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  • Lake Zoar Drive-In

  • 48 / Male
  • STEVENSON, Connecticut, US
  • Last Login: 7/20/2009

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  • Status: Single
  • Hometown: Bridgeport,CT
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Education: Some college
  • Occupation: self employed

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  • LAKE ZOAR DRIVE-IN

    IN BUSINESS SINCE 1993

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In July of 1993 the food stand at Zoar Beach on Route 34 in Stevenson changed management and was renamed Lake Zoar Drive-In by new owner, Michael Basso. Our focus was on building a menu around an already popular spot for a good burger. “When I decided to take over the stand the three things I did not want to change was the burger, Hummel Hot Dogs, and La Touraine brand coffee,” says Mike. “The regular customers that were frequenting the Drive-In already enjoyed these items so why mess with a good thing. Our attention was on building an establishment that was clean, friendly, and a great staff that offered a variety of high quality food at the most reasonable prices possible.”

Over the first few years we focused solely on perfecting the menu, such as adding a few more specialty burgers, and putting a signature on our dogs by adding two types of chili, a ‘middle of the road’ recipe that everyone could enjoy, and our Texas Chili that brought the heat. We also added a selection of sandwiches and dinners, plus more Drive-In favorites, such as Chicken Cutlets, Gyros, Lobster Rolls, and Steak and Cheese, just to name a few. Also, let’s not forget a great breakfast menu that includes sandwiches and platters that promise to satisfy.

It was just then that we knew we had something good going, because we started receiving a number of awards and accolades. We were voted “Best Burger in Fairfield County” by the readers of the Fairfield County Weekly two years in a row, before the publication changed the categories. We were also voted “Best Hot Dog” in the area by the listeners of WICC radio shttp://profileedit.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=profile.blurbs&MyToken=12c936b6-3627-4865-801d-5720f06970a4tation. We have had the pleasure of being mentioned and reviewed by our customers and others on numerous web sites and in publications.

In 2003, critic Michael Sterns of Roadfoods.com graced us with a visit and wrote the following review: “Thanks to local tipsters, we finally found our way to the Lake Zoar Drive-In and plowed into the celebrated Zoar Burger. What is it, you ask? It's a quarter-pound beef patty cooked to order and topped with cheese and bacon plus lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard, all on a great big hard roll.” He continued by saying, “Honestly, we like the hot dogs more than the burgers. Zoar offers regular and foot-long Hummels cooked to taut, pink goodness and topped with whatever you like. Our foot long with "the works" was buried under onions, sauerkraut, mustard, and relish. Of course, bacon and cheese are also available.” He finishes with “The ambience we like about this drive-in is less about natural beauty than about the charm of a roadside burger joint that takes pride in what it does.”

It was a shock to all when French Bakery of Stratford suddenly closed. We were forced to scramble for a substitute roll, none of which came close to the quality we were use to. Our persistence to find a quality roll paid off when Chaves’ Bakery of Bridgeport picked up the torch and the recipe from French’s. After months of trial and error the roll we had come to expect from French’s was now available once again.

In 2007 we took a leap and started serving soft serve ice cream. After hours of research we decided on the 24 Flavor System. This allowed us to offer a wide variety of flavors, which continues to grow. We are able to choose from over 60 different flavors. Not many places are able to offer this many flavors of soft serve, such as Cotton Candy, German Chocolate Cake, Pistachio, and Black Cherry, just to name a few. This has proven to be a great addition. One more plus is we are able to make as many different flavored shakes.

We once vowed never to change our Hot Dogs, however in 2008 we did. After a 3 week customer blind taste test, and lots of thought on our part, we changed to Mom & Pop’s Brand hot dogs. The Hoffman Provision Co. of Bridgeport, which distributed the Hummel Products, now had there own line of quality meats. The Mom & Pop brand was well received and the change over was seamless. Our customers love them, as evidenced by our “Top Dog Award.”

This past year we were fortunate to be voted “Top Dog in Connecticut.” Thanks to the listeners of Jerry Kristafer's Morning Show on DRC-FM 102.9, being voted the second highest in the state. Then it kept getting better; we were mentioned in the Connecticut Magazine’s July 2008 edition in the article Summer Delights by Elise Maclay. She wrote, “And what would summer be without a refill or two at the Lake Zoar Drive-In in Sandy Hook, where we can count on chef Mike Basso's devotion to the foods we hate to admit we adore. If it's salty and greasy, or sweet and outrageously yummy, he'll cook it and it will taste like it used to in the good old days: the Zoar Burger, the superthick milk shake, the foot-long hot dog to eat on a paper plate at a table or on the dashboard of your car.”

Now as we enter 2009 you will see that we have spent the winter putting in some long hours to give a fresh new look to the Drive-In. New as of last year, our customers can access us from one of the docks out back at the Zoar Beach Marina. Just get dropped off, pick-up some food, and return to your fun on the lake. We are hopeful for prosperity and health for all our customers old and new. We hope to see you often and, as always, you can trust that you will be greeted by the same friendly staff serving the same great menu!

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Lake Zoar Drive-In
10% Student Discount


We offer High School and College students a 10% off your order.
You must present your school ID Card prior to ordering. This offer is valid during the school year, September thru May.
The discount is good for your meal only and cannot be combined with any other offer.
Menu and the latest news available at www.lakezoardrivein.com or
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  • Lake Zoar Drive-In

    Jul 17 2009 3:23 PM

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    Jun 7 2009 6:55 PM

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  • Wenzday Falls

    May 28 2009 4:40 PM

    Hey Guys, thanks for the add and the friendship! If you ever need a all original party band for anything down at the Zoar, we are your guys. See ya soon for some fried food!
  • BriBrian Dodd

    May 7 2009 9:19 PM

    Hey Mike!! Thanks for the add!!
  • Lake Zoar Drive-In

    Apr 22 2009 2:27 AM

  • Lake Zoar Drive-In

    Apr 22 2009 2:23 AM

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    99 Cent Coffee Special
    When you purchase a Breakfast Sandwich a Medium Coffee will only cost .99 Cents.
  • ScottScott Wicklund

    Feb 27 2009 4:28 AM

    i am craving a zoar burger right now
  • Lake Zoar Drive-In

    Jan 28 2009 2:59 AM




    One of the many burgers on special during the month of February.....
  • Captain Karlkarl sieling

    Jan 3 2009 5:55 PM

    Place look's great !
  • fonzy

    Dec 27 2008 7:49 PM

    mmm chicken sandwich... mmmm
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    Nov 27 2008 12:37 AM

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  • SethSeth Nelen

    Oct 11 2008 10:02 PM

    I heart lake zoar.
  • Four Daughters Breakfas…

    Sep 8 2008 11:51 PM

    Hi Mike, met a friend of yours today. Nice guy, sells used cars.
  • Four Daughters Breakfas…

    Sep 2 2008 11:52 PM

    Hi Mike! Thanks for the add...I love your page and your place! Thanks for helping us out with the chips etc.
    When you can come and have a breakfast on us!
  • jackie sue

    Jun 12 2008 9:22 PM

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    May 8 2008 3:48 PM


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  • SamanthaSamantha bee

    Apr 26 2008 10:55 AM

    I always see you when i'm on the lake but i never stop by, i think i should one day.
  • Elizabeth

    Nov 27 2007 1:30 AM

    Hi Mike! I found myself thinking of you this Thanksgiving - remembering working with the crew on Thanksgiving morning at Lake Zoar before dinner at my mom's house. Ahh, those were the days! I hope things are well with you! And yep - Steph is engaged!
  • Paul

    Aug 31 2007 3:40 AM

    I just stopped by for a Zoar burger today and it was awesome as usual. There's just no place like the Zoar Drive In! Great food, cool rustic atmosphere, and awesome people.
  • Tim

    Jul 7 2007 1:57 AM

    Hey mike whats up just droping bye to say hi,hope the summer is treating you good so far even though most of it has been rain but gotta go prob. see you again this summer...
  • Deleted

    Jul 5 2007 8:08 PM

    heyy mike!!

    We totally are coming there soon for my sweet 16 zoar burger yummyfullness

    <3
  • Chelsea

    May 29 2007 6:26 AM

    hello my dear. i just saw you called me last week. i was in the bahamas so i had my phone at home. i wasn't sure if it was important because you didn't leave me a message, but just let me know. i was planning on stopping in soon to grab a bite to eat now that i'm home for good. byebye!
  • winter roxann

    May 13 2007 2:52 PM

    omg yes

    i love you
  • teenage ghosthunters

    May 8 2007 4:01 AM

    Lake Zoar Drive-In provides all the fuel necessary to stay up all night fighting zombies, and the staff is always pleasant and courteous






    <3
    the Ghosthunters
  • Tuba

    Apr 25 2007 3:30 AM

    zoar burggers!!!