Happy cold Monday!
We got our Christmas tree up just in time … the weather is getting colder and colder and the Christmas spirit evoked by the decorations helps me to embrace the cold : ) I love Christmas!!
Local Burger
Instead of Kansas City, this weekend Erik and I went to explore Lawrence, Kansas. We planned on going to a new restaurant, 715, for dinner. After a little exploring, we quickly got cold and hungry from walking around in the wind, and decided to save 715 for another time and went to Local Burger instead.
(Yes, it was as good as it sounds ; )
Local Burger is a fast food burger joint that’s also healthy, low key, and all local. Check out their website for more info.
The decor was really cute, bright and colorful, yet simple. 
And the menu was just about perfect … I’m still amazed that it’s all local! I love it!
Burger choices were beef, elk, buffalo, pork, veggie, and tofu filet but that certainly wasn’t all that was on their awesome menu.
Erik went with the Elk burger (which came from Rocky Hills Elk Ranch in Winchester, Kansas) on a gluten free bun served with seasonal quinoa-millet pilaf.
Did I mention all of their sides are organic, gluten free and vegan?
I got a turkey burger (which came from Vesecky Family Farms in Baldwin City, Kansas) served with peas and carrots.
Thinking back on my choice, it was pretty boring because I always eat turkey! Ha. I regret not trying their veggie burger because it’s the “world’s best veggie burger”. Oh well … next time. My turkey burger still tasted great!
All in all (as if it’s not already evident) we LOVED our experience at Local Burger. It’s such a neat and unique place and we were very impressed with the taste and menu options.
And the fact that it’s fast food is even better just because it’s such a one-of-a-kind fast food joint. (Why can’t they all be like that??) I’m really glad we’re just an hour away … we’ll definitely be going back!
We ended our time in Lawrence by eating some little brownie bites we picked up in a small health foods cafe/market. (I can’t remember what it consisted of but I know it was something like cacao powder, nuts, dried apricots … you get the idea ; ) Yum! 
I’m now off to eat some turkey chili that Erik made earlier today. (He makes the best soup!)
Hope you all had a great start to your week and stay warm!! : )
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow …
-Lesley
Looks delicious! I'm the same way, I stick with what I'm used to--but now you can looks forward to a veggie burger next time!
ReplyDeleteGreat eats you've been enjoying lately! :)
ReplyDeleteOH my gosh, those burgers look fantastic! I've never heard of an elk burger, only bison. Is there a difference?
ReplyDeleteI love that they have gluten free buns. I have never been to a restaurant that sells those, and I'd smile very brightly if I saw then on a menu!
The brownie bites look so amazing, almost like little LArabars!
i love that restaurant concept! it all looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis place sounds wonderful! I hope you go back and get that veggie burger and let us know how it is. I would be jumping at the chance to try the Worlds Best Veggie Burger! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good day. ;)
Lawrence Kansas here I come! What a truly amazing restaurant concept. I am totally all about the local veggies and meat so this place is right up my ally. Never had Elk burger but I totally would. Picked up some Bison meat myself today, maybe it's similar? And the peas and carrots as a side! Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat place! I want to try the veggie burger!
ReplyDeleteHi Lesley
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog. Wow, it is terrific. I would love to follow it. My blog is not near so interesting I am afraid :)
I have been unable to participate in exercise for the past year, and am currently a walker. I have a long ways to go before I incorporate more into my life. But I hope one day to participate in the fitness loves I so miss. Beautiful blog :)
What an adorable restaurant! And I love the choices they offer, hopefully one day there will be little "local burger" joints all over the place :)
ReplyDeleteI want to try that restaurant! What a great business plan they've got! Is it a popular place? Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteyes! the taste was "new" to me, but I started enjoying it halfway and I bought more. My store has only strawberry, tropical, and cranberry (which is always out) the rest are PLUS+.
ReplyDeleteEmail me at Gotangelas@yahoo and I would gladly mail the tropical for you :o)
OH MY GOSH i need to try that restaurant ASAP!! where are you from again? gahh im jelous!
ReplyDeleteThat restaurant looks so cute :] ELK burger?! Man, I wish I could try one of those!
ReplyDeleteI love how bright the restaurant is! AND the food looks great, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool restaurant! Love the concept, the decor, the sides (especially). Just awesome. We need a place like this.
ReplyDeleteyum i love places like this. we have one near my house and it's seriously the best. local grown and raised and amazing.
ReplyDeleteMmm...those burgers look good! I love the idea of being able to trace your burger to the farm it came from-- very locavore :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a fun little funky place! I really love when places offer other types of burgers instead of just beef! I would have had a hard time choosing between the turkey and veggie as well. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool restaurant! I would love it if we had something like that around here. The concept is awesome and the decor is so fun too. Thanks for sharing about it. They sell elk around here and I've always been interested to try it. I love buffalo.
ReplyDeleteWow sounds like a very cool place.
ReplyDeleteYum, looks delicious!! Love how bright and colorful it is as well!
ReplyDeletewow - what a cool place!
ReplyDeleteThis place looks awesome! An elk burger?! Wow. I wouldn't even call this fast food...it looks fresh and healthy!
ReplyDeletethis place looks amazing! I have never even heard of an elk burger, wish we had something like this near me!
ReplyDelete"The World's Most Local Burger" makes me think that the fresh cows are right out back??
ReplyDeleteOh wow! My cousin/aunt live in KS! Too cool! I wonder if they have been here!
ReplyDeleteI wish they would have had this place in Lawrence when I lived there. This looks amazing. I miss KU and downtown Lawrence. I hope you had fun.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the incredible write-up about Local Burger! We are soo glad you enjoyed our food and experience! And everyone, your comments are awesome, thank you! Hope to see you very soon at LB!
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The place is so colorful. But where are the fries?
ReplyDeleteYeah-- no fries? Seriously? That's the best part. Maybe they can't grow potatoes locally so they stay away from them.. since it seems that "fresh" is their theme. Very cute place!
ReplyDelete-Sylvia
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