New historical marker recognizes El Reno’s fried onion burger heritage

A new “Hungry for History” historic marker recently was planted in El Reno, Oklahoma, that recognizes the city's heritage as the birthplace of the fried onion burger. The marker, facilitated by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, was placed at the northeast corner of Wade Street and Choctaw Avenue, which also is Route 66, in El … Continue reading New historical marker recognizes El Reno’s fried onion burger heritage

Burger Bucket List pays a visit to Sid’s Diner in El Reno to dine on fried onion burgers

Burger expert George Motz and chef Alvin Cailan recently paid a visit to Sid's Diner along Route 66 in El Reno, Oklahoma, to sample a regional dish -- the fried onion burger. The quest was part of the Burger Bucket List by the First We Feast channel on YouTube. The video also features the Meers … Continue reading Burger Bucket List pays a visit to Sid’s Diner in El Reno to dine on fried onion burgers

Fifty years of making fried onion burgers on Route 66

Marty Hall has spent decades working at not one, but two notable restaurants along Route 66 in El Reno, Oklahoma, that specialize in fried onion burgers. Hall has owned Sid's Diner since 1989. Before that, he began his restaurant career barely in his teens at Johnnie's Grill, also on Route 66 in El Reno. All … Continue reading Fifty years of making fried onion burgers on Route 66