Celebrating National Cheesecake Day with a Cheeseburger at Cheesecake Factory

Today is National Cheesecake Day so I thought it appropriate that I take reader John I. up on his recommendation to stop into The Cheesecake Factory to sample a burger. Menus that expand to the proportions of The Cheesecake Factory can miss the mark when executing the staples, so it's a nice surprise to find their burgers as solid as they are.

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11 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, July 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, chain restaurants, Cheesecake Factory, Glendale, reviews, Southern California

Going For the Gold Star Hamburger in Glendale

[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...

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10 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, January 20, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Damon Gambuto, Glendale, Gold Star Hamburger, Los Angeles, recommended, reviews, Southern California

The Other Corner Bistro in Glendale, California

[Photographs: Damon Gambuto] Corner Bistro 6720 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91201 (map); 818-291-0015; Cooking Method:Grilled Short Order: A low-quality, under-seasoned patty undermines what could have otherwise been a great burger. Want Fries with That? No thanks. Not terrible,...

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8 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, December 9, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Corner Bistro, Damon Gambuto, Glendale, Los Angeles, reviews, Southern California

A Burger Simulation at Jewel City Diner in Glendale, California

Jewel City Diner 629 Americana Way, Glendale CA 91210 (map); 818-637-8998‎; americanaatbrand.com Cooking Method: Griddled Short Order: A postmodern burger failure Want Fries with That? No. Did I mention NO? Prices: Jewel City Burger, $6.96 Notes: Wednesdays kids eat...

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7 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, July 1, 2009 at 2:30 PM
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My Burger Has a First Name at Damon's Steakhouse in Glendale, California

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...

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15 Comments | Posted by Damon Gambuto, March 4, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Damon Gambuto, Damon's Steakhouse, Glendale, Los Angeles, reviews, Southern California

The Butter Burger, in Glorious Greasy Motion

To get you amped for tomorrow's burger event at Water Taxi Beach, I thought I'd dig into the Serious Eats archives and pull the following video to the front page here for insight into what makes a proper Butter Burger,...

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9 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, July 27, 2007 at 2:15 PM
Tagged: butter burgers, Glendale, Hamburger America, Solly's Grille, videos, Wisconsin