Ted's Restaurant
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Ted's Restaurant in Meriden, Connecticut
is a hamburger
restaurant that is known for their steamed cheeseburger
. Steamed cheeseburgers are a regional food particular to very few establishments in Meriden, Connecticut
where it was invented in the early 1900s. The steamed cheeseburger is cooked in a stainless-steel cabinet which contains small trays that hold either an individual hamburger or a chunk of cheese to be melted. The cheeseburger is served by scooping the meat onto a bun and pouring the melted cheese over the meat. The burger can be served with a number of customary toppings.
Years ago, the burger was almost completely sliced in half to fit the buns better and made for a great tasting sandwich. The health inspector decided this was over handling of the product, and no longer allowed this which changed the burger forever.
The Meriden Amateur Radio Club refers to the sandwiches as "Whizms".
In addition to a strong local following in Meriden, Ted's has attracted more widespread attention with its appearance in the documentary Hamburger America, as well as such publications as the US News and World Report, Yankee Magazine and Connecticut Magazine.http://steamedcheeseburger.com/stories/index.html It has also been shown and mentioned in the episode Hamburger Paradise which is part of Travel Channel
's newest series Food Paradise. It was also showcased in an episode of Travel Channel's Man v. Food
with host Adam Richman
.
Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 59,653.-History:...
is a hamburger
Hamburger
A hamburger is a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat usually placed inside a sliced bread roll...
restaurant that is known for their steamed cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
A cheeseburger is a hamburger with cheese that has been added to it. Traditionally, the cheese is placed on top of the patty, but the burger can include many variations in structure, ingredients, and composition...
. Steamed cheeseburgers are a regional food particular to very few establishments in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 59,653.-History:...
where it was invented in the early 1900s. The steamed cheeseburger is cooked in a stainless-steel cabinet which contains small trays that hold either an individual hamburger or a chunk of cheese to be melted. The cheeseburger is served by scooping the meat onto a bun and pouring the melted cheese over the meat. The burger can be served with a number of customary toppings.
Years ago, the burger was almost completely sliced in half to fit the buns better and made for a great tasting sandwich. The health inspector decided this was over handling of the product, and no longer allowed this which changed the burger forever.
The Meriden Amateur Radio Club refers to the sandwiches as "Whizms".
In addition to a strong local following in Meriden, Ted's has attracted more widespread attention with its appearance in the documentary Hamburger America, as well as such publications as the US News and World Report, Yankee Magazine and Connecticut Magazine.http://steamedcheeseburger.com/stories/index.html It has also been shown and mentioned in the episode Hamburger Paradise which is part of Travel Channel
Travel Channel
The Travel Channel is a satellite and cable television channel that is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, US. It features documentaries and how-to shows related to travel and leisure around the United States and throughout the world. Programming has included shows in African animal safaris,...
's newest series Food Paradise. It was also showcased in an episode of Travel Channel's Man v. Food
Man v. Food
Man v. Food is an American food reality television series. It premiered on December 3, 2008, on the Travel Channel. The program is hosted by actor and food enthusiast Adam Richman. In each episode, Richman explores the "big food" offerings of a different American city before facing off against a...
with host Adam Richman
Adam Richman (actor)
Adam Richman is an American actor and television personality. He was the host of the Travel Channel's eating challenge program Man v. Food and is currently hosting Man v. Food Nation.-Early life and education:...
.