Fatburger

Established in 1952, “The Last Great Hamburger Stand” arrived in the Inland Northwest in May 2009 when the Kalispel Tribe opened its Fatburger franchise in the food court of the Northern Quest Casino and Resort. With generous made-to-order burgers, toasted buns, hand-scooped ice cream shakes and reasonable prices (burgers from $2.75 for 2.5 oz. to $9.50 for 24 oz.), this popular Southern California chain deals in deliciousness. With a name like Fatburger, though, it’s a pleasant surprise to find the colorful menu board also peppered with a few healthy options: the turkeyburger ($4.25), the Boca veggieburger ($4.25), and the chicken sandwich ($5.25). (Michal Bennett, 9/10)