Gourmet Burger Joint Opens in Des Plaines
American WildBurger opened for business at its Oakton Street location on Dec. 1.
Approximately two miles south of the museum that commemorates Ray Kroc’s first franchised McDonald’s restaurant, opened in Des Plaines in 1955, a new generation of sandwich purveyors is offering its rendition of the iconic hamburger. American WildBurger, 1550 E. Oakton St., became the latest to join the gourmet hamburger trend when it opened its doors for the first time on Saturday. Alfredo Esparza, one of five co-owners in the venture, said American WildBurger would sell hamburgers for $7.50 that might cost $14 at a competitor such as Five Guys or Epic Burger in Chicago. “We’re opening up something that’s going to be gourmet burgers, but without the gourmet burger price,” Esparza said. Esparza said their beef, chicken and turkey does not …
Sylvia T
12:35 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
A portobello mushroom veggie option has been added to the menu. It's not on the printed menu just yet, but will be very soon. You can just ask for it in the meantime :) more ›