Dear AHT: Get Good Burgers at Poppy's in Beacon, NY

Cruised up to Dia:Beacon this weekend and popped into town for a burger at Poppy's. Pretty spot on...can definitely compete with the best in Manhattan or Brooklyn. It's fast food-style with really fresh local ingredients, incredible cheese (changes regularly I believe), and perfect buns (they use Martin's or a local heavier duty bun depending on toppings).

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2 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, March 22, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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Burger Fusion at Beacon in Culver City, California

[Photographs: Damon Gambuto] Beacon 3280 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (map); 310-838-7500; beacon-la.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: A minor tweaking makes this a major burger. Want Fries with That? Yes. Professionally executed fries that remind you the...

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9 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, January 27, 2010 at 1:00 PM
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Steven A. Shaw's Favorite Burger in New York City at Beacon

Photograph by Zach Brooks In an interview at Midtown Lunch, eGullet.com co-founder and author of Asian Dining Rules Stephen A. Shaw revealed that his favorite burger in New York City is from the six-seat Burger Bar at Beacon. Shaw's...

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4 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, November 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Tagged: Beacon, Midtown, Midtown Lunch, NYC, Steven A. Shaw