Truckee has always had its’ share of good restaurants.  But it wasn’t until Moody’s came to town that the bar was raised to another level.  Mark Estee and his partner JJ brought a new creativity to the restaurant circle that has set the notch for future restaurants a little higher.
 
That one successful restaurant venture was not enough in our small town, Mark and partners brought “Burger Me” to town at the site of the old Lisa’s Truckee Central Market.  Totally refurbished, the place has a brand new look. While parking in that part of old town is a little tricky, it is worth the trouble braving the traffic to enjoy a new culinary get-a-way.
 
BURGER Me specializes in only the freshest veggies and meats.  Sandwiches are made to order and presented with that, fresh from the garden, look and taste.  While the wait is a little longer than expected, people seem to understand that meals to order take a little longer.   While the restaurant has only been open for about 3 months, the crew is doing a fine job of meeting the customers with a smile and winning attitude.  It seems clear that the operation has been organized by a pro in the restaurant business.
 
Prices are reasonable. Most meals are found in the $10 range.  There is only one thing that I missed.  I had hoped that the French Fries would mirror the steak fries at Moody’s, which are unparalleled, but, such is not the case.  That does not mean the fries are bad but, if I were to whisper into some ones ear it would only be, “Borrow the fries from the Mama Store”.
 
Hamburgers are probably the most American of dishes.  Even Beijing is being brought into the mix.  Many towns and cities have their own unique varieties of the hamburger mostly from specialty restaurants and now Truckee has joined that elite circle with, “Burger Me”.  It’s well worth a stop.  If I were to take a guess, “Burger Me” looks like it will become the place to meet for a snack and chat.