I guess the bloom is off the rose a bit.
A year ago, when I told our Wisconsin friends that Culvers was opening restaurants down here, they collectively yawned. Now it's been almost a year since the PV store opened and maybe seven months for this location. Culver's still gets busy during lunch and dinner, but things have slowed down in a big way. Maybe it was just the Portillo's effect? Maybe.
Culver's is basically a good frozen custard place that does a nice business with burgers and fries. Yes, there are Rubens and Chicken sandwiches as well, but they're known for their custards, which are delicious.
On the hamburger front as I said they do a nice job... but... you knew there was going to be a but in here someplace right? Well, the hamburgers are.. greasy. I was here recently with some out of town friends and their napkins were soaked. One actually removed the top of the bun to tap it dry.
So after nearly a year, I'll take a pass here and go back to my Animal Style.