The Scibec Sizzler

Driven by the promise of a good meal and a good time, three companions made a journey to the Old North End in search of the rare and elusive Scibec Sizzler, a half-pound monster and living legend  (Voted in 2009 by Food Network as the best burger in Vermont).  This was one adventure I could not pass up.

Our quest took us to 166 North St and was an adventure all in itself.  A blonde haired woman talked furiously to herself as she bumped past us.  Tupac music blasted in the distance. A shirtless man stood in the middle of the sidewalk, hands on his hips. A car slowed down next to us with smoke signals rising out of the open window.  The bleary eyed driver gave us an ambiguous head nod.  I was walking fast and had feelings of apprehension and paranoia.  Oh Yes, we were in the Old North End and the Sizzler was near. 

The Scibec Sizzler, unexpectedly resides in a convenience store called the Shopping Bag. Hungry and tired from our travel we were a bit disoriented by the inside of the store and even more caught off guard when the cashier said the famous Scibec Sizzler was only $5.39!   The burgers took about 15 minutes to prepare, but time flies while people watching in the Old North End.  While watching locals coming in and out of the store I found that the popular mode of action is to call in your order ahead of time to avoid waiting for your order to be cooked. There is no seating in the Shopping Bag, so we made our way to the waterfront to eat and watch the sunset.   Practically the size of my head and piled high with two type of cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion, the Sizzler truly is a delicious monstrosity.  I ate heroically, but in the end I was no match for its size.   The sizzler may have won the first battle, but the war is not over.  I want a rematch.

Our Journey was a success.   I was very full.  I was happy.  And it only cost me $5.39.