Burgers, sliders, yes, I’m familiar… but a Meatball Martini? What is this phenomenon you speak of? First, a well-done simple smashburger vs. a large two-patty stacked egg monster is just fine by me, depending on time and my outfit because I will engage with it like a date on Bumble. Isn’t it really a first date if we think about it, just with a new menu or entrée we’ve never met?

Little Bad Wolf in Andersonville was my first trek outside of the “city” because so many people have told me it was worthwhile, and it really was; yolky, crunchy onions, dripping with grease and over-the-top flavorful.

I love a great filet slider topped with bleu cheese because I essentially get three burgers without judgment. The Perch in Wicker Park has a killer version.

Instagram alerted me to a special limited Meatball Martini over in Wrigleyville/Lakeview (depends on where you stand); it was served with mashed potatoes, gravy, bacon bites, & the star meatballs with a touch of BBQ, which I wasn’t sure about, but it was damn good. Take a scroll down through to see it and the location details. Until the next time, send me your burger recs. Cheers, bebes!

Music cue: Blue Left Hand by Oracle Sisters