Solly's Grille is a Glendale, Wisconsin diner[1] thought to be the creator of the butter burger.[2]
History
editThe Fieber family has owned the restaurant since 1936, and it is named after Glenn Fieber's stepfather Kenneth Salmon, known as Solly. When it opened, the restaurant was called Solly's Coffee Shop, but Glenn renamed it Solly's Grille in 1993 when he bought the restaurant from his mother.[1]
Though open since 1936, it has been in its current location since 1971.[3]
Their traditional butter burger is cooked atop a flattop grill and is steamed in butter and is then topped with butter as a condiment.
Honors and awards
editIn 2022, they were named a James Beard America's Classic.[4][1]
Further reading
edit- Motz, George (2018). Hamburger America: a state-by-state guide to 200 great burger joints (3rd ed.). Philadelphia/New York: Running Press. pp. 402–404. ISBN 978-0-7624-6206-3.
References
edit- ^ a b c Kremer, Rich (February 18, 2022). "Solly's Grille Wins James Beard Award". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ Lapetina, Adam (August 19, 2014). "The 16 essential regional burger styles in America". Thrillist. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ Deptolla, Carol (February 16, 2022). "Solly's Grille in Glendale honored by James Beard Foundation as America's Classic". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ Canavan, Hillary Dixler (February 16, 2022). "These Six 'Beloved' Restaurants Won the 2022 James Beard America's Classics Award". Eater. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
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