Dining Deals

Cheap food alert! Texas' favorite burger goes on sale for one buck

How has Whataburger founder Harmon Dobson's name been mostly forgotten by fast food fans? Most people can name Ray Kroc as the man who made McDonald's a global phenomenon, and who can forget Dave Thomas' commercials for Wendy's? Then there's KFC founder Colonel Harlan Sanders, whose appearance embodies Southern gentility.

Anyway, the good people at Whataburger aren't holding our collective ignorance of their history against us. Today, to celebrate Harmon Dobson's 100th birthday, the restaurant is selling classic Whataburgers for only $1 (dine-in only, plus tax) from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

To collect, go to Whataburger's Facebook page and click the Get Offer link on this post. Whataburger will send a coupon to the email address associated with your Facebook account. Simply print the coupon or display it on your smartphone to get the $1 burger deal.

“When Harmon Dobson opened the first Whataburger in 1950, his vision was to create a burger so good customers couldn’t help but exclaim, ‘What a burger!’ ” Whataburger group director of corporate communications Pam Cox said in a statement. “Today would have marked Harmon’s 100th birthday and we’re celebrating by offering the original Whataburger for just $1 plus tax as a thank you to our customers for making Harmon’s vision a reality.”

Expect long lines, so bring a little patience. Maybe, take the money you saved and treat yourself to a hot apple pie.

Fries and a drink are extra, but get a Whataburger for only $1 tonight from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

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Fries and a drink are extra, but get a Whataburger for only $1 tonight from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

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Stay trill, owls

Bun B serves up smash hit smash burgers at Houston's Rice University

Photo by Quit Nguyen

Bun B is bringing Trill Burgers to Rice University.

Faculty, students, and staff at Rice University will have a fresh new dining option when classes resume for the fall semester. Trill Burgers will open its fourth Houston-area location on campus beginning Monday, August 17.

Located at the Rice Memorial Center, the new Trill Burgers will serve the restaurant’s signature smash burgers, which are available in either beef or vegan versions. That starts with the OG Trill Burger, made with two smashed beef patties, pickles, caramelized onions, Trill Sauce, and American cheese on a Martin’s potato roll. A vegan version uses plant-based smashed patties, vegan sauce, and vegan cheese. Burgers will be sold individually or as a combo with fries and a drink. Students will be able to use their campus dining dollars (Tetra) to purchase their meals.

Bun B, a Houston hip-hop legend and co-founder of Trill Burgers, has long had ties to Rice University. In 2011, 2013, and 2015, he served as a distinguished lecturer, co-teaching Religion and Hip-Hop Culture with Anthony Pinn, the Agnes Cullen Arnold Distinguished Professor of the Humanities.

“This is truly full circle for me,” Bun B said in a statement. “To bring this brand to Rice University where I once taught is a major moment for Trill Burgers and for myself.”

In addition to Trill Burgers, Rice is also home to locations of breakfast favorite Dandelion Cafe and salad and sandwich concept Local Foods Market.

“We are excited to build upon this long-standing relationship while giving the Rice community an authentic taste of Houston,” Beth Leaver, Rice’s assistant vice president of housing, dining, and hospitality, added. “Trill Burgers brings a distinctive and celebrated part of Houston’s culinary culture to the Rice campus. I am often asked about adding a great burger option, and this partnership fills an important gap in our dining portfolio.”

While the restaurant is open to the general public, its proximity to the original Trill Burgers location (3607 S. Shepherd Dr.) means it will likely appeal primarily to people who are already on campus. Initially, the restaurant will be open from 11 am-5 pm.

Opening at Rice comes at a time of continued growth for Trill Burgers. In December, the restaurant opened in Missouri City. It is expected to open a new location at Westheimer and Hillcroft (7616 Westheimer Rd.) as soon as this month.

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