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Mark Strüb has happily called Austin home for 10 whole years. While that doesn’t make him a native, he feels it gives him sufficient rights to the popular Austinite catch-phrase “I remember when…” In addition to talking about the unpaved used car lot that gave way to Whole Foods' World Headquarters, he enjoys Alamo Drafthouse, dining outdoors, shopping and traveling. But nothing brings Mark greater joy than spending quality time with his 5 year old son, Jack, at their home in Hyde Park. Mark has a B.S. in Radio-TV-Film from UT and makes his living helping people buy and sell homes.

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June 17, 2010

NOT The Golden Arches...

Categories: American (Traditional), Burgers

10611 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 382-5864

Equally or more important than the concept (organic, etc.), I have something to say: TASTY. This could be my new favorite burger in town, and I LOVE burgers.

Jack and I were encouraged to make the trip north to nosh some meat and burn some calories on the playscape; we're glad we did. The food did not disappoint. He loves the cheeseburger, but he thinks it's silly how little the slider in the kids' meal is. They do offer a 2 slider option for the little ones. Not a bad idea if your munchkin is an eater. Mine is.

To me, the sweet potato fries are DELICIOUS. First time I had the beef and this time the turkey. Both were top notch in my book. The cane sugar sodas are rad. The basic paper packaging of everything puts me at ease. I'm not a tree hugger, per se, but I'll vote for biodegradable over styro any day. I would pay an upcharge for that vote if necessary, but I didn't feel like that was the case here. Prices are fair.

The play pen is fully enclosed- very cool for parents hoping to catch a few minutes of texting with your guard down.

The irony of the big Yellow Arches across the highway struck me enough that I actually snapped a picture of them in the same frame as the Terra Burger sign boasting all natural and organic. But, again, that's not the extent of what makes this place special. The food is good. The kids will be happy. Nuff said.

In closing, Jack and I still LOVE Phil's Icehouse- and it's closer to home- but we have already made room in our hearts for Terra Burger as well.

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