Spark Woodfire Grill 11801 Ventura Blvd, Studio City CA 91604 (map); 818-284-4215; sparkwoodfiregrill.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: An updated Florentine grill that is all sizzle, no steak (burger) Want Fries with That? No. Wow, no! Surprisingly weak rendering...
"Gyenari should rethink this American-style 'gourmet' burger and look toward the Korean side of the fusion equation." Gyenari 9450 Washington Boulevard, Culver City CA 90232 (map); 323-782-8331; gyenari.com Cooking Method: Charbroiled Short Order: A tragically hip lounge and Korean barbecue...
The Golden State 426 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90036 (map); 323-782-8331; thegoldenstatecafe.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: A couple of childhood friends opened up a neighborhood spot that serves up a very good burger Want Fries with...
"This is the dilemma of any workday lunch spot: how to make tasty, affordable food that fits inside the time constraints of a workday. Sadly, the Lemon Moon Prime Burger isn’t the answer." Lemon Moon 12200 West Olympic Boulevard #110,...
The Bucket 4541 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90041 (map); 323-257-5654 Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: A Los Angeles institution that delivers better atmosphere than burger Want Fries with That? Pass. These frozen spuds aren't resuscitated with any...
Umami Burger 850 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90036 (map); 323-931-3000; umamiburger.com Cooking Method: Griddled Short Order: A gourmet burger that is both true to the form and deliciously original Want Fries with That? They are more...
Damon's Steakhouse 317 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale CA 91203 (map); 818-507-1510; damonsglendale.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: This septuagenarian steakhouse serves up superior beef with just ordinary condiments Want Fries with That? No way. Limp and flavorless Prices: Damon's...
Ruby's Diner 1 Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92661 (map); 949-675-7829; rubys.com Cooking Method: Griddled Short Order: A mid-sized chain that hearkens back to a simpler time that (apparently) had very mediocre burgers Want Fries with That? Yes. These...
Laurel Tavern 11938 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City CA 91604 (map); 818-506-0777; laureltavern.net Cooking Method: griddled Short Order: Yet another gastropub, yet another high-end burger that is too clever by half Want Fries with That? No thanks. Both the regular...
So it happened a couple of weeks ago, but Food Network host Guy Fieri paid a visit to David Letterman and demonstrated how one eats a three-pound hamburger. The burger itself comes from a place called Hillbilly Hot Dogs,...
