Lindy’s on Fourth, a burger joint at 431 N. Fourth Ave. that is co-owned by and named after former Che’s Lounge doorman Lindy Reilly, will be the focus of an upcoming episode of the Travel Network’s Man Vs. Food.
The taping is scheduled to take place Friday, Sept. 25.
“I almost cried,” Reilly said about the news. “I have busted my ass for so long, so this kind of validation means so much. I’ve sacrificed my health, my marriage, so much. … It’s kind of like watching your kid graduate, you know?”
The show’s star, Adam Richman, will attempt to eat the O.M.F.G.—a three-pound monstrosity made up of 12 patties, 12 slices of cheese and all the fixings.
Reilly said anyone who eats the O.M.F.G in less than 20 minutes gets it for free. He said about one out of every 20 attempts is successful: “There’s a high failure rate,” he said, chuckling.
This whole thing is great news for several reasons: First off, Lindy is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet, and although he’s one of the place’s owners, it’s common to find him flipping burgers right alongside the other cooks. Down-to-earth dedication like that deserves notice, which he’ll get plenty of, thanks to this development.
Second of all, this will put one of our hometown eateries on the national map, which is good for Lindy’s—and good for our city as a whole.
Reilly, who was trying out a new burger topped with a green chile tamale when we called, said he’ll be spending the next two weeks getting ready for the hordes that will descend on the tiny burger joint once the news gets out.
The show is scheduled to air on Wednesday, Dec. 2.
This article appears in Sep 10-16, 2009.
It’s about time Tucson is featured on a show that for once isn’t America’s Most Wanted. When the hell is Sonic the Hedgehog (Guy Fieri) going to visit our humble desert burg? I’ve written letters to him about the many dives we have here. Welcome Adam Richman, I love your show too.
Your recommendations for Mr. Fieri? (I figure we can come up with a bunch in the Old Pueblo.)
That is awesome! Love that show, he is hilarious!
What time will this be filmed? Fieri would definitely feel at home at any number of Sonoran hot dog joints in this town.
I just heard that the filming is going to take place from 1 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25.
As far as Mr. Fieri, I’d have to suggest the “papancha” at Aqui Con El Nene’s on Wetmore and Flowing Wells. That place is the shiznit.
For Guy: The Shelter, The Buffet, Robert’s, The Garter, Bobo’s the list is endless!
According to Lindy’s the challenge is 730 pm – 830pm
Does any one know the name of the Tucson Mexican restaurant that was just shown on man vs food 11:45 CST on Fri. 12/4/09? I thought he said Senorys??? He just ate some kind of shredded beef taco and tamales? I want to go there, but caught the tail end of the show.
What was the name of the Mexican restaurant shown prior to this burger joint? the ne with the great shredded beef tacos?
Hello…Tucson, are you there??
Element: That would be Mi Nidito. He also visited El Guero Canelo on Oracle.
Thank YOU ADAM for showing me some awesome restaurants in the Tucson area! Lindy’s on 4th is MORE than worth it if you love burgers. I went 3 times in 2 days….;). Mi Nidito is close to this excellent burger joint and is worth the wait!!!!
livingdeadmel: No problem. Thanks for reading the Weekly!
livingdeadmel: Wait, I just realized you were probably thanking Adam Richman, not me. Either way, thanks for reading!