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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Owner of Fort Worth's Fuego Burger assaulted in restaurant, family says
The owner of a Fort Worth burger restaurant is recovering after he was assaulted inside his business, according to a statement from his family. Carlos Rodriguez was attacked at the Fuego Burger restaurant, at 4400 Benbrook Highway in west Fort Worth, on May 13, according to a police report. Rodriguez will be away from the restaurant for two to three months until his doctors give him the all-clear to return to work, his family said in a statement shared on social media. Rodriguez' wife, Christie, and their son will keep the restaurant running in his absence, they said. 'While we may not be operating at our usual pace, please know every meal is still prepared with love and dedication,' the family's statement says. Nehemiah Green, 24, of DeSoto, has been arrested and faces a charge of assault causing bodily injury in the case, according to the police report. Fuego Burger was a finalist in a past Star-Telegram 'Burger Battle' contest for its signature sandwich, a green chile cheeseburger with crispy cheddar jack cheese. Fort Worth police did not immediately provide more details about the incident Wednesday afternoon.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sam's Wedge Inn: Wings, Phillies and horseradish vodka
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – On the corner of New Road and Raccoon Road in Austintown sits a staple restaurant that's been serving up great food since 1967. Sam's Wedge Inn's menu includes a rotating selection of six to eight Burger Battle burgers created by guests or employees. You'll love the Build-Your-Own Burger. There's also a huge selection of jumbo wings that are never frozen, with 14 signature sauces to choose from. Try the massive Philly steak sandwich that's made with local sliced sirloin, grilled peppers, sautéed onion, mushroom and provolone cheese on a toasted hoagie roll. The signature Sam's Special is also crafted from locally sourced chopped sirloin, made with a juicy patty with provolone on Texas toast. Other unexpected delights include the fried baloney sandwich with tater tots and the incredible Hungarian stuffed peppers. If you're in the mood for appetizers, help yourself to some hot peppers and flatbread, and you can top any of the amazing menu items off with a drink from the full bar at Sam's Wedge Inn. Try the Horseradish-infused vodka, help yourself to an Old Fashioned, or the 'Just Like the Fair' lemonade. The bartenders at Sam Wedge Inn will make you anything you want as you enjoy playing Keno or watching any sporting event on one of the 12 big-screen TVs. You'll never miss the Browns, the Steelers, Ohio State, the Guardians, or Pirates games. You'll also be able to catch all local high school sporting events that are shown live when they're available. The NFL package with all games is shown live as well. There are also daily happy hour specials from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., like $2 domestic bottles, dollar off pints, $4 long islands and half price Tito's, Jack Daniels and Captain Morgan. If you want a taste of the last true neighborhood bar and grill with great food, reasonable prices, and a friendly, welcoming staff, head into Sam's Wedge Inn open seven days a week from 11 a.m. until midnight. Sam's Wedge Inn is located at 1685 South Raccoon Road in Austintown. Call 330-799-0718 and visit them online at You can also find them on Facebook. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Southside Slamwich is ready for round 2
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — If you're already missing the downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle, there's another sandwich competition in the city during February. While Burger Battle gets all the glory in January, the Southside Slamwich is ready to dominate during February. It's the second year of the competition. Running on trails, tenacity and tradition 'We kind of thought about sandwiches because they're so versatile. You can do so many different things. And so we kind of launched it really quickly. We got together 12 restaurants last year and it was great success,' The Smoked Culture Co-owner, Jess Jones said. Those 12 restaurants turned into 15 this year. 'I think that's a doable way for people to kind of go out and try all of them,' Jones said. There will be sandwiches from restaurants between 41st Street and 85th Street, including 'Down with the Cheeze' from The Smoked Culture. 'What it is, is a pretzel bun, brisket, beer, cheese, some bourbon barbecue sauce, pickled onions, and then potato sticks for the crunch and kind of more salty flavor with a side of honey mustard,' The Smoked Culture Co-owner, Ryan Gaede said. Helping restaurants drum up some business during the slower months of the year. 'Everyone's sales were up in the month of February of last year, comparatively to the year prior to that. We are alone in our little restaurant, we have a very small kitchen. We sold over 1100 sandwiches last year in the month of February,' Gaede said. While the crew at The Smoked Culture helps put on the Southside Slamwich, they say it couldn't be done without all the restaurants bringing their unique creations to the table. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
605 Rural Burger Battle gets underway in February
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We've told you about the Burger Battle in downtown Sioux Falls that's about to wrap up this week. Throughout the month of February, there's another Burger Battle brewing, but this one is a little different, because it's outside the boundaries of Sioux Falls. The Safari Bar and Grill in Renner is one of six restaurants that will be competing in February's 605 Rural Burger Battle with the Rancher's Delight. SD tourism details 2024 numbers and latest projects 'Rancher's Delight came about, we had a little contest with our cooks and staff got to vote on which burger was the best to enter into the contest,' Safari Bar and Grill's Sandi Sorum said. They got the idea after watching how successful Sioux Falls' burger battles have gone over the years and wanted to give it a try. 'Just started reaching out to other bars and restaurants in our area and it developed from there,' Sorum said. Other businesses competing are The Baltic Corner with the Boss Burger, Norby's in Dell Rapids with its Jalapeno Popper Burger, Pinz in Dell Rapids with its Hot and Beefy Burger, and Prohibition Pub in Dells with the Hangover Burger. Another competing bar and restaurant is the Wooden Nickel in Crooks with its Bubba's Hot Mess. 'The owners of the bar have a son who's 11 years old and they call him Bubba, so that's why we came up with Bubba's Hot Mess,' Wooden Nickel's manager Lori Anfinson said. The bars and restaurants say the month of January business is kind of slow, so they thought holding a competition throughout the month of February would bring in more customers. 'We wanted something fun and exciting for the community; something family-friendly, so we thought that would be a good way to get people out and come and let our cooks showoff their culinary expertise,' Sorum said. You can vote for your favorite burger by using a QR code at each participating restaurant. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
