Annual Food & Drink Issue
Who doesn’t love a good portable meal? Handheld menu items – from sandwiches to burgers to hot dogs and beyond – are beloved and multipurpose. Whether you’re layering breakfast meats, assembling an on-the-go lunch, or adding some simplicity to a sit-down dinner, handhelds are there to pack a flavorful punch. Here, local restaurants share some of their favorite handheld staples and what makes them special.
Photography by Lanewood Studio
Main Street Meats (MSM)
“The Main Street Meats burger is an ode to what I think a burger really should be. It’s all about the beef – not about the toppings. Everything on this burger has a purpose and exists only to enhance the flavor of the beef. We make this burger with beef from whole animals that we buy, butcher, and grind every day so that we can showcase the amazing flavor of MSM’s ground beef.”
– Erik Niel, Owner & Chef
Season the ground beef liberally with salt and black pepper. Form a patty and grill, marking both sides. Cook until juicy and medium. Spread butter on both cut sides of the bun and toast on the grill. Spread Dijon on the top bun and mayonnaise on the bottom. While the patty is still on the grill, top with Gruyère, hot caramelized onions, and bacon. Place the burger patty with toppings on the bottom bun. Add pickles and top with the other bun.
