun on vacation!
Second, I’ve been on a horseradish kick for the last week and this looks amazing.
Can’t wait until you’re back for some more tasty eats!
August 14th, 2009 at 2:52 am
Damn that looks delicious. Since you’re looking for new burger variations, you may appreciate the inspiration that the Cheese & Burger Society have to offer. I wouldn’t visit on an empty stomach, though.
Have a great trip, by the way!
August 14th, 2009 at 10:50 am
This looks delicious! Perfect flavors for a burger.
August 17th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Horseradish? Brie? On a burger? You are a genius. I’m tempted to give you my first kid.
August 17th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
That looks delicious!!!
August 24th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
WOW! This is some seriously good combination! I can’t wait to try the horseradish mayo!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:59 am
This look soo good! I’ve never thought of a burger with brie but it sounds delicious!
August 25th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
this sounds fascinating!
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:21 am
oh, you don’t know how much I’ve been craving for a burgerrrr. If possible, I would eat yours right from the screen! it looks hamburguerlicious 🙂
February 7th, 2011 at 8:10 am
this burger sounds explicit 🙂 im gonna try this some time pretty excited for the next time i make burgers