Kelly Gustafson

One of King's heroes, Alton Brown from the Food Network, helped craft a limited-time-only burger that's piled high with bacon, cheese, tater tots, more bacon, and finally, a gooey fried egg. But-- the ellusive burger is 90 miles away in Chicago's Wicker Park. King and some friends made the trip to the Windy City to taste the Umami burger for themselves. It didn't let them down, but King says you might not have to drive so far to get the same kind of flavors.

A lot's changed in the past quarter of a century, but the fine dining traditions that were cemented into place at LaSalle Grill in 1991 have not. Restaurant staff have served up more than a million meals since their opening night. But at LaSalle Grill, it's not about quantity, but quality; case in point, the restaurant's the only one in the Hoosier state to have received 20 AAA Four Diamond Awards for Excellence. Part of LaSalle Grill's success has stemmed from its adaptability.

Tis the season for eating, and there's no better way to get ready for the food fest that is the holidays than with Elkhart Dining Days. The event kicks off Friday Oct. 30 at 20 participating restaurants, including some new ones this year. It's a great chance to get a good deal on special entree options, or taste test a restaurant you've been meaning to try out. Flavor 574 food and restaurant critic Marshall King has the low-down on more of what you can expect in his full story here.