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'''Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger''' |
'''Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger''' was a fast food restaurant based in [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]] known for its burgers and fried onion rings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Burgers, Rings and Fries|url=http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/burgers-rings-and-fries/index.html|work=Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives|publisher=Food Network|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In the new century, Blimpy began getting coverage by various food TV shows. In 2008, Blimpy was featured on [[Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives]].<ref name=aac0>{{cite news|last=Webster|first=Jessica |title=Food & Grocery: Ann Arbor's Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger featured on Travel Channel |url= http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/food-drink/ann-arbors-krazy-jims-blimpy-burger-featured-on-travel-channel/ |accessdate=10 December 2012|newspaper=AnnArbor.com|date=October 24, 2012}}</ref> An episode of [[Man v. Food]] filmed on September 7, 2010 also featured the restaurant.<ref>{{cite news|last=McKee|first=Jenn|title='Man v. Food' filming at Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger today|url=http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/man-vs-food-filming-at-crazy-jims-blimpy-burger-today/|accessdate=10 December 2012|newspaper=AnnArbor.com|date=September 7, 2010}}</ref> The [[USA Today]] on July 23, 2012 named Blimpy a "10 great places for regional fast-food treasures".<ref>{{cite news|title=10 great places for regional fast-food treasures|url=http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/10great/story/2012-07-19/10-great-places-for-regional-fast-food-treasures/56341472/1|accessdate=10 December 2012|newspaper=USA Today|date=July 23, 2012}}</ref> Blimpy was featured on the [[Travel Channel]] show [[Food_Paradise#Hamburger_Paradise 2: The Double-Decker .(2012)|Hamburger Paradise]] on October 10, 2012 as a top USA hamburger restaurant.<ref name=aac0/> |
In the new century, Blimpy began getting coverage by various food TV shows. In 2008, Blimpy was featured on [[Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives]].<ref name=aac0>{{cite news|last=Webster|first=Jessica |title=Food & Grocery: Ann Arbor's Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger featured on Travel Channel |url= http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/food-drink/ann-arbors-krazy-jims-blimpy-burger-featured-on-travel-channel/ |accessdate=10 December 2012|newspaper=AnnArbor.com|date=October 24, 2012}}</ref> An episode of [[Man v. Food]] filmed on September 7, 2010 also featured the restaurant.<ref>{{cite news|last=McKee|first=Jenn|title='Man v. Food' filming at Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger today|url=http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/man-vs-food-filming-at-crazy-jims-blimpy-burger-today/|accessdate=10 December 2012|newspaper=AnnArbor.com|date=September 7, 2010}}</ref> The [[USA Today]] on July 23, 2012 named Blimpy a "10 great places for regional fast-food treasures".<ref>{{cite news|title=10 great places for regional fast-food treasures|url=http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/10great/story/2012-07-19/10-great-places-for-regional-fast-food-treasures/56341472/1|accessdate=10 December 2012|newspaper=USA Today|date=July 23, 2012}}</ref> Blimpy was featured on the [[Travel Channel]] show [[Food_Paradise#Hamburger_Paradise 2: The Double-Decker .(2012)|Hamburger Paradise]] on October 10, 2012 as a top USA hamburger restaurant.<ref name=aac0/> |
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In late 2012, the property’s owner and founder's widow, Patricia Shafer, sold the property to the [[University of Michigan]]. Blimpy |
In late 2012, the property’s owner and founder's widow, Patricia Shafer, sold the property to the [[University of Michigan]]. Blimpy Burger closed to the public at that location at 8 pm on August 14, 2013, although private dinners will be held there on August 17 and 18. |
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While Magner plans to reopen elsewhere, neither a date nor a location has been announced.<ref name="aac" /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 04:19, 15 August 2013
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founder | Jim Shafer |
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Number of locations | 1 |
| Products | Hamburgers, onion rings |
| Owner | Rich Magner |
| Website | blimpyburger |
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger was a fast food restaurant based in Ann Arbor, Michigan known for its burgers and fried onion rings.[1]
History
Blimpy Burgers was found in 1953 by Jim Shafer at 551 South Division Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1969, Rich Magner begain working at Blimpy as a student.[2]
In 1993, Rich Magner returned to work at Blimpy and purchased the business but not the property.[2]
In the new century, Blimpy began getting coverage by various food TV shows. In 2008, Blimpy was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.[3] An episode of Man v. Food filmed on September 7, 2010 also featured the restaurant.[4] The USA Today on July 23, 2012 named Blimpy a "10 great places for regional fast-food treasures".[5] Blimpy was featured on the Travel Channel show Hamburger Paradise on October 10, 2012 as a top USA hamburger restaurant.[3]
In late 2012, the property’s owner and founder's widow, Patricia Shafer, sold the property to the University of Michigan. Blimpy Burger closed to the public at that location at 8 pm on August 14, 2013, although private dinners will be held there on August 17 and 18.
While Magner plans to reopen elsewhere, neither a date nor a location has been announced.[2]
References
- ^ "Burgers, Rings and Fries". Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Food Network. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ a b c Alfs, Lizzy (December 6, 2012). "Owner: Blimpy Burger must move as University of Michigan buys building". Ann Arbor.com. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ a b Webster, Jessica (October 24, 2012). "Food & Grocery: Ann Arbor's Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger featured on Travel Channel". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ McKee, Jenn (September 7, 2010). "'Man v. Food' filming at Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger today". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ "10 great places for regional fast-food treasures". USA Today. July 23, 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2012.