Dictionary Definition
slinger n : a person who uses a sling to throw
something
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ɪŋə(r)
Extensive Definition
about the food The
Slinger is a Midwestern
dinner specialty
typically consisting of two eggs, hash browns,
and a hamburger patty
(or any other meat) all covered in chili
(with or without beans) and generously topped with cheese and
onions. The eggs can be any style. The Slinger is considered to be
a St.
Louis late-night culinary original. It is described as "a
hometown culinary invention that might account for St. Louis' high
rate of heart
disease: a mishmash of meat, hash-fried potatoes, eggs, and
chili, sided with your choice of ham, sausage, bacon, hamburger
patties, or an entire flippin' T-bone steak. It's dirt cheap, damn
good and a drunk's dream."
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2005-03-30/calendar/cheap-eats/full
Slinger Variations
There are numerous variations of the basic Slinger:"Top One": Has a tamale served on top of the
Slinger.
"Vegetarian": Uses veggie
burgers and veggie chili.
"The Toby": Slinger that has white gravy instead of chili.
"Yin and Yang": Slinger covered in half
chili/half gravy.
"The Jared": Slinger with equal amounts of chili
and white gravy.
Where to get a Slinger
The Slinger is prevalent throughout St. Louis
area diners. Popular locations include:
-OT Hodge Chile Parlors. http://www.othodge.com/
-Courtesy Diner.
http://www.saucemagazine.com/drill.php?EstID=1137&page=TextSearch.php&Text=Courtesy
-Tiffany's Diner.
http://restaurants.riverfronttimes.com/search/restaurants.php?oid=29096
-Big Ed's Chili Mac's Diner
http://www.missouri-menus.com/print_menu.cfm?s_restaurantid=3790&printmenu=1
-Olivette Diner
Outside of St. Louis
Don's Store 24, which is located in Cape Girardeau, MO, features a slinger. Don's slinger differs from the St. Louis slinger in that it contains two biscuits, eggs, bucks, chili, cheese, and gravy.The Slinger can also be found at the Diner Grill
on Chicago's north side.
See also
References
- Sophisticated Slingers, stltoday.com
- Cheap Eats, riverfronttimes.com
slinger in Italian:
Fromboliere