Sidecar 560 5th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11215 (b/n 15th Street and 16th Street; map); 718-369-0077; sidecarbrooklyn.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: A juicy, satisfying burger. Want Fries with That? Comes with great skinny fries. Prices: Cheeseburger, $12; extra toppings...
Note: Serious Eats reader Mary Phillips-Sandy and her boyfriend/photographer Bryan Bruchman were nice enough to contribute a review to AHT. This is a welcome addition to our nonexistent coverage of Maine. Thanks, guys! [Photographs: Bryan Bruchman] The Blue Spoon 89...
[Photographs: Damon Gambuto] The Oaks Gourmet 1915 N. Bronson Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90068(map); 323-871-8894; theoaksgourmet.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: Expensive ingredients can't save this gourmet shop of horrors burger. Want Fries with That? Not offered. Comes with...
Note: Today our Top 5 burgers series continues with our LA correspondent, Damon Gambuto. Burger from Comme Ça. [Photographs: Damon Gambuto, unless otherwise noted] Before you dig into, what will doubtless be, my most controversial post, you should know that...
[Photographs: Nick Solares] Patty and Bun 61 West 8th St, New York 10011 (b/n 6th Avenue and MacDougal Street; map); 212-477-1850 Cooking Method: Grilled, baby, grilled. Short Order: This grass fed new comer offers a distinct and unique interpretation...
[Photographs: Daniel Zemans] Hackney's 733 S. Dearborn, Chicago IL 60605 (map); 312-461-1116; hackneys.net or hackneysprintersrow.com Cooking Method: Griddled Short Order: Decent burgers that are cooked properly, but underseasoned and devoid of charring. Want Fries With That? Mediocre fries should...
[Photographs: Damon Gambuto] Brite Spot 1918 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles CA (map); 310-798-9183; clearwaterst.com Cooking Method: Griddled Short Order: An undeveloped diner burger that doesn't live up to its good looks. Want Fries with That? No thanks. A...
[Photographs: Nick Solares] Father & Son Chili Dogs and Burgers 902 W Saint Georges Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036; map); 908-486-9596 Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: While the famous Texas Weiners are the principle draw here the burger should not...
Note: When Serious Eats reader Lee Anne Shaffer recently took a trip to Taipei, Taiwan, to visit family, she did a bit of burger scouting in hopes of finding something worth reporting on AHT. Alas, while Taipei is known for...
[Photographs: Damon Gambuto] Hudson House 514 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach CA 90277 (map); 310-798-9183; hudsonhousebar.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: A high-quality specialty burger that puts the gastro in this pub. Want Fries with That? Yes, please....
