An Instagram post sent me barrelling over to Curbside Burgers on Government to get an Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger they were running as part of their third anniversary series of burger specials. It did not hurt that this might have been the last decent patio day of 2019 with the temp rising to almost 70 at lunch time. Curbside has a really nice outdoor area. Also a plus, an apple pie shake.
The history of the Fried Onion burger or Depression burger begins in Oklahoma in the 1920’s when times were tight and places started making patties that were half ground beef and half thin sliced onions then throwing them on the griddle. Curbside’s was definitely more beef than onion, but it was an excellent homage. To me it shows they take the history of the burger seriously, but are also prepared to have a very good time with it. They also pickle their own cucumbers at Curbside and pull them from the brine before they are truly sour. This was a good score, and I really hope they think about adding the onion burger to the regular menu.
