Tonight, we ate at Owen and Engine on Western between Schubert and Diversey. It's right across the street from the Regal City North 14 movie theater. I'd been meaning to try their widely praised burger, so I waited until a movie came out that I wanted to see, and made a dinner/movie night of it.
The burger at Owen and Engine is a little expensive at $14, plus upcharges for toppings. It comes on a homemade toasted potato "bap" (a good, airy bun). The burger, which is a mix of ground chuck, short rib, and brisket is very thick. I ordered it medium well, but it was still pretty pink. It's juicy and drips all over the plate, and the toppings fall out very easily. It comes with lots of caramelized onions, and I asked if I could add cheese. They only have one kind of cheese in the establishment: Irish white cheddar. It comes with fries, though at a gastropub, I guess we say, "chips".
The burger was pretty good, but I don't think it deserves it's current high placement on most "Best Burger in Chicago" lists.
For me, Lockdown Bar and Grill still strongly holds the title for the best burger in the city.
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