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{{short description|Burger with chili originating in Winnipeg}}
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{{short description|Burger with chilli originating in Winnipeg}}
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| name = Fat Boy
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| alternate_name = Fatboy, Greek burger
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| alternate_name = Fatboy
| country = [[Canada]]
| country = [[Canada]]
| region = [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]
| region = [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]]
| creator = Multiple claims
| creator = Multiple claims
| course = Entree
| course = Entree
| served = Hot
| served = Hot
| main_ingredient = [[Hamburger]], [[cheese]]
| main_ingredient = [[Hamburger]], [[chili sauce]]
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A '''Fat Boys''' or '''Fatboy''' is an iconic [[hamburger]] with chill meat sauce popular in [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]].<ref>{{cite web|title=How the Fat Boy burger became a Winnipeg icon|publisher=CBC.ca|accessdate=May 14, 2021|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/fat-boy-burger-winnipeg-icon-1.5344645}}</ref>. A number of restaurants in [[Winnipeg] claim to be the inventor of the burger, while other bars and restaurants have created their own interpretations of the style.
A '''Fat Boy''' or '''Fatboy''' is a [[hamburger]] with a distinct chili meat sauce originating in the [[Greeks|Greek]] burger establishments of [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]].<ref>{{cite web|title=How the Fat Boy burger became a Winnipeg icon|publisher=CBC.ca|accessdate=May 14, 2021|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/fat-boy-burger-winnipeg-icon-1.5344645}}</ref> A number of Greek burger restaurants in Winnipeg claim to be the inventor of the burger, while other bars and restaurants have created their own interpretations of the style.<ref>{{cite news|title=In a city with no shortage of Greek burger joints, Dairy Delight is home to a dynasty|newspaper=Winnipeg Free Press|date=April 14, 2019|url=https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/in-a-city-with-no-shortage-of-greek-burger-joints-dairy-delight-is-home-to-a-winnipeg-dynasty-508550862.html|accessdate=May 15, 2021|last1=Sanderson|first1=David}}</ref>
The Fat Boy commonly consists of one or more patties, topped with a unique recipe of chili meat sauce, quartered dill pickles, tomatoes, lettuce and a large amount of mayonnaise and mustard.<ref>{{cite web|title=10 tastes of Winnipeg|date=January 16, 2012|publisher=Canadian Living|accessdate=May 15, 2021|url=https://www.canadianliving.com/food/entertaining/article/10-tastes-of-winnipeg}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/historic/33019244.html|title = Aug 2008: Who you callin' fat?|newspaper = Winnipeg Free Press|date = August 23, 2008}}</ref>

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Thought to have originated at Juniors, the Fat Boy originated in Winnipeg in the 1950s and is associated with the city's [[Greeks|Greek]]-owned burger restaurants and drive-ins such as Juniors, Georges, Dairi-wip, Mrs. Mike's, VJ's, Daly Burger, Dairy Delight, the Red Top, Super Boys and many others.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Winnipeg Fatboy|date=August 25, 2016|publisher=Eat This Town|accessdate=May 14, 2021|url=https://www.eatthistown.ca/the-winnipeg-fatboy/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Junior's:More than just Fat Boys|publisher=Peg City Grub|url=https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/eat-and-drink/peg-city-grub/read,post/307/junior-s-more-than-just-fat-boys|accessdate=May 14, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Manitoba Food History Project 'trucks along'|date=November 12, 2019|publisher=Manitoba Co-operator|url=https://www.manitobacooperator.ca/news-opinion/news/local/foodthe-gateway-to-history/|accessdate=May 15, 2021}}</ref> A common variation of the Fat Boy is the "chilli burger", which in Winnipeg means a burger with meat sauce dumped on top and eaten with a fork.


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Thought to have originated at Juniors, the Fat Boy originated in Winnipeg in the 1950s and is associated with the city's Greek-owned burger restaurants and drive-ins such as Juniors, Georges, Dairi-wip, Mrs. Mike's, VJ's, Daily Burger, the Red Top, and many others..<ref>{{cite web|title=The Winnipeg Fatboy|publisher=Eat This Town|accessdate=May 14, 2021|url=https://www.eatthistown.ca/the-winnipeg-fatboy/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Junior's:More than just Fat Boys|publisher=Peg City Grub|url=https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/eat-and-drink/peg-city-grub/read,post/307/junior-s-more-than-just-fat-boys|accessdate=May 14, 2021}}</ref> A common variation of the Fat Boy is the chilli burger, which is a burger with chilli dumped on top and eaten with a fork.
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[[Category:Cuisine of Canada]]
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Latest revision as of 23:26, 21 December 2024

Fat Boy
Alternative namesFatboy, Greek burger
CourseEntree
Place of originCanada
Region or stateWinnipeg, Manitoba
Created byMultiple claims
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsHamburger, chili sauce
VariationsMultiple

A Fat Boy or Fatboy is a hamburger with a distinct chili meat sauce originating in the Greek burger establishments of Winnipeg, Manitoba.[1] A number of Greek burger restaurants in Winnipeg claim to be the inventor of the burger, while other bars and restaurants have created their own interpretations of the style.[2] The Fat Boy commonly consists of one or more patties, topped with a unique recipe of chili meat sauce, quartered dill pickles, tomatoes, lettuce and a large amount of mayonnaise and mustard.[3][4]

Thought to have originated at Juniors, the Fat Boy originated in Winnipeg in the 1950s and is associated with the city's Greek-owned burger restaurants and drive-ins such as Juniors, Georges, Dairi-wip, Mrs. Mike's, VJ's, Daly Burger, Dairy Delight, the Red Top, Super Boys and many others.[5][6][7] A common variation of the Fat Boy is the "chilli burger", which in Winnipeg means a burger with meat sauce dumped on top and eaten with a fork.

References

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  1. ^ "How the Fat Boy burger became a Winnipeg icon". CBC.ca. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Sanderson, David (April 14, 2019). "In a city with no shortage of Greek burger joints, Dairy Delight is home to a dynasty". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "10 tastes of Winnipeg". Canadian Living. January 16, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  4. ^ "Aug 2008: Who you callin' fat?". Winnipeg Free Press. August 23, 2008.
  5. ^ "The Winnipeg Fatboy". Eat This Town. August 25, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "Junior's:More than just Fat Boys". Peg City Grub. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "Manitoba Food History Project 'trucks along'". Manitoba Co-operator. November 12, 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2021.


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