Comments on: Hubert Keller Interview, Burger Bar, and questions http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/ st. louis food blog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:57:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Cathy http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-770 Cathy Thu, 08 May 2008 01:48:39 +0000 http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/#comment-770 I have to admit, it wasn't what I expected. I'm not saying that it doesn't have potential though. I get the feeling that we lost Hubert somewhere on the battlefield. He should be there for real, insisting on his own high standards. Do you hear me? If he was here, it would be better. However, one can't predict politics. Unless you are the one in charge I guess... I had the black jack burger I think it may have been called. It was over cooked completely, and not in any way deserving of the price. On the bright side, I did not get food poisoning that I am aware of. The meat was completely done. The restaurant had just opened that month and the staff was still as they said themselves literally, "working the kinks out of the system, and there were a lot of kinks" Nice staff, but in the middle of the afternoon, the place was empty pretty much. They had no non alcoholic beer in stock they said, so I had a soda. Strong presence of security, even undercover, whether they be double agents or not!! haha Bottom line, I would not go back for the food I ordered, but would be willing to try something else. There is obviously something preventing them from the great reputation they have, however, I am completely unaware of what that could be. I have to admit, it wasn’t what I expected. I’m not saying that it doesn’t have potential though. I get the feeling that we lost Hubert somewhere on the battlefield. He should be there for real, insisting on his own high standards. Do you hear me? If he was here, it would be better. However, one can’t predict politics. Unless you are the one in charge I guess…

I had the black jack burger I think it may have been called. It was over cooked completely, and not in any way deserving of the price. On the bright side, I did not get food poisoning that I am aware of. The meat was completely done. The restaurant had just opened that month and the staff was still as they said themselves literally, “working the kinks out of the system, and there were a lot of kinks” Nice staff, but in the middle of the afternoon, the place was empty pretty much. They had no non alcoholic beer in stock they said, so I had a soda. Strong presence of security, even undercover, whether they be double agents or not!! haha

Bottom line, I would not go back for the food I ordered, but would be willing to try something else. There is obviously something preventing them from the great reputation they have, however, I am completely unaware of what that could be.

]]> By: BB-visitor http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-460 BB-visitor Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:46:34 +0000 http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/#comment-460 visited BB many times so far-alone, with a few friends and with a big lunch-meeting group of 15..everything was great, the staff was so fast+friendly and a big thanks to the GM who personally made sure that everything was at it’s best, very nice atmosphere and the food was delicious….I can recommend the place… visited BB many times so far-alone, with a few friends and with a big lunch-meeting group of 15..everything was great, the staff was so fast+friendly and a big thanks to the GM who personally made sure that everything was at it’s best, very nice atmosphere and the food was delicious….I can recommend the place…

]]> By: Tom http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-409 Tom Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:12:04 +0000 http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/#comment-409 Sorry to hear about some of the negative experiences at the casino, I on the other hand had a great time while visiting from out of town. It`s nice to see that St. Louis is becoming a city with more entertainment & dining options in interesting locations. Being one of the original places where the burger was founded, seemed very cool that Burger Bar opened its second location there. My experience at the Burger Bar was phenomenal, my boss planned a last minute dinner for 20 people, to which the staff responded with great service overall. I will definitely go back when visiting St. Louis again!! Sorry to hear about some of the negative experiences at the casino, I on the other hand had a great time while visiting from out of town. It`s nice to see that St. Louis is becoming a city with more entertainment & dining options in interesting locations. Being one of the original places where the burger was founded, seemed very cool that Burger Bar opened its second location there. My experience at the Burger Bar was phenomenal, my boss planned a last minute dinner for 20 people, to which the staff responded with great service overall. I will definitely go back when visiting St. Louis again!!

]]> By: bb http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-407 bb Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:31:39 +0000 http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/#comment-407 To "me" If you're going to post a comment, man up and put your actual email address. I agree that it'd be nice to see buffets go away, but then I also think it would be nice to see casinos go away. Also, just because a casino offers up something other than a buffet doesn't give that place a free pass. I've not been. I can't comment, but countless people have been less than enthralled. My personal non-Vegas point was about cost. Substituting $60 burgers for buffets won't fly in this market. And yes, I realize there are other lower cost alternatives. And I'm the one that said they looked "tasty" on the website, so if I find myself in the neighborhood I'll try one, but I certainly wouldn't make a trip just for it. To “me” If you’re going to post a comment, man up and put your actual email address.

I agree that it’d be nice to see buffets go away, but then I also think it would be nice to see casinos go away.

Also, just because a casino offers up something other than a buffet doesn’t give that place a free pass. I’ve not been. I can’t comment, but countless people have been less than enthralled.

My personal non-Vegas point was about cost. Substituting $60 burgers for buffets won’t fly in this market. And yes, I realize there are other lower cost alternatives.

And I’m the one that said they looked “tasty” on the website, so if I find myself in the neighborhood I’ll try one, but I certainly wouldn’t make a trip just for it.

]]> By: me http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-406 me Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:05:17 +0000 http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/#comment-406 Lumiere had a rush when it comes to opening....people who like to dine regurarly in restaurants should know that the first few weeks can be anything but great.....no need to be so harsh....lets face it who can cook a 8oz burger in less than 10 min?......Yes this is not Vegas, but why stay the same "buffet" city for the rest?...... Lumiere had a rush when it comes to opening….people who like to dine regurarly in restaurants should know that the first few weeks can be anything but great…..no need to be so harsh….lets face it who can cook a 8oz burger in less than 10 min?……Yes this is not Vegas, but why stay the same “buffet” city for the rest?……

]]> By: St Louis http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-296 St Louis Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:24:55 +0000 http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/#comment-296 Visited Burger Bar Saturday Dec 29th. I will NEVER go back. The staff had to be the most poorly trained I have had to endure while dining out! I could only conclude this must be due to the arrogance of the "twins" they call "managers". Lets not forget that it took a half hour to get the $18.55 over cooked Bison Burger shaped with a meat mold and served on a petite whole wheat(cold)bun. I will skip over the poor sides and UN-SLeeK drinks!!! My expectations were high for Burger Bar based on the investment, famed chef and the excellent interview in St Louis Magazine! Is service becoming a lost art??? Visited Burger Bar Saturday Dec 29th. I will NEVER go back. The staff had to be the most poorly trained I have had to endure while dining out! I could only conclude this must be due to the arrogance of the “twins” they call “managers”. Lets not forget that it took a half hour to get the $18.55 over cooked Bison Burger shaped with a meat mold and served on a petite whole wheat(cold)bun. I will skip over the poor sides and UN-SLeeK drinks!!! My expectations were high for Burger Bar based on the investment, famed chef and the excellent interview in St Louis Magazine! Is service becoming a lost art???

]]> By: Hubert Keller Interview, Burger Bar, and questions http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-295 Hubert Keller Interview, Burger Bar, and questions Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:30:25 +0000 http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/#comment-295 [...] Hubert Keller Interview, Burger Bar, and questions There are a lot of meat choices for your burger chomping experience from the leanness of buffalo to the Omega 3 goodness of King Salmon–cheap enough that it has to be farm raised–to the Kobe (though American) that has captured the … [...] [...] Hubert Keller Interview, Burger Bar, and questions There are a lot of meat choices for your burger chomping experience from the leanness of buffalo to the Omega 3 goodness of King Salmon–cheap enough that it has to be farm raised–to the Kobe (though American) that has captured the … [...]

]]> By: Jeff http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-293 Jeff Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:15:00 +0000 http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/#comment-293 Didn't look at the beer list. Lunch for two (two burgers, two orders fries and the truffle jus to dip) came to $50 (before tip). I was terrified of a $15 microbrew... In retrospect, I would have had more fun gambling the money. Didn’t look at the beer list. Lunch for two (two burgers, two orders fries and the truffle jus to dip) came to $50 (before tip). I was terrified of a $15 microbrew…

In retrospect, I would have had more fun gambling the money.

]]> By: bb http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-290 bb Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:57:24 +0000 http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/#comment-290 ok...so I realize the "K" must then be Keller. ok…so I realize the “K” must then be Keller.

]]> By: Ian Froeb http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-289 Ian Froeb Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:55:15 +0000 http://www.stlbites.com/2008/01/02/hubert-keller-interview-burger-bar-and-questions/#comment-289 Re: SLeeK (and F15teen and ~scape and so on): Screwy typography is the new black. Or it's all a plot to piss off newspaper copy editors and proofreaders. One of those two. Re: SLeeK (and F15teen and ~scape and so on): Screwy typography is the new black. Or it’s all a plot to piss off newspaper copy editors and proofreaders. One of those two.

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