Upset alert! Throughout 16 years of Best of Missoula voting, very few national chains have crept into the winner’s circle. But perhaps
Five Guys isn’t a typical chain. The Washington, D.C.-based burger joint-often called the In-N-Out of the East, and known as one of President Obama’s favorite spots-serves up double-patties topped with any condiment you could ever possibly want. The
Missoula Club needs less of an introduction. This downtown institution-better known as the Mo Club, and visited by former President Clinton during his wife’s presidential primary campaign-is cherished for its handmade patties and down-home atmosphere. This type of epic standoff reminds us of the Gore-Bush race in 2000-and makes us very hungry.
Missoula Club: 139 W. Main; 728-3740.
Five Guys Burgers & Fries: 820 E. Broadway; 830-3262;
www.fiveguys.com
FINALISTS:
2. Red Robin:
Southgate Mall;
830-3170;
www.redrobin.com
3. Fuddruckers:
2901 Brooks;
2805 N. Reserve;
721-4577;
www.fuddruckers.com
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