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Book Giveaway: We Have Some Winnahs!

Posted by Adam Kuban, June 4, 2007 at 5:13 PM

OK, folks. We have the winners in last week's Hamburgers & Fries contest. They've just been notified via email, but let's trot them out here, along with their picks.

J. SCOTT, whose favorite local burger joint is either Pie 'n' Burger in Pasadena, California, or Kirk's Steakburger in Campbell, California. Let me just say that J. Scott did not win because s/he gave two picks. Winners were chosen at random from among 61 eligible entries.

DAVID P., who says, "D.C. has its share of good burgers (from the chain Five Guys to the haute Cafe Burger at Cafe Atlantico to the legendary at Ben's Chili Bowl), and I've eaten my share of them all. But my current favorite is Cheff Geoff's D.C. burger. It's a simple affair, just bacon, cheddar, pickles, a chipotle mayo and soft buttery bun, but it is heaven. And it's $5 at happy hour!"

PHOX says, "Tessaro's in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Yum. As a kid my oral surgeon (who I had to see on a regular basis) was right next to Tessaro's—I looked forward to the oral surgeon. Come on, that's a good burger!"

That must be a great burger, Phox! Did you eat it before or after your appointment?

MIKE HENKEL, who says, "My favorite burger is right around the corner from me. Mike's at the Crossroads in Cotati, California."

Any chance you really like this place, Mike, because it shares your name?

And last but not least ..

SEBASTIEN L., who says, "'Burger Joint' in the The Parker Meridien Hotel in New York City beats J. G. Melon and Shake Shack for two major reasons: consistency and price."

That's a strong argument, Sebastien. The Shack is often spotty, and J. G. Melon is pretty spendy.

Thanks to everyone who chimed in. Your suggestions were meatastic! You five are superwinners, but we're all winners armed with this new list to go by.

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