Photograph by Luanne M. Ferris of Times Union

Ruth Fantasia of Times Union recommends Juicy Burgers & More, a five-month old burger joint in Ballston Spa, New York:

The one-third-pound burgers are made from ground chuck and ground sirloin seasoned with Italian sea salt. They're cooked on a special broiler that's heated to 1,800 degrees. Since all the heat comes from the top, the fat in the burgers drips onto a cool surface, preventing flare-up and charred crusts. The buns are cooked on an 800 degrees searing plate before being filled with a burger (or three), a chicken filet, or a marinated portobello mushroom cap.

They also serve soups, salads, fries (regular and sweet potato), and onion rings. No milkshakes though.

Juicy Burgers & More

15 Trieble Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (map)
518-884-0033
orderjuicyburgers.com