"Our emotional relationship to food and drink is like some tenacious desert plant, its wiry, tough roots buried deep in our psyches." Caitlin Kelly
My emotional relationship to slugburgers and the White Trolley go back a few decades. For me it brings back memories of sitting at the counter as a boy with my dad on a sweltering summer day, not so patiently waiting for my slugbuger to arrive. It was always accompanied by a helping of french fries and an ice cold coca-cola. This was back when they dipped the buns in the hot grease for a second... and of course, before we started paying attention to our cardiologist.
Don't let the name fool you. "Slugburger" comes from the slang term for a nickel; the cost of a burger during the depression. At that time cooks started adding cornmeal, potato flour or other extenders in an effort to make every pound of ground beef count. These days hamburger is mixed with cornmeal grits and a special blend of spices, pressed very thin and deep friend. Traditionally, they're served topped with two slices of dill pickle, a smidgeon of onion and a dollop of mustard.
Today the White Trolley is showing its age; the counters are worn from decades of arms and elbows rubbing the formica. The floor is scuffed from the millions of feet that have shuffled across it. Seating is limited to a few tables and a handful of people willing to belly up to the bar. I've seen it standing room only more times than I can count and it's not unusual to have patrons lined up outside the door. Yea, it's that good.
It's a local delicacy to be sure and there's no better place to get one than the White Trolley in Corinth. They do serve other things, but really it all pales in comparison to the slug. Heck, we even have an entire festival devoted to the slugburger. Next time you're in Corinth, stop by, say hi and give it a try. You'll be glad you did.
White Trolley - Corinth, Mississippi
10 comments • Fairbanks Alaska Real Estate Specialists Jesse & Kathy Clifton 907-328-9328 • December 03 2010 02:45AMComments
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Good morning Jesse. Long time no hear. Hopefully, you will back among the living here in AR...
Jesse. That slugburger looks awesome!!! I'm a Southerner through and through so deep fried meat is right up my alley. Yummy!!
Yummy Darlin'! Who says you can't go home again?
As a burger lover I am ready. This one does sound good...and thanks for defining the use of slug in the name!
Hi Jesse! So, you and Kathy are a' travelin' huh?! Wonderful review and great history lesson--I did not know about the cornmeal and what a novel idea! That's a great looking slugburger too!
Hope you're gearing up for a wonderful holiday season! Stop by NC if you're over this way--you know we'd love to have you!
Jesse...very good to hear from you. Siounds like you are spending some time in the warm climate. Enjoy!
A deep-fried hamburger? Heck, you probably could stick it on a stick and sell it at the Minnesota State Fair!!! What the heck are ya doing in Corinth, Mississippi, Jesse??
I could have sworn I left a comment here before...Oh well, like you I have a strong attachment to anything tasty! I also dropped by to subscribe to your blog which is something else I thought I had done! I blame it on Face Book as i seem to communicate with a lot of folks there more lately!
Hope you are doing well!
Michael... We're working on it my friend.
Bryant... I'm telling you, it's swallow-your-tongue good.
Susan Darlin'... :)
Gary... The 'slug' does keep quite a few people guessing. That's ok, it's more for us!
Debe... Yes, and enjoying every second of it.
Bill... It beats -40 every da of the week!
Elizabeth... I'm pretty sure those Minnesotans would love it.
Russell... I'm pretty fond of 'tasty' myself. My dr. would say alittle too fond... It's been so long since I've been on here I'm surprised they let me back in the door. :)
Slugburger, interesting name and from the sound of it a very interesting treat. I may have to go down there and try one.