Here’s Where You Get the Best Burger in Pennsylvania
Everyone loves a good burger, right? I’m a vegetarian, and I even love a good burger, one of the vegetarian kind. Here in Pennsylvania, we’re lucky to have plenty of good restaurants to get a tasty burger. Not only do we have great local restaurants, but we also have plenty of burger chains to get our grub on. So, where do you get the best burger in Pennsylvania?
Let’s talk food. Phillybite.com has a new article out about the best burgers in all of Pennsylvania. In it, they note that “Pennsylvania is one of the best states to grab a great burger or cheeseburger. From bars, restaurants, and classic burger joints, Pennsylvania has them all and a great state to grab a burger or two.” Very true. So, they highlight 12 “must-try” burger spots in the Keystone State. These are restaurants all over Pennsylvania, so no matter where you live in the state, you should find at least one close to home.
Before we get to No. 1, of special interest is No. 2 on the list, which is Lucky’s Last Chance in Philadelphia. It’s the highest Philly restaurant on this list, making it the best burger in Philadelphia. “Lively bar with gourmet burgers, craft cocktails, and a substantial beer menu, plus dancing upstairs,” Phillybite.com says of the spot. They add that, “Must-try is the ‘PB & Bacon’ the 3x Philadelphia Burger Brawl Winner (with) creamy peanut butter, American cheese, & bacon with a side of house-made jelly.” Wow. That sounds amazing.
So, where do you get the best burger in Pennsylvania? No. 1 on the list is The Jackson House in Harrisburg. “This lunch joint draws crowds with cheesesteaks, burgers, and other casual American chow in a former house,” the publication states. Moreover, they add that it’s a family-run business. Also, note the three cheeseburger limit on to-go orders, friends. Find the full list here.
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Tap Water
Even with filtration in place, restaurant water might not be as pristine as one would assume. A study conducted by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that approximately 3-10% of water systems in North America have annually violated health standards set by the Safe Drinking Water Act, and this includes restaurants, as reported by the water filtration company, Quench. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to find germs and chemicals in restaurant tap water that could potentially affect the health of patrons. Common impurities detected in tap water supplies consist of microorganisms like bacteria, germs, parasites, and viruses, as well as substances like lead, chlorine, aluminum, pesticides, and others.
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Raw Sprouts
If sprouts aren’t properly stored and cleaned, they can become quite risky. Unfortunately, when ordering food at a restaurant, we may not witness this process. Sprouts are commonly cultivated in warm, moist conditions, which makes them an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, according to Health Digest. Recent outbreaks of E. coli and Salmonella have been potentially linked to these greens.
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Drink Garnishes
Bartenders often don’t have to follow the same stringent sanitary standards as the kitchen staff. As a result, the fruits used in drinks are likely to be unwashed, and they might sit out for days without refrigeration. According to Good Housekeeping, it’s worth giving a second thought to that citrus fruit you might be adding to your drink while dining out. A study revealed that 70% of these sliced fruits carry “over 25 different types of germs.” Contrary to popular belief, even alcohol doesn’t seem to do the trick in killing these germs. Good Morning America visited six restaurants and discovered that the lemons were teeming with “fecal matter” and even harbored the dreaded E. coli bacteria.
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Fish
Consider giving those impromptu “All-You-Can-Eat” fish special days a second thought. The fish served on such occasions is often leftovers from a shipment received a few days prior, which means it may not be at its freshest. According to Healthline, fish not stored at the proper temperature might become contaminated with a toxin known as histamine, which is produced by bacteria in the fish. Moreover, Healthline highlights that cooking at regular temperatures does not eliminate histamine, making it a potential cause of food poisoning.
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Bottled Ketchup
Whether your ketchup bottle is already on the table at a restaurant or brought to you by the server, chances are it has been handled by multiple people throughout the day or even longer. Making it a potential carrier of germs. Reader’s Digest explains that the reason these same bottles keep circulating is that the ketchup in each of them is often “married.” This means that as the volume of ketchup decreases in individual bottles, servers will combine the contents of several bottles into one. However, there is a downside to this practice: you may end up consuming ketchup of an unknown age or expiration date, leading to an unpleasant taste.
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Fresh Squeezed Juices
It might be worth reconsidering your choice, just as you skip adding garnishes to your drink. Freshly squeezed juices can be teamed with bacteria, unlike pasteurized juices. A study conducted by the MSU Extension reveals that most commercially sold juices in the United States are processed or pasteurized to eliminate harmful foodborne illness bacteria. However, when fruits are freshly squeezed into juice, there is a risk of harmful bacteria lingering in the finished product.
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