Comments on: My Top Burger List http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/ Food, Technology and the Mind of eGullet Founder Jason Perlow Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:27:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Beating the Waiting Game: Alternatives to the Shake Shack http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-79040 Beating the Waiting Game: Alternatives to the Shake Shack Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:51:37 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-79040 [...] the top of "unofficial" lists for the best burger of both New York (1, 2) and America (1) and consequently its line stretches to Depression-era-bread-line levels almost every single [...] [...] the top of "unofficial" lists for the best burger of both New York (1, 2) and America (1) and consequently its line stretches to Depression-era-bread-line levels almost every single [...]

]]> By: Tom http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-78569 Tom Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:44:07 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-78569 I agree ORourkes steamed cheeseburgers are the best and they are reopen and better than ever. I agree ORourkes steamed cheeseburgers are the best and they are reopen and better than ever.

]]> By: Jamie http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-76744 Jamie Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:31:22 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-76744 i highly suggest the waverly restaurant in ny its on 6th ave. they have awesome cheeseburgers.. like, mouthgasm status. no joke. i highly suggest the waverly restaurant in ny its on 6th ave. they have awesome cheeseburgers.. like, mouthgasm status. no joke.

]]> By: offthebroiler http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-76339 offthebroiler Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:55:59 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-76339 And apparently they've just re-opened, after burning down a few years ago. And apparently they’ve just re-opened, after burning down a few years ago.

]]> By: Mike http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-76338 Mike Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:06:46 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-76338 ORourkes makes the best burgers in all of the land ORourkes makes the best burgers in all of the land

]]> By: Iain http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-851 Iain Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:50:45 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-851 All of these (with the possible exception of White Castle - sorry, I've had these - I should say they had me - they are a great idea that just went wrong somewhere) sound really good. But they all need to move down this list one spot to make room for the best all-around American hamburger to be found anywhere - The Skyline Restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Doing it since 1935, their #12 Cheese Steakburger is the best I have found in the 48 contiguous states. A six inch bun covered in sesame seeds (just like days of old) sports a juicy, cooked-to-order beef patty of equal size, three slices of cheese, chopped onions, fresh lettuce, tomato slices, dill pickle slices and their mayo-based sauce make for one of the tastiest creations around, to say nothing of a visual work of art. Unfortunately, their fries are of the frozen, dried-out variety - but don't let that stop you. If you're in Portland, you owe it to yourself to get to The Skyline. But however strong the post-burger impulse, DO NOT MOVE HERE! Cheers! All of these (with the possible exception of White Castle – sorry, I’ve had these – I should say they had me – they are a great idea that just went wrong somewhere) sound really good. But they all need to move down this list one spot to make room for the best all-around American hamburger to be found anywhere – The Skyline Restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Doing it since 1935, their #12 Cheese Steakburger is the best I have found in the 48 contiguous states. A six inch bun covered in sesame seeds (just like days of old) sports a juicy, cooked-to-order beef patty of equal size, three slices of cheese, chopped onions, fresh lettuce, tomato slices, dill pickle slices and their mayo-based sauce make for one of the tastiest creations around, to say nothing of a visual work of art.

Unfortunately, their fries are of the frozen, dried-out variety – but don’t let that stop you. If you’re in Portland, you owe it to yourself to get to The Skyline. But however strong the post-burger impulse, DO NOT MOVE HERE!

Cheers!

]]> By: Gary http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-474 Gary Fri, 09 Jun 2006 05:11:12 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-474 You have got to try Webers Grill in LA. Located at Pico and National next to the fire Dept. They have a burger that goes has follows: Bun, lettuce, bbq pattie, grilled hotdog sliced in have (2 of them!)cheese, bbq pattie, tomato, grilled onion, yata yata yata, bun! Best burger I have ever had! Gary You have got to try Webers Grill in LA. Located at Pico and National next to the fire Dept. They have a burger that goes has follows: Bun, lettuce, bbq pattie, grilled hotdog sliced in have (2 of them!)cheese, bbq pattie, tomato, grilled onion, yata yata yata, bun!

Best burger I have ever had!

Gary

]]> By: offthebroiler http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-274 offthebroiler Fri, 19 May 2006 23:05:45 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-274 It is what it is, Kevin! It is what it is, Kevin!

]]> By: Kevin Fischer http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-242 Kevin Fischer Fri, 19 May 2006 06:49:36 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-242 White Castle? Seriously? I'm guessing it's nostalgia talking, because the burgers are terrible. White Castle? Seriously? I’m guessing it’s nostalgia talking, because the burgers are terrible.

]]> By: ellen http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-233 ellen Thu, 18 May 2006 21:38:34 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-233 OMG-did you do you thesis on burgers-now I am hungry-I like Barneys Gourmet in San Francisco, Phyliss giant burgers in San Rafael, CA and Pinks in LA OMG-did you do you thesis on burgers-now I am hungry-I like Barneys Gourmet in San Francisco, Phyliss giant burgers in San Rafael, CA and Pinks in LA

]]> By: offthebroiler http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-231 offthebroiler Thu, 18 May 2006 21:19:44 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-231 Jon, you're right that I tried to cover all the genres of burgerdom with this list. I had to narrow it down to 10 choices but certainly if I had to expand it to 15 or 20, there'd be some others on the list like Luger or even Wollensky Grill (but again, as you say, I'm there for the steaks). I haven't been to Pop Burger yet or tried the David Burke burgers but that's something I hope to remedy soon. Jon, you’re right that I tried to cover all the genres of burgerdom with this list. I had to narrow it down to 10 choices but certainly if I had to expand it to 15 or 20, there’d be some others on the list like Luger or even Wollensky Grill (but again, as you say, I’m there for the steaks). I haven’t been to Pop Burger yet or tried the David Burke burgers but that’s something I hope to remedy soon.

]]> By: Jon http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-228 Jon Thu, 18 May 2006 21:02:13 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-228 Great list, Jay-o. I think it's a pretty original one too. Some would focus on one style burger over another, but you've run the gamut. I'd add Pop Burger, in the NYC meat packing district to this list. It's a mini-burger, like White Manna and White Castle, but unlike those two it's nice and "clean". So it's kind of its own variation. NYC's McHale's on 46th Street & 8th would have once been a good obvious candidate for this list, but I understand they are gone now. I'm guessing Peter Luger's isn't on your list because they are kind of a "if I'm going to Luger's why not have a steak?" thing, right? Glad Jackson Hole is nowhere near your list. For a brief shining moment a few years ago I thought they were okay, but its REAL easy to get over them. Equally glad you don't have nonsense like the DB Bistro Moderne Burger or The Old Homestead Steakhouse burger on there. Luger's is about as far afield as I think people should go for "premium" burgers. I wonder. Is there any room for [url=http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/050128/burgers.shtml]Deep Fried Burgers?[/url] This is obviously one esoteric sub-section of burgerdom which is even harder to get than steamed burgers or mini-burgers or Prime meat burgers. Great list, Jay-o.

I think it’s a pretty original one too. Some would focus on one style burger over another, but you’ve run the gamut.

I’d add Pop Burger, in the NYC meat packing district to this list. It’s a mini-burger, like White Manna and White Castle, but unlike those two it’s nice and “clean”. So it’s kind of its own variation.

NYC’s McHale’s on 46th Street & 8th would have once been a good obvious candidate for this list, but I understand they are gone now.

I’m guessing Peter Luger’s isn’t on your list because they are kind of a “if I’m going to Luger’s why not have a steak?” thing, right?

Glad Jackson Hole is nowhere near your list. For a brief shining moment a few years ago I thought they were okay, but its REAL easy to get over them.

Equally glad you don’t have nonsense like the DB Bistro Moderne Burger or The Old Homestead Steakhouse burger on there. Luger’s is about as far afield as I think people should go for “premium” burgers.

I wonder. Is there any room for [url=http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/050128/burgers.shtml]Deep Fried Burgers?[/url] This is obviously one esoteric sub-section of burgerdom which is even harder to get than steamed burgers or mini-burgers or Prime meat burgers.

]]> By: offthebroiler http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-197 offthebroiler Thu, 18 May 2006 12:26:55 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-197 Yeah, In-N-Out makes a solid burger, as does Fatburger. But I had 2 other chains on the list, and I listed two other California burgers that I thought were unique. In terms of the California griddle-style grease pucks, the Nation Wide Meats burger blows In-N-Out out of the water, it doesn't matter that you have to drive all the way to Sacramento to get it! I did say the list was slanted, you know! Yeah, In-N-Out makes a solid burger, as does Fatburger. But I had 2 other chains on the list, and I listed two other California burgers that I thought were unique. In terms of the California griddle-style grease pucks, the Nation Wide Meats burger blows In-N-Out out of the water, it doesn’t matter that you have to drive all the way to Sacramento to get it! I did say the list was slanted, you know!

]]> By: Jack http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-190 Jack Thu, 18 May 2006 05:38:20 +0000 https://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2006/05/17/my-top-burger-list/#comment-190 In N Out. In N Out.

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