Solly's Grille Explained
Solly's Grille is a Glendale, Wisconsin diner thought to be the creator of the butter burger.[1]
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.
Though open since 1936, it has been in its current location since 1971.[2]
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.[3] [4]
Further reading
- Book: Motz, George . Hamburger America: a state-by-state guide to 200 great burger joints . 2018 . Running Press . 978-0-7624-6206-3 . Philadelphia/New York . 3rd . 402–404.
Notes and References
- News: Lapetina . Adam . The 16 essential regional burger styles in America . 20 January 2023 . Thrillist . August 19, 2014.
- News: Deptolla . Carol . Solly's Grille in Glendale honored by James Beard Foundation as America's Classic . 20 January 2023 . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . February 16, 2022.
- Web site: These Six 'Beloved' Restaurants Won the 2022 James Beard America's Classics Award . Eater . Canavan . Hillary Dixler . February 16, 2022 . February 16, 2022.
- News: Kremer . Rich . Solly's Grille Wins James Beard Award . 20 January 2023 . Wisconsin Public Radio . February 18, 2022.