Scottsdale, AZ: The Oven-Fired Patty at Coal Burger

A new burger chain turns a pizza-cooking technique into a burger gimmick with some surprisingly good results.

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13 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, November 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Arizona, Coal Burger, recommended, reviews, Scottsdale

The Ultimate In-N-Out Secret Menu (and Super Secret Menu!) Survival Guide

Anybody who's been halfway around the block is aware of In-N-Out's secret menu, which allows you a few custom options other than the regular hamburger, cheeseburger, fries, shakes, and Double-Double that appear on their printed menus. But the options don't stop there. Here's a rundown of everything you can get at In-N-Out, secret menu and beyond.

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162 Comments | Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, March 2, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Tagged: Arizona, California, chains, fast food, In-N-Out, Nevada, Texas, Utah

Restaurant in Arizona Serving Lion Burgers for the World Cup

Weird burger news of the day: Il Vinaio restaurant in Mesa, Arizona, is offering South African-themed burgers made of lion and beef today and tomorrow in honor of the World Cup for $21, says azcentral.com. There's no law against eating...

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11 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, June 23, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Tagged: Arizona, burger weirdness

Another Arizona Near-Miss Burger: Zinburger in Phoenix

When I head to Arizona for a burger, there seems to be some major political upheaval going on. The last time I reviewed a burger in Phoenix, President Obama had just been inaugurated and this time around, we've got news of a state law that seems almost certainly unconstitutional. I'm not jumping into a political discussion this go 'round, but while we're on the topic of what defines "American," let's talk about what makes an all-American cheeseburger. I tried a new spot in Phoenix called Zinburger.

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30 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, May 12, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Arizona, Phoenix, reviews, Zimburger

Dear AHT: Can I Get Status Check?

Phoenix New Times Clicking in to the AHT inbox today, we've got a message asking one of the most frequent, hard-to-answer, mission-defining questions that we grapple with with every blog entry we post here. Subject line: "Is this even...

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2 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, April 23, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Tagged: Arizona, Dear AHT, grilled cheese hamburgers, megaburgers, Scottsdale, The Hamburger Fatty Melt

Tucson's Burger City, a Burger Joint to Benefit the Arts

Support the arts in Tuscon by getting a burger at Burger City, an eatery opened in December by non-profit organization Artfare as part of the Cultural Arts Corridor on 6th Avenue. All of Burger City's profits benefit Artfare. Their menu...

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Post a Comment | Posted by Robyn Lee, March 24, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Tagged: Arizona, Burger City, reviews, Tucson

By the Time I Get to Arizona: Delux Burger in Phoenix

"Never before has a burger review brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, your story was beautiful." That's one reader, Silvia, in response to this review. And, no, she's not joking. It truly is moving. Now don't you wanna read it?

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23 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, January 21, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Arizona, Damon Gambuto, Delux Burger, Phoenix, reviews

In Videos: Heart Attack Grill

This Heart Attack Grill link seems to be making the rounds, with both Robyn Lee and I getting bombarded with emails. So, to appease and please the beefy masses, here you go. We are officially blogging it. CBS visits...

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39 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, January 13, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Tagged: Arizona, Chandler, Heart Attack Grill, rants, seen it!, videos

Tomorrow, Free Burgers at Joe's Farm Grill in Gilbert, Arizona

Tomorrow, November 5, Joe's Farm Grill in Gilbert, Arizona, is giving away free Farm Burgers (topped with cheese and griled onions), fries, and a beverage to the first 3,000 customers in honor of customer appreciation day. Visit between 11 a.m....

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2 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, November 4, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Tagged: Arizona, free burgers, Gilbert, Joe's Farm Grill

Reminder: In-N-Out Anniversary Rumor Is Not True

Today is the 60th anniversary of the legendary In-N-Out Burger. As we posted about earlier this month, the rumors about a special price rollback today are false. Repeat: The In-N-Out rumors are a hoax! So don't be bum-rushin' the place...

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6 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, October 22, 2008 at 5:40 PM
Tagged: Arizona, California, In-N-Out, New Mexico