Maple & Motor

A half-pound of finely ground American beef, flat-grilled in its own juices. Dressed in traditional Texas fashion, with mustard, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle. Served on a hot, toasted, grill-shined bun.

If perfect ain't enough, add a slunk of American, Cheddar, or Pepper Jack.

Three big, homestyle chicken tenders, served with your choice of fries, onion rings or tater tots. Try it as a sandwich.

Crispy fried Wright brand bacon (is there any other?), perfectly grilled, sandwiched between Texas Toast with its two favorite companions, lettuce and tomato.

This is not your daddy's barbecue sandwich (unless I'm your daddy). A generous portion of slow-cooked brisket, sliced from the point and crisply seared on the flat-top grill. Served slathered with mayo, topped with lettuce and tomato and on a grilled bun.

The flat hot dog. Just like your mom used to make (for me). A thick quarter-inch slice of American baloney fried and served: Cincinnati-style - Star-cut with mayo, lettuce and tomato or Cowboy style - Cup-fried with chili, cheese and chopped onion.

For those born with grinding teeth only, your choice of American, Cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese. Perfectly melted and grilled on Texas Toast.

Honeyboy Salmon mixed up the way my Grandmother did for her croquettes. We patty it, fry it and put it on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and Redneck Remoulade. Nothing like it in Dallas.

If you gotta eat chicken, this is a good one. Lightly seared and cooked without any oil or breading. A good option if you're afraid of your cardiologist.