Category Archives: Gourmet Burgers

Kuma’s Corner – Death to False Burgers

Kuma’s Corner http://kumascorner.com/ 2900 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 THE STORY If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me if have been to Kuma’s Corner in Chicago, I would have enough money to buy the damn … Continue reading

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The Vortex Bar and Grill – Burger Lovers Valhalla

The Vortex Bar & Grill http://www.thevortexbarandgrill.com/ 438 Moreland Ave Atlanta, GA 30307 THE STORY With the Scion Rock Fest happening in Atlanta, GA, it gave us a perfect excuse to travel down from NYC and try out the heralded Vortex … Continue reading

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Neighborhood – Fit For the Friendly Spider

Neighborhood http://www.neighborhoodsd.com/ 777 G Street San Diego, CA 92101 THE STORY I am currently on tour with the band Thursday, whom I manage. (Still working on Burger Conquest becoming a “day job.”) Today we are playing the San Diego House … Continue reading

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Father’s Office – Top 10 Reason To Go To Work

Father’s Office http://www.fathersoffice.com/ 3229 Helms Ave Los Angeles, CA 90034 THE STORY This self proclaimed “Gastropub” is near the top of of every LA area Best of Burger list and being it was our first time in LA since the … Continue reading

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The Spotted Pig – Find What You’ve Been Looking For

The Spotted Pig http://thespottedpig.com/ 314 W. 11th Street New York, NY 10014 THE STORY Our good friend Mark was coming into town from the Midwest and was begging to be taken on a Burger Conquest. Being a former resident and … Continue reading

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Corner Bistro – Don’t Believe the Hype vs. Old Homestead – AKA Old Faithful

The Corner Bistro http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7117729/ 331 W 4th Street New York , NY , 10014 Google search “best hamburger nyc” and you will find one restaurant in common with nearly every list, the Corner Bistro. It was even named checked in … Continue reading

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Bobby Vans – Make No miSTEAK

Bobby Vans Steakhouse http://www.bobbyvans.com 25 Broad Street New York, NY 10004 Bobby Vans has been serving up delicious steak since 1969 in one of their 7 locations. I’ve only been to the one across from the New York Stock Exchange … Continue reading

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Dumont – Du Try Harder

Dumont http://www.dumontrestaurant.com 432 Union Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11206 Named after a now defunct television network, Dumont has been serving up their DuMont burger for 7 years. I am told the Dumac & Cheese can be described as “sex in your … Continue reading

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5 Napkin Burger – A 1 Napkin Victory

5 Napkin Burger http://www.fivenapkinburger.com/ 630 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 When this Hell’s Kitchen eatery opened, my interest was instantly piqued. A name like “5 Napkin Burger” automatically sets the bar pretty high for expectations. A great burger really … Continue reading

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