The Vortex, Little 5 Points

I just love a restaurant with character. I would seriously like to see the cast this place gets on a Friday night. While this place would probably not last in the average suburb it fits right in at Little 5. But it has also been around for twenty years– so is it the neighborhood that has shaped the restaurant or the restaurant that shaped the neighborhood? Perhaps we’ll never know. Now I don’t want to say this burger doesn’t have any frills. The menu has over ten solid choices so there are some frills but these burgers have a level of grit that aren’t typical in other hyped up burgers around town. They are char-broiled but that’s not really unique; it could just be their essence that makes me refer to them having the no frills attitude with still having a little, a true talent. I ordered the Four Horsemen which came with horseradish sauce, grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, and jack cheese. Just thinking about this combination makes me giddy all over again. They also did a great job at putting the cheese over the mushrooms and onions so nothing fell out. I had a side of fries but I would recommend and order the tatter tots next time or maybe the onion rings as the fries weren’t all that good. Inside seating gives you the cave like feel but the patio gives you ample opportunity to people watch, it’s really a toss-up. Oh and please read the house rules on the front of their menu. I wish more restaurants had the balls to write how patrons should act. Entitlement is truly a horrible epidemic.