The Hit List - Part 2

Its time for the burger joints. Since they're more likely effected by e.coli outbreaks and infections based on two factors for the cow (1) the living conditions they are raised on a factory farm. Do they have space? Are they living within their own feces, etc. (2) The way the cow is slaughtered. When the intestines are removed what is that process look like (since Food, Inc it helped give a clear picture on how easily they can improperly remove the intensities and end up grinding those organs within the meat then you have a sprinkle of fecal matter - but really its no laughter matter. So let us begin......

1. Kuma's Corner (@kumascorner) I love Kuma's and its always been one of my favorite local burger joints in Chicago. Its won many different awards from Metromix to Citysearch for best burger but its now to put it through the test. (6.16.11) - Sent an email message. 
2. Five Guys (@Five_Guys)  This place has been known ever since President Obama went for a quick lunch stop for pretty much the whole executive cabinet in the White House. (6.16.11) - Sent a quick message on their website. 
3. Epic Burger (@theepicburger) (6.16.11) - Sent a quick message on their website. (6.16.11) - "My supplier is confidential but they are grass fed and grain finished with corn and soy." 
4. Marc Burger (@marcburger) This is the restaurant of famous, Top Chef Masters Marcus Samuelsson and 3 michelen star chef and restauranteur. Sent a tweet. 
5. DMK Burger Bar (@DMKBurgerBar) Click on the main page I love them already. What's the first thing I see? "Chicago's Grass Fed Beef Burger" talk about giving me what I want to hear. Don't believe me? Read more here: http://www.dmkburgerbar.com/the-beef.html. (6.19.11) Finally had the chance to eat their burgers and they were outstanding, have been recommending them to everyone I know. 
6. M Burger: (6.16.11) Sent a message on Facebook, hopefully they respond soon. 
7. Portillo's: (6.16.11) Sent a quick message on their website. (6.20.11) Email from Guest Services, "Our beef roasts are provided by several different purveyors.  Unfortunately, we do not have this information available at this time.  We appreciate you taking the time to write us and we hope to serve you soon.". Hmmm, this message sounds like something McDonald's would say.  Send Portillo's a message and tell them that's not good enough. We need to know where are food comes from, especially went we go out to a restaurant or even a fast food joint, we have a right to know. To send them a message go to http://www.portillos.com/contact/  (6.27.11 UPDATE) - The beef used by The Portillo Restaurant Group for the Italian Beef comes from USDA inspected and approved facilities.  We rotate between 2-3 different facilities depending on the current market, as well as, product availability.  Please note, the USDA, does not require designation; therefore, at any given time the beef may be corn/grain fed OR grass fed. We appreciate the opportunity to explain further and look forward to serving you soon.
8. The Bad Apple (voted 2010 Best Burger on Metromix): (6.16.11) - Sent an email message
9. Hop Haus (@hophaus) (6.20.11) Sent them a tweet
10. Paramount Room (@paramountroom) Voted Best Burger in Chicago Magazine. Sent them a tweet
11. Luxbar (@LuxBarChicago) Voted Best Burger in Chicago Magazine. Sent them a tweet