An eatery hiding in a residential neighborhood delivers an incomplete burger by choosing a substandard bun. More

This new Hollywood gourmet burger joint is tripped up by an impulse to make unusual burger creations. The competing flavors of blue cheese, Gruyère, rosemary bacon, caramelized onion, and horseradish cream on their namesake burger end up canceling each other out. Sometimes, simple is better. 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

"It's a full, rich mouthful that hits me with a rush of pleasure akin to hearing the curtain whisk close behind me as I walk into a plane's first class cabin." 25 Degrees 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028... More

The Hungry Cat 1535 North Vine, Hollywood CA 90028 (b/n Selma Ave and W Sunset Blvd; map); 323-462-2155; thehungrycat.com The Short Order: A foursquare, seafood eatery defies the odds and its location to deliver a great burger Cooking method:... More