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Burger Bob’s may currently be without a physical home, but that has not stopped Rita Tennyson.
On Friday, February 25th, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival held its Burger Bash in Miami Beach and the Coral Gables favorite took home the prize for the judge’s choice of Best Burger.
Tennyson has continued to serve Bob’s favorites to the community following Bob’s closing in January. Tennyson and her family team have become a fixture at the Coral Gables Farmer’s Market.
According to reports, it was at the Coral Gables Farmers Market that South Beach Wine and Food Festival founder Lee Schrager, who is a Gables resident, tried Tennyson’s burger and conveyed an invitation to participate in Burger Bash.
“The night was surreal from beginning to end. I’m still in shock and haven’t came down off of cloud nine yet. More importantly, I’m proud of the support and love I keep receiving from the community,” said Tennyson.
Tennyson’s R Catering and Events was awarded $1,500 in prize money, presented by Schrager and world-renowned Chef, José Andrés.
Bob’s Future
This will not be the last we hear of the historic fixture on the Granada Golf Course.
As Gables Insider recently reported, the Commission is considering a plan where the City maintains control over the location of the diner and makes the necessary upgrades the facility needs. As Mayor Vince Lago recently mentioned on Gables Insider‘s Coffee with Leaders, the City would then seek to reach an agreement with Tennyson to continue to run Bob’s, providing the same hometown feel and food residents have been clamoring to preserve.
Images courtesy of South Beach Wine and Food Festival.
Hello. And Bye.
Congratulations to Rita and thank you to Gables Insider for keeping us all informed! This news really made my day, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a Burger Bob’s return!
Congratulations Rita & crew!!! We need her back at the helm of BB, we miss “our” little get together
place on the Green of Granada Golf Course! Let’s go Mayor & company.
Burger Bobs has been a staple in the Corrigan household dating back to my grandfather ( late fathers dad) and then my late father who was a former mayor and me as a kid riding my bike to get a burger and milkshake. After a storm people who walk to burger bobs for a hot breakfast since he had propane gas to cook with. We need burger bobs back and Rita and Bob if he desires to run and greet customers old and new. Tradition needs to be preserved
CONGRATS RITA!! You deserve to keep BB running. It is such a special place! Good food, good prices, good service. Definitely a different place to stop for breakfast or lunch without the noises of out world. I really enjoy the beautiful view & contact with nature!!
Government should be for the people. It appears plenty of people want BB or a very similar facsimile
to remain at the golf course with Rita at the helm and Bob greeting the people if he so desires.
Make it happen Mayor and Commissioners. Coral Gables spends a lot of money in all kinds of esoterica and nonsensical endeavors. This is the real thing so carve some funds out and preserve this landmark, for the common down to earth people to enjoy. The ones that will not spend 35.00 for a plate of pasta even if they can. The ones that vote.
YAY RITA AND FAMILY!!!!! It couldn’t have happened to a nicer, more hard-working person! Rita rocks!
Congratulations!!! Well deserved.
CONGRATULATIONS TO RITA
HONOR WELL EARNED 💜
Hope to see you settled somewhere soon
Why CG can spent money and so many things and an institution like BB has to be closed forever nonsense we need a bit of fresh air in our city. Please bring it back and stop building mega structures it was not George Merrick’s dream
Go Rita!!!!! Bring Rita back to BB’s to the location we all know and love.
I’ve lived in CG for 48 years and have been “a regular” at BB’s — to enjoy both food and friends meet-up. It’s been a heartbeat of our community — for residents and business leaders. As Bob’s abilities have waned, Rita and crew have breathed new into the old — and great hope for it’s continued service to the “community” that is already there. But alas, if the City drags it’s feet …. the ability to harness Rita’s talent will get lost to others knocking on her door. Congrats on the award, Rita & crew. What a delight it must have been to meet Jose Andres, too.
Lago always thinks he knows better than the residents (again and again). The city officials have disrespected and strung them along for years now. It’s been cruel to the entire BB’s crew especially Rita who has held that fort down. Why? Because she loves her patrons like family and we feel the same about her.
The city officialsbhas disrespected and strung them along for years now. It’s been cruel to the entire BB’s crew especially Rita who has held that fort down. Why? Because she loves her patrons like family and we feel the same about her. Lago thinks he knows better than the residents (again and again) and didn’t even keep up his campaign promises.
The city has disrespected and strung them along for years now. It’s been cruel to the entire BB’s crew especially Rita who has held that fort down. Why? Because she loves her patrons like family and we feel the same about her. Lago thinks he knows better than the residents (again and again) and didn’t even keep up his campaign promises.
A big congratulations to Rita Tennyson of R Catering on the win at SOBE Food and Wine. Very well deserved!
We miss Bob and Rita dearly… Having moved to the Gables 20 years ago, I became a regular to Burger Bob’s almost immediately. The food, the service, and the ambiance in that little diner have been something really special for me, and for a lot of people, residents and otherwise, that I have talked to recently. Mayor Lago, let’s get Rita back in business soon, please. Thank you.