Solly's Grille

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Solly's Grille is a Glendale, Wisconsin diner [1] thought to be the creator of the butter burger. [2]

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History

The Fieber family has owned the restaurant since 1936, and it is named after Glenn Fieber's stepfather Kenneth Salmon, known as Solly. When it opened, the restaurant was called Solly's Coffee Shop, but Glenn renamed it Solly's Grille in 1993 when he bought the restaurant from his mother. [1]

Though open since 1936, it has been in its current location since 1971. [3]

Their traditional butter burger is cooked atop a flattop grill and is steamed in butter and is then topped with butter as a condiment.

Honors and awards

In 2022, they were named a James Beard America's Classic. [4] [1]

Further reading

References

  1. 1 2 3 Kremer, Rich (February 18, 2022). "Solly's Grille Wins James Beard Award". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  2. Lapetina, Adam (August 19, 2014). "The 16 essential regional burger styles in America". Thrillist. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  3. Deptolla, Carol (February 16, 2022). "Solly's Grille in Glendale honored by James Beard Foundation as America's Classic". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  4. Canavan, Hillary Dixler (February 16, 2022). "These Six 'Beloved' Restaurants Won the 2022 James Beard America's Classics Award". Eater. Retrieved February 16, 2022.

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