The Bad Apple – Chicago, Illinois

by Marah Eakin July 7, 2010 The Bad Apple (4300 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-360-8406) entered the city’s burger fray late last year with a beefy bang: Named Metromix’s best burger in Chicago and boasting 17 different burgers on any given night, the North Center eatery is giving the much-lauded Kuma’s Corner (2900 W. Belmont Ave., 773-604-8769) [...]

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[Photographs: Andrew Stamm, unless otherwise noted] The Bad Apple 4300 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL 60618 (map); 773-360-8406‎; badapplebar.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: Top quality beef plus a wide array of creative complementary toppings equals one of the best burgers in town. Want Fries With That? Most definitely. These hand cut beauties are offered [...]

Nominated by Time Out Chicago for best burger. If you have a minute, please head over to the Time Out Chicago Magazine’s Eat Out Awards and VOTE FOR US. Being nominated is great, but a win would be better! Thank you in advance for voting!