What did dad say when his son headed to FLIP burger boutique? “Bison.” Yessir, a grassroots movement first stampeded National Bison Day through Congress in 2012, and bison devotees are upholding the annual tradition. FLIP rounds up the range for a brawny Big Bison burger: eight-ounce bison patty, bibb lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, fried egg and FLIP sauce ($16). Corral a side of sweet potato tots with coffee BBQ spice or blue cheese dressing. Follow the National Bison Legacy Act.
The bison, a strong American icon and symbol of Big Sky Country, thunders across the menu at Ted's Montana Grill. Yet, like any rancher, Ted's has a sweet side. Ted's fresh-baked cookies -- snickerdoodles, oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip or double chocolate -- may cause a stampede at your table. Order up a herd ($2 each) to pal with coffee or an adult shake or sidesaddle your pick with Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream ($6).
The turkey lurking leftovers are kaput, and we're moving on to something thick with a little kick and appropriately jacketed in a toasty bun. The bison burger, FLIP burger boutique's December burger of the month, grazes our radar. FLIP adorns its tender, juicy bison patty Southwest-style with pepper Jack cheese, cilantro-lime mayo and two onion rings stacked to contain bison chili and seasoned sour cream. A perky cilantro sprig doubles as holiday greenery. Feliz Navidad, y'all.
