The Thurman Cafe (or Thurman's) is a cafe and bar in the

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district of Columbus, Ohio. It was opened in 1942 by Nick Suclescy, and has remained a family-owned establishment ever since. Thurman Cafe is considered to have one of the best

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in the country.

The Thurman Burger

Thurmanator as served at Son of Thurman (Delaware, Ohio)

Thurman's is often associated with its famous burger known as the Thurmanator. It consists of a bun, lettuce, tomato, mayo, American cheese, provolone cheese, ham, sauteed onions, mushrooms, a 12-ounce burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, hot peppers, and another 12 ounce burger. The burger also comes with house-made kettle chips and a pickle spear. The burger was featured on the

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) where the host,

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, ate a Thurman burger and was then introduced to the Thurmanator. Richman explains the Thurmanator originated as the preferred fuel for competitors in the

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bodybuilding competition. The burger was not listed on the menu at the time of the ''Man v. Food'' taping (originally aired 10 December 2008), but has since been added.

Awards & recognitions

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References

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* Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio Restaurants established in 1942 Companies based in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area 1942 establishments in Ohio German Village Historic district contributing properties in Columbus, Ohio {{Ohio-stub