Fog/Mist 21°
Tag:

Louis' Lunch

Lifestyle
This Fairfield County Eatery Ranked Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation This Fairfield County Eatery Ranked Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation
This Fairfield County Eatery Ranked Among 'Best Food Joints' In Nation The Daily Meal has ranked 75 of the nation’s best hole-in-the-wall eateries, and one Fairfield County locale has made the cut. What constitutes a “hole-in-the-wall” joint? It’s essentially an establishment that serves up spectacular food in a tiny, unassuming and/or inconspicuous storefront. The best hole-in-the-wall restaurants also have a unique atmosphere and authentic flair. Danny’s Drive-In, located off of I-95 on Ferry Boulevard in Stratford, has been around since 1935 and ranks at number 13 on the list. Dishing out classic American staples like hot dogs, burgers milkshakes and more, …

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
This Area Burger Place Ranks As 14th Best In Nation This Area Burger Place Ranks As 14th Best In Nation
This Area Burger Place Ranks As 14th Best In Nation In a new list of the nation’s top burgers, one Connecticut staple ranks among the best and the beefiest. Louis’ Lunch, located at 263 Crown Street in New Haven, is widely regarded as the birthplace of the modern hamburger. According to legend, proprietor Louis Lassen was asked by a customer in 1900 to make “something he could eat on the run.” In response, the man was given a blend of ground steak trimmings between two slices of toast — a hybrid of a sandwich and a burger. More than a century later, Louis’ Lunch, which is now in its fourth generation of family ownership, continues to serve…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson