Posts Tagged ‘cheeseburger’

The best damn green chile cheeseburger in America: Sparky’s, in Hatch, New Mexico

// September 12th, 2012 // 3 Comments » // Food, Places Sparky's green chile cheeseburger

[Hatch, NM] — As bikers, we’re constantly on the lookout for memorable roadside dives. Great barbecue, a great bowl of chili, a great cheeseburger — the list goes on and on. “Live to ride, ride to eat” could even be a twist on the popular biker refrain. On a recent ride through southwest New Mexico, …read more…

Tales from the Extraterrestrial Highway

// July 17th, 2011 // 32 Comments » // Food, Places, RoadTales Near Area 51

[Rachel, NV] — Signs advising “Low Flying Aircraft” are your first indication. The next is a sign warning “Next Gas 150 Miles.” Then an illuminated, flashing advisory: “Cattle in Roadway: Open Range.” Hmm, I think; the government really doesn’t want you here, even going so far as to send in specially-trained cows to annoy motorists. …read more…

Burger with a Bite — Litton’s in Knoxville

// January 14th, 2011 // 6 Comments » // Food, Places Litton's

Knoxville, TN — Road food. It’s one of the things I love most about traveling. Burgers, BBQ, and Beer: the 3 B’s of life on the road (but I don’t indulge in the beer until the motorcycle is parked for the evening). Traveling provides the best excuse for eating the stuff I don’t usually have …read more…

Cheesy Rider–the adventures of Hamburger Harry

// January 1st, 2011 // 13 Comments » // Food, People "Hamburger Harry--The Man, The Myth, The Meal"

Harry Sperl is just wild about hamburgers.  “Made short, they taste good, they look good,” he proclaims.  “And the hamburger is an icon of the United States of America.” If you’ve been to Bike Week or Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, Florida, you’ve probably seen Harry, long hair and gray beard streaming in the wind, cruising …read more…