The York serves a tasty contemporary burger topped with sharp white cheddar, arugula, homemade pickled onions, and harissa aioli on a light and pliable bun. More
Chef Hans Röckenwagner of 3 Square Café + Bakery makes a great grilled 8-ounce burger on a homemade pretzel bun. More
[Photographs: Damon Gambuto] Square One Dining 4854 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 (map); 213-629-1765; squareonedining.com Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: Square One has mastered breakfast, but needs to rethink their burger. Want Fries with That? They don't serve... More
Note: In our Reality Check series, we take a look at fast food in the news and show you what it looks like in all its unstylized glory. [Photograph: Carl's Jr.] We can't be certain that our very own Adam... More
[Photograph: Damon Gambuto] Wood Spoon 107 E. 9th St, Los Angeles CA 90014 (map); 213-629-1765; woodspoonla.blogspot.com Cooking Method: Griddled Short Order: I say, beef is best for burgers. This pork version is another piece of evidence in my case.... More
This post took place over a month ago, but is only being published now due to editorial oversight. Our bad. But hey, the food still exists! Here's Damon's review of Umami Burger's entrant into the food truck scene. [Photographs: Damon... More
[Photographs: Damon Gambuto] Jack's Classic Hamburgers 11375 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 91602 (map); 818-761-4599; jacksclassichamburgers.com Cooking Method: Griddled Short Order: An old-fashioned drive-in serving solid Southern California-style burgers. Want Fries with That? Yes. These fast food style fries... More
[Photograph: angusthirdpounders.com] Robyn's post about McDonald's McItaly line of burgers got me thinking about the old Golden Arches. Of course, you won't find doing a full-blown review of a McDonald's burger any time soon (unless it's April Fools' Day),... More
[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... More
[Photographs: Damon Gambuto] Gold Star Hamburgers 1623 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale CA 91204 (map); 818-243-6261 Cooking Method: Grilled Short Order: A fine example of the Southern California charbroiled burger tradition. Want Fries with That? Sure. These slim-steak fries had... More
