"Open for: Brunch, dinnerPrice range: $For many years, you couldn’t pick up a newspaper or magazine without reading about the legendary burgers at Stevenson’s Bar on the east side of town. If Instagram had been around back then, the joint would have been crowned a “hidden gem.” The original business was approaching 100 years old when its building was demolished in 2013; soon after, the owner secured a new home, but some of the magic was lost in the shuffle. But 2024 ushered in a new owner, Perry Ward, who both honors tradition while improving the food, spiffing up the bar and barroom, and expanding the beverage options. The classic Big Guy, a double-decker creation on a triple-split bun, is better than ever, joined by newcomers like fried chicken sammies. Know before you go: Work up an appetite for a Big Guy with a few frames on the vintage bowling machine." - Douglas Trattner
